Sustainability Perspectives in Carbon Capture and Enhanced Gas Utilization
A special issue of Sustainability (ISSN 2071-1050). This special issue belongs to the section "Energy Sustainability".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 30 November 2025 | Viewed by 903
Special Issue Editors
Interests: hydrogen economy; natural gas liquefaction; CO2 capture, utilization, and storage; decarbonization
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
This Special Issue on "Sustainability Perspectives in Carbon Capture and Enhanced Gas Utilization" delves into the vital role of carbon capture, utilization, and storage (CCUS) technologies in promoting global sustainability, particularly in relation to Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). As carbon emissions approach 37 gigatons annually, effective CCUS strategies are essential for achieving SDG 13 (Climate Action) by significantly reducing greenhouse gas emissions in alignment with the global Net-Zero Emissions strategy by 2050. Furthermore, innovations in carbon capture methods and utilization pathways that convert CO2 into valuable products align with SDG 9 (Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure) and SDG 7 (Affordable and Clean Energy), which emphasize the need for reliable, sustainable energy services. The potential for geological sequestration also supports SDG 15 (Life on Land) by ensuring responsible ecosystem management while enhancing resource efficiency through practices like enhanced oil recovery. Contributions are encouraged to explore new concepts, process optimizations, and emerging technologies in CCUS. This Special Issue aims to drive sustainable solutions that address immediate environmental challenges while contributing to long-term ecological balance and resilience across multiple SDGs, particularly those related to energy access and sustainable infrastructure. Consequently, the Guest Editors encourage the submission of state-of-the-art research articles on sustainability perspectives in carbon capture and enhanced gas utilization. Topics of interest include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Carbon capture systems;
- Carbon footprint analysis;
- Life cycle assessment;
- Carbon utilization;
- Carbon sequestration;
- Carbon storage;
- Biogenic CO2 capture and utilization;
- RE based CO2 removal (BECCS);
- FF based CO2 capture and storage (CCS);
- Energy efficiency enhancement of CO2 capture systems;
- CO2 transportation;
- Circular economy and Sustainable Developments Goals.
Dr. Muhammad Abdul Qyyum
Dr. Nasser Ahmed Al-Azri
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- carbon capture
- carbon utilization
- greenhouse gas mitigation
- circular carbon economy
- sustainable energy solutions
- climate change mitigation
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