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Production of Calcium Carbonate by Carbon Capture and Mineralisation
Carbon capture and storage serves as the main technology for mitigating carbon emissions. Separation based methods, such as absorption,...
Rodolfo
Jul 18, 20203 min read
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Towards the development of scalable process for CO2 electro-reduction
The integration of electrochemical reduction of CO2 with renewable energy sources offers an attractive approach for utilising carbon...
Rodolfo
Jun 27, 20201 min read
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Combating climate change - There is strength in numbers
According to the Paris Agreement, to combat climate change, it is necessary to keep global temperature well below 2 °C and to pursue...
Rodolfo
Jun 13, 20202 min read
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In route to a sustainable future
Fossil plants (coal and gas) and heavy industry (such as cement and steel production) are, currently, the largest contributor of CO2...
Rodolfo
Apr 11, 20203 min read
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Electrochemistry for CO2 utilisation
At present, there are no fully developed technologies capable to use CO2 as an input material for the production of chemicals and fuels....
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Feb 9, 20202 min read
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Is Carbon Capture Storage about to have its day?
Carbon capture and storage (CCS) has become the dirtiest phrase in the energy sustainability debate. The costs appear too great, the...
Rodolfo
Feb 1, 20201 min read
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CO2 Amine Scrubbing
Amine scrubbing for CO2 capture technology was first evaluated in 1991. Although the technology was used to gas- and coal-fired plants on...
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Feb 1, 20202 min read
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Present and future utilisation of carbon dioxide: Part II - Production of Chemicals and Materials
Building materials for the construction industry provide an interesting example of mineralisation. In natural carbonation reactions,...
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Jan 6, 20203 min read
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A European Green Deal
Recently, the European Commission has released a new growth strategy for a climate-neutral by 2050, thus by taking an ambitious approach...
Rodolfo
Dec 14, 20191 min read
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Present and future utilisation of CO2: Part I - Production of Synthetic fuels
Carbon dioxide has been used in industrial processes for over a hundred years. Those processes include salicylic acid manufacture, which...
Rodolfo
Dec 14, 20192 min read
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CO2 as a business opportunity?
Capturing CO2 and turning it into commercial products, such as fuels or construction materials, could become a new global industry,...
Rodolfo
Nov 11, 20191 min read
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Mineral carbonation
It is expected that for the upcoming years, the demand for energy will substantially increase, which will need to be reconciled with the...
Rodolfo
Nov 11, 20192 min read
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Top 20 of companies behind 1/3 of all carbon emissions
The Guardian has reveals the 20 fossil fuel companies whose relentless exploitation of the world’s oil, gas and coal reserves can be...
Rodolfo
Nov 8, 20191 min read
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Like the frog in the pot
It is well known that emissions of carbon dioxide (CO2), originating mainly from burning oil and coal, contribute enormously to the...
Rodolfo
Nov 8, 20192 min read
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