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Advances in Carbon Capture and Utilization

A special issue of Energies (ISSN 1996-1073). This special issue belongs to the section "B3: Carbon Emission and Utilization".

Deadline for manuscript submissions: closed (15 January 2024) | Viewed by 11138

Special Issue Editors

Dr. Linda Ansone-Bertina

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Department of Environmental Science, Faculty of Geographical and Earth Sciences, University of Latvia, Raina bulv. 19, LV 1586 Riga, Latvia
Interests: environmental pollution and remediation techniques; adsorption; carbon capture methods; carbon utilization possibilities; potential materials for carbon dioxide adsorption; composite materials; hybrid sorbents
Prof. Dr. Maris Klavins

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The Natural Resource Research Centre of the University of Latvia, House of Nature, LV 1004 Riga, Latvia
Interests: plant biomass; bioeconomy; phytochemical screening; biological relevance; natural products
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Special Issue Information

Dear Colleagues,

Excessive carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions are of global concern as they are among the main contributors to climate change, and global trends of CO2 emissions show annual growth, which is then naturally followed by an annual increase in the average temperature. The consequences thereof are gradual warming and drying of the climate that, among other threats, is causing major and devastating wildfires worldwide, which in fact release massive amounts of CO2 to the atmosphere themselves and turn carbon emissions into an even larger issue. Moreover, ever-increasing CO2 concentration in the atmosphere has a number of other secondary effects on the environment, such as changes in the hydrogeological cycle, increased occurrence of various extreme climate events, sea-level rise, species migration, harvest losses, increased occurrence of infectious diseases, and others. The most sustainable strategies to limit these CO2 emissions are carbon capture and storage (CCS) and, where possible, subsequent CO2 utilization. So far, various CO2 binding solutions and a wide range of materials have been proposed in the scientific literature, but effective, environmentally friendly, economically viable, and feasible technologies and materials are still being sought.

This Special Issue on “Advances in Carbon Capture and Utilization” aims to present and disseminate advances related to the most recent technologies, materials, understanding, and application possibilities regarding challenges related to carbon capture and utilization.

Topics of interest for publication include but are not limited to:

  • Studies on carbon dioxide capture and sequestration;
  • Studies on carbon dioxide utilization;
  • Materials for carbon capture.

Dr. Linda Ansone-Bertina
Prof. Dr. Maris Klavins
Guest Editors

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Keywords

  • CO2 capture
  • CO2 utilization
  • CO2 storage
  • CO2 conversion
  • technoeconomic assessment
  • analytical methods
  • sorbents

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Injectivity Assessment of Radial-Lateral Wells for CO2 Storage in Marine Gas Hydrate Reservoirs
by Boyun Guo and Peng Zhang
Energies 2023, 16(24), 7987; https://doi.org/10.3390/en16247987 - 9 Dec 2023
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The carbon dioxide (CO2) leak from conventional underground carbon storage reservoirs is an increasing concern. It is highly desirable to inject CO2 into low-temperature reservoirs so that CO2 can be locked inside the reservoir in a solid state as [...] Read more.
The carbon dioxide (CO2) leak from conventional underground carbon storage reservoirs is an increasing concern. It is highly desirable to inject CO2 into low-temperature reservoirs so that CO2 can be locked inside the reservoir in a solid state as CO2 hydrates. Marine gas hydrate reservoirs and surrounding water aquifers are attractive candidates for this purpose. However, the nature of the low permeability of these marine sediments hinders the injection of CO2 on a commercial scale due to the low injectivity of wells with conventional completions. This study investigates the injection of CO2 into low-permeability marine reservoirs through a new type of well, namely a radial-lateral well (RLW). A mathematical model was developed in this study to predict the CO2 injectivity of the RLW. The model comparison shows that the use of RLW to replace vertical wells can improve CO2 injectivity by over 30 times, and the use of RLW to replace frac-packed wells can increase CO2 injectivity by over 10 times. A case study and sensitivity analysis were performed with field data from the South China Sea. The result of the analysis reveals that the injectivity of the RLW is nearly proportional to reservoir permeability, lateral wellbore length, and the number of laterals. The CO2 injection rate is predicted to be 19 tons/day to 250 tons/day, which is 3 to 15 times higher than the injectivity of frac-packed wells. It is feasible to inject CO2 into the low-permeability, low-temperature marine reservoirs at commercial flow rates. This work provides an analytical tool to predict the CO2 injectivity of RLW in low-temperature marine reservoirs for leak-free CO2 storage. Full article
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Physicochemical Improvements in Sandy Soils through the Valorization of Biomass into Biochar
by Ana Carolina Morim, Márcia Cristina dos Santos, Luís A. C. Tarelho and Flávio C. Silva
Energies 2023, 16(22), 7645; https://doi.org/10.3390/en16227645 - 18 Nov 2023
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Forestry management operations that are designed to prevent wildfires while also protecting the environmental compartments that are directly affected by them, such as soil, are of major relevance. The valorization of residual forestry biomass into biochar that is then used to be turned [...] Read more.
Forestry management operations that are designed to prevent wildfires while also protecting the environmental compartments that are directly affected by them, such as soil, are of major relevance. The valorization of residual forestry biomass into biochar that is then used to be turned back into forest soils is an approach that meets Circular Economy principles. However, the effects on soil of the application of biochar that is produced from low-grade forestry biomass are unknown. In this work, a soil incubation assay was performed with a sandy soil that was amended with biochar produced from residual forestry biomass (Acacia) to assess its effectiveness in terms of boosting soil quality. The factorial study comprised the effects of biochar at two pyrolysis temperatures (450 °C and 550 °C), four application rates (0%, 3%, 6%, and 10% (w/w)), and three particle size classes (S < 0.5 mm, M = [0.5; 3.15], and L > 3.15 mm). The soil pH increased for all treatments to suitable agronomic values (5–7), and the water-holding capacity increased by 69% to 325% when compared to the control soil. The bioavailability of the plant nutrient elements also increased with the application rate, especially for treatments with small particles of biochar. Biochar that is made of low-grade biomass from forestry maintenance operations can be efficiently recycled back into forest soils to improve the physicochemical properties of agronomic relevance, thus allowing for a reduced water demand and better soil quality. However, studies on biochar applications in different soils are needed in order to assess the effectiveness of this approach. Full article
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Integrated Circulating Fluidized Bed Gasification System for Sustainable Municipal Solid Waste Management: Energy Production and Heat Recovery
by Jānis Krūmiņš and Māris Kļaviņš
Energies 2023, 16(13), 5203; https://doi.org/10.3390/en16135203 - 6 Jul 2023
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The management of municipal solid waste presents significant challenges globally. This study investigates the potential of an integrated waste-to-energy system based on circulating fluidized bed gasification technology to address these challenges, while also contributing to renewable energy generation. Using a MATLAB-based simulation model, [...] Read more.
The management of municipal solid waste presents significant challenges globally. This study investigates the potential of an integrated waste-to-energy system based on circulating fluidized bed gasification technology to address these challenges, while also contributing to renewable energy generation. Using a MATLAB-based simulation model, the study determines the optimal operational parameters for various units within the system, including waste processing, gasification, ash handling, syngas treatment, and emission control. The proposed waste-to-energy system demonstrates a remarkable energy efficiency of 70% under these optimal conditions, notably outperforming conventional waste-to-energy technologies. Sensitivity and uncertainty analyses reveal that waste composition, gasification temperature, and the oxygen-to-solid recovered fuel ratio are key determinants of the system’s output and performance. The system’s performance remained robust despite variations in these parameters, underscoring its potential as a reliable solution for waste management and energy generation. While the findings are promising, future research should focus on comprehensive lifecycle assessment and consider regional factors for practical implementation. This study contributes to the ongoing development of efficient waste-to-energy systems and highlights their potential in promising sustainable waste management and renewable energy production. Full article
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Shear Wave Velocity Applications in Geomechanics with Focus on Risk Assessment in Carbon Capture and Storage Projects
by Mitra Khalilidermani and Dariusz Knez
Energies 2024, 17(7), 1578; https://doi.org/10.3390/en17071578 - 26 Mar 2024
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Shear wave velocity (Vs) has significant applications in geoengineering investigations. With the ongoing rise in carbon capture and storage (CCS) initiatives, the role of Vs in monitoring the CO2 sequestration sites is escalating. Although many studies have been conducted to assess CCS-induced [...] Read more.
Shear wave velocity (Vs) has significant applications in geoengineering investigations. With the ongoing rise in carbon capture and storage (CCS) initiatives, the role of Vs in monitoring the CO2 sequestration sites is escalating. Although many studies have been conducted to assess CCS-induced risks, no inclusive research has been conducted integrating those investigations. This study strives to collate and integrate the applications of Vs in geoscience with an emphasis on CCS risk assessment. Based on this research, major CCS-induced risks were detected: induced seismicity, caprock failure, groundwater contamination, fault reactivation, and reservoir deformation. These risks were inclusively described, and the mathematical formulations incorporating the Vs parameter in risk analysis were elaborated. It was concluded that Vs applications can be further extended in monitoring CO2 plume migration, optimizing CO2 injection pressures, preventing shallow water contamination, and predicting CCS-induced seismic events. All these applications require fully coupled hydromechanical analysis based on poroelasticity theory. Hence, various factors including pore pressure, in situ stresses, faults distribution, and poroelastic parameters must be carefully determined before the CO2 injection phase. The mathematical formulations presented in the present study are quite applicable for granting the safety and long-term success of subsurface carbon sequestration. Full article
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The Role of Carbonate Formation during CO2 Hydrogenation over MgO-Supported Catalysts: A Review on Methane and Methanol Synthesis
by Kamonrat Suksumrit, Sascha Kleiber and Susanne Lux
Energies 2023, 16(7), 2973; https://doi.org/10.3390/en16072973 - 24 Mar 2023
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Methane and methanol are promising products for CO2 hydrogenation for carbon capture and utilization concepts. In the search for effective, robust, easy-to-manufacture and stable catalysts, supported metal-based catalysts have proven advantageous. Whereas nickel for methane synthesis and copper for methanol synthesis stand [...] Read more.
Methane and methanol are promising products for CO2 hydrogenation for carbon capture and utilization concepts. In the search for effective, robust, easy-to-manufacture and stable catalysts, supported metal-based catalysts have proven advantageous. Whereas nickel for methane synthesis and copper for methanol synthesis stand out as efficient and cost-effective catalytically active metals, the best choice of support material is still a matter of ongoing debate. This review discusses the potential of the alkaline earth metal oxide MgO as support material for CO2 hydrogenation catalysts. Due to its basicity, it gives access to bifunctional catalysts as it shows pronounced CO2 adsorption capacity. Whereas carbonate formation seems to be beneficial in CO2 methanation, it may even have an adverse effect in methanol synthesis from CO2. Full article
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