{"title":"Carbon sequestration behavior of magnesium oxychloride cement based on salt lakes magnesium residue and industrial solid waste","authors":"","doi":"10.1016/j.ccst.2024.100301","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.ccst.2024.100301","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>With the extensive utilization of lithium-ion battery in the electric vehicle and energy storage field, the consumption of lithium has been sharply increasing. Lithium resource occurrence area were facing increasing environmental pressure, particularly the magnesium residue (MR) produced in the lithium extraction process, and a sustainable exploitation pathway have not been established. In the framework of \"net-zero\", MRs were onverted to Salt lake magnesium oxide (SL-MgO) which was characterized by various elemental and surface analysis methods. Magnesium oxychloride cement (MOC) was prepared form SL-MgO and two industrial solid wastes [fly ash (FA) and phosphogypsum (PG)], and its carbon sequestration capacity was analyzed and evaluated. If all the MRs produced from the lithium extraction process were used to manufacture MOC materials for CO<sub>2</sub> sequestration. When the PG content was 20 %, the CO<sub>2</sub> sequestration capacity of the MOC was 0.29 kg/m<sup>2</sup>, the compressive strength was 85.30 MPa, and the MOC neutralized 220.10 % of the CO<sub>2</sub> emissions from the lithium extraction process. In this procedure, evidence was found of the typical metastable carbonate products identifiable. Overall, utilizing MRs and industrial solid waste to manufacture new low-carbon MOCs may become the most direct and effective countermeasures to alleviate environmental pressure in these regions.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":9387,"journal":{"name":"Carbon Capture Science & Technology","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-09-19","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2772656824001131/pdfft?md5=7145c5a848f626375d22a4d324a97d9a&pid=1-s2.0-S2772656824001131-main.pdf","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142270468","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"CO2 capture via subsurface mineralization geological settings and engineering perspectives towards long-term storage and decarbonization in the Middle East","authors":"","doi":"10.1016/j.ccst.2024.100293","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.ccst.2024.100293","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>Mineral carbonation or mineralization of CO<sub>2</sub> using rocks or waste industrial materials is emerging as a viable carbon capture and storage (CCS) technology, especially for smaller and medium-scale emitters where geological sequestration is not feasible. During mineralization processes, CO<sub>2</sub> chemically reacts with alkaline earth metals in waste materials or rocks to form stable and non-toxic carbonates <em>In situ</em> mineral carbonation holds promise due to ample resources and enhanced security. However, it is still in its early stages, with higher transport and storage costs compared to geological storage in sedimentary basins. <em>Ex situ</em> mineral carbonation has shown promise at pilot and demonstration scales, but its widespread application is hindered by high costs, ranging from US$50-US$300/ton of sequestered CO<sub>2</sub>. This review delves into the current progress of proposed mineralization technologies and their potential in reducing the overall cost of CO<sub>2</sub> sequestration. The discussion critically analyzes various factors affecting carbonation reactions, such as temperature, pressure, leaching agents, solid-to-liquid ratio, and mineralogy for geological settings relevant to the Middle East and the net-zero strategy established within Gulf Cooperation Countries (GCC). Furthermore, the potential commercialization of mineral carbonation, emphasizing the importance of reducing energy consumption and production costs to make the process economically viable is highlighted, offering directions for circular economy and mineral carbonation as a substantial carbon mitigation tool in the Middle East region. Life Cycle Assessment and Techno-Economic Analysis) was also reviewed to provide a comprehensive understanding of both the environmental and economic implications of a CO<sub>2</sub> capture via subsurface mineralization</p></div>","PeriodicalId":9387,"journal":{"name":"Carbon Capture Science & Technology","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-09-16","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2772656824001052/pdfft?md5=8903ecec69272ce814add40e706429d8&pid=1-s2.0-S2772656824001052-main.pdf","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142243321","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"In-situ hydrogenation of dual function material for integrated CO2 capture and methanation with the presence of steam","authors":"","doi":"10.1016/j.ccst.2024.100291","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.ccst.2024.100291","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>The impacts of steam on hydrogenation of dual function materials (DFM) for Integrated CO<sub>2</sub> Capture and <em>in-situ</em> methanation (ICCM) is a new area requiring detailed investigations prior to industrialization. This work investigated impacts from steams on hydrogenation of Ru-Na<sub>2</sub>CO<sub>3</sub>/γ-Al<sub>2</sub>O<sub>3</sub> DFM for ICCM that containing Na<sub>2</sub>O adsorbent, Ru sites, and γ-Al<sub>2</sub>O<sub>3</sub> support. DFM performance was examined in cyclic reactions as introducing external steam during hydrogenation, and the behaviors of adsorbed CO<sub>2</sub> species during hydrogenation were characterized by <em>in-situ</em> DRIFTS and H<sub>2</sub>-TPSR. CH₄ selectivity decreased sharply from 84.3 % to 1.2 % as increasing external steam concentrations to 20 vol.%, and the conversion of adsorbent component decreased from 298.5 μmol g<sup>-1</sup> to 167.1 μmol g<sup>-1</sup>. <em>b</em>-CO<sub>3</sub><sup>2-</sup> and <em>m</em>-CO<sub>3</sub><sup>2-</sup> formed at Na<sub>2</sub>CO<sub>3</sub>/γ-Al<sub>2</sub>O<sub>3</sub> interface were the carbonate species that could be hydrogenated into CH<sub>4</sub>, some of which were desorbed into CO<sub>2</sub> due to moisture-driven desorption effects. With the presence of external steam in H<sub>2</sub> reactants, the conversion of carbonate species is a competing process between hydrogenation and moisture-driven desorption. In ICCM reaction with external steam present, <em>b</em>-CO<sub>3</sub><sup>2-</sup> was preferred to be desorbed into CO<sub>2</sub>; while for <em>m</em>-CO<sub>3</sub><sup>2-</sup>, desorption into CO<sub>2</sub> by steam and hydrogenation into CH<sub>4</sub> proceeded in parallel. Strong moisture-driven desorption effects from steam product were demonstrated in a fixed-bed reactor, which also led to rapid decrease of localized selectivity of CH<sub>4</sub> along bed height.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":9387,"journal":{"name":"Carbon Capture Science & Technology","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-09-08","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2772656824001039/pdfft?md5=40bbc551bf4434d0f251bd58b0bc43ce&pid=1-s2.0-S2772656824001039-main.pdf","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142158388","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Advancements in dual-phase carbonate membranes for carbon capture and syngas production","authors":"","doi":"10.1016/j.ccst.2024.100288","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.ccst.2024.100288","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>Globally, the rise in the environmental awareness on the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions has spurred the development of carbon capture and utilization (CCU) technologies, including membrane separation. Among the membrane separation technologies, dual-phase carbonate membrane is feasible for post-combustion carbon capture given its high thermal and chemical stabilities at high temperatures. The integration of carbon capture and dry reforming of methane (DRM) in a catalytic dual-phase carbonate membrane reactor to function as a single device for syngas production is an emerging area of research. This paper aims to provide a comprehensive review on the progress of the dual-phase carbonate membranes and membrane reactors in carbon capture and syngas production. The working mechanism and performance of three types of carbonate membranes in CO<sub>2</sub> separation from various aspects (i.e., material selection, membrane configuration, modifications on the materials, and operating conditions) are thoroughly examined. Additionally, an overview of the reactions involved (i.e., DRM, steam reforming of methane (SRM), and partial oxidation of methane (POM)) and catalyst design (i.e., nickel-based supported with metal oxides and zeolites) is provided. A detailed comparison of the performance of the catalytic dual-phase ceramic-carbonate membrane reactor using different types of catalysts for syngas production is presented. Finally, the review is concluded with a discussion of the challenges, recommendations, and future insights on the development of dual-phase carbonate membranes and membrane reactors.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":9387,"journal":{"name":"Carbon Capture Science & Technology","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-09-03","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2772656824001003/pdfft?md5=a57f56b44633912d2a05ce77ebe60227&pid=1-s2.0-S2772656824001003-main.pdf","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142130148","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"CO2 to fuel: Role of polymer electrolytes on efficiency and selectivity","authors":"","doi":"10.1016/j.ccst.2024.100289","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.ccst.2024.100289","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>Global primary energy consumption, which heavily depends on fossil fuels, is on track for depletion, with projections suggesting exhaustion by 2100. This trajectory is further compounded by the persistent rise in atmospheric CO<sub>2</sub> levels, currently at 420 ppm, which significantly contributes to climate change and its detrimental environmental consequences. To address this urgent challenge, various strategies have been proposed, including CO<sub>2</sub> capture and storage, as well as its conversion into usable fuels. Leveraging the abundance of CO<sub>2</sub> as a carbon source, coupled with sustainable energy resources such as solar, wind, and thermal energy, holds promise for generating value-added goods while mitigating environmental harm. This review focuses on the electrochemical reduction of CO<sub>2</sub>, presenting a dual-pronged approach aimed at decreasing atmospheric CO<sub>2</sub> levels. The imperative to simultaneously combat declining atmospheric CO<sub>2</sub> concentrations and advance cleaner, sustainable energy sources underscores the urgency of this endeavor. Specifically, we highlight the pivotal role of diverse polymer electrolytes, encompassing cation, anion, and bipolar membranes, in facilitating electrochemical CO<sub>2</sub> reduction. Exploring the impact of functional groups within these membranes on CO<sub>2</sub> reduction reaction provides insights into potential advancements in synthesis of eco-friendly fuel from conversion of CO<sub>2</sub>.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":9387,"journal":{"name":"Carbon Capture Science & Technology","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-09-02","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2772656824001015/pdfft?md5=826178bede5005f0b827958623d4b521&pid=1-s2.0-S2772656824001015-main.pdf","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142122709","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Optimization of liquefaction cycles applied to CO2 coming from onshore pipeline to offshore ship transportation","authors":"","doi":"10.1016/j.ccst.2024.100280","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.ccst.2024.100280","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>In the field of the CO<sub>2</sub> transportation for the Carbon Capture, Utilization and Storage (CCUS) process chain, several analyses show that, for a large-scale CO<sub>2</sub> transportation, pipeline transportation is the preferred method on land due to its lower cost. Barges also present a feasible alternative if the capture site is near a waterway. Maritime transport becomes more advantageous than pipelines, particularly over long distances and across ocean. Despite the need to liquefy CO<sub>2</sub> and to add temporary storage facilities for loading and unloading onto ships, beyond a certain distance at fixed CO<sub>2</sub> transported and plant life, ship transport optimal at pressures of 7 or 15 bar depending on the type of vessel. Impurities in CO<sub>2</sub>, arising from various industrial processes and variable performances of capture technologies, increase energy consumption during compression and could cause corrosion risks. Specifications for CO<sub>2</sub> ship transport limit the concentration of certain impurities with strict thresholds. Methods for purifying CO<sub>2</sub>, such as the two-flash system and stripping column, have been proposed to meet these specifications. The studied CO<sub>2</sub> liquefaction methods show that hybrid cycles, combining open cycle with Joule-Thompson expansion and closed cycle with cooling machine offer reduced energy consumption and improved CO<sub>2</sub> recovery compared to open or closed cycles. In the presence of the maximum threshold of impurities in the pipeline, energy consumption can nearly double from 21.8 kWh/t<sub>CO</sub><sub>2</sub> to 40.9 kWh/t<sub>CO</sub><sub>2</sub>, with the highest recovery rising 98.1 %. This research underscores the importance of optimizing CO<sub>2</sub> transport strategies to facilitate the deployment of CCUS technologies.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":9387,"journal":{"name":"Carbon Capture Science & Technology","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-08-30","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2772656824000927/pdfft?md5=6c375e09275c5cc9e9ff5fa74a958a3b&pid=1-s2.0-S2772656824000927-main.pdf","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142098918","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Advances and challenges about Ni-based dual functional materials for alternating cycles of CO2 storage and in-situ hydrogenation to CH4","authors":"","doi":"10.1016/j.ccst.2024.100278","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.ccst.2024.100278","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>The utilization of dual functional materials (DFMs) in integrated CO<sub>2</sub> capture and utilization (ICCU) has been attracted increasingly attention, with the conversion of CO<sub>2</sub> to CH<sub>4</sub> through the Sabatier reaction offering significant thermodynamic benefits. Ni, recognized for its catalytic efficiency among transition metals due to its cost-effectiveness and natural abundance while Ni-based DFMs have been favored to promote the conversion of CO<sub>2</sub> to value-added chemicals. In the past decades, significant efforts have been dedicated to developing more efficient Ni-based catalysts to enhance CO<sub>2</sub> conversion and CH<sub>4</sub> selectivity. This study researched the thermodynamic and kinetic aspects of ICCU and summarized the recent industrial process at first. Then, an overview of the advancements in Ni-based DFMs, including synthesis methods, support materials and promoters were provided. Next, the mechanisms of CO<sub>2</sub> methanation were also briefly addressed to provide a comprehensive understanding of the process. Finally, the future prospects were guided the development and application scenarios of Ni-based DFMs in the ICCU.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":9387,"journal":{"name":"Carbon Capture Science & Technology","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-08-30","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2772656824000903/pdfft?md5=704b7d02887e93c1ece7d291d5759742&pid=1-s2.0-S2772656824000903-main.pdf","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142098916","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Boosting CO2 selectivity by mono- and dicarboxylate-based ionic liquids impregnation into ZIF-8 for post-combustion separation","authors":"","doi":"10.1016/j.ccst.2024.100282","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.ccst.2024.100282","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>Post-combustion carbon dioxide (CO<sub>2</sub>) capture/separation is considered one of the main ways to minimize the impact of global warming caused by this greenhouse gas. This work used eight mono- and dicarboxylate-based ionic liquids (ILs) to impregnate metal-organic framework (MOF) ZIF-8. This anionic effect was studied for these mostly unreported IL@MOF composites to determine its impact on gas sorption and selectivity performance. Characterization results confirmed IL impregnation into the structure of ZIF-8, along with the conservation of microporosity and crystallinity in composites. Sorption-desorption equilibrium measurements were performed, and CO<sub>2</sub> and nitrogen (N<sub>2</sub>) isotherms were obtained at 303 K for ZIF-8 and IL@ZIF-8 composites. At 0.15 bar, the dicarboxylate-based composite [C<sub>2</sub>MIM]<sub>2</sub>[Glu]@ZIF-8 showed the highest CO<sub>2</sub> gas sorption, showing 50 % more sorption capacity than the best monocarboxylate-base composites at this pressure. Dicarboxylate-based composites also showed remarkable N<sub>2</sub> sorption in the low-pressure range. The ideal CO<sub>2</sub>/N<sub>2</sub> selectivity for a typical post-combustion composition was calculated, and a trend regarding the anionic carbon chain size was observed. The composite [C<sub>2</sub>MIM][Cap]@ZIF-8 showed nearly five times more selectivity than the pristine ZIF-8 at 1 bar of total pressure. Dicarboxylate-based composites, given their low-pressure high N<sub>2</sub> sorption capacity, were not as selective as their respective monocarboxylate-based IL@ZIF-8 materials with the same carbon chain size.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":9387,"journal":{"name":"Carbon Capture Science & Technology","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-08-29","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2772656824000940/pdfft?md5=51df7ab5a594eddd1a6cbd534fe44652&pid=1-s2.0-S2772656824000940-main.pdf","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142098820","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Insight into CO2/CH4 separation by ionic liquids confined in MXene membrane from molecular level","authors":"","doi":"10.1016/j.ccst.2024.100279","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.ccst.2024.100279","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>Composite membranes incorporating ionic liquids (ILs) within MXene demonstrate promising potential for CO<sub>2</sub> separation. However, studies on the separation of CO<sub>2</sub>/CH<sub>4</sub> using MXene-confined ILs membranes are limited, especially in terms of understanding the mechanisms at the molecular level. In this work, the system of CO<sub>2</sub>/CH<sub>4</sub> in MXene-confined ILs membranes was studied by molecular dynamic simulations. The number density results reveal that MXene stratifies the ILs between the layers, with higher concentrations of ILs near MXene and lower concentrations in the middle layer. Notably, MXene has a greater impact on cations distribution compared to anions. As the layer spacing of MXene expands from 1.5 to 3 nm, the interaction between MXene and IL weakens, while that between the cations and anions strengthens. The confined ILs enhance gas solubility capability but impede gas diffusion. CO<sub>2</sub> is distributed closer to anions, while CH<sub>4</sub> tends to be closer to cations, with the distance between CH<sub>4</sub> and cations decreasing as the layer spacing increases. Additionally, with the increase of layer distance, the proportion of confined ILs gradually decreases, and the gas diffusion coefficient gradually increases. Furthermore, compared to 1-Ethyl-3-methylimidazolium tetrafluoroborate ([EMIM][BF<sub>4</sub>]) and 1-Ethyl-3-methylimidazolium hexafluorophosphate ([EMIM][PF<sub>6</sub>]), MXene-confined 1-Ethyl-3-methylimidazolium bis(trifluoromethylsulfonyl)imide ([EMIM][TF<sub>2</sub>N]) is identified as the most effective for CO<sub>2</sub>/CH<sub>4</sub> separation, owing to its superior CO<sub>2</sub> solubility and highest diffusion selectivity.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":9387,"journal":{"name":"Carbon Capture Science & Technology","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-08-29","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2772656824000915/pdfft?md5=d324e39332a91a857eae638474305ce0&pid=1-s2.0-S2772656824000915-main.pdf","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142098821","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}