Environmental Science and Pollution Research - Call for Papers: Special Issue on Carbon Capture and Utilization: Turning CO2 into Valuable Products (CCUTVP 2023)
The challenges posed by climate change are more pressing than ever before. In 2019, a staggering 36.8 billion metric tons of carbon dioxide (CO2) were released into the atmosphere globally. This alarming statistic underscores the urgency of curbing emissions to combat climate change effectively.
As of 2021, the concentration of CO2 in the atmosphere reached a record high of 417 parts per million (ppm), far exceeding pre-industrial levels and exacerbating global warming. The need for innovative solutions to address this crisis is undeniable.
Carbon Capture and Utilization (CCU) has emerged as a promising strategy in this battle against climate change. Recent studies suggest that by 2030, CCU technologies could potentially capture and convert up to 10 billion metric tons of CO2 annually, making a significant contribution to limiting global warming to 1.5 degrees Celsius.
The economic impact of CCU is substantial, with projections of a potential $2 trillion annual market by 2040, offering significant economic opportunities. Additionally, CCU has the potential to create millions of jobs globally, further contributing to economic growth.
Industries with high carbon emissions are exploring CCU solutions, exemplified by companies like HeidelbergCement planning to utilize CO2 from their facilities to produce synthetic fuels.
The CCU landscape is rapidly evolving, marked by a surge in interest and investment, as evidenced by over 100 CCU-focused companies worldwide. Governments are also recognizing CCU's importance, allocating significant research budgets to drive innovation in this field.
Given these realities, Carbon Capture and Utilization is not just an attractive option; it is an imperative one. It not only advances our understanding but also offers actionable solutions to combat climate change, reduce carbon emissions, and promote sustainable economic prosperity.
This special issue, titled "Carbon Capture and Utilization: Turning CO2 into Valuable Products," aims to provide a platform for sharing knowledge, insights, and innovations in the CCU field. We invite researchers, scientists, engineers, policymakers, and industry experts to contribute to this issue and explore the transformative potential of CCU.
Scope and Topics
This special issue on "Carbon Capture and Utilization: Turning CO2 into Valuable Products" welcomes contributions across a broad spectrum of subjects related to Carbon Capture and Utilization (CCU). We invite researchers and experts to submit original research, review articles, case studies, and perspectives in the following areas:
- CCU Technologies and Processes:
* Advances in CO2 capture technologies, including chemical, biological, and physical methods.
* Development of efficient CO2 conversion processes to produce valuable products.
* Integration of CCU technologies into existing industrial processes. - Innovative Materials and Catalysts:
* Novel materials and catalysts for enhancing CO2 capture and conversion efficiency.
* Sustainable and eco-friendly materials for CCU applications. - Environmental Impact and Sustainability:
* Assessments of the environmental impact of CCU processes.
* Studies on the sustainability and life cycle assessments of CCU products and technologies. - Economic Viability and Market Trends:
* Economic analysis of CCU technologies and their potential for revenue generation.
* Market trends, growth projections, and investment opportunities in the CCU sector. - Policy, Regulation, and Incentives:
* Government policies, regulations, and incentives promoting CCU.
* Case studies on successful policy implementation and its impact on CCU adoption. - Interdisciplinary Research and Collaboration:
* Interdisciplinary studies that combine expertise from various fields, such as chemistry, engineering, economics, and environmental science, to advance CCU solutions. - Industrial Applications:
* Implementation of CCU technologies in various industries, including cement, steel, chemicals, and energy production.
* Case studies showcasing successful CCU integration in industrial processes. - Global Initiatives and Collaborations:
* International projects and collaborations aimed at advancing CCU research and adoption.
* Contributions to global efforts in addressing climate change through CCU. - Carbon Utilization Products:
* Research on the development of valuable products from captured CO2, such as synthetic fuels, chemicals, construction materials, and more.
* Evaluations of the market demand for CCU products and their potential for replacing traditional, carbon-intensive alternatives. - Challenges and Future Directions:
* Identification of challenges and barriers to CCU implementation.
* Innovative solutions and strategies to overcome obstacles and drive CCU forward. - Education and Outreach:
* Initiatives and programs aimed at educating the public, students, and professionals about CCU and its importance.
* Communication strategies to raise awareness and foster support for CCU.
We encourage authors to contribute their expertise and insights to this special issue, providing a comprehensive overview of the current state of CCU research and its potential to address the climate crisis, drive economic growth, and create a more sustainable future. Contributions may include original research articles, reviews, perspectives, and case studies that advance our understanding of Carbon Capture and Utilization.
Papers must be submitted electronically via https://www.editorialmanager.com/espr/default2.aspx (this opens in a new tab)
All manuscripts submitted to this thematic issue will go through a stringent peer review process managed by the editorial staff of the journal, and only those that are accepted after peer review will be published. The manuscripts must be prepared strictly following the guidelines of the journal; otherwise, they will be rejected, see https://www.springer.com/journal/11356/submission-guidelines?IFA (this opens in a new tab)
Please also have a closer look at the rules related to self-citation as well as plagiarism. To ensure that all manuscripts are correctly identified for inclusion into the special issue, it is important to answer ‘Yes’ to the question ‘Is this submission for a special issue?’ and provide the title “Carbon Capture and Utilization: Turning CO2 into Valuable Products (CCUTVP 2023)”.
Opening Date: February 1st, 2024
Closing Date: June 30th, 2024
Participants of International Conference on Recent Advances in Waste Minimization & Utilization (RAWMU-2024) are encouraged to submit their manuscripts. For more details about the conference, kindly visit: https://conferences.lpu.in/rawmu/ (this opens in a new tab) or contact conference chair, Dr. Raj Kumar Arya Email: aryark@nitj.ac.in.
Guest Editors
Prof. Kamal Kishore Pant
(Ph.D., FRSC, FNAE, FNASc, FIE(I), FIIChE, FBRSI)
Director , IIT Roorkee, India (On deputation)
Department of Chemical Engineering
Indian Institute of Technology Delhi, India
Email: kkpant@chemical.iitd.ac.in, dr.kkpant@gmail.com
Dr. Raj Kumar Arya, PhD
Associate Professor
Department of Chemical Engineering
Dr. B. R. Ambedkar National Institute of Technology, Jalandhar
Jalandhar - 144011, Punjab
Mobile: +91-9819588825
Email: aryark@nitj.ac.in
Prof. George D. Verros, PhD
Fellow in the Department of Chemistry,
Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Greece,
P.O. Box 454 Plagiari Thes., 57500 Epanomi, Greece
Email: gdverros@gmail.com
Dr. Girdhari Lal Devnani
Professor
Department of Chemical Engineering
Harcourt Butler Technological University, Kanpur, India
Email: gldchemical@gmail.com, gldevnani@hbtu.ac.in
Dr. Avinash Chandra
Associate Professor
Department of Chemical Engineering
Thapar Institute of Engineering & Technology, Patiala, India
Email: avinash.chandra@thapar.edu, avichiitk@gmail.com
Dr. Pratima Wadhwani
Associate Professor
School of Chemical Engineering & Physical Sciences
Lovely Professional University, Phagwara, Jalandhar, India
Email: pratima.24280@lpu.co.in