GX & Decarbonization Research

Sofia Angeli, Huidong Xu, Tobias Beger +4

This study reports modeling and simulation of combined CO2 capture and hydrogenation to methanol using a bifunctional catalyst with amine and Pt sites. Kinetic models from TGA and steady-state hydrogenation are coupled with a transient reac…

Weiyun Wang, Can Zhou, Hangyu Huang +2

This review summarizes preparation methods and modification strategies for cellulose nanomaterials used in CO2 capture. It compares the impact of cellulose sources and preparation techniques on adsorption performance, evaluates materials li…

Shichao Zhang, Panpan Li, Hanghang Liu +5

This review systematically summarizes advances in integrated CO2 capture and photocatalytic conversion systems. It evaluates compatible capture media such as amine-based solid adsorbents and MOFs, analyzes the kinetic mismatch between captu…

Siavash Pasvei, Seyed Ali Hosseini Moradi, Farzad Namvar

This review integrates findings from 30 representative studies on activated carbon (AC) sorbents for CO2 capture (2022–2025). Ultramicropores (<0.7 nm) dominate adsorption, with capacities up to 9 mmol g⁻¹. Nitrogen and sulfur functional gr…

V. Volpi, C. Bellezza, D. Civile +12

This paper presents a preliminary study applying an integrated geophysical approach to characterize the Matzaccara Fault for CO2 geological storage. It uses seismic full-waveform simulations and multiple geophysical methods to select a safe…

Giovanny S. Oliveira, Antônio M. L. Bezerra, Domingos F. S. Souza +2

This study uses artificial neural networks to predict the performance of Brazilian biomasses in chemical looping combustion (CLC), a CCUS technology. Inputs include biomass characteristics and reactor temperature, accurately predicting carb…

H. Gohoho, T. Kopac, Yaşar Demirel

This study proposes an enhanced methodology for hydraulic and thermodynamic analyses of column performance in flue gas decarbonization systems. The improved approach increases analysis accuracy and supports optimization of CO2 capture proce…

Linrun Li, Rui Tang, Xin Cui +3

This review summarizes CO2 bio-methanation technology, focusing on biotic limiting factors such as microbial species, activity, and metabolic pathways. It discusses enhancement strategies (e.g., zero-valent iron, microbial electrolysis cell…

Zhouhua Wang, Xiaolong Zhou, Yun Li +6

This study combines experiments and molecular dynamics simulations to investigate CO2 diffusion in CO2-CH4-H2O systems under reservoir conditions. Diffusion coefficients decrease with pressure; water promotes CO2 enrichment at the gas-water…

D. Han, Sunho Park

This study numerically analyzes a re-liquefaction system for boil-off gas from liquefied CO2 during transport and storage. Using one-dimensional thermal-fluid simulations (Thermal Desktop), it confirms stable pressure control and achieves a…

Sanusi Sule, Meng-Tao Zhou, Mulin Yu +6

This review systematically examines the interplay between design strategies and product selectivity in MOFs and MOF derivatives for electrochemical CO2 reduction. It emphasizes often-overlooked aspects such as metal nodes, organic linkers, …

Mohammad Ghaddaffi Mohd Noh, N. Y. Yuhana, Syazwan Onn +4

This study developed a continuous high-pressure CO2 mineral carbonation reactor for producing precipitated calcium carbonate (PCC). Optimizing the reactor design reduced particle size from 87/131 μm to 3.8/9.1 μm and achieved 100-hour stabl…

Yicheng Zhang

This paper systematically reviews the current status and challenges of CCS technology in the context of global carbon neutrality. It identifies four key obstacles: technological maturity, economic feasibility, policy synergy, and social acc…

Zhengxiong Jiang, Zhitao Han

This study systematically evaluates additives in electrochemically mediated amine regeneration (EMAR) for carbon capture. TBAC (tetrabutylammonium chloride) enhances CO2 absorption and desorption, achieving 19.48 kJ/mol CO2 at 100 A/m², dem…

Shuting Fan, Kai Zhou, Qian Li +3

This study demonstrates thermally modified cyclodextrin MOF monoliths for durable CO2 removal from hydrocarbons. The thermal treatment creates a protective carbon coating, maintaining performance under 90% humidity for 30 days. The monolith…

D. Echeverri, Victoria V. Beltrán, A. Mesa +2

This study conducts a life cycle assessment of biofuel production from microalgae via hydrothermal liquefaction using CO2 from the cement industry. Using OpenLCA, it shows a reduction of 3.91 kg CO2 per kg biofuel compared to diesel. Financ…

Zhihong Lin, Kaifang Wang, Ziyi Yuan +5

This paper demonstrates a thermal cyclotrimerization strategy to simultaneously tune polymer microstructure and polymer-filler interface in mixed-matrix membranes (MMMs) for CO2 capture. Using MAF-stu-1 as a filler, the membranes achieve CO…

Rui Qiao, Yunhe Ding, Yahao Zhang +6

Porous carbons synthesized from coal tar pitch, anthracite, lignite, and blue-coke via KOH activation and urea nitrogen doping exhibited ultrahigh specific surface area (up to 3304 m2/g) and hierarchical pores. Nitrogen doping improved CO2 …

S. Chakraborty, Mun Majumder

This paper proposes Carbona, a sustainable technology that converts pollutants into ink. By capturing air pollutants or carbon dioxide and reusing them as ink, it contributes to circular economy and decarbonization.

Javiera Azúa Caroca, Catalina Donoso Flores, Augusto A Vargas Schüler

This systematic review examines how interindustrial collaboration affects CCUS project feasibility. Using PRISMA guidelines, it finds that collaboration enables cost-sharing, risk distribution, and faster innovation, but faces barriers like…