GX & Decarbonization Research

Victor Brun, Marine Lecerf, Olivia Le Gouvello +16

This paper highlights three challenges to marine carbon dioxide removal (mCDR): knowledge gaps, ecological and social risks, and inadequate governance. It argues that until these challenges are addressed, mCDR should not be considered a sca…

Ranhui Kim, M. Kwon, Jonghwa Choi +5

This study quantitatively compares GHG emissions of Fischer-Tropsch diesel production under feedstock substitution (natural gas vs. captured CO2) using a gate-to-gate system boundary. Aspen Plus simulations of four scenarios show that energ…

Alisson Aparecido Vitoriano Julio, Meng Yuan, Diana Moreno +2

This paper analyzes trade-offs in carbon capture rates, evaluating optimal capture rates for achieving net zero and negative emissions while balancing cost, energy consumption, and environmental impacts.

Ye Ning, Min Du, Wanqing Wu +6

This review comprehensively covers adsorption-based carbon capture technologies, focusing on advanced materials, emerging regeneration strategies, and integrated applications. It summarizes research trends for improving CO2 capture efficien…

Mercy Emike Yusuf, Olufemi Micheal Oyeleke

This study integrates computational modeling with microbial carbon sequestration to enhance efficiency. Simulations in Python and MATLAB show optimized conditions (30°C, pH 7.5, 1.2 g/L nutrients) improve CO₂ fixation by up to 42%. Strong c…

Tian Chang, Zhao Yang, Xuanchen Chang +4

This study investigates plasma-catalytic dry reforming of CH4 and CO2 using mesoporous catalysts with controlled topology. The process converts greenhouse gases into valuable syngas, supporting carbon utilization. The role of catalyst pore …

Benjamin Kanz, Alessio Tafone, Balkumar Basant Kumar Pillai +3

This paper presents an integrated techno-economic assessment of blue hydrogen production via steam methane reforming (SMR) and autothermal reforming (ATR) with carbon capture. It compares carbon capture rates, energy efficiency, and hydroge…

Nabeel Al-Qirim, Mohammad Kamrul Hasan, Hussam Al Hamadi +2

This review investigates the life cycle of lithium-ion battery recycling systems and their ability to enable carbon capture, utilization, and storage (CCUS). It synthesizes findings on how battery recycling can contribute to decarbonization…

Feihong Liang, Xianwen Meng, Te Tu +5

This paper proposes a carbon-neutral CO2 capture system using agricultural by-products. It demonstrates a method to enhance carbon sequestration in plants and soil using biomass-ash-enhanced biogas slurry.

Sergio Dorado-Alfaro, Rubén Santiago, Pablo Navarro +1

This study designed and evaluated over 200 AHA-ILs for carbon capture from diluted CO2 sources using DFT/COSMO and COSMO/ASPEN methodologies. Process simulation in Aspen Plus for CO2 concentrations down to 0.01 bar partial pressure showed a…

Shalini Arora, Hari Prasad Reddy Kannapu, Vishal Kamboj +2

This comprehensive review paper examines direct air capture (DAC) of carbon dioxide technology, covering current state, challenges, costs, and scalability. It evaluates DAC's role in climate change mitigation strategies.

Samina Gulshan, Joshua Bouchard, Fereshteh Talkhab +5

This review comprehensively analyzes CO₂-to-X pathways converting CO₂ into fuels, chemicals, polymers, and materials, with special attention to the CO₂-to-carbon route producing solid carbon materials like graphite, carbon nanotubes, and gr…

Yì Wáng, Rezeye Rehemituli, Ziheng Zhang +3

This study proposes a microwave-assisted low-energy carbon capture technology using a DFT-screened K2CO3/PZ/K-Sar ternary absorbent. It reduces energy consumption compared to conventional methods, potentially improving the economics of CCUS…

Fatemeh Mohammadinia, Yousef Kazemzadeh, Mahdi Maleki +1

This study compares CO2 and H2 storage in aquifers through publication trend analysis, finding CO2 storage mature with growing research while H2 storage remains emerging. It highlights complementarity and knowledge gaps, offering insights f…

Balch R.

This paper proposes a method to integrate seismic measurements at multiple scales to improve CO2 monitoring in EOR/CCUS. It enhances understanding of reservoir heterogeneity and CO2 flow, potentially increasing safety and efficiency of CCUS…

César Gracia-Monforte, Alberto Navajas, Javier Ábrego +2

This paper conducts a life cycle assessment of a pyrolysis plant integrated with CO2 capture via chemical looping combustion, evaluating the potential for carbon-negative operation and quantifying greenhouse gas reduction and energy balance…

Svenja Vogt, Felix Brück, Harald Weigand

This study investigates carbonation of concrete slurry waste (CSW) as a CO2 sink. Contrary to initial hypothesis, CaCO3 precipitation continues beyond the electrical conductivity minimum (ECmin), with CO2 uptake below pH 10 controlled by ca…

Siradon Prateepswangwong, Anthony Kovscek, Stanford University

This paper experimentally investigates time-dependent geomechanical properties of caprocks from California's Central Valley for CCS. Creep tests on caprock and gas-producing shale samples show distinct behavior, with caprocks exhibiting low…

Jun-Seong Kim

Develops a variable-load design window for onboard MEA-based CO2 capture on LNG-fueled ships. Analyzes a 5×5 design-operating matrix, revealing asymmetric mismatch and that D70 is optimal for low-to-medium loads. Also evaluates ORC waste he…

Kaijie Xuan, Yifan Zhang (119570), Jie Wu +12

This paper reports a high-capacity and rechargeable zeolite-templated carbon material for direct air capture (DAC) of CO2. The material outperforms conventional sorbents and holds promise for carbon recycling and negative emissions technolo…