Biomimetic mineralization for carbon capture and sequestration
Carbon mineralization is an emerging field of research in carbon sequestration. In this process, dissolved inorganic carbon reacts with mineral cations such as Ca2+ and Mg2+ to form stable carbonate minerals, enabling permanent carbon sequestration and storage. However, current mineralization method...
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| description | Carbon mineralization is an emerging field of research in carbon sequestration. In this process, dissolved inorganic carbon reacts with mineral cations such as Ca2+ and Mg2+ to form stable carbonate minerals, enabling permanent carbon sequestration and storage. However, current mineralization methods predominantly rely on physicochemical approaches to expedite the mineralization of carbon. While effective, these methods require substantial chemical and energy consumption and may cause significant environmental impacts. Biomineralization has recently emerged as a sustainable alternative, leveraging biochemical reactions to catalyze CO2 mineralization. This research focuses on investigating the specific roles of various biomolecules in natural carbon biomineralization and exploring state-of-the-art biomimetic carbon mineralization techniques, including whole-cell microbially induced carbonate precipitation (MICP) and cell-free systems, for carbon sequestration. In addition, we discuss various sources of mineral cations, ranging from natural minerals to industrial waste to seawater, along with their advantages and limitations. Our findings highlight the potential and feasibility of biological carbon mineralization processes to contribute towards sustainable carbon sequestration. However, we also identify challenges and propose future directions to guide further research and the application of these processes. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-902baab6450e4cddb2c4c92379308e7e2025-08-20T02:38:59ZengElsevierCarbon Capture Science & Technology2772-65682024-12-011310025710.1016/j.ccst.2024.100257Biomimetic mineralization for carbon capture and sequestrationYifei Ma0Shouliang Yi1Meng Wang2Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, University of Pittsburgh, 3700 O'Hara St., Pittsburgh, PA 15261, USADepartment of Civil and Environmental Engineering, University of Pittsburgh, 3700 O'Hara St., Pittsburgh, PA 15261, USA; U.S. Department of Energy, National Energy Technology Laboratory, 626 Cochrans Mill Rd, Pittsburgh, PA 15236, USADepartment of Civil and Environmental Engineering, University of Pittsburgh, 3700 O'Hara St., Pittsburgh, PA 15261, USA; Corresponding author at: 709 Benedum Hall, 3700 O'Hara St., Pittsburgh, PA 15261, USA.Carbon mineralization is an emerging field of research in carbon sequestration. In this process, dissolved inorganic carbon reacts with mineral cations such as Ca2+ and Mg2+ to form stable carbonate minerals, enabling permanent carbon sequestration and storage. However, current mineralization methods predominantly rely on physicochemical approaches to expedite the mineralization of carbon. While effective, these methods require substantial chemical and energy consumption and may cause significant environmental impacts. Biomineralization has recently emerged as a sustainable alternative, leveraging biochemical reactions to catalyze CO2 mineralization. This research focuses on investigating the specific roles of various biomolecules in natural carbon biomineralization and exploring state-of-the-art biomimetic carbon mineralization techniques, including whole-cell microbially induced carbonate precipitation (MICP) and cell-free systems, for carbon sequestration. In addition, we discuss various sources of mineral cations, ranging from natural minerals to industrial waste to seawater, along with their advantages and limitations. Our findings highlight the potential and feasibility of biological carbon mineralization processes to contribute towards sustainable carbon sequestration. However, we also identify challenges and propose future directions to guide further research and the application of these processes.http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2772656824000691Carbon sequestrationBiocatalysisMICPBiomineralizationCarbonate mineralsEnzyme immobilization |
| spellingShingle | Yifei Ma Shouliang Yi Meng Wang Biomimetic mineralization for carbon capture and sequestration Carbon Capture Science & Technology Carbon sequestration Biocatalysis MICP Biomineralization Carbonate minerals Enzyme immobilization |
| title | Biomimetic mineralization for carbon capture and sequestration |
| title_full | Biomimetic mineralization for carbon capture and sequestration |
| title_fullStr | Biomimetic mineralization for carbon capture and sequestration |
| title_full_unstemmed | Biomimetic mineralization for carbon capture and sequestration |
| title_short | Biomimetic mineralization for carbon capture and sequestration |
| title_sort | biomimetic mineralization for carbon capture and sequestration |
| topic | Carbon sequestration Biocatalysis MICP Biomineralization Carbonate minerals Enzyme immobilization |
| url | http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2772656824000691 |
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