Assessing co-benefits of CO2 utlization technologies

The proposed research project addresses the transformative potential of CO2 valorization in industrial processes, turning waste emissions into valuable products while advancing economic and environmental goals. Carbon capture and storage (CCS) is a necessary option, but in a truly circular, net-zero economy, there will be opportunities for CO2 to be used as a resource. We will identify examples of processes where CO2 utilization could partially offset the cost of CO2 capture by enhancing operational efficiency, economic viability, and reduce the environmental impact of the underlying production process. We will model and optimize these processes, quantifying the economic and life cycle environmental benefits. Using these models, we will explore the trade-offs between profit and greenhouse gases (GHG) impacts and deliver actionable insights for retrofitting industrial facilities and scaling CO2 utilization technologies. The findings will offer Canadian industries a roadmap to decouple economic growth from emissions, advancing a circular and sustainable economy.

Faculty Supervisor:

Sean McCoy

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Partner:

Carbon Utilized Inc.

Discipline:

Engineering

Sector:

Manufacturing

University:

University of Calgary

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