Recently, carbon dioxide (CO 2 ) conversion into higher-value platform chemicals and synthetic fuels has drawn great attention as a result of global warming. Non-thermal plasma (NTP)-catalytic CO 2 conversion has emerged to significantly reduce the reaction temperature. However, this technology requires a paradigm shift in process design to enhance plasma-catalytic performance. CO 2 conversion using NTP and catalysts has great potential to increase reaction efficiencies due to the synergetic effects between the plasma and catalysts that can provide mutual improvement in their performances. It is crucial to present the recent progress in CO 2 conversion and utilization whilst specifying a research prospects framework and providing future research directions in both industries and laboratories.Herein, a review of encouraging research achievements in CO 2 conversion and utilization using NTP in recent years is provided. The topics reviewed in this work are recent progress in different NTP sources in relation to product selectivity, conversion, and energy efficiency; plasma-based CO 2 reactions and applications; CO 2 conversion integrated with CO 2 capture; and process development of NTP in terms of potential large-scale applications processes. The high market value of the possible products from the NTP process, including chemicals and fuels, make the commercialization of the process feasible. Developing a suitable catalyst with effective sensitivities and performance under intricate conditions can improve the selectivity of these carbon-based liquid chemicals. There is a need for more studies to be performed in this field.
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