CCUS for Carbon Neutrality: Innovations and Applications

Dear Colleagues,

Carbon Capture, Utilization, and Storage (CCUS) has emerged as a critical technology in the global transition to carbon neutrality. This Special Issue aims to explore cutting-edge innovations in CCUS—from advanced capture methods and CO₂ conversion technologies to secure geological storage and policy frameworks. Featuring interdisciplinary research and real-world case studies, this Special Issue highlights how CCUS is being deployed across industries to reduce CO₂ emissions, create circular carbon economies, and accelerate climate goals. By bridging scientific advancements with practical applications, this Special Issue provides insights into scaling CCUS solutions for a sustainable, net-zero future.

Topics include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Breakthroughs in carbon capture and utilization;
• Large-scale storage and monitoring technologies;
• The role of waste materials valorization in CCUS;
• Policy and economic drivers for CCUS deployment;
• Cross-sectoral applications (energy, cement, DAC, etc.);
• Lessons from global pilot and commercial projects.

Dr. Tao Yu
Dr. Bingbing Chen
Dr. Pengfei Lv
Dr. Huiru Sun
Dr. Lei Wang
Guest Editors

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