Crystals,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
14(7), P. 597 - 597
Published: June 27, 2024
One
of
the
key
environmental
problems
underlying
climate
change
and
global
warming
is
persistent
increase
in
atmospheric
carbon
dioxide
concentration.
Carbon
capture
storage
(CCS)
systems
can
be
based
on,
among
others,
solid
porous
sorbents
(e.g.,
zeolites).
A
promising
alternative
to
traditionally
used
may
appropriately
structured
hybrid
adsorbents.
With
proper
geometry
synergistic
combination
sorbent
with
another
material,
e.g.,
a
catalyst
or
substance
certain
useful
physical
features,
they
gain
new
properties.
The
present
study
examined
dynamics
CO2
sorption
core–shell
particles
and,
as
reference,
uniform
structure.
It
was
assumed
that
(zeolite
5A)
incorporated
single
particle
had
form
microcrystals,
which
implies
bidisperse
As
second
particle-forming
nickel
(behaving
an
inert)
adopted.
computational
results
confirmed
structure
provide
additional
design
parameter
for
adsorption
columns
adsorptive
reactors.
sorption-inactive
shell
proved
play
protective
role
when
thermal
waves
moved
through
bed.
In
addition,
important
element
determining
revealed
mean
pore
diameter)
controlling
intraparticle
mass
transport.
Sustainability,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
16(15), P. 6639 - 6639
Published: Aug. 3, 2024
Addressing
the
environmental
challenges
posed
by
CO2
emissions
is
crucial
for
mitigating
global
warming
and
achieving
net-zero
2050.
This
study
compares
storage
(CCS)
utilization
(CCU)
technologies,
highlighting
benefits
of
integrating
captured
into
fuel
production.
paper
focuses
on
various
carbon
routes
such
as
Power-to-Gas
via
Sabatier
reaction,
indirect
production
DME,
Power-to-Fuel
technologies.
The
maturity
these
technologies
evaluated
using
Technology
Readiness
Level
(TRL)
method,
identifying
advancements
needed
future
implementation.
Additionally,
regulations
policies
surrounding
capture
are
reviewed
to
provide
context
their
current
status.
emphasizes
potential
CCU
reduce
converting
valuable
fuels
chemicals,
thus
supporting
transition
a
sustainable
energy
system.
findings
indicate
that
while
CCS
more
mature,
promising
can
significantly
contribute
reducing
greenhouse
gas
if
green
hydrogen
becomes
affordable.
research
underscores
importance
further
technological
development
economic
evaluation
enhance
feasibility
adoption
in
pursuit
long-term
sustainability.
Journal of Cleaner Production,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
470, P. 143343 - 143343
Published: Aug. 6, 2024
Limiting
the
carbon
intensity
of
maritime
transport
is
crucial
to
meet
2050
net-zero
targets.
Onboard
capture
and
storage
(OCCS)
offers
a
practical
short-term
solution
for
reducing
shipping-related
CO2
emissions
until
cleaner
technologies
are
ready
large-scale
adoption.
This
study
introduces
an
innovative
multi-objective
approach
integrate
sustainability
into
conceptual
design
decision-making
phases
OCCS.
A
systematic
technology
screening
identified
possible
OCCS
solutions,
which
were
then
assessed
onboard
feasibility.
Specific
indicators
defined
evaluate
performance
based
on
technological,
economic,
environmental,
social
criteria,
aggregated
perspectives.
Using
fossil
fuel-powered
cruise
ship
as
case
study,
results
benchmarked
against
zero-carbon
alternatives.
Among
alternatives
considered,
chemical
absorption
by
amine
scrubbing
(AS)
advanced
cryogenic
(A3C)
appeared
only
feasible
solutions
considering
energy
requirements.
The
emerging
A3C
concept
resulted
in
being
outperformed
benchmark
AS,
primarily
due
environmental
impact
1.5
times
higher.
All
alternative
technologies,
whether
OCCS-
or
fuel-based,
found
be
more
sustainable
than
baseline
fuel-based
engine,
lowering
at
least
61%.
Hydrogen
marine
fuel
leads
most
promising
scenario
future
shipping
operations,
footprint
up
76%.
robustness
proposed
method
was
confirmed
probabilistic
Monte
Carlo
sensitivity
analysis.
Overall,
obtained
can
guide
toward
informed
policies
promoting
propulsion
systems.
Gases,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
5(1), P. 4 - 4
Published: Jan. 17, 2025
The
increase
in
atmospheric
CO2
caused
by
human
activities
has
driven
the
development
of
technologies
to
capture
this
gas
before
it
reaches
atmosphere.
This
study
analyzed
sorption
using
amine-based
solvents,
such
as
methyldiethanolamine
(MDEA),
diethylenetriamine
(DETA),
triethanolamine
(TEA),
and
monoethanolamine
(MEA)
40
wt.%
aqueous
solutions,
under
high-pressure
conditions
(initial
pressure:
500
psia)
room
temperature
(30
°C),
both
non-stirred
stirred
systems.
Piperazine
(PZ),
a
heterocyclic
compound,
was
tested
an
additive
improve
kinetics
process.
Kinetic
thermodynamic
analyses
were
conducted
evaluate
efficiency
each
solution
terms
reaction
rate
loading
capacity.
MEA
TEA
exhibited
higher
rates,
while
DETA
MDEA
most
thermodynamically
efficient
due
highest
PZ
kinetic
behavior
depended
on
equipment
used;
system,
no
effect
observed,
appreciable.
Additionally,
corrosivity
revealed
that
MEA,
primary
amine,
corrosive,
whereas
TEA,
tertiary
least
corrosive.
Applied Sciences,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
15(6), P. 3285 - 3285
Published: March 17, 2025
Drastic
measures
must
be
taken
in
order
to
reduce
carbon
dioxide
(CO2)
emissions
due
the
acceleration
of
climate
change
and
global
warming,
for
which
there
was
a
value
37
[...]
Energy & Fuels,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: March 21, 2025
Offshore
Geological
Carbon
Storage
(GCS)
stands
at
the
intersection
of
energy
innovation,
climate
policy,
and
marine
resource
management,
offering
a
strategic
approach
to
reducing
atmospheric
CO2
levels.
Canada's
offshore
regions
present
substantial
opportunities
for
large-scale
GCS,
potentially
mitigating
portion
country's
670
million
tonnes
annual
emissions.
While
onshore
sites
have
been
more
extensively
examined,
Canadian
formations
offer
an
underutilized
capacity
that
can
be
leveraged
achieve
meaningful
targets.
This
review
canvasses
extensive
evidence
based
on
GCS
potential,
drawing
together
multidisciplinary
perspectives
address
site
characterization,
operational
practices,
economic
dynamics,
governance
complexities.
The
intention
is
provide
technically
rigorous
yet
accessible
overview
elucidates
requirements
safe
efficient
GCS.
After
assessing
comprehensive
screening
criteria
selection,
we
explore
technical
intricacies
govern
successful
spanning
well
construction,
reservoir
real-time
monitoring
methods.
dimension
scrutinized
with
comparative
lens
placed
cost
structures
versus
projects,
capital
expenses,
potential
revenue
streams.
Construction
installation
constitute
70–80%
structure
costs,
subsea
pipelines
adding
10–30%
overall
project
costs.
Detailed
analyses
regulatory
landscape
reveal
significant
complexity,
overlapping
jurisdictions
lack
legal
clarity
liability
long-term
stewardship.
Indigenous
engagement
stakeholder
consultation
remain
critical
ensuring
equitable
socially
accepted
development.
Throughout,
environmental
social
dimensions
are
kept
in
view.
Potential
leakage
pathways,
induced
seismicity,
ecosystem
impacts
discussed.
Drawing
best
practices
from
established
international
this
highlights
adaptive
learning
Canada
undertake.
In
bringing
these
diverse
strands─geoscience,
engineering,
economics,
law,
environment,
society─this
aims
illuminate
practical
pathways
advancing
Canada.