Carbonation-based Carbon Capture and Storage

Sweden has set a goal to reach zero-net greenhouse gas emissions by 2045, and thereafter achieve net negative emission of CO₂. Carbon capture and storage (CCS) has an important role to play in meeting this goal. Carbonation-based CCS wherein alkaline materials are converted to thermodynamically stable carbonates is globally considered the safest CCS technology. However, low reactivity of feedstocks leading to high operational costs is the main barrier to the commercialization of this technology.

RISE together with academia and industry are carrying out research to develop cost-efficient carbonation-based CCS systems wherein alkaline-rich materials in pure form or as  industrial residues are  applied for CO₂ sequestration.