Greenhouse Gas Removal Technologies

Greenhouse gas removal (GGR) technologies are essential for limiting global warming to 1.5°C and achieving deep reductions in atmospheric CO2 concentration. This book provides the most up-to-date information on GGR technologies, discussing their role and value in achieving climate change mitigation targets.

Format: Hardback
Length: 502 pages
Publication date: 22 August 2022
Publisher: Royal Society of Chemistry

Greenhouse gas removal (GGR) technologies play a crucial role in addressing the pressing issue of climate change by removing greenhouse gases, particularly carbon dioxide, from the atmosphere. These technologies encompass a wide range of approaches, each with its unique characteristics and potential for mitigating climate change.

Carbon dioxide removal is a primary focus of current GGR technologies. This includes afforestation and reforestation, which involve planting trees and restoring forests to capture and store carbon dioxide from the atmosphere. Bioenergy with carbon capture and storage (BECCS) is another method that involves generating energy from renewable sources, such as biomass, and capturing carbon dioxide emissions before they are released into the atmosphere. Direct air capture (DAC) is a technology that captures carbon dioxide directly from the air using filters and other equipment. Enhanced weathering, soil carbon sequestration, and biochar are also techniques used to increase carbon storage in the soil and vegetation.

Ocean fertilization and coastal blue carbon are approaches that focus on enhancing carbon storage in the ocean. By introducing nutrients such as nitrogen or phosphorus to the ocean, it can stimulate the growth of marine organisms, which in turn absorb carbon dioxide from the atmosphere. Coastal blue carbon refers to the carbon stored in the tissues of marine organisms, such as seaweed and seagrass, which helps to mitigate climate change by absorbing carbon dioxide and storing it in the ocean.

GGR technologies are essential in limiting global warming to temperatures below 1.5°C, as recommended by the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) and the COP21 agreement. Achieving these targets will require significant reductions in atmospheric CO2 concentration, and GGR technologies are considered indispensable in achieving these reductions.

In the context of the recent legal mandate for a transition to a net zero emissions economy by 2050, GGR technologies have gained even more importance. They are recognized as crucial in achieving the deep reductions in greenhouse gas emissions required to meet these targets. This book provides the most up-to-date information on GGR technologies that remove carbon dioxide from the atmosphere. It explores their role and value in achieving climate change mitigation targets, discussing the issues associated with commercial development and deployment of GGRs.

The book offers potential approaches to overcoming these hurdles through a combination of political, economic, and research and development strategies. Contributions from leaders in the field provide valuable insights into the current state of GGR technologies and their potential for future development.

This title is an indispensable resource for graduate students and researchers in academia and industry, working in chemical engineering, mechanical engineering, and energy policy. It provides a comprehensive understanding of GGR technologies and their potential applications in addressing climate change. By exploring the latest research and developments in this field, readers can gain a deeper appreciation of the importance of GGR technologies in achieving a sustainable future.

Weight: 938g
Dimension: 163 x 318 x 34 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781839161995