GX & Decarbonization Research

Pengyao Yu, Soryong Chae, Chunzheng Wang +5

This review examines zeolite membrane reactors (ZMRs) for converting CO2 into high-value chemicals (methanol, dimethyl ether, dimethyl carbonate). It covers catalyst evolution, membrane selection and preparation, process modeling of reactio…

Sudip Sharma, Thomas A. Adams

This paper presents an open-source IDAES model for Magnetic Inductive Swing Adsorption (MISA) for CO2 capture, incorporating Specific Absorption Rate (SAR) physics. Validated against experiments, it predicts breakthrough time with 9% error …

Yicheng Ma, Tao Liu, Chunxing Li +1

This paper reviews the state-of-the-art and future prospects of converting methane (a potent greenhouse gas) into microbial protein. This technology aims to reduce methane emissions while providing a sustainable protein source. Challenges i…

Gavin Liu

This review summarizes recent advances in decarbonization technologies: CO2-EOR, geological hydrogen, and critical minerals. It highlights the growing use of AI/ML and identifies research gaps in field-scale viability.

RAUL LORENZO QUIJADA, Jenifer Vaswani Reboso, Sebastián Ovidio Pérez Báez +2

This study integrates activated sludge kinetics with microalgae culture to reduce GHG emissions in wastewater treatment plants (WWTPs). Using experimental data and real plant parameters, it models CO2 capture and aeration reduction via micr…

Zhiqin Ma, Bai Feng, Jingrui Fang +3

This study compares carbon emissions of autoclave curing vs. CO2 mineralization curing for calcium silicate boards. CO2 curing lines reduce emissions by approximately 1007 t CO2 (3097 t when sequestration is included). Even in the worst sce…

Shao-Tung Chang, Shivam Gupta, H Lee +4

This paper reports that incorporating carbon blacks and carbon nanotubes synthesized from CO2 into forward osmosis membranes significantly improves durability and performance, potentially contributing to CO2 utilization and water treatment …

Sai Krishna Reddy Velagala, Arohi Pore, Ylias Sabri +2

This paper presents a hierarchical sorbent and process optimization for carbon capture using biochar derived from deoiled cake, enhancing stability and efficiency.

Muhammad Ersa Abdullah, Boni Sena, Hendra Nur Arifin +1

This study analyzes the potential of CO2 absorption from single-cylinder gasoline engine exhaust using microalgae in a flat-panel photobioreactor via mathematical modeling. The engine emits approximately 1.545×10⁻³ kg/s of CO2, and microalg…

Czarthrya Indra Prastha, Boni Sena, Farradina Choria Suci +1

This study analyzes exhaust gas from a single-cylinder Otto engine to design a tubular photobioreactor for carbon capture using microalgae. Stoichiometric, thermodynamic, and mathematical modeling yielded a reactor volume of 3.33 L, illumin…

Ben Kravitz, Landon Yoder, Sangeet Nepal +2

Based on 63 interviews with climate experts in the US and India, this study finds 44% support for CDR deployment vs 3% for solar geoengineering, with most experts hesitant about these technologies and favoring mitigation and adaptation.

Camille Petrognani, Q. Mariën, Lander De Vos +3

This paper shows that controlling CO2 availability in methanol fermentation redirects metabolism of Clostridium luticellarii towards isobutyric acid production, achieving up to 41% of total products under CO2 limitation. Fed-batch cultivati…

S. Fricano, C. Pirrone, Emma Kanzari +1

This paper explores the potential of recycling bivalve shells, a by-product of aquaculture and food processing, for decarbonization. Shells provide a sustainable source of high-purity calcium carbonate (CaCO3) used in calcium looping (CaL) …

R. Sawaly, A. Abushaikha, T. Al-ansari

This paper presents a centralized optimization framework for allocating captured CO2 in an industrial cluster, considering economic, technical, and environmental constraints. Using a multi-objective MILP model on a Qatar case study, it show…

Fuhao Tang, Xianrong Zheng, Li Zhang +2

This study compares primary and secondary amines for CO2 capture on amine-functionalized porous carbons using DFT calculations and experiments. It finds that secondary amines exhibit higher CO2 adsorption capacity and selectivity, providing…

C. Carpenter

This paper presents a risk-based modeling framework for assessing the long-term integrity of legacy plugged and abandoned wells in CO2 storage projects. It extends existing frameworks by adding modules for geochemical interactions, geomecha…

Mehrnaz Anvari, Marius Neuwirth, Okan Akça +4

This paper presents an integrated method for designing CO2 pipeline networks, combining energy system scenarios with physical network simulation. For Germany by 2045, it derives spatially resolved CO2 balances and evaluates a ~7000 km pipel…

E. van Oort, A. Lucas, J. Kverneland +4

This paper experimentally investigates the use of creeping shale formations as annular barriers in CO2 injection and storage wells. Unlike conventional cement barriers, shale barriers withstand temperature cycling and CO2 chemical attack, m…

J. Patel, C. Thakkar, Er Ranveer Singh Sekhavat +1

This review examines biochar as a supplementary cementitious material for decarbonizing construction. Biochar can be carbon-negative and at optimal replacement (1-5% by cement weight) improves compressive strength up to 18.5% through intern…

B. Agostinho, B. Engelke, R. Pernites +6

This paper presents seven case studies of geopolymer cement-free technology for oil well cementing, achieving up to 85% CO2 reduction. It covers laboratory optimization and field tests across seven countries, demonstrating scalability with …