GX & Decarbonization Research

E. Oelkers, S. Arkadakskiy, Z. Ahmed +12

This paper reports an industrial-scale pilot project in western Saudi Arabia that demonstrates CO2 mineral storage in mafic and ultramafic rocks using recirculated subsurface fluids, eliminating the need for external water. The approach add…

Xiujing Chen, Tianyang Lei, Weichen Zhao +3

This study analyzes CO2 emissions from 3,119 petrochemical plants in China, covering 123 products and 185 processes. Annual emissions are estimated at 813.7 Mt CO2 (±25%). Low-carbon substitutions can reduce carbon intensity by up to 2.9 tC…

C. Carpenter

This study applies a temporal fusion transformer (TFT) deep-learning model to optimize CO2 sequestration and oil production in CCUS projects. Using data from six legacy CO2 EOR fields in the Permian Basin, it evaluates various water-alterna…

Raghavendra Kurva

This technical review examines AI and machine learning approaches for real-time carbon footprint monitoring of electric vehicles (EVs). By integrating data from sensors, vehicle systems, and recycling facilities, dynamic emission profiles a…

C. Tan, C. T. Yaw, J. S. P. Koh +2

This mini-review introduces carbon capture and utilization (CCU) technologies, focusing on thermochemical and electrochemical conversion of CO2 into fuels and chemicals such as syngas, ethanol, methanol, and methane. It outlines the mechani…

Song Hu, Hua-Zhe Qi, Zifei Wang +3

This study proposes a multimodal data fusion framework integrating high-resolution remote sensing and plant textual data for plant-level carbon accounting in China's pulp and paper industry. Applied to 720 plants, it estimates 163.6 Mt CO2 …

Fan Wang, D. Behera, Bratin Sengupta +2

This study developed a nanoconfined ionic liquid membrane using single-walled carbon nanotubes and CO2-selective ionic liquid, achieving CO2 permeance of 1654 GPU and CO2/N2 selectivity of 1132. Under simulated flue gas conditions, it enric…

Célia Sapart

This paper argues that phasing out virgin fossil carbon is essential for climate neutrality, but sectors like chemicals, materials, aviation, and maritime will still need carbon. Carbon Capture and Utilisation (CCU) can replace fossil carbo…

V. Seithümmer, S. Kaufmann, Felix Jonathan Brucker +3

This paper presents a novel fully electrified CO2 loop integrating direct air capture (DAC) with plasma-based calcination. Atmospheric CO2 is captured via alkaline absorption, solidified as CaCO3, then decomposed by rotating gliding arc pla…

S. Stokes, C. Philips, H. Haghighi

This paper presents industry guidelines for setting CO2 impurity specifications across the CCUS value chain, developed by a Joint Industry Project (JIP) involving 12 operators and 6 research institutions. It introduces a holistic approach t…

O. Inah, P. Sotenga, U. Akuru

This study analyzes decarbonization pathways for South Africa's manufacturing sector using an integrated Kaya-LMDI decomposition and genetic algorithm optimization. Historical analysis shows emissions growth driven by residual carbon factor…

G. García, F. Dubost, H. Dumont +6

This paper introduces a novel technology for in-situ injectivity testing in reservoirs, crucial for secondary/tertiary recovery and CCUS operations. It uses a modified deep transient testing technique with a surface-controlled circulating s…

Jinlei Li, Junyan Li, Siyuan Fang +14

This study reports scalable synthesis of Linde Type A zeolite from halloysite clay via atomic rearrangement, achieving CO2 adsorption capacity of 5.0 mmol/g, high CO2/N2 selectivity (178), and robust cyclic stability. The transformation fro…

Jinlei Li, Junyan Li, Siyuan Fang +5

This study demonstrates that kaolin clay can be converted into high-performance LTA zeolite for CO2 capture, achieving record adsorption capacities across a wide concentration range (from ambient air to flue gas) with excellent cycling stab…

Mansour Almuwallad

This study develops a multi-scale digital twin framework integrating physics-informed neural networks for real-time optimization and predictive control of amine-based CO2 capture. Validated against pilot-scale data, it achieves temperature …

J. Pandit, Saw Hong Lim, K. Chan

This paper addresses the high energy consumption of solvent regeneration in CO2 capture, which accounts for over 80% of total energy demand. CO2CRC's novel hybrid capture technology reduces regeneration costs through lower temperatures, red…

D. M. Kinyua

This exploratory study analyzes the influence of the EU's Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) on ESG risk management strategies of five leading companies listed on the Nairobi Securities Exchange. Findings indicate that whil…

G. Ormazabal

This paper examines mechanisms for generating trust in sustainability reporting, arguing that credibility requires a village of stakeholders (boards, capital providers, regulators, etc.) each contributing through different channels. It iden…

Paweł Szalacha

This paper compares CSRD/ESRS E1 disclosure requirements with actual reporting practices of Polish companies in environmentally impactful sectors. Content analysis of 2024 reports shows progress in narrative descriptions of climate risks bu…

B. Solikhah, Ching‐Lung Chen, Pei‐Yu Weng

This study examines how governance strength, financial pressure, and family control influence ESG reporting biases (overstatement and understatement). Strong governance reduces greenwashing, while high short-term financing risk increases it…