GX & Decarbonization Research

O. Lopushanskyi

This review analyzes modern strategies for decarbonizing gas emissions in industry and energy, comparing CCS, electrification, hydrogen, and biogas. It evaluates economic feasibility and barriers, concluding that a combined approach is most…

Sinéad M. Crotty, Peter W. Reiners, Leah K. Clayton +5

This paper focuses on non-energy Biomass Carbon Removal and Storage (BiCRS) pathways, presenting a framework to assess the durability of solid and liquid carbon products stored in terrestrial environments. It organizes carbon products along…

Lin Xin, Lingran Min, Min Yang +5

This paper proposes a novel method to achieve carbon neutrality of coal by using backfill materials to sequester CO2 in cavities created by underground coal gasification (UCG). It integrates UCG with CO2 storage, aiming for net-zero emissio…

Mariana Murrieta-Melchor, Stephany Isabel Vallarta-Serrano, E. Santoyo-Castelazo +1

The cement industry accounts for over 8% of global GHG emissions. This study analyzes Mexico's cement production under BAU and two alternative scenarios using a top-down approach to model energy and emissions to 2050. The most ambitious sce…

Antonia Pacios-Álvarez, Diego Rorato Fogaça, Joaquín Ordieres-Meré +1

This systematic review analyzes bioinspired strategies for carbon neutrality in construction. It finds that the materials and components phase shows the highest prevalence of applications, particularly mineralization and biobased composites…

Chao-Wen Wang, Kai Yu, Hwai Chyuan Ong +2

This paper reviews microalgae-based bioenergy combined with carbon capture, utilization, and storage (CCUS) as a pathway to net-negative emissions and circular economy. It highlights the dual role of microalgae in CO2 fixation and energy pr…

Johanna Ruett, Ali Abdelshafy, Ben Wichelhaus +1

This study assesses biomass utilization pathways (bioenergy, BECCS, biochar carbon removal) for wheat straw in Germany. From private perspective, bioenergy currently has highest net benefit, but BECCS can surpass it with incentives. All pat…

Endre Tvinnereim, Gisle Andersen, Christine Merk +2

This study simulates a consultation process using online deliberation groups in Norway to assess public engagement with carbon dioxide removal (CDR) technologies. Deliberation significantly improved assessments of land-based bioenergy carbo…

Fanny Machado Jofre, Carina Aline Prado, Vinícius P. Shibukawa +3

This review presents an integrated framework connecting climate governance (COP26-COP30) with biotechnological carbon-negative pathways such as SAF, biohydrogen, biochar, and bioplastics. It uniquely combines Technological Readiness Levels …

Septian Wahyu Setiawan, Ummi Aminatus Sa’diyah, Silvana Dwi Nurherdiana +3

This literature review summarizes recent advances in UiO-66-based photocatalysts for CO2 reduction to methanol. Metal modification, functional groups, and band gap engineering enhance visible light absorption and conversion efficiency. Howe…

Luke Plante, Jacob Klug, Stephanie Murillo-Maikat +10

This study conducts a techno-economic assessment of bio-accelerated weathering using Gluconobacter oxydans on ultramafic mine tailings for carbon sequestration. Under unfavorable conditions, costs reach $3,465 per tonne of CO2, but with fav…

V. Karuppasamy Vikraman, K. Sivasabari, Sudheesh Manalil

This study proposes a targeted design of biochar from food waste pyrolysis using multi-objective optimization to balance energy production, carbon sequestration, and agronomic benefits. The approach aims to enhance resource efficiency and c…

Laura Fratalocchi, S. Rossini

This review paper provides a comprehensive analysis of the role of Carbon Capture, Utilization and Storage (CCUS) in energy transition from an industrial perspective. It evaluates the current state and challenges of various CCUS technologie…

Swaprabha P. Patel, A. Gujarathi

This study simulates an industrial carbon capture process using Promax V6 and optimizes it with NSGA-II, considering conflicting objectives of global warming potential and hydrocarbon recovery. Eight decision variables include amine concent…

Swaprabha P. Patel, A. Gujarathi, P. Vanzara

This paper presents the development and multi-criteria optimization of an industrial large-scale integrated carbon capture and sulphur recovery process. It aims at cleaner energy production and waste valorization, assessing the feasibility …

Agus Setiawan, Vivi Fitriani, Almas Aprilana +5

This paper examines cold plasma technology within Indonesia's CCS/CCUS policy landscape. It concludes that current plasma-based CO2 conversion technologies are not yet viable for large-scale deployment due to low energy efficiency, limited …

Grazia Leonzio

This paper examines the role of CCUS in the clean energy transition, covering capture methods, utilization pathways, and storage solutions. It discusses integration with energy systems, cost challenges, and scalability, evaluating its poten…

Ferdinand Drünert, Yoga Rahmat, Bernhard Fleischmann +1

This paper proposes a closed carbon cycle for glass manufacturing via CCU and power-to-gas. A techno-economic model shows over 99% of scope 1 and 62% of scope 1+2 emissions can be abated, but at high cost: CO2 abatement cost estimated at €1…

Zefeng Liu, Cheng-lin Li, Zheng Xu +3

This paper analyzes the air quality co-benefits of deploying carbon capture, utilization, and storage (CCUS) during the transition to carbon neutrality. It assesses how CCUS technologies can contribute to reducing not only CO2 but also air …

M. Strojny, P. Gładysz, Amy Brunsvold +1

This study evaluates techno-environmental performance of BECCUS pathways in Poland: CO2 storage, mineralization, and methanol synthesis. Levelized costs range from 59.9 to 631.1 EUR/tCO2,in, with storage achieving the most negative carbon f…