Themed collection Carbon capture, storage or utilisation – Topic Highlight

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Towards an accelerated decarbonization of the chemical industry by electrolysis

Electrochemical technologies support the transition towards carbon-neutral chemical manufacturing and we need new approaches to accelerate electrolysis scale-up.

Graphical abstract: Towards an accelerated decarbonization of the chemical industry by electrolysis
Open Access Review Article

Evaluation of zinc sulfide heterostructures as catalysts for the transformation of CO2 into valuable chemicals and clean energy generation

Zinc sulfide (ZnS) and doped ZnS have gained significant attention for the potential catalytic transformation of CO2 into useful compounds.

Graphical abstract: Evaluation of zinc sulfide heterostructures as catalysts for the transformation of CO2 into valuable chemicals and clean energy generation
From the themed collection: Energy Advances Recent Review Articles
Open Access Review Article

Photothermal catalytic C1 conversion on supported catalysts

Photothermal catalysis is a promising method for converting C1 feedstocks into valuable chemicals. This comprehensive review highlights the mechanism, design strategies for catalysts, and recent progress in photothermal catalytic C1 conversion.

Graphical abstract: Photothermal catalytic C1 conversion on supported catalysts
From the themed collection: Energy Advances Recent Review Articles
Open Access Review Article

Metal–organic framework-derived single atom catalysts for electrocatalytic reduction of carbon dioxide to C1 products

Electrochemical carbon dioxide reduction reaction (eCO2 RR) is an efficient strategy to relieve global environmental and energy issues by converting excess CO2 from the atmosphere to value-added products.

Graphical abstract: Metal–organic framework-derived single atom catalysts for electrocatalytic reduction of carbon dioxide to C1 products
Open Access Review Article

A critical review of technologies, costs, and projects for production of carbon-neutral liquid e-fuels from hydrogen and captured CO2

Hydrogen (H2) production along with CCUS (carbon capture, utilization, and storage) are two key areas for transition to net-zero emission. Carbon-neutral liquid e-fuels produced from H2 and captured CO2 are practical alternatives to fossil fuels.

Graphical abstract: A critical review of technologies, costs, and projects for production of carbon-neutral liquid e-fuels from hydrogen and captured CO2
Open Access Communication

A membrane electrode assembly-type cell designed for selective CO production from bicarbonate electrolyte and air containing CO2 mixed gas

A membrane electrode assembly-type electrochemical cell consisting of an all-Ag flow channel exhibits selective CO production from bicarbonate electrolyte and air containing CO2 mixed gas.

Graphical abstract: A membrane electrode assembly-type cell designed for selective CO production from bicarbonate electrolyte and air containing CO2 mixed gas
Open Access Paper

Results from the operation of an efficient and flexible large-scale biogas methanation system

This study reports a comprehensive analysis of the operation of a biogas methanation system with a total 240 kW SNG output.

Graphical abstract: Results from the operation of an efficient and flexible large-scale biogas methanation system
From the themed collection: Research advancing UN SDG 13: Climate Action
Open Access Paper

Dry reforming of steelworks off-gases in a pilot plant integrated into a steel mill: influence of operating parameters

Next step forward towards green steel! A pilot plant integrated into a steel mill has been operated successfully and shows promising results. This novel, retrofitted process for steel production has the potential to cut global CO2 emissions by 0.5%!

Graphical abstract: Dry reforming of steelworks off-gases in a pilot plant integrated into a steel mill: influence of operating parameters
From the themed collection: Research advancing UN SDG 13: Climate Action
Open Access Paper

Assessing reservoir performance for geologic carbon sequestration in offshore saline reservoirs

Permeability distribution imposes substantial control over CO2 flow path, in situ temperature changes, and fluid pressure propagation in offshore geologic storage of CO2.

Graphical abstract: Assessing reservoir performance for geologic carbon sequestration in offshore saline reservoirs
Open Access Paper

Electrowetting limits electrochemical CO2 reduction in carbon-free gas diffusion electrodes

Electrowetting leads to flooding of silver-based, carbon-free gas diffusion electrodes for CO2 electrolysis.

Graphical abstract: Electrowetting limits electrochemical CO2 reduction in carbon-free gas diffusion electrodes
Open Access Paper

Poly(triazine-co-pyrrole)-based conjugated microporous polymers for carbon dioxide capture

Enhancing CO2 capture through conjugated microporous polymers.

Graphical abstract: Poly(triazine-co-pyrrole)-based conjugated microporous polymers for carbon dioxide capture
Open Access Paper

Two-dimensional Ti3C2Tx MXene nanosheets for CO2 electroreduction in aqueous electrolytes

Electrochemical conversion of CO2 to C1 and C2+ chemical synthons using a 2D Ti3C2Tx catalyst in benign aqueous electrolytes.

Graphical abstract: Two-dimensional Ti3C2Tx MXene nanosheets for CO2 electroreduction in aqueous electrolytes
Open Access Paper

Machine learning assisted binary alloy catalyst design for the electroreduction of CO2 to C2 products

CO2RR binary alloy catalyst design insight gained through density functional theory and machine learning with a focus on COCOH adsorption energy.

Graphical abstract: Machine learning assisted binary alloy catalyst design for the electroreduction of CO2 to C2 products
Open Access Paper

Cation synergy in Sr and Al substituted LaMnO3 during solar thermochemical CO2 splitting

The influence of bond polarity on the thermochemical redox properties of a series of cation substituted perovskite oxygen carriers is reported.

Graphical abstract: Cation synergy in Sr and Al substituted LaMnO3 during solar thermochemical CO2 splitting
Open Access Paper

Brute force determination of the optimum pore sizes for CO2 uptake in turbostratic carbons

The relationship between porosity within a given pore size range, and uptake of CO2 as a function of pressure.

Graphical abstract: Brute force determination of the optimum pore sizes for CO2 uptake in turbostratic carbons
Open Access Paper

Predictive energetic tuning of quinoid O-nucleophiles for the electrochemical capture of carbon dioxide

We use quinone reduction potentials to showcase molecularly tunable CO2 binding strengths for a family of electrochemically generated quinoid molecular sorbents. In our study, we find that CO2 binding stoichiometry varies with CO2 concentration.

Graphical abstract: Predictive energetic tuning of quinoid O-nucleophiles for the electrochemical capture of carbon dioxide
Open Access Paper

CO2 removal and 1.5 °C: what, when, where, and how?

We investigate how different CDR options—afforestation/reforestation (AR), bioenergy with carbon capture and storage (BECCS), and direct air carbon capture and storage (DACCS)—might be deployed to meet the Paris Agreement's CDR objectives.

Graphical abstract: CO2 removal and 1.5 °C: what, when, where, and how?
Open Access Paper

SNG based energy storage systems with subsurface CO2 storage

Power-to-gas-to-power technologies incorporating electrolysis, methanation, SNG-fired Allam cycles and subsurface storages allow for a confined and circular use of CO2/CH4 and thus an emission-free seasonal storage of intermittent renewable energy.

Graphical abstract: SNG based energy storage systems with subsurface CO2 storage
Open Access Paper

Catalytic reduction and reductive functionalisation of carbon dioxide with waste silicon from solar panel as the reducing agent

Waste silicon wafer recovered from the solar panel production process acted as a reducing agent for reduction and reductive functionalization of CO2 with fluoride catalyst.

Graphical abstract: Catalytic reduction and reductive functionalisation of carbon dioxide with waste silicon from solar panel as the reducing agent
Open Access Paper

Upcycling the carbon emissions from the steel industry into chemicals using three metal oxide loops

A new combined chemical looping process makes use of any gas stream containing CO2 and fuel to produce carbon monoxide without external energy input. Carbon monoxide can be used for producing a variety of carbon-based products.

Graphical abstract: Upcycling the carbon emissions from the steel industry into chemicals using three metal oxide loops
Open Access Paper

Imidazolium and picolinium-based electrolytes for electrochemical reduction of CO2 at high pressure

Ionic liquid-based aqueous electrolytes with reduced IL content for coupling CO2 capture and electrochemical reduction.

Graphical abstract: Imidazolium and picolinium-based electrolytes for electrochemical reduction of CO2 at high pressure
Open Access Paper

Direct and mild non-hydroxide activation of biomass to carbons with enhanced CO2 storage capacity

Direct activation of biomass, via a simple and lower cost one-step process, with potassium oxalate as a mild and less corrosive agent, yields activated carbon with properties and CO2 uptake comparable or superior to conventionally prepared activated carbons.

Graphical abstract: Direct and mild non-hydroxide activation of biomass to carbons with enhanced CO2 storage capacity
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