GX & Decarbonization Research

Miranda Boettcher, Rakhyun E. Kim

This paper analyzes the ITLOS advisory opinion on climate change and its implications for marine carbon dioxide removal (mCDR). It finds the opinion leaves ambiguity on whether mCDR is pollution or protection, warning that this could be use…

Parisa Javadi, Patrick O’Rourke, Jay Fuhrman +5

This study quantifies air quality and public health trade-offs of six CDR portfolios for the U.S. using a coupled modeling approach. High-CDR avoids $2.5–5.8 trillion in climate damages and yields $2.8–6.5 trillion in health benefits, while…

Søren Jessen, Rasmus Jakobsen, Majken Looms +2

This study provides empirical evidence that subsoil acidity can cause substantial delays in inorganic carbon sequestration by Enhanced Weathering (EW). Using century-long agricultural liming as a proxy, it shows that alkalinity from the top…

Zhang M.

This paper examines cellulose-based materials for carbon capture and conversion. It highlights the potential of cellulose as a renewable and abundant resource for developing sustainable carbon capture technologies.

Wang L.

An 800-day microcosm experiment simulating low-temperature oil reservoirs showed that sequestered CO2 more than doubled methane yield. This suggests potential synergies between carbon capture, utilization, and storage (CCUS) and enhanced en…

Chen N.

This paper investigates CO2 huff-n-puff enhanced oil recovery through microscopic experiments and simulations. It evaluates the effects of reservoir heterogeneity and fractures on displacement efficiency, providing insights for optimizing C…

Shi Y.

This paper reviews research progress on preparing CO2 adsorbents from waste materials. It surveys carbonization and activation processes using various wastes (biomass, industrial byproducts) and summarizes methods to enhance CO2 adsorption …

Ouyang X.

This experimental study investigates temperature evolution and phase behavior during liquid CO₂ discharge in an industrial-scale large-diameter pipeline, providing critical data for safe and efficient CO₂ transport in CCUS.

Liu Z.

This experimental study investigates the synergistic effect of temperature, pressure, and flow rate on corrosion behavior in supercritical CO2 pipelines. It identifies optimal operating conditions and elucidates the FeCO3 film formation mec…

Liao M.

This study uses microfluidic visualization to investigate oil displacement mechanisms by CO2 microbubbles, relevant to enhanced oil recovery and CO2 geological storage. It contributes to improving CCUS efficiency.

Fujah-Sanni A.

This paper focuses on reducing scale management costs in hydrocarbon production and CCUS projects by improving understanding of bulk and surface scaling kinetics at low saturation ratios. It proposes methods to elucidate scaling mechanisms,…

Koutsiantzi C.

This paper reports a pilot-scale demonstration of an integrated membrane-biomethanation process for post-combustion CO2 capture and utilization with green hydrogen, showing the feasibility of converting captured CO2 into biomethane.

Zhen M.

This paper investigates the mechanisms by which CO2 leakage affects surface water environmental indicators and proposes a graded monitoring approach. It contributes to the environmental safety assessment of CCS projects.

Fang Y.

This paper reviews recent progress in corrosion protection for CCUS in domestic oil and gas fields. It summarizes corrosion mechanisms and protection methods for CO2 transport and injection pipelines and equipment, and identifies future res…

Li L.

This paper describes a cluster deployment of carbon capture, utilization, and storage (CCUS) in Yulin, Shaanxi Province, China, with a novel use of captured CO2 as water filters. It provides insights into CCUS demonstration and scaling.

Nwali O.I.

This review outlines various pathways and processes for atmospheric carbon dioxide sequestration, assessing the current status in Nigeria. It summarizes the deployment status and challenges of CCUS technologies, and provides future prospect…

Wang X.

This paper examines the technical system and development pathway for CCUS in offshore oil and gas fields, covering capture, transport, storage, and utilization technologies adapted to offshore environments.

You Y.

This paper analyzes the spectrum of CO2 capture technologies and evaluates their applicability across different CCUS scenarios. It provides a framework for selecting optimal capture technologies based on industrial and regional conditions.

Betiku A.

This paper examines the barriers to deploying CCUS in Nigeria, identifying technical, financial, regulatory, and social challenges. It provides insights into the specific hurdles in a developing country context.

Yuan Y.

This paper investigates the performance optimization of Al-Zn-In-Sn-Mg aluminum-based sacrificial anodes in oilfield produced water environments integrated with CCUS technologies. Improved corrosion resistance contributes to longer CCUS inf…