CO2 mineralization-bridge between storage and utilization of CO2

Annu Rev Chem Biomol Eng. 2013:4:103-17. doi: 10.1146/annurev-chembioeng-062011-080951. Epub 2013 Feb 28.

Abstract

CO2 mineralization comprises a chemical reaction between suitable minerals and the greenhouse gas carbon dioxide. The CO2 is effectively sequestered as a carbonate, which is stable on geological timescales. In addition, the variety of materials that can be produced through mineralization could find applications in the marketplace, which makes implementation of the technology more attractive. In this article, we review recent developments and assess the current status of the CO2 mineralization field. In an outlook, we briefly describe a few mineralization routes, which upon further development have the potential to be implemented on a large scale.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Carbon Dioxide / chemistry*
  • Carbon Footprint
  • Chemical Engineering* / instrumentation
  • Chemical Engineering* / methods
  • Environmental Restoration and Remediation* / instrumentation
  • Environmental Restoration and Remediation* / methods
  • Greenhouse Effect*

Substances

  • Carbon Dioxide