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Carbon dioxide mineralization process design and evaluation: concepts, case studies, and considerations

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Numerous carbon dioxide mineralization (CM) processes have been proposed to overcome the slow rate of natural weathering of silicate minerals. Ten of these proposals are mentioned in this article. The proposals are described in terms of the four major areas relating to CM process design: pre-treatment, purification, carbonation, and reagent recycling operations. Any known specifics based on probable or representative operating and reaction conditions are listed, and basic analysis of the strengths and shortcomings associated with the individual process designs are given in this article. The processes typically employ physical or chemical pseudo-catalytic methods to enhance the rate of carbon dioxide mineralization; however, both methods have its own associated advantages and problems. To examine the feasibility of a CM process, three key aspects should be included in the evaluation criteria: energy use, operational considerations as well as product value and economics. Recommendations regarding the optimal level of emphasis and implementation of measures to control these aspects are given, and these will depend very much on the desired process objectives. Ultimately, a mix-and-match approach to process design might be required to provide viable and economic proposals for CM processes.

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Abbreviations

CM:

Carbon dioxide mineralization

EDTA:

Ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid

BMED:

Bipolar membrane electrodialysis

MEA:

Monoethanolamine

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The authors wish to thank Dr. Keith Carpenter for having faith and continuing to support the work done by the team on this topic, as well as Mr. Isaac Chua for his assistance in re-graphing some of the figures.

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Yuen, Y.T., Sharratt, P.N. & Jie, B. Carbon dioxide mineralization process design and evaluation: concepts, case studies, and considerations. Environ Sci Pollut Res 23, 22309–22330 (2016). https://doi.org/10.1007/s11356-016-6512-9

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