Article
Environmental Sciences
Abhishek Gupta, Akshoy Ranjan Paul, Suvash C. Saha
Summary: This article examines the economic prospects and market potential of carbon capture technologies in India, specifically in the power, petrochemicals, and fertilizer sectors. It emphasizes the importance of carbon sequestration and the need for new technological developments. Additionally, the study highlights the essential policy and regulatory frameworks for CCUS implementation.
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)
Article
Engineering, Chemical
Jonghun Lim, Jehun An, Hyungtae Cho, Junghwan Kim
Summary: Many countries discharge desalination wastewater into the ocean, causing pollution, ecosystem destruction, and economic losses. This study developed a process to capture and utilize NOx, SOx, and CO2 from desalination wastewater using NH3. The proposed process demonstrated high economic feasibility, achieving significant reductions in total annualized costs.
Article
Engineering, Multidisciplinary
Qingyang Lin, Xiao Zhang, Tao Wang, Chenghang Zheng, Xiang Gao
Summary: Carbon dioxide is the primary greenhouse gas contributing to anthropogenic climate change. Carbon capture, utilization, and storage technology is a sustainable approach to reduce CO2 emissions.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Kyuha Lee, Xinyu Liu, Pradeep Vyawahare, Pingping Sun, Amgad Elgowainy, Michael Wang
Summary: This study investigated the techno-economics and greenhouse gas emissions of different ammonia production methods. Carbon-capturing ammonia production reduces GHG emissions, while nuclear-powered and renewable ammonia production almost eliminate GHG emissions. However, nuclear-powered and renewable ammonia have higher costs and require lower clean H-2 production costs to compete with conventional NG-based ammonia production.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Jay Fuhrman, Andres Clarens, Katherine Calvin, Scott C. Doney, James A. Edmonds, Patrick O'Rourke, Pralit Patel, Shreekar Pradhan, William Shobe, Haewon McJeon
Summary: DACCS is a potentially effective method for removing CO2 from the atmosphere, with lower energy efficiency compared to other carbon capture methods. The deployment of DACCS, as well as its side effects on global energy, water, and land systems, varies across different scenarios. In some scenarios, DACCS could play a significant role, while in others, it is less utilized.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH LETTERS
(2021)
Article
Energy & Fuels
Ngoc N. Nguyen, Vinh T. La, Chinh D. Huynh, Anh Nguyen
Summary: Carbon capture and storage (CCS) is crucial for reducing CO2 emissions and achieving climate change targets. Hydrate-based carbon capture (HBCC) is a promising and potentially competitive method, but slow kinetics and limited industrial experience present challenges for deployment.
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
Environmental Studies
Yu Ding, Hongbo Duan, Xu Tang, Kaipeng Ren, Zheqi Yang, Zhixuan Lan, Shizhang Liu
Summary: China's carbon neutrality target by 2060 would require significant reductions in oil consumption, primary energy demand, and carbon emissions by more than 79%, 32%, and 98% respectively. Through multi-model comparisons, it was found that China's oil consumption is projected to gradually increase to 941.32 million tons in 2060 under the reference scenario, peak at 780.28 million tons around 2030 under the 2 degrees C scenario, and experience a sharp reduction to 190.17 million tons in 2060 under the 1.5 degrees C scenario. This research provides reliable assessments for China's oil consumption, energy demand, and carbon emissions, and can contribute to addressing climate change domestically.
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT REVIEW
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Hussain M. Almajed, Omar J. Guerra, Wilson A. Smith, Bri-Mathias Hodge, Ana Somoza-Tornos
Summary: Defossilizing the chemical industry using air-to-chemical processes offers a promising solution to driving down emissions to net-zero by 2050. The production of syngas through CO2 electrolysis can replace current methods at renewable electricity prices of <=$15 per MW h. However, further advancements are needed for economic competition with traditional syngas production methods.
ENERGY & ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE
(2023)
Review
Energy & Fuels
Enbin Liu, Xudong Lu, Daocheng Wang
Summary: This paper introduces the current development status, research hotspots, challenges, and emerging technologies of carbon capture, utilization, and storage (CCUS) for the problem of global warming and climate change. Solvent absorption technology is the most mature and widely used technology for CO2 capture, and ionic liquid technology has great application prospects. Geological storage, especially in saline aquifers, is currently the most important method for CO2 storage. The challenges faced by CCUS include low capture efficiency, difficulties in transformation and utilization, high operating costs, lack of strong support policies, and lack of international cooperation.
Article
Thermodynamics
Eric C. Okonkwo, Ahmed Alnouss, Muhammad Shahbaz, Tareq Al-Ansari
Summary: This study explores the feasibility of integrating bioenergy into direct air capture technology and finds that this integration can achieve compounded negative emissions and effectively meet the energy requirements of direct air capture units.
ENERGY CONVERSION AND MANAGEMENT
(2023)
Article
Energy & Fuels
Zhiwei Zhang, Dong-Hoon Oh, Vo Dat Nguyen, Chang-Ha Lee, Jae-Cheol Lee
Summary: This study developed NGCC power plants integrated with CCU and compared them with a conventional NGCC power plant with postcombustion carbon capture. Case 2 showed the lowest CO2 emissions and Case 3 had the highest electricity generation due to lower CO2 utilization pressure. The economic analysis showed that Case 3 had the best performance in terms of capital and operating expenditures and annual revenue.
Review
Plant Sciences
Divya Pant, Kabita Kumari Shah, Sadikshya Sharma, Maya Bhatta, Subina Tripathi, Hari Prasad Pandey, Himanshu Tiwari, Jiban Shrestha, Ashbin Kumar Bhat
Summary: Carbon is stored in vegetation, soils, woody products, and aquatic habitats through biological carbon sequestration. However, biological carbon sequestration alone cannot achieve net zero emissions by 2050. Technologies such as CCS, BECCS, DAC, and CCU have the potential to decrease greenhouse gas emissions. Rating: 8/10.
JOURNAL OF SOIL SCIENCE AND PLANT NUTRITION
(2023)
Article
Thermodynamics
Jun Liu, Heng Chen, Shuyuan Zhao, Peiyuan Pan, Lining Wu, Gang Xu
Summary: This study investigates the impact of CCUS on thermal power plants' flexibility and economic performance. By analyzing a 630 MW coal-fired power plant and a provincial thermal power installation, feasible solutions were proposed. The results show that the proposed performance enhancement schemes significantly improved the flexibility of the plants. The CO2-to-methanol pathway demonstrated almost zero-cost decarbonization for thermal power plants.
ENERGY CONVERSION AND MANAGEMENT
(2023)
Review
Chemistry, Physical
Seda Sarp, Santiago Gonzalez Hernandez, Chi Chen, Stafford W. Sheehan
Summary: Production of renewable alcohols from air, water, and sunlight offers a promising avenue for utilizing captured carbon dioxide and storing renewable energy. Among alcohols, renewable methanol stands out due to its potential for direct CO2 utilization. Comparison of different technologies, such as CO2 electrolysis and CO2 hydrogenation, along with recommendations for further development, can drive research and implementation in the field of renewable fuels.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Mirco Volanti, C. Cubillas Martinez, D. Cespi, E. Lopez-Baeza, I Vassura, F. Passarini
Summary: The paper examines the increasing focus on sustainable development due to environmental concerns, particularly in the context of organic agriculture and grape processing. It highlights the importance of assessing the lifecycle and resource efficiency of organic grapevine crops to reduce environmental impacts while acknowledging potential controversies, such as the use of manure.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Luca Ciacci, Cristina T. de Matos, Barbara K. Reck, Dominic Wittmer, Elena Bernardi, Fabrice Mathieux, Fabrizio Passarini
Summary: Raw materials are essential to meet the demands of industry and society. This study focuses on the anthropogenic cycle of manganese, nickel, and natural graphite and analyzes their material stocks, flows, and performance indicators. The results are important for decision-makers and the securement of a reliable material supply to the EU.
JOURNAL OF INDUSTRIAL ECOLOGY
(2022)
Editorial Material
Chemistry, Physical
Chi Chen, Mahlet Garedew, Stafford W. Sheehan
ACS ENERGY LETTERS
(2022)
Article
Food Science & Technology
Mirco Volanti, Francesco Arfelli, Esmeralda Neri, Aurora Saliani, Fabrizio Passarini, Ivano Vassura, Gianluca Cristallo
Summary: This study analyzes the environmental impact of meals provided in school canteens using the Life Cycle Assessment methodology. The results show that meat, fish, and dairy products have the highest greenhouse gas emissions, while vegetables, legumes, fruits, and cereals have lower carbon intensity. Furthermore, first courses are the best option in terms of both carbon footprint and energy content. These findings can guide both consumers in meal choices and food services in menu adjustments for more sustainable production.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Jenny G. Vitillo, Christopher J. Cramer, Laura Gagliardi
Summary: Highly correlated systems, especially those containing transition metals, are common in catalysis. Existing single determinantal methods using Kohn Sham density functional theory often fail to accurately account for the significant static correlation in such systems. Although more rigorous multiconfigurational methods have been applied in some specific cases, their use in catalysis remains limited. This paper discusses the obstacles hindering the routine application of multireference wave function theoretical calculations to catalytic systems and the current progress in overcoming these obstacles.
ISRAEL JOURNAL OF CHEMISTRY
(2022)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Luca Ciacci, Giorgio Zattini, Cristian Tosi, Beatrice Berti, Fabrizio Passarini, Loris Giorgini
Summary: Carbon-fiber-reinforced polymers (CFRPs) are increasingly used in various applications, but the lack of an adequate recycling industry results in landfilling being the primary disposal method for related waste. To address environmental sustainability challenges and achieve circularity in materials' life cycles, it is necessary to develop recovery and recycling technologies. In this study, a semi-industrial pilot plant was scaled up and tested for the pyrolysis and subsequent oxidation of CFRP manufacturing waste. The environmental performance of the process was evaluated through a life cycle assessment, showing a reduction in carbon footprint compared to virgin CFs.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Prisco Prete, Daniele Cespi, Fabrizio Passarini, Carmine Capacchione, Antonio Proto, Raffaele Cucciniello
Summary: The preparation of bio-based glycidol and its use as starting material for the synthesis of other chemicals are reviewed in this work. The catalytic approach for the synthesis of various glycidol-derived organics with industrial applications is discussed, including their conversion to 1,2 and 1,3-propanediol, glycerol carbonate, solketal, monoalkyl glyceryl ethers, and polymers. Future perspectives in this field are proposed.
CURRENT OPINION IN GREEN AND SUSTAINABLE CHEMISTRY
(2022)
Review
Environmental Sciences
Prisco Piscitelli, Alessandro Miani, Leonardo Setti, Gianluigi De Gennaro, Xavier Rodo, Begona Artinano, Elena Vara, Lisa Rancan, Javier Arias, Fabrizio Passarini, Pierluigi Barbieri, Alberto Pallavicini, Alessandro Parente, Edoardo Cavalieri D'Oro, Claudio De Maio, Francesco Saladino, Massimo Borelli, Elena Colicino, Luiz Marcos G. Goncalves, Gianluca Di Tanna, Annamaria Colao, Giovanni S. Leonardi, Andrea Baccarelli, Francesca Dominici, John P. A. Ioannidis, Jose L. Domingo
Summary: There are important questions about the role of outdoor and indoor air quality in the transmission of SARS-CoV-2 and the persistence of the COVID-19 epidemic. Environmental health plays a critical role in preventing COVID-19. The public health community should consider the evolving evidence and issue occupational guidelines. New evidence from epidemiological and experimental research is expected to provide knowledge about virus diffusion, COVID-19 severity in highly polluted areas, interpersonal distance requirements, and the need for masks in indoor and outdoor environments.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Massimiliano Boccarossa, Daniele Cespi, Ivano Vassura, Fabrizio Passarini
Summary: A 2-year monitoring campaign was conducted in the Marche Region, Italy, to assess the potential of still edible wasted food and its distribution among provinces and per capita. The study also analyzed the national situation and estimated the environmental impact and economic implications of the wasted food in terms of climate change.
WASTE MANAGEMENT & RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Energy & Fuels
Rashmi Dahal, Jenny G. Vitillo, Anna C. Asland, Christoph Frommen, Stefano Deledda, Olena Zavorotynska
Summary: Magnesium borohydride (Mg(BH4)(2)) is a solid-state hydrogen storage compound that has high hydrogen densities and low operational temperature. This study used spectroscopic methods to investigate the reaction intermediates and provided additional insights into this decomposition reaction.
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Angelo Maspero, Federico Vavassori, Luca Nardo, Guglielmo Vesco, Jenny G. Vitillo, Andrea Penoni
Summary: We have developed a simple and efficient strategy to enhance the fluorescence of biocompatible biindole diketonates (bdks) in the visible spectrum through difluoroboronation. The fluorescence quantum yield is significantly increased, independent of indole substitutions, by stabilizing the excited state and reducing non-radiative decay rates. This stabilization enables significant O-1(2) photosensitized production.
