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.
Energy Adv., 2023,2, 268-279
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2YA00134A
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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.
Energy Adv., 2024,3, 1196-1221
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4YA00202D
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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.
Energy Adv., 2023,2, 1541-1564
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3YA00315A
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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.
Energy Adv., 2023,2, 252-267
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2YA00284A
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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.
Energy Adv., 2022,1, 580-605
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2YA00173J
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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.
Energy Adv., 2024,3, 778-783
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4YA00038B
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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.
Energy Adv., 2024,3, 131-142
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3YA00436H
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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%!
Energy Adv., 2024,3, 123-130
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3YA00227F
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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.
Energy Adv., 2023,2, 2069-2084
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3YA00317E
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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.
Energy Adv., 2023,2, 1893-1904
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3YA00285C
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Poly(triazine-co-pyrrole)-based conjugated microporous polymers for carbon dioxide capture
Enhancing CO2 capture through conjugated microporous polymers.
Energy Adv., 2023,2, 1127-1133
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2YA00346E
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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.
Energy Adv., 2023,2, 1166-1175
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3YA00117B
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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.
Energy Adv., 2023,2, 410-419
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2YA00316C
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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.
Energy Adv., 2023,2, 137-147
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2YA00309K
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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.
Energy Adv., 2022,1, 1009-1020
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2YA00149G
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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.
Energy Adv., 2022,1, 900-907
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2YA00114D
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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.
Energy Adv., 2022,1, 524-561
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2YA00108J
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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.
Energy Adv., 2022,1, 402-421
https://doi.org/10.1039/D1YA00035G
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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.
Energy Adv., 2022,1, 385-390
https://doi.org/10.1039/D1YA00077B
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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.
Energy Adv., 2022,1, 367-384
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2YA00018K
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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.
Energy Adv., 2022,1, 277-286
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2YA00001F
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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.
Energy Adv., 2022,1, 216-224
https://doi.org/10.1039/D1YA00085C
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