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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Main Authors: Hang Ye, Qi Liu, Qi Bao, Zhanpeng Wang, Yan Xie, Tiong Michelle, Wentao Zhao, Chenggang Xian
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Published: SpringerOpen 2025-02-01
Series:International Journal of Coal Science & Technology
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1007/s40789-025-00755-8
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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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Qi Liu
Qi Bao
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Yan Xie
Tiong Michelle
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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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