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The Nanoscale Basis of CO2 Trapping for Geologic Storage

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Bourg, Ian C., Beckingham, Lauren E., DePaolo, Donald J.·2015·Environmental Science & Technology

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Carbon capture and storage (CCS) is likely to be a critical technology to achieve large reductions in global carbon emissions over the next century. Research on the subsurface storage of CO2 is aimed at reducing uncertainties in the efficacy of CO2 storage in sedimentary rock formations. Three key parameters that have a nanoscale basis and that contribute uncertainty to predictions of CO2 trapping are the vertical permeability kv of seals, the residual CO2 saturation Sg,r in reservoir rocks, and the reactive surface area ar of silicate minerals. This review summarizes recent progress and identifies outstanding research needs in these areas. Available data suggest that the permeability of shale and mudstone seals is heavily dependent on clay fraction and can be extremely low even in the presence of fractures. Investigations of residual CO2 trapping indicate that CO2-induced alteration in the wettability of mineral surfaces may significantly influence Sg,r. Ultimately, the rate and extent of CO2 conversion to mineral phases are uncertain due to a poor understanding of the kinetics of slow reactions between minerals and fluids. Rapidly improving characterization techniques using X-rays and neutrons, and computing capability for simulating chemical interactions, provide promise for important advances.

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Authors
Bourg, I. C., Beckingham, L. E., & DePaolo, D. J.
Affiliations
Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory (US)
Corresponding author
Bourg, Ian C.
Venue
Environmental Science & Technology
Published
2015-08-20
Volume
49
Issue
17
Pages
10265-10284
ISSN
  • 0013-936X (ISSN-L)
  • 1520-5851
OpenAlex
W2381069085
Cited by
163
References
406
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FWCI
10.33
Type
journal article
Language
en
Open access
Locations
  • Environmental Science & Technology (publishedVersion)
  • PubMed (publishedVersion)
  • OSTI OAI (U.S. Department of Energy Office of Scientific and Technical Information) (submittedVersion)
Funders
Basic Energy Sciences
Topics
  • Physical Sciences › Environmental Science › Environmental Engineering › CO2 Sequestration and Geologic Interactions
  • Physical Sciences › Engineering › Ocean Engineering › Enhanced Oil Recovery Techniques
  • Physical Sciences › Engineering › Mechanical Engineering › Carbon Dioxide Capture Technologies
Keywords
carbon capture and storage, CO2 geological storage, CO2 trapping, nanoscale processes, clay content, fracture, wettability alteration, silicate minerals, reactive surface area, sedimentary rock formation
MeSH terms
Carbon Dioxide, Models, Theoretical, Silicates, Geologic Sediments, Nanoparticles, Carbon Sequestration

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