Review
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Erin N. Hancock, M. Kevin Brown
Summary: The ladderane family of natural products is famous for their linearly concatenated cyclobutane skeletal structure, and since their discovery in 2002, several chemical syntheses have been reported. This review focuses on showcasing the novel tactics used to generate the ladderane core and the challenges associated with synthesizing these unusual and complex natural products.
CHEMISTRY-A EUROPEAN JOURNAL
(2021)
Editorial Material
Multidisciplinary Sciences
David A. Stainforth
Summary: An innovative emissions-trading scheme could accelerate the development and use of technologies that remove atmospheric carbon dioxide, as carbon emitters are encouraged to remove their own CO2.
Article
Chemistry, Inorganic & Nuclear
Wanying Wang, Edmund C. M. Tse
Summary: Precise regulation of PCET rates is critical to optimizing turnover frequency and product selectivity in redox reactions. In this study, a hybrid bilayer membrane platform was developed to modulate the thermodynamics and kinetics of proton- and electron-transfer steps independently, enhancing the electrocatalytic oxidation performance.
INORGANIC CHEMISTRY
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Seoni Kim, Michael P. Nitzsche, Simon B. Rufer, Jack R. Lake, Kripa K. Varanasi, T. Alan Hatton
Summary: In recent years, the ocean has been recognized as a global reservoir for CO2. An asymmetric electrochemical system utilizing bismuth and silver electrodes is reported as an effective means of capturing and removing CO2 from ocean water. With two silver-bismuth systems operating in a cyclic process, CO2 can be continuously removed from simulated ocean water with low energy consumption and high electron efficiency.
ENERGY & ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE
(2023)
Article
Geochemistry & Geophysics
Tianqi Shi, Xin Ma, Ge Han, Zhipeng Pei, Hao Xu, Haowei Zhang, Wei Gong
Summary: In this study, we propose a method to improve the accuracy and precision of CO2 concentration profiles measurements in DIAL. This method combines conditional adjustment with Chebyshev fitting to reduce the error of the retrieved results in the atmospheric boundary layer with a high signal-to-noise ratio. Simulation experiments and real case examinations demonstrate the effectiveness and applicability of our method.
IEEE GEOSCIENCE AND REMOTE SENSING LETTERS
(2022)
Article
Environmental Studies
Mark Diesendorf
Summary: This paper investigates the effectiveness of different energy scenarios in reducing global energy-related CO2 emissions to zero or near-zero by 2050. The study finds that in order to limit global warming to below 1.5 degrees C by 2050, global CO2 emissions must be reduced by about half by 2030, which requires significant changes in energy consumption trends. Policies are needed to reduce global energy consumption and drive economic degrowth in high-income countries. By combining technological and socioeconomic changes, global energy consumption, total primary energy supply, and associated emissions can be reduced by at least 75% by 2050.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Tessa Lund Biel-Nielsen, T. Alan Hatton, Sebastian N. B. Villadsen, Jan S. Jakobsen, Jacob L. Bonde, Alfred M. Spormann, Philip L. Fosbol
Summary: The unprecedented increase in atmospheric CO2 levels requires efficient, sustainable, and cost-effective technologies for CO2 removal. The future of CO2 technologies will likely be electrically-based, driven by decreasing electricity prices, renewable energy expansion, and advancements in carbon electrotechnologies. Initiatives such as electrochemical carbon capture integrated with Power-to-X applications show promise, but further development within the next decade is crucial for meeting ambitious climate goals.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Tessa Lund Biel-Nielsen, T. Alan Hatton, Sebastian N. B. Villadsen, Jan S. Jakobsen, Jacob L. Bonde, Alfred M. Spormann, Philip L. Fosbol
Summary: The unprecedented increase in atmospheric CO2 levels requires efficient, sustainable, and cost-effective technologies for CO2 removal. Future CO2 technologies are expected to follow the trend towards electrified systems, driven by declining electricity prices, expansion of renewable energy infrastructure, and advancements in carbon electrotechnologies. Reviewing selected electrochemical technologies, further development is needed within the next decade to meet ambitious climate goals.
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Caitlin Courtney, Antoine Brison, Dyllon G. Randall
Summary: Stabilizing urine with calcium hydroxide can prevent enzymatic urea hydrolysis, allowing for maximum nitrogen recovery. Adding air and carbon dioxide to stabilized urine can effectively remove calcium ions as calcium carbonate, with air bubbling being the more cost-efficient option. The study found that calcium removal efficiency can reach up to 98% at certain air flow rates, and that even if the pH decreases, urine remains stabilized with no enzymatic urea hydrolysis.
Article
Chemistry, Inorganic & Nuclear
Frederic A. Perras, Uddhav Kanbur, Alexander L. Paterson, Puranjan Chatterjee, Igor I. Slowing, Aaron D. Sadow
Summary: The immobilization of molecularly precise metal complexes on substrates, such as silica, provides a platform for designing active sites in heterogeneous catalysts. NMR-based surface-to-complex interatomic distances can be used to solve the three-dimensional structures of metal complexes on silica, revealing unexpected features. This approach is robust and easily applicable to most single-site catalysts with little extra effort.
INORGANIC CHEMISTRY
(2022)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Kun Luo, Bing Liu, Wentao Hu, Xiao Dong, Yanbin Wang, Quan Huang, Yufei Gao, Lei Sun, Zhisheng Zhao, Yingju Wu, Yang Zhang, Mengdong Ma, Xiang-Feng Zhou, Julong He, Dongli Yu, Zhongyuan Liu, Bo Xu, Yongjun Tian
Summary: This study presents the identification of coherent graphite-diamond interfaces using high-angle annular dark-field scanning transmission electron microscopy. Theoretical calculations confirm that transformation through these interfaces is energetically favored. The study also provides insights into the possible pathways and sheds light on the transformation mechanisms of other carbon materials and boron nitride under different synthetic conditions.
Article
Environmental Studies
Christoph Stich, Emmanouil Tranos, Max Nathan
Summary: This paper proposes a new methodological framework for identifying economic clusters using Natural Language Processing and spatial analysis of geolocated business webpages. Validating the method on a UK tech cluster, the study replicates the main features of the cluster and provides fresh insights. The proposed method overcomes limitations of conventional industrial classification and addresses spatial and temporal limitations in clustering research.
ENVIRONMENT AND PLANNING B-URBAN ANALYTICS AND CITY SCIENCE
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Shuting Zhuang, Jianlong Wang
Summary: This study investigates the adsorption mechanism of cobalt ions on synthesized graphene oxide (GO) using advanced techniques such as X-ray absorption spectra (XAFS). The results show that the synthesized GO has a high surface area and abundant oxygen-containing functional groups, which allows it to effectively adsorb Co2+ ions. The adsorption process follows a pseudo-second-order kinetic model and the Langmuir model, and it is chemisorption and endothermic in nature. Oxygen-containing functional groups play a vital role in the adsorption process.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Chemical
Xueyan Sun, Liangliang Zhu, Puiwa Wang, Wei Zhao, Xi Chen
Summary: Moisture swing sorbents, with their low energy consumption and high adsorption capacity for high concentration CO2 gases, are a promising method for capturing industrial process CO2. Compared to traditional amine scrubbing techniques, the moisture swing process shows significantly lower energy consumption, making it a favorable option for CO2 capture.
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING RESEARCH & DESIGN
(2021)
Article
Electrochemistry
Stephanie Matz, Lin Shi, Yun Zhao, Shimshon Gottesfeld, Brian P. Setzler, Yushan Yan
Summary: This study demonstrates the performance of a hydrogen-powered, electrochemically-driven CO2 separator (EDCS) and evaluates the impact of current density and CO2 concentration on various applications. The research shows that EDCS has potential applications in direct air capture, hydroxide exchange membrane fuel cells, and other scenarios, and provides stack designs and performance assessments accordingly.
JOURNAL OF THE ELECTROCHEMICAL SOCIETY
(2022)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Rob Bellamy, Javier Lezaun, James Palmer
NATURE COMMUNICATIONS
(2019)
Editorial Material
Environmental Sciences
Shinichiro Asayama, Rob Bellamy, Oliver Geden, Warren Pearce, Mike Hulme
NATURE CLIMATE CHANGE
(2019)
Review
Environmental Studies
Rob Bellamy
WILEY INTERDISCIPLINARY REVIEWS-CLIMATE CHANGE
(2019)
Editorial Material
Environmental Sciences
Rob Bellamy, Shannon Osaka
NATURE CLIMATE CHANGE
(2020)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Shannon Osaka, Rob Bellamy
GLOBAL ENVIRONMENTAL CHANGE-HUMAN AND POLICY DIMENSIONS
(2020)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Noel Castree, Rob Bellamy, Shannon Osaka
Summary: This paper argues for advancing GEAs 3.0, introducing political reasoning and structured normative debate as multiple paradigmatic steps to solve problems, make strategic decisions, and express their operations. The author suggests that the arguments for GEAs 2.0 are not bold enough, emphasizing that solutions-oriented assessments require a balance between policy and political factors.
ANTHROPOCENE REVIEW
(2021)
Article
Energy & Fuels
Jason Chilvers, Rob Bellamy, Helen Pallett, Tom Hargreaves
Summary: The study presents a systemic approach to participation in energy systems, combining mapping of diverse public engagements and participatory deliberative mapping involving citizens and specialists, showing support for more distributed and inclusive energy system futures. This method can open up citizen and specialist views, values and visions of sustainable energy transitions, revealing support for more distributed energy system futures.
Review
Environmental Studies
Shannon Osaka, Rob Bellamy, Noel Castree
Summary: Research has shown that natural climate solutions play an important role in mitigating and adapting to climate change, but the framing of these solutions as natural can lead to overlooking their risks and drawbacks. The labeling of solutions as natural tends to result in them being perceived as more beneficial, cost-effective, mature, and democratic than artificial counterparts, despite the fact that they may also have negative aspects. The dangers of narrowing the consideration of natural solutions and selecting solutions based on nature are reflected upon, emphasizing the need for a broader evaluation of climate solutions.
WILEY INTERDISCIPLINARY REVIEWS-CLIMATE CHANGE
(2021)
Article
Environmental Studies
Rob Bellamy, Jason Chilvers, Helen Pallett, Tom Hargreaves
Summary: Research shows that decentralized alternatives have greater advantages in democratizing and sustainable energy futures compared to traditional centralized energy systems. In addition, addressing the challenges of climate change requires a focus on social transformations and societal engagement, not just technological changes, to transition towards low-carbon energy systems.
ENERGY RESEARCH & SOCIAL SCIENCE
(2022)
Article
Communication
Rob Bellamy
Summary: Coverage of climate tipping points has increased significantly in the past two decades. However, there has been limited research on how the general public perceives these risks and their societal responses. This article presents a nationally representative study on public perceptions of climate tipping points in the UK, revealing low awareness and skepticism about the effectiveness of climate change response and tipping point response. Individuals with an egalitarian worldview tend to view tipping points as more likely and threatening. The article also discusses the potential impact of cultural factors on support for climate policies among different worldviews.
PUBLIC UNDERSTANDING OF SCIENCE
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Rob Bellamy, Kaitlin T. Raimi
Summary: Removing carbon dioxide from the atmosphere is essential for achieving net zero emissions, but technical advances alone are not enough. The framing of carbon removal strategies is crucial in shaping public perception. The use of analogies and taxonomic splits can be helpful but also misleading. People tend to overestimate the emissions-reduction potential of carbon removal. Communication efforts often overlook the social arrangements and alternative trajectories for implementation. Responsible communication is key to promoting effective carbon removal.
FRONTIERS IN CLIMATE
(2023)
Letter
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Rob Bellamy
Article
Geography
Shannon Osaka, Rob Bellamy
TRANSACTIONS OF THE INSTITUTE OF BRITISH GEOGRAPHERS
(2020)
Article
Geography
Rob Bellamy, James Palmer
