Review
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Ahmed I. Osman, Mahmoud Hefny, M. I. A. Abdel Maksoud, Ahmed M. Elgarahy, David W. Rooney
Summary: This article evaluates various carbon capture and utilization technologies, including adsorbent technology, CO2 geosequestration, and CO2 utilization routes. Carbon capture technology is seeking more efficient and cost-effective adsorbents and storage methods, while CO2 utilization needs to increase utilization rates to reduce emissions.
ENVIRONMENTAL CHEMISTRY LETTERS
(2021)
Article
Energy & Fuels
Nikolaos Koukouzas, Pavlos Tyrologou, Dimitris Karapanos, Julio Carneiro, Pedro Pereira, Fernanda de Mesquita Lobo Veloso, Petros Koutsovitis, Christos Karkalis, Eleonora Manoukian, Rania Karametou
Summary: In West Macedonia, Greece, CO2 emissions from regional coal power plants are a major concern for addressing climate change under the Paris Agreement. Implementing environmentally sustainable technologies and establishing a CCUS infrastructure are crucial steps for the region to transition towards a more sustainable energy future.
Review
Energy & Fuels
Suleyman G. Gizer, Osman Polat, Manoj K. Ram, Nurettin Sahiner
Summary: Anthropogenic activities have led to a significant increase in carbon dioxide emissions, posing a global problem. Despite its harmful effects, CO2 can be potentially utilized in various industries. However, CO2 capture technologies are still in the early stages of development, but advancements in technology and cost reduction may facilitate their wider adoption in the future. Carbon capture is considered a promising solution for mitigating climate change. This review highlights recent CO2 capture technologies and evaluates their potential applications in different industries.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENERGY RESEARCH
(2022)
Review
Chemistry, Applied
Zhipeng Jiang, Yuming Zhao, Xing Lu, Jia Xie
Summary: The development of high-performance batteries relies on exploring new materials, with Fullerene C-60 being one such material with unique properties beneficial for battery applications. Recent progress has been made in the field, but there are still key issues that need to be addressed in the future.
JOURNAL OF ENERGY CHEMISTRY
(2021)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Giorgio Cabrera, Alex Dickson, Alain-Desire Nimubona, John Quigley
Summary: The study model explored the incentives, consequences, and policy implications related to utilizing captured carbon, including the decision of firms investing in carbon capture technology and the effects on CO2 market equilibrium.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF GREENHOUSE GAS CONTROL
(2022)
Review
Energy & Fuels
Ke Wang, Lin Ma, Kevin G. Taylor
Summary: This article summarizes laboratory measurements conducted on typical caprocks and reservoir rocks, focusing on the microstructural changes during CO2-fluid-rock reactions and their impact on pore structures and geological behavior. Key findings include the facilitating effect of water on CO2-rock reactions, the potential increase or reduction of pore space due to adsorption-induced swelling in mudstone, the major factors causing pore throat blockage in sandstone, and the significant enhancement of fluid injectivity through the formation of conductive wormholes in carbonates.
Review
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Nhut Minh Nguyen, Falah Alobaid, Paul Dieringer, Bernd Epple
Summary: Biomass gasification is a promising renewable energy source that can replace fossil fuels, but faces challenges such as tar formation and low efficiency. Chemical looping gasification is considered a suitable pathway for producing valuable products from biomass. The review paper provides insights into the recent developments of biomass-based chemical looping gasification process.
APPLIED SCIENCES-BASEL
(2021)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Ashleigh Henry, Chris McCallum, Daniel McStay, David Rooney, Peter Robertson, Aoife Foley
Summary: With the transition of the offshore energy landscape to renewable energy, decommissioned or abandoned oil and gas infrastructure can be repurposed in the context of the circular economy. This study proposes the production of hydrogen (H-2) from desalination and electrolysis of sea water using offshore wind power, and reacts it with the carbon dioxide (CO2) stored in depleted reservoirs to produce more transportable energy carriers like methane or methanol.
JOURNAL OF CLEANER PRODUCTION
(2022)
Review
Engineering, Environmental
Mohammad Yusuf, Hussameldin Ibrahim
Summary: This review highlights the latest trends in carbon capture, utilization, and storage techniques. The recent advances in different carbon capture techniques, as well as the importance of addressing the global CO2 emission and climate change, are discussed. Various CO2 utilization techniques and storage methods are emphasized, with DAC technique showing the most potential for future CO2 capture and utilization.
JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL CHEMICAL ENGINEERING
(2023)
Review
Energy & Fuels
Kaiyin Zhao, Cunqi Jia, Zihao Li, Xiangze Du, Yubei Wang, Jingjing Li, Zechen Yao, Jun Yao
Summary: Carbon capture, transport, utilization, and storage (CCTUS) technologies are essential for addressing climate change. This review paper provides a comprehensive overview of the latest advancements and future prospects in CCTUS technologies. The paper examines the principles, applications, advantages, and disadvantages of each technology, and explores successful integration studies. It also investigates the challenges and opportunities in adopting and advancing CCTUS technologies. This review serves as a valuable resource for researchers and industry professionals to understand the current state and potential of CCTUS technologies.
Review
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Zahra Nezafat, Mahmoud Nasrollahzadeh, Shahrzad Javanshir, Talat Baran, Yahao Dong
Summary: Global warming in 2023 is intensifying and scientists warn about the insufficient measures to tackle the increasing industrialization's impact on CO2 emissions. Hence, carbon capture and sequestration processes become attractive solutions.
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Robert K. Emmett, Mark E. Roberts
Summary: The article discusses the development of renewable energy sources such as wind and solar energy due to rapid resource consumption and shifting public perceptions on traditional electricity sources. Redox flow batteries, specifically those utilizing chemistries other than vanadium, have become an important research area. This review explores the recent advancements in aqueous redox flow batteries, highlighting the need for alternative chemistries to meet future renewable energy demand.
JOURNAL OF POWER SOURCES
(2021)
Review
Energy & Fuels
Ahmad Amirhilmi A. Razak, Ismail M. Saaid, Muhammad Aslam Md. Yusof, Norhafizuddin Husein, M. Fakrumie Zaidin, Khalik Mohamad Sabil
Summary: The deployment of CCUS technologies to mitigate climate change requires comprehensive transformational changes. This manuscript focuses on impurity standards and limitations that ensure long-term project feasibility. There is a need for guidance on purity analysis prior to carbon dioxide capture, shipment, and storage. The manuscript discusses previous research and best practices to establish standards for acceptable impurities in the stream and their effects on the CCUS system.
JOURNAL OF PETROLEUM EXPLORATION AND PRODUCTION TECHNOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Environmental Studies
Adrian Lefvert, Emily Rodriguez, Mathias Fridahl, Stefan Gronkvist, Simon Haikola, Anders Hansson
Summary: This study examines the historical and current development of CCS, and how the experiences of current actors can impact the future energy system transition in Sweden. The urgency of climate change has pushed policymakers into action, highlighting the potential of BECCS and offshore CO2 storage.
ENERGY RESEARCH & SOCIAL SCIENCE
(2022)
Article
Energy & Fuels
Banumathi Munuswamy Swami Punniakodi, Ramalingam Senthil
Summary: This review discusses the effects of different additives on improving the performance of nano-enhanced PCM, which helps address the heat storage issue in solar thermal systems by improving thermal conductivity and maintaining energy storage density.
SOLAR ENERGY MATERIALS AND SOLAR CELLS
(2022)
