New Advances in Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS) Geochemistry

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25 November 2025

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25 May 2026

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Topic Information

Dear Colleagues,

Carbon capture and storage (CCS) is essential to mitigating climate change by isolating and storing CO₂ from industrial emissions. Geochemical studies focus on the long-term integrity of storage sites, examining reactions between injected CO₂ (pure or impure with SO₂, NO, O₂) and host rocks. Key research areas include the following: (1) mineral transformations in reservoir and caprocks (e.g., sandstones, mudstones) and their impact on seal effectiveness; (2) metal mobilization and fines migration induced by CO₂–fluid–rock interactions and their impact on groundwater chemistry ; (3) pore characterization and modelling to allow determination of trapping mechanisms and capacity; and (4) multi-tracer approaches to monitor groundwater flow and geochemical baselines. Field studies (e.g., Surat Basin) and core analyses (e.g., rock geochemistry, QEMSCAN mineralogy, PTX rock reactivity experiments) provide the inputs for reaction path modelling and reactive transport modelling, guiding site selection, and risk assessment. Impurities in CO₂ streams exacerbate geochemical reactivity, necessitating integrated models to optimize secure, permanent sequestration. This Topic seeks original research contributions that advance CCS/CCUS geochemistry through scientific and engineering innovation.

Prof. Dr. Suzanne Golding
Dr. Julie Pearce
Dr. Linda Stalker
Topic Editors

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Participating Journals

Journal Name	Impact Factor	CiteScore	Launched Year	First Decision (median)	APC
Applied Sciences applsci	2.5	5.3	2011	18.4 Days	CHF 2400	Submit
C carbon	3.9	1.6	2015	23.7 Days	CHF 1600	Submit
Geosciences geosciences	2.4	5.3	2011	23.5 Days	CHF 1800	Submit

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