GX & Decarbonization Research

Xianke Wang, Yonggang Qiao, Nan Fan +3

This study uses micro-CT and 3D reconstruction to quantify pore-fracture evolution in coal under LCO2 phase-transition treatment. Porosity increases from 6.27% to 10.42%, connectivity improves, and numerical simulations show damage initiati…

Yashika Raheja, Pallavi Gupta, Saurabh Singh +7

This review surveys recent advances in carbon capture and utilization (CCU), positioning CO2 as a renewable C1 feedstock for producing chemicals, fuels, polymers, and advanced materials. It examines catalytic, electrochemical, photochemical…

Hung Vo Thanh, Baehyun Min

This paper proposes a deep ensemble approach using digital rock images to predict time-resolved CO2 saturation in geological carbon storage. By quantifying uncertainty, it enhances reservoir behavior prediction and decision-making, improvin…

Zoha Jamil, Samrana Afzal, Muhammad Iqbal +3

This study develops an integrated framework for sustainable design and implementation of Metal-Organic Frameworks (MOFs) for CO2 capture and energy storage. Synthesizing 127 studies, it identifies six design practices, 23 barriers, and 18 e…

Yinglei Wu, Jihu Wang, Zhongyi He +1

This paper examines the role and prospects of negative emission technologies (NETs) for achieving carbon neutrality. It reviews technology types, costs, and feasibility, and discusses the need for policy support. Likely focuses on deploymen…

Tabea Dorndorf, Nikolas Hagemann, Anne Merfort +2

This paper jointly presents techno-economic considerations and value judgments in modeling biochar production for carbon removal in the IAM REMIND. It classifies production configurations and tests cautious vs. optimistic assumptions, findi…

Philipp Mohn, M. Siodlaczek, Fabiola Panitz +2

This study evaluates chemical looping combustion (CLC) and gasification (CLG) of a plastic-rich waste-derived fuel at 1 MWth pilot scale using ilmenite as oxygen carrier. CLC achieved high CO2 capture (~95%) but only about one-third of fuel…

Sacchi, Romain, Daioglou, Vassilis, Bauer, Christian

This package provides scripts and data to reproduce Figure 1 of an Environmental Research Letters Perspective arguing that net-zero product claims should disclose the resource demands of carbon dioxide removal. It includes 17 prospective da…

Mehta A.

This paper discusses the role of AI and digital tools in optimizing subsurface CCUS project operations, focusing on MMRV (Measurement, Monitoring, Reporting, Verification) for project planning and real-time monitoring. It highlights how the…

Bond N.

This paper proposes and evaluates a pressurized chemical looping process for direct reduced iron (DRI) production, aiming for a carbon-neutral configuration. It presents an innovative technological pathway for decarbonizing the steel indust…

Wenlong Fu, Hongmin Yang, Haiqing Zhang +5

This study investigates the effective influence radius of liquid CO2 phase transition fracturing in high drainage roadways of deep coal seams. The technique offers a potential alternative to hydraulic fracturing, improving gas drainage effi…

Clarissa Emanuela Leão Lima, Edmilson Moutinho dos Santos, Murilo Tadeu Werneck Fagá +1

This paper assesses the feasibility of carbon capture-based fertilizers in Brazil and discusses implications for sustainable agriculture. It highlights the potential and challenges of applying CCUS technology in the agricultural sector.

Hongmei Li, Xiuting Feng, Shengkang Liang +6

Seaweed farming is gaining attention for ocean CO2 removal, but the fate of small suspended particulate organic carbon (sPOC) released during growth is poorly understood. Field observations and incubation experiments in a Chinese kelp farmi…

Chenghao Deng, Xu Li, Qiaona Hu +2

This study investigates mass transfer characteristics and operating windows of Geldart A, B-, and B+ particles in circulating turbulent fluidized beds for carbon capture, using computational mass transfer and wavelet analysis. It clarifies …

Jianguo Sun, Qian Liu, Wenqi Zhong +3

This study converts crayfish shell waste into N-rich porous carbons via NH4Cl-assisted demineralization and nitrogen reconstruction. The resulting materials show promising CO2 capture performance for flue gas, offering a waste-to-value appr…

Manman Sun, Chunfeng Liu

This paper proposes and evaluates an integrated system combining direct air capture (DAC) with solar-driven redox cycles to produce carbon-neutral methanol. It offers a sustainable alternative to fossil-based methanol production by utilizin…

Seung-Min Cheon, Su-Min Kwon, Chae-Eun Lee +1

This study proposes a Seawater-Based Carbon Capture (SBCC) system for coastal industrial complexes, substituting freshwater with seawater as a solvent. Leveraging pH-buffering mechanisms, SBCC achieved a 54–86% increase in total carbon capt…

Zirui Liu, Xianjin Wu, Jiawei Fu +4

This paper reviews recent advances in biomimetic approaches for CO2 capture and catalytic conversion, aiming to mimic natural enzymes and processes for efficient and sustainable CO2 utilization. Specific findings are unclear, but it contrib…

Yang Yang, Yu Mao, Chao Sun +2

This paper systematically reviews aerogels for CO2 capture, covering classification, design strategies, and preparation methods such as supercritical, ambient pressure, and freeze drying. It analyzes applications in direct air capture, post…

Heidelberg Materials

This CPD module, sponsored by Heidelberg Materials, explains the application of carbon capture and storage (CCS) to cement production, presenting near-zero cement solutions. It focuses on the technology's mechanism and industrial implementa…