Article
Energy & Fuels
Charli Sitinjak, Sitinjak Ebennezer, Jozef Ober
Summary: An appropriate policy towards carbon capture, utilisation, and storage (CCUS) is vital for environmental protection. Research in Indonesia reveals that the public is more accepting of carbon capture and utilisation (CCU) than CO2 capture and storage (CCS), but lack of knowledge and fear hinder the acceptance of CCUS technology.
Review
Environmental Sciences
William R. Turrell, Barbara Berx, Eileen Bresnan, Pablo Leon, Sally Rouse, Lynda Webster, Pamela Walsham, Jared Wilson, Peter Wright
Summary: Reducing global greenhouse gas emissions is urgent, and Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS) is a method to achieve this. Geological structures under continental shelf seas have huge potential for CCS storage, and an emerging marine industry is being developed to exploit this potential. National marine monitoring agencies need to consider the potential impacts of this industry. This review provides information for those responsible for national marine monitoring and marine environment management, summarizing the need for the emerging offshore CCS industry, its potential size, and the marine infrastructure involved.
FRONTIERS IN MARINE SCIENCE
(2022)
Article
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Patrice Perreault, Nithin B. Kummamuru, Arturo Gonzalez Quiroga, Silvia Lenaerts
Summary: The deployment of CCUS plants faces challenges due to high costs and various factors contributing to the slow roll-out of CCS projects. However, support from the financial sector, governments, and public participation are crucial for the success of these technologies.
CURRENT OPINION IN CHEMICAL ENGINEERING
(2022)
Article
Thermodynamics
Efstathios E. Michaelides
Summary: Carbon capture and storage involves a series of processes including separation, pressurization, transportation, storage, and monitoring, each requiring significant energy. The article calculates the minimum work requirements for separation processes and conducts a case study on a coal power plant, finding that actual energy requirements are much higher than the minimum power.
Article
Computer Science, Interdisciplinary Applications
Nadejda Victor, Christopher Nichols
Summary: In 2018, the U.S. Congress passed the 45Q Act, expanding the tax credit for carbon capture utilization and storage projects. This study examines the impact of the tax credits on CCUS deployment and power generation technology changes in North America. The results show that the 12-year storage subsidy provided motivation for CCUS investment and could play a crucial role in meeting climate mitigation goals.
COMPUTERS & INDUSTRIAL ENGINEERING
(2022)
Article
Critical Care Medicine
Darryl Abrams, Cara Agerstrand, Jeremy R. Beitler, Christian Karagiannidis, Purnema Madahar, Natalie H. Yip, Antonio Pesenti, Arthur S. Slutsky, Laurent Brochard, Daniel Brodie
Summary: Ultra-lung-protective ventilation is a strategy that aims to achieve lower airway pressures and tidal volumes. Some patients may benefit from this strategy, but its application is limited by respiratory acidosis and associated hematological complications. Only in very severe cases of acute respiratory distress syndrome, using extracorporeal membrane oxygenation to accomplish ultra-lung-protective ventilation may have a favorable risk-to-benefit profile.
AMERICAN JOURNAL OF RESPIRATORY AND CRITICAL CARE MEDICINE
(2022)
Article
Environmental Studies
Kevin Broecks, Corin Jack, Emma ter Mors, Christine Boomsma, Simon Shackley
Summary: Public opinion on industrial CCS in the Netherlands and the UK is generally neutral to slightly positive, with UK respondents showing slightly higher positivity. The level of awareness and perceived knowledge is higher in the Netherlands compared to the UK, with differences in outcome perceptions between the two countries. Safety concerns regarding CO2 transport are more pronounced in the Netherlands, while cost-control is a bigger concern in the UK. These findings emphasize the importance of considering national contexts in the implementation of CCS and highlight the need for public engagement strategies focusing on economic and climate impacts, trust-building, and addressing safety concerns.
ENERGY RESEARCH & SOCIAL SCIENCE
(2021)
Review
Environmental Studies
Danny Otto, Matthias Gross
Summary: This paper provides a comprehensive review and evaluation of studies on how CCS projects are communicated to stakeholders and the public, highlighting the need for best practices in context specific approaches and utilizing underutilized factors like social media. It also points out conceptual shortcomings limiting the scope of CCS communication research and suggests a shift towards long-term alliance building through participation and joint goals in communication efforts.
ENERGY RESEARCH & SOCIAL SCIENCE
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Christopher James Fetrow, Cameron Carugati, Xiao-Dong Zhou, Shuya Wei
Summary: This review provides an overview of the fundamental electrochemistry and mechanisms of metal-CO2 batteries, including material selection, design considerations, electrochemical charge and discharge mechanisms, and catalyzed behaviors. Understanding the underlying electrochemistry of metal-CO2 batteries can lead to the development of battery technologies applicable to a wide range of carbon capture and energy storage applications.
ENERGY STORAGE MATERIALS
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Muhammad Irfan Maulana Kusdhany, Zhongliang Ma, Albert Mufundirwa, Hai-Wen Li, Kazunari Sasaki, Akari Hayashi, Stephen Matthew Lyth
Summary: In this study, hierarchically porous and microporous nitrogen-doped carbon foams were synthesized from metal alkoxides via one-step thermal decomposition. The carbon foams exhibited high hydrogen uptake and CO2 uptake, with the nitrogen-doped carbon foam showing slightly improved hydrogen uptake at lower pressure compared to the carbon foam. This work demonstrates the potential of these low-cost metal alkoxide-derived carbon foams for gas storage and separation applications.
MICROPOROUS AND MESOPOROUS MATERIALS
(2022)
Article
Agricultural Engineering
Moonmoon Hiloidhari, Marjia Afroz Sharno, D. C. Baruah, Achintya N. Bezbaruah
Summary: Bioenergy is a clean and renewable energy source that reduces dependence on fossil fuels and is sustainable, economically viable, and socially acceptable. It aligns with United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The design of a green and sustainable Biomass Supply Chain (BSC) is crucial for successful commercialization of bioenergy. However, there are challenges in terms of emissions, economy, and socio-cultural aspects that need to be addressed to achieve sustainable development using bioenergy. Advanced tools and techniques such as artificial intelligence and Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) are recommended for achieving global deployment of bioenergy with net zero emissions.
BIOMASS & BIOENERGY
(2023)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
M. Schiemann, B. Boehm, R. Chirone, O. Senneca, J. Stroehle, K. Umeki, M. Vujanovic
Summary: The focus in the field of energy supply is shifting from conventional combustion to new energy conversion technologies. The nineteen articles in this Special Issue highlight the importance of combustion and combustion products in the context of future sustainable energy systems, as well as the bridging role of carbon capture and recycling and energy storage in transitioning to 100% renewables. The research on combustion systems, synthetic fuels, and bio-based fuel applications is essential in reducing carbon dioxide emissions, necessitating better experimental and numerical methods for process characterization and design.
RENEWABLE & SUSTAINABLE ENERGY REVIEWS
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Jose Antonio Garcia, Maria Villen-Guzman, Jose Miguel Rodriguez-Maroto, Juan Manuel Paz-Garcia
Summary: This paper critically reviews different CO2 capture engineering pathways and technologies, providing technical information to select the most appropriate technology for specific processes and different carbon capture pathways. Additionally, it analyzes the cost of CO2 capture technologies and their future development trends.
JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL CHEMICAL ENGINEERING
(2022)
Review
Environmental Sciences
Rekich R. Pahunang, Antonio Buonerba, Vincenzo Senatore, Giuseppina Oliva, Mariam Ouda, Tiziano Zarra, Raul Munoz, Sebastia Puig, Florencio C. Ballesteros, Chi-Wang Li, Shadi W. Hasan, Vincenzo Belgiorno, Vincenzo Naddeo
Summary: This review paper identifies the main sources of carbon dioxide emissions in wastewater treatment plants and discusses various technologies for CO2 capture. Different technologies have varying cost-effectiveness and efficiency, calling for further research and development for implementation.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2021)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Ye Feng, Bo Yang, Yunbing Hou, Tian-Hong Duan, Lai Yang, Yixuan Wang
Summary: This study assessed the environmental impacts of UGCC with and without CCS through life cycle assessment, revealing that UGCC power plants have lower mid-point impact values but higher global warming potential compared to IGCC power plants. Additionally, UGCC power plants show superior end-point environmental benefits, but the implementation of CCS may result in an increase in damage to ecosystem quality and resources.
JOURNAL OF CLEANER PRODUCTION
(2021)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Kai Jiang, Peta Ashworth
Summary: CCUS technology in China has gained significant attention, with a growing number of publications and expanding research topics. Government support has played a key role in driving research progress, but studies on public awareness, financial mechanisms, and business models for CCUS deployment are limited.
RENEWABLE & SUSTAINABLE ENERGY REVIEWS
(2021)
Article
Thermodynamics
Stefania Gomes Relva, Vinicius Oliveira da Silva, Andre Luiz Veiga Gimenes, Miguel Edgar Morales Udaeta, Peta Ashworth, Drielli Peyerl
Summary: Developing countries face challenges in transitioning to low-carbon electricity sectors, such as lack of data collection and political destabilizations, which were better addressed in Agenda 21 than in Agenda 2030. Countries can learn from Agenda 21's experience to improve data collection capacity beyond the indicators of Agenda 2030.
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Kai Jiang, Peta Ashworth, Shiyi Zhang, Guoping Hu
Summary: This study analyzed the reporting landscape of carbon capture utilization and storage (CCUS) technology in Chinese newspapers. The results showed that while the media generally took an affirmative stance towards CCUS, there were technical misperceptions and a lack of comprehensive coverage in news presentations. The study also revealed the close relationship between CCUS-related policies and media coverage.
RENEWABLE & SUSTAINABLE ENERGY REVIEWS
(2022)
Article
Psychology, Multidisciplinary
Sheng Wei, Furong Liu, Shengxiang She, Rong Wu
Summary: This research aims to understand the significance of altruistic and egoistic values in shaping consumers' motivations and intentions to purchase organic foods. By conducting face-to-face surveys, a total of 1,067 responses were collected from Chinese consumers. Two-step structural equation modeling (SEM) was used for data analysis, including measurement and structural models. The findings reveal that both altruistic and egoistic values influence the intention to purchase organic foods through the mediation of motives. Specifically, altruistic value affects environmental concern (EC) while egoistic value affects health concern (HC). Moreover, perceived uncertainty plays a negative moderating role in the relationship between consumer HC and organic purchase intention, and a positive moderating role in the relationship between consumer EC and organic purchase intention. Implications and suggestions are also discussed in the study.
FRONTIERS IN PSYCHOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Lina Lopez Lozano, Bishal Bharadwaj, Alain de Sales, Amrita Kambo, Peta Ashworth
Summary: This study evaluates the public's response to hydrogen in Australia through a national survey. The findings show that the acceptance of hydrogen for domestic use is influenced by cost, air pollution reduction capability, and associated health benefits. Support for hydrogen export industry is influenced by trust in the government's ability to manage risks and the industry's commitment to climate protection. Effective communication, engagement, and supportive financial policies are crucial for societal acceptance of hydrogen in Australia.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF HYDROGEN ENERGY
(2022)
Article
Business
Litong Wang, Guanghua Sheng, Shengxiang She, Jiaqi Xu
Summary: Empathy with nature plays a crucial role in improving environmental behaviors and commitments, especially in the private domain. Self-construal moderates the relationship between empathy with nature and pro-environmental behavior.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF CONSUMER STUDIES
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Shengxiang She, Shicheng Li, Jiaqi Xu, Bo Yang
Summary: This paper extends the concept of psychological ownership to the natural environment, clarifies the concept of environmental psychological ownership, and analyzes its formation mechanism. Based on data obtained from a questionnaire survey, the results of a structural equation model show that pro-environment investment, environmental self-efficacy, and environmental knowledge are all positively associated with an individual's environmental psychological ownership, with environmental knowledge having the strongest correlation. Additionally, environmental psychological ownership positively predicts an individual's pro-environmental intentions.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Bishal Bharadwaj, Subhrendu K. Pattanayak, Peta Ashworth
Summary: Affordability is a significant obstacle for low-income countries in adopting clean energy technologies. Government subsidies are provided to alleviate the upfront costs, but the lack of consideration for economic geography results in lower subsidies for remote areas. Through regression analysis on a dataset of Nepalese Village Development Committees, this study demonstrates that administratively determined lumpsum subsidies disproportionately disadvantage remote communities. Simulations suggest that adjusting subsidies according to the geographic cost of living can promote clean technology adoption, highlighting the importance of spatial targeting in accelerating energy access in remote regions like the Hindu Kush Himalaya.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH COMMUNICATIONS
(2022)
Article
Psychology, Multidisciplinary
Jiaqi Xu, Shengxiang She, Wen Liu
Summary: Digitalization has the potential to help society and the environment, solving difficulties related to sustainable development and creating an egalitarian, ecologically sustainable, and healthy society. It provides better living conditions, public involvement, clean governance, transparency, and hastens the transition to sustainable industrial processes for improved health and happiness.
FRONTIERS IN PSYCHOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Environmental Studies
Jiaqi Xu, Jingfeng Zhao, Shengxiang She, Wen Liu
Summary: This study investigates the impact of green growth, green innovation, natural resources, and renewable energy on the economic performance of the BRICS economies. The results indicate heterogeneous effects of green growth on economic performance, with green innovation, renewable energy consumption, and natural resources being the prominent factors.
Article
Economics
Bishal Bharadwaj, Mukti Nath Subedi, Yuwan Malakar, Peta Ashworth
Summary: The adoption of electronic appliances is crucial for improving living standards in rural households. This study examines the impact of decentralized electricity systems, such as micro-hydropower and solar home systems, on electronic appliance adoption in Nepal. The findings reveal that while micro-hydropower plants and grid electricity support the use of high-wattage electronic appliances, solar home systems are limited in facilitating their adoption. Therefore, energy access policies should prioritize electricity sources that can accommodate high-wattage appliances.
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Olivia Coldrey, Paul Lant, Peta Ashworth
Summary: The current financing for universal access to clean fuels and cooking technology falls short of Sustainable Development Goal 7. There has been little focus on funding modalities at the macro level for the clean cooking transition. This study examines gaps in finance flows and financial instruments for clean cooking companies, particularly at the early stages of growth, and highlights the need for targeted public finance and improved data sharing to support innovation and attract investors.
Article
Environmental Studies
Jiaqi Xu, Shengxiang She, Pengpeng Gao, Yunpeng Sun
Summary: This research analyzes the relationships between green bonds, resource efficiency index, and green economic growth rates in the industrial and agricultural sectors in 29 countries with green financing markets during 2015-2021. The major findings indicate that issuing green bonds can accelerate green economic growth in both the industry and agriculture, while resource efficiency does not significantly impact the green economic growth rate in the agriculture sector. The recommended policy implications include strengthening and reforming the financial sector, redefining resource efficiency indicators, and developing a digital green financing market.
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Bishal Bharadwaj, Amrita Kambo, Andrea Arratia-Solar, Peta Ashworth
Summary: The study examines public perceptions of biogas in Australia and finds a connection between awareness levels and social acceptance. Providing simple information can increase support for biogas in Australia, highlighting the importance of raising awareness for its development as a decarbonisation mechanism.
JOURNAL OF CLEANER PRODUCTION
(2023)
Article
Environmental Studies
Michele Ferguson, Peta Ashworth
Summary: This study examines the effects of question order on support for various energy technologies among the Australian public. The results show that different experimental frames can impact individuals' support for different options, with the energy behaviours frame having a significant influence on overall support levels. This highlights the importance of considering question sequencing and topic salience in survey research.
ENERGY RESEARCH & SOCIAL SCIENCE
(2021)