Petroleum Science and Technology

Carbon Capture, Utilization, and Storage (CCUS) is a rapidly evolving field with significant implications for the global transition to a low-carbon economy. Understanding and advancing CCUS technologies and their role in achieving a sustainable future are crucial steps in shaping our collective journey towards a decarbonized world.

We invite high-quality contributions from researchers, practitioners, and policymakers that shed light on various aspects of CCUS, aiming to foster a deeper understanding of the field and facilitate its continued advancement.

Contributions may take the form of original research articles, reviews, case studies, or opinion pieces. The scope of this special issue is broad and we welcome submissions that cover a range of topics related to CCUS, including but not limited to:

CCUS Technologies and Systems:

• • Post-combustion capture (solvents, adsorbents, membranes)
  • Pre-combustion capture
  • Oxy-fuel combustion
  • Direct air capture
  • Biological capture
  • Chemical looping combustion
  • Cryogenic separation
  • Supercritical CO2 extraction
  • Electrochemical reduction

Storage and Sequestration Methods:

• Geological storage
• Ocean storage
• Enhanced oil recovery
• Agricultural sequestration
• Blue carbon
• Biochar production
• Mineral carbonation
• Forestation

Carbon Utilization and Circular Economy:

• CO2 Mineralization
• CO2 conversion to chemicals
• CO2 conversion to plastics
• CO2 conversion to carbon-neutral fuels
• CO2 conversion to carbon fiber
• Carbonation of concrete and carbon-negative concrete

Other Applications and Considerations:

• CO2 sequestration through enhanced weathering
• CO2 utilization in the food and beverage industry
• Carbon capture and utilization for building materials
• Carbon capture and utilization for agriculture

We particularly encourage submissions that provide comprehensive environmental and economic assessments of CCUS technologies, addressing the challenges and opportunities associated with their implementation.

We appreciate your interest in submitting to the special issue on Carbon Capture, Utilization, and Storage (CCUS). To ensure a smooth and efficient submission process, please follow the instructions below:

1. All submissions should be made through the journal's online submission system.
2. When submitting your manuscript, select " Innovations in Carbon Capture, Utilization, and Storage (CCUS) for Sustainable Energy: Research and Development Perspectives" from the Special issue dropdown menu.
3. Research Articles should not exceed 8,000 words, while literature reviews should be no more than 15,000 words. Please adhere to the journal's guidelines for manuscript preparation and submission.
4. All submissions will undergo a rigorous peer-review process. Ensure your manuscript is of the highest quality and includes all necessary supporting data and references.
5. In your cover letter, indicate that you are submitting to the "Special Issue on Innovations in Carbon Capture, Utilization, and Storage (CCUS) for Sustainable Energy: Research and Development Perspectives."
6. For any questions or concerns, please contact the guest editors of the special issue or the journal's editorial office.

We look forward to receiving your submissions and publishing high-quality research that advances our understanding of CCUS and its role in the global transition to a low-carbon economy. Together, let us contribute to shaping a sustainable future.

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