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The Global Carbon Footprint and How New Carbon Mineralization Technologies Can Be Used to Reduce CO 2 Emissions.

Authors :
Alturki, Abdulaziz
Source :
ChemEngineering; Jun2022, Vol. 6 Issue 3, p44-N.PAG, 32p
Publication Year :
2022

Abstract

Carbon dioxide is a byproduct of our industrial society. It is released into the atmosphere, which has an adverse effect on the environment. Carbon dioxide management is necessary to limit the global average temperature increase to 1.5 degrees Celsius and mitigate the effects of climate change, as outlined in the Paris Agreement. To accomplish this objective realistically, the emissions gap must be closed by 2030. Additionally, 10–20 Gt of CO<subscript>2</subscript> per year must be removed from the atmosphere within the next century, necessitating large-scale carbon management strategies. The present procedures and technologies for CO<subscript>2</subscript> carbonation, including direct and indirect carbonation and certain industrial instances, have been explored in length. This paper highlights novel technologies to capture CO<subscript>2</subscript>, convert it to other valuable products, and permanently remove it from the atmosphere. Additionally, the constraints and difficulties associated with carbon mineralization have been discussed. These techniques may permanently remove the CO<subscript>2</subscript> emitted due to industrial society, which has an unfavorable influence on the environment, from the atmosphere. These technologies create solutions for both climate change and economic development. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
23057084
Volume :
6
Issue :
3
Database :
Complementary Index
Journal :
ChemEngineering
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
157680381
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.3390/chemengineering6030044