CO2 capture via subsurface mineralization geological settings and engineering perspectives towards long-term storage and decarbonization in the Middle East

Mineral carbonation or mineralization of CO2 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, CO2 chemically...

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Main Authors: Priyanka Kumari, Rihab Yahmadi, Fatima Mumtaz, Lourdes F. Vega, Andrea Ceriani, Riccardo Tribuzio, Ludovic F. Dumée, Alessandro Decarlis
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Published: Elsevier 2024-12-01
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description Mineral carbonation or mineralization of CO2 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, CO2 chemically reacts with alkaline earth metals in waste materials or rocks to form stable and non-toxic carbonates In situ 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. Ex situ 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 CO2. This review delves into the current progress of proposed mineralization technologies and their potential in reducing the overall cost of CO2 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 CO2 capture via subsurface mineralization
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spelling doaj-art-f0b18dd86263473aa17bbe4e7ef7f4592025-08-20T02:50:00ZengElsevierCarbon Capture Science & Technology2772-65682024-12-011310029310.1016/j.ccst.2024.100293CO2 capture via subsurface mineralization geological settings and engineering perspectives towards long-term storage and decarbonization in the Middle EastPriyanka Kumari0Rihab Yahmadi1Fatima Mumtaz2Lourdes F. Vega3Andrea Ceriani4Riccardo Tribuzio5Ludovic F. Dumée6Alessandro Decarlis7Department of Chemical and Petrochemical Engineering, Khalifa University, PO Box 127788, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates; Research and Innovation Center on 2D Nanomaterials (RIC2D), Khalifa University, PO Box 127788, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates; Research and Innovation Center on CO2 and Hydrogen (RICH Center), Khalifa University, PO Box 127788, Abu Dhabi, United Arab EmiratesDepartment of Chemical and Petrochemical Engineering, Khalifa University, PO Box 127788, Abu Dhabi, United Arab EmiratesDepartment of Chemical and Petrochemical Engineering, Khalifa University, PO Box 127788, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates; Research and Innovation Center on 2D Nanomaterials (RIC2D), Khalifa University, PO Box 127788, Abu Dhabi, United Arab EmiratesDepartment of Chemical and Petrochemical Engineering, Khalifa University, PO Box 127788, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates; Research and Innovation Center on 2D Nanomaterials (RIC2D), Khalifa University, PO Box 127788, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates; Research and Innovation Center on CO2 and Hydrogen (RICH Center), Khalifa University, PO Box 127788, Abu Dhabi, United Arab EmiratesResearch and Innovation Center on CO2 and Hydrogen (RICH Center), Khalifa University, PO Box 127788, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates; Department of Earth Sciences, Khalifa University, PO Box 127788, Abu Dhabi, United Arab EmiratesDipartimento di Scienze della Terra e dell'Ambiente, Universita’ di Pavia, Pavia, Italy; Istituto Geoscienze e Georisorse, Consiglio Nazionale delle Ricerche, Pavia, Italy; Istituto Nazionale di Oceanografia e di Geofisica Sperimentale, Sgonico, Trieste, ItalyDepartment of Chemical and Petrochemical Engineering, Khalifa University, PO Box 127788, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates; Research and Innovation Center on 2D Nanomaterials (RIC2D), Khalifa University, PO Box 127788, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates; Research and Innovation Center on CO2 and Hydrogen (RICH Center), Khalifa University, PO Box 127788, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates; Corresponding author.Research and Innovation Center on CO2 and Hydrogen (RICH Center), Khalifa University, PO Box 127788, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates; Department of Earth Sciences, Khalifa University, PO Box 127788, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates; Corresponding author at: Research and Innovation Center on CO2 and Hydrogen (RICH Center), Khalifa University, PO Box 127788, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.Mineral carbonation or mineralization of CO2 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, CO2 chemically reacts with alkaline earth metals in waste materials or rocks to form stable and non-toxic carbonates In situ 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. Ex situ 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 CO2. This review delves into the current progress of proposed mineralization technologies and their potential in reducing the overall cost of CO2 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 CO2 capture via subsurface mineralizationhttp://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2772656824001052Mineral carbonationGeological sequestrationCO2 capture scale-upTechno-economic analysis
spellingShingle Priyanka Kumari
Rihab Yahmadi
Fatima Mumtaz
Lourdes F. Vega
Andrea Ceriani
Riccardo Tribuzio
Ludovic F. Dumée
Alessandro Decarlis
CO2 capture via subsurface mineralization geological settings and engineering perspectives towards long-term storage and decarbonization in the Middle East
Carbon Capture Science & Technology
Mineral carbonation
Geological sequestration
CO2 capture scale-up
Techno-economic analysis
title CO2 capture via subsurface mineralization geological settings and engineering perspectives towards long-term storage and decarbonization in the Middle East
title_full CO2 capture via subsurface mineralization geological settings and engineering perspectives towards long-term storage and decarbonization in the Middle East
title_fullStr CO2 capture via subsurface mineralization geological settings and engineering perspectives towards long-term storage and decarbonization in the Middle East
title_full_unstemmed CO2 capture via subsurface mineralization geological settings and engineering perspectives towards long-term storage and decarbonization in the Middle East
title_short CO2 capture via subsurface mineralization geological settings and engineering perspectives towards long-term storage and decarbonization in the Middle East
title_sort co2 capture via subsurface mineralization geological settings and engineering perspectives towards long term storage and decarbonization in the middle east
topic Mineral carbonation
Geological sequestration
CO2 capture scale-up
Techno-economic analysis
url http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2772656824001052
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