Review on in-situ CO2 mineralization sequestration: mechanistic understanding and research frontiers
Abstract The substantial emissions of greenhouse gases, particularly CO2, constitute a primary driver of global warming. CCUS is proposed as an effective mitigation strategy which is often estimated to account for about 15% of cumulative carbon emission reduction. In-situ CO2 mineralization sequestr...
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| author | Hang Ye Qi Liu Qi Bao Zhanpeng Wang Yan Xie Tiong Michelle Wentao Zhao Chenggang Xian |
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| description | Abstract The substantial emissions of greenhouse gases, particularly CO2, constitute a primary driver of global warming. CCUS is proposed as an effective mitigation strategy which is often estimated to account for about 15% of cumulative carbon emission reduction. In-situ CO2 mineralization sequestration, compared to conventional geological storage methods such as depleted oil and gas reservoirs, unmineable coal seams, and deep saline aquifers, offers the advantage of permanent immobilization of injected carbon. However, uncertainties persist regarding the characteristics of geochemical interactions under reservoir pore conditions, as well as the kinetic mechanisms of mineralization reactions. Additionally, geochemical reactions may lead to solid particle transport and deposition, potentially causing pore throat occlusion. Pilot projects in Iceland and the United States have demonstrated the feasibility of this technology, but the field remains in the early deployment stage. In this review, the mechanisms of in-situ mineralization have been elucidated, the primary factors influencing the reaction kinetics have been discussed, and the current research status in this field has been summarized. It is emphasized that establishing a reliable system for evaluating storage capacity and understanding the kinetic mechanisms governing CO2 conversion into minerals at multi-phase interfaces are key priorities for future work. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-0e5db522a8354b2087d9b8680f07ec6f2025-08-20T03:10:50ZengSpringerOpenInternational Journal of Coal Science & Technology2095-82932198-78232025-02-0112113110.1007/s40789-025-00755-8Review on in-situ CO2 mineralization sequestration: mechanistic understanding and research frontiersHang Ye0Qi Liu1Qi Bao2Zhanpeng Wang3Yan Xie4Tiong Michelle5Wentao Zhao6Chenggang Xian7National Key Laboratory of Petroleum Resources and EngineeringNational Key Laboratory of Petroleum Resources and EngineeringNational Key Laboratory of Petroleum Resources and EngineeringNational Key Laboratory of Petroleum Resources and EngineeringNational Key Laboratory of Petroleum Resources and EngineeringNational Key Laboratory of Petroleum Resources and EngineeringNational Key Laboratory of High-Efficiency Flexible Coal Power Generation and Carbon Capture Utilization and StorageNational Key Laboratory of Petroleum Resources and EngineeringAbstract The substantial emissions of greenhouse gases, particularly CO2, constitute a primary driver of global warming. CCUS is proposed as an effective mitigation strategy which is often estimated to account for about 15% of cumulative carbon emission reduction. In-situ CO2 mineralization sequestration, compared to conventional geological storage methods such as depleted oil and gas reservoirs, unmineable coal seams, and deep saline aquifers, offers the advantage of permanent immobilization of injected carbon. However, uncertainties persist regarding the characteristics of geochemical interactions under reservoir pore conditions, as well as the kinetic mechanisms of mineralization reactions. Additionally, geochemical reactions may lead to solid particle transport and deposition, potentially causing pore throat occlusion. Pilot projects in Iceland and the United States have demonstrated the feasibility of this technology, but the field remains in the early deployment stage. In this review, the mechanisms of in-situ mineralization have been elucidated, the primary factors influencing the reaction kinetics have been discussed, and the current research status in this field has been summarized. It is emphasized that establishing a reliable system for evaluating storage capacity and understanding the kinetic mechanisms governing CO2 conversion into minerals at multi-phase interfaces are key priorities for future work.https://doi.org/10.1007/s40789-025-00755-8In-situ mineral carbonationGeochemical interactionsMineralization kineticsMafic and ultramafic rocksCO2 storage |
| spellingShingle | Hang Ye Qi Liu Qi Bao Zhanpeng Wang Yan Xie Tiong Michelle Wentao Zhao Chenggang Xian Review on in-situ CO2 mineralization sequestration: mechanistic understanding and research frontiers International Journal of Coal Science & Technology In-situ mineral carbonation Geochemical interactions Mineralization kinetics Mafic and ultramafic rocks CO2 storage |
| title | Review on in-situ CO2 mineralization sequestration: mechanistic understanding and research frontiers |
| title_full | Review on in-situ CO2 mineralization sequestration: mechanistic understanding and research frontiers |
| title_fullStr | Review on in-situ CO2 mineralization sequestration: mechanistic understanding and research frontiers |
| title_full_unstemmed | Review on in-situ CO2 mineralization sequestration: mechanistic understanding and research frontiers |
| title_short | Review on in-situ CO2 mineralization sequestration: mechanistic understanding and research frontiers |
| title_sort | review on in situ co2 mineralization sequestration mechanistic understanding and research frontiers |
| topic | In-situ mineral carbonation Geochemical interactions Mineralization kinetics Mafic and ultramafic rocks CO2 storage |
| url | https://doi.org/10.1007/s40789-025-00755-8 |
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