The ultimate objective of this project is the development of an integrated system for producing clean carbon-based products from coal that is based on low-cost existing gasification technologies; can utilize all coal types as feedstocks; does not require exotic materials of construction; produces a product with high market values; and has significant cost advantages over potential competing processes. This report presents the results of the first phase of this project, whose objective is to determine whether the concept is technically feasible and economically attractive. This assessment involves the following work activities: conducting a review of the publicly available literature related to the catalytic production of carbon from carbon monoxide; developing conceptual designs for potential process systems; performing heat and material balances for the most attractive process concepts; sizing equipment; and estimating capital and operating costs in order to determine the possible product cost.