Sequestering CO2 by Mineralization into Useful Nesquehonite-Based Products
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The precipitation of magnesium hydroxy-carbonate hydrates has been suggested as a route to sequester CO2 into solids. We report the development of self-cementing compositions based on nesquehonite, MgCO3·3H2O, that are made from CO2-containing gas streams, the CO2 being separated from other gases by its high solubility in alkaline water, while magnesium is typically provided by waste desalination brines. Precipitation conditions are adjusted to optimize the formation of nesquehonite and the crystalline solid can readily be washed free of chloride. Products can be prepared to achieve self-cementation following two routes: (i) thermal activation of the nesquehonite then rehydration of the precursor or (ii) direct curing of a slurry of nesquehonite. The products thus obtained contain ~ 30 wt% CO2 and could form the basis for a new generation of lightweight, thermally insulating boards, blocks and panels, with sufficient strength for general construction.
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Carbonation with low density polystyrene did not yield magnesite.
“Contradictorily, the carbonation with low density polystyrene did not yield magnesite.”
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No precipitates were detected up to 60 days of reaction, and magnesite precipitated after 72 days in the system containing high-density polystyrene microspheres.
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The site density and competitiveness of the ligands determines the success of their catalytic role on Mg carbonates precipitation.
“The reported results indicated that the site density and competitiveness of the ligands determines the success of their catalytic role on the Mg carbonates precipitation.”
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- Authors
- Glasser, F. P., Jauffret, G., Morrison, J., Galvez-Martos, J.-L., Patterson, N., & Imbabi, M. S.-E.
- Affiliations
- University of Aberdeen (GB)
- Corresponding author
- Glasser, Fredrik Paul
- Venue
- Frontiers in Energy Research
- Publisher
- Frontiers Media SA
- Published
- 2016-02-11
- Volume
- 4
- ISSN
- 2296-598X (ISSN-L)
- OpenAlex
- W2322274204
- Cited by
- 82
- References
- 1
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- FWCI
- 3.12
- Type
- journal article
- Language
- en
- Open access
- gold
- doi.org
- Licence
- cc-by
- Locations
- Frontiers in Energy Research (publishedVersion, cc-by)
- Aberdeen University Research Archive (Aberdeen University) (submittedVersion)
- DOAJ (DOAJ: Directory of Open Access Journals) (submittedVersion, cc-by-sa)
- TECNALIA Publications (Fundación TECNALIA Research & Innovation) (submittedVersion, public-domain)
- Funders
- Gulf Organisation for Research and Development
- China Scholarship Council
- Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft
- Topics
- Physical Sciences › Environmental Science › Environmental Engineering › CO2 Sequestration and Geologic Interactions
- Physical Sciences › Materials Science › Materials Chemistry › Magnesium Oxide Properties and Applications
- Physical Sciences › Engineering › Civil and Structural Engineering › Concrete and Cement Materials Research
- Keywords
- CO2 sequestration, nesquehonite, CO2 mineralization, desalination brine, thermal activation, rehydration, lightweight building materials, thermal insulation panels
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