GX & Decarbonization Research

Perazich, Milan

This paper investigates why CCUS projects continue to receive policy support and funding despite consistent underperformance. It combines a global dataset of 23 commercial-scale projects, a Monte Carlo opportunity-cost simulation, and criti…

Ochoa-Romero, Kerly, Khawandi, Pamela, Mena, Silvia +5

This study presents ionic liquid-based ionogels as integrated materials for CO2 capture and electrochemical conversion to CO, eliminating intermediate desorption. Imidazolium-based ionogels achieve up to 75% current efficiency, demonstratin…

Fang Wang, Ying Dong, Shaojun Luo +8

This study proposes an energy-efficient microwave-assisted method to convert carbide slag into CaO-based CO2 sorbents. At 500°C for 30 minutes, the sorbent achieved a 104% increase in CO2 uptake compared to conventional calcination. Kinetic…

T. H. Christensen

Estimates future CO2 availability from Danish point sources for Power-to-X, totaling ~9 million tons/year, with waste incineration contributing 30%. To achieve climate neutrality, a portion of the fossil CO2 must be sent to storage (CCS) wh…

Rufaida T. Ibrahim, W. Al-Mudhafar, D. A. Alobaidi +1

This systematic review covers the mechanisms, technologies, and future prospects of CO2-enhanced oil recovery (CO2-EOR), a key CCUS technology that enables simultaneous CO2 storage and increased oil production. The paper discusses technical…

Daril Ridho Zuchrillah, Rizal Arifin, Friska Dwi Pratiwi +4

This study simulates three CO2 utilization pathways (methanol, sodium bicarbonate, methane) for the ammonia industry using Aspen Plus. Sodium bicarbonate production yields the best economic and environmental performance: annual profit $65 m…

Zhiyuan Fan, Bolun Xu

This paper presents design optimization and global impact assessment of solar-thermal direct air carbon capture (DAC), showing it as a lower-cost alternative to geothermal heating for carbon removal.

Jing Yang (13969), Haiou Zeng, Ningran Wu +4

This study uses molecular dynamics simulations to elucidate CO2 transport through nanoporous graphene membranes at gas-liquid interfaces. It reveals that pore-edge electrostatics enhance interfacial hydration, which suppresses CO2 permeance…

Widi Astuti, Dwi Putri S Aritonang, Maya Anggraeni +6

This review systematically evaluates CO2 capture using activated carbon (AC) derived from agricultural waste, following PRISMA guidelines. It finds that chemical activation, especially with KOH, enhances surface area and microporosity, impr…

GALVEZ PRP

This systematic review covers CCUS technology of accelerated carbonation with supercritical CO₂ during concrete mixing. It reports CO₂ uptakes of 15-50 kg/m³, compressive strength increases of 12-30%, and carbon footprint reductions of 15-4…

National Public Law Review, Soonja Lee

This paper analyzes the normative character and legislative issues of the general provisions of the CCUS Act, which serves both as an environmental law and an industrial promotion law. It identifies problems in articles on purpose, definiti…

Jie Yang, Haiou Zeng, Ningran Wu +4

This study uses all-atom molecular dynamics simulations to investigate CO2 transport through nanoporous graphene membranes (NGMs) at the gas-liquid interface. It reveals that pore-edge electrostatics strongly modulate interfacial hydration,…

Binash Imteyaz, Mahmoud M. Abd-Elhady, Muhammad Mushtaq +4

This comprehensive review synthesizes the integration of desalination with carbon capture in multi-generation energy systems, analyzing thermodynamic, environmental, and techno-economic performance. Oxy-fuel systems (e.g., Allam cycle) achi…

Chanin Maetmueang, Tiago M. Alves, Ricardo Ramalho +2

This paper examines risk assessment and mitigation of structural traps for CCS on magma-rich continental margins, analyzing geological hazards affecting storage safety and providing guidance for deployment.

Minaj Mulani, Vidya Kothari, S J Manoj Pawar +4

This study isolated an indigenous microalgal strain Chlorella sorokiniana SM1 from Indian soil and assessed its carbon capture potential and pharmaceutical metabolite profile. The strain exhibited theoretical carbon capture of 1.33 g CO2/g …

Udara S.P.R. Arachchige, W.C. Nirmal, G. K. K. Ishara

This study simulates post-combustion carbon capture (PCC) processes for five industrial sectors (gas-fired, coal-fired, cement, steel, aluminum) using MEA solvent in Aspen Plus. It quantifies regeneration energy requirements, highlighting f…

Diego Díaz-Cuenca, Antonio Villalba-Herreros, Teresa J. Leo +1

This study conducts a techno-economic evaluation of solvent-based carbon capture systems for methanol-fueled ships, analyzing costs and feasibility for maritime decarbonization.

Sina Kalweit, Ricardo Fernandes, Alberto Alamia +1

This paper integrates afforestation, biochar, enhanced rock weathering, and perennialization into a European energy system model (PyPSA-Eur) and uses a Modeling to Generate Alternatives approach to explore near-optimal carbon management str…

Mukul, Sandhiya Lakshmanan

This study investigates CO2 capture by glycine, alanine, and serine anions in five solvents using DFT and machine learning. Glycerol emerges as optimal with exothermic enthalpies (-50.8 to -53.7 kcal mol⁻¹). Machine learning identifies a mo…

Masoomeh Jamal Livani, L. Vafajoo, M. Kazemeini

This paper reports optimization of CO2 capture using a Mg(OH)₂ slurry bubble column reactor. Response surface methodology (RSM) systematically examines operating conditions to balance absorption efficiency and scalability, contributing to s…