This volume “Sustainable Development with Carbon Capture: Utilization and Storage Technology” brings together cross-disciplinary research on carbon capture, utilization, and storage (CCUS) to examine the impact of implementing CCUS tools and technologies on emissions reduction and sustainable development in cities and large metropolitan areas. An expert group of global contributors provides in-depth technical discussions, case studies, and examples with an emphasis on the worldwide application of the latest developments in technology, protocols, implementation, and application of CCUS in power and energy systems.
The Book:
- Discusses CCUS and its Contribution to Sustainable Development Goals, Challenges and Opportunities for CCUS Implementation and Optimizing CCUS Solutions: A Technical and Economic Perspective.
- Covers Factors Influencing Capture Technology Selection: Efficiency, Cost, Integration with Existing Processes and Applications of Carbon Capture Technologies: Power Plants, Industrial Facilities, and Bioenergy Facilities.
- Explores Injection Strategies and Plume Management, Suitable Geological Formations for CO2 Storage, Monitoring, Verification, and Risk Mitigation, Metrics for Capture Efficiency, Pipelines for CO2 Transport.
- Explains Minimizing the Environmental Footprint of CCUS, Capital Expenditures and Operating Expenses of CCUS Projects, The Role of Carbon Pricing in Promoting CCUS, Regulatory Frameworks for CCUS Projects, Carbon Pricing and its Impact on CCUS Adoption and Minimizing Environmental Footprint.
- Showcases a clear idea of Building Capacity for Sustainable Transitions with CCUS, Integration of Renewables to Enhance CCUS Efficiency, from Waste to Resource: Converting Captured CO2 into Liquid Fuels, Gaseous Fuels, and Chemical Feedstocks.
The book will be written for senior undergraduate, graduate students, and academic researchers in the fields of energy & environmental engineering, production engineering, mechanical engineering, industrial engineering, computer science engineering, and sustainable development prectioniers.
Building a Low Carbon Future: The Critical Role of Carbon Capture,
Utilization and Storage (CCUS) in Developing Countries.- From Waste to
Resource: Exploring the Potential of Carbon Capture and Utilization.- Carbon
Capture Technologies: Principles and Applications.- Towards a Low-Carbon
Future: Advances and Challenges in Carbon Capture.- Cutting-edge advancement
in Carbon Capture, Utilization, and Storage research and development.- A
comprehensive treatise on Carbon Capture Utilization and Storage including
Machine Learning and Data Driven Advancements.- 3D Printing Technique for CO
Capture.- Advanced EOR+-Based Optimization of CO/CH4 Coinjection.- Biomass
Based Carbon Dioxide Removal as Nature Assisted Climate Solutions.-
Biopolymer Based Materials for CO Capture Innovations and Applications.-
Impact of Carbon Capture Materials on Vehicle Dynamics and Performance.-
Advanced Vibration Control Strategies for Sustainable Automotive Design.-
Evaluating Heat Transfer Dynamics in a Four-Stroke Piston Engine:
Implications for Sustainable Development and Carbon Capture Technologies.-
Harnessing Waste Transformer Oil for Carbon Capture: Role of Liquid
Hydrocarbon Fuels.- Study of carbon and particulate matter emission from
biomass pellets burning in a domestic cookstove.- CO transportation and
Storage Infrastructure for CCS applications.- Carbon Storage Monitoring,
Verification and Risk Mitigation.- Utilizing Biopolymers for Carbon
Sequestration Pathways to Sustainable Storage.- Unlocking CCUS Potential in
Developing Countries: A Review of Funding Mechanisms and Policy Frameworks.-
Financing and Policy Frameworks for Carbon Capture, Utilization and Storage
in Developing Countries.- Opportunities for Carbon Dioxide Utilization in
Developing Countries.- CCUS in Emerging Economies: Overcoming Barriers and
Unlocking Opportunities for a Low-Carbon Transition.- Integration of
Renewables to enhance CCUS in developing Countries.- Smart Carbon Management:
AI, Innovation, and Renewable Energy in CCUS Leveraging renewable energy for
optimized carbon capture: A technical and economical assessment Converting
CO2 into Value: A Review of Chemical, Biological, and Electrochemical
Approaches for Carbon Utilization.- Biopolymer Derived Products from Captured
CO Transforming Waste into Value.- Carbon Utilisation: Transforming CO2 into
Valuable Products.- Creating a Circular Carbon Economy: Utilizing CO2 for
Sustainable Production.- Transforming Greenhouse Gases into Market
Opportunities: The Future of CO2 Conversion.- Production of Multi-Purpose
Fuels Through Carbon Capture and sequestration.- Converting CO2 into
Commercial Products: A Circular Economy Approach by Transforming Emissions
into Opportunities.- CCUS in a Circular Economy Approach.- Advancing CCUS
Through Biopolymer Integration Challenges and Future Prospects.- Promoting
industries to adopt Carbon Capture, Utilization, and Storage for
sustainability.- Scaling Up CCUS in Industry: Overcoming Barriers to a
Low-Carbon Future.- CCUS Technologies for Industrial Emission Reduction:
Advancements, Challenges, and Opportunities.- Case Studies: Operational CCUS
Projects Around the Globe.- Air Quality Monitoring in Jaipur: Insights for
Sustainable Development and the Role of Carbon Capture Technologies.-
Leveraging Machine Learning for Air Quality Prediction in Kota: A Step
Towards Sustainable Urban Development and Pollution Control.- Sustainable Air
Quality Management in Kota: Linking Pollution Control with Carbon Capture and
Urban Planning.
Dr. Ashwani Kumar, holding a Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering with a specialization in Mechanical Vibration and Design, boasts over 15 years of diverse experience. He is currently Professor & Head of Department, Mechanical Engineering (Gazetted Officer Class 1) at the Technical Education Department Uttar Pradesh Kanpur India. Previously, he served as Assistant Professor at Graphic Era University Dehradun. Dr. Kumar's extensive leadership includes roles like AICTE-Extension Coordinator, Nodal Officer for PMKVY-TI, and Zonal Officer for JEE-Diploma. A prolific researcher, he is Series Editor for eight distinguished book series with CRC Press, Wiley Scrivener, and Apple Academic Press, covering diverse topics from advanced manufacturing to AI and sustainable energy. He also serves numerous editorial and review board positions for prestigious international journals. He has authored over 200 articles & book chapters, co-authored/edited 40+ books, and holds four patents. Recognized with numerous research awards, he has guided 15 students through their B.Tech., M.Tech, and Ph.D. theses. His research focuses on CCUS, life cycle assessment, AI/ML in Mechanical Engineering, Smart Materials, Thermal Energy Storage, and Renewable Energy. He is an active participant and invited speaker at international conferences.
Prof. (Dr.) Pratibha S. Agrawal earned her Ph.D. in 2002 from Amravati University. She subsequently served as an Assistant Professor at Hislop College, Nagpur, and contributed to two CSIR-funded research projects. Since 2013, she has been a Professor and Head of the Department of Applied Chemistry at Laxminarayan Innovation Technological University, Nagpur, India. With over 20 years of research experience, Dr. Agrawal has guided 13 Ph.D. students to completion. She is the author of three national and one international book, and has edited two more. Her extensive publication record includes over 80 research papers in national and international journals. She is a recognized reviewer for numerous SCI journals published by Elsevier and Springer, and a frequent invited speaker. Beyond academia, Dr. Agrawal holds significant administrative experience, having served as Director, IQAC Director, and Director of Research, Innovation, and Incubation Linkages. Her research interests span ultrasonic properties, fuels, energy, water purification, and environmental chemistry. She is a life member of several national and international professional associations.
Dr. Yogesh Kumar Singla is an Assistant Professor at the School of Engineering, Math, and Technology, Navajo Technical University, New Mexico, USA. He previously served as a researcher at the University of Idaho and a Research Associate at Case Western Reserve University. He earned his Ph.D. from IIT Roorkee and Master's from Thapar University, where he ranked third in his class. With over 11 years of experience in research and teaching, his expertise includes Manufacturing, Welding, Surface Engineering, Tribology, Materials Characterization, and Welding Metallurgy. He has published 29 peer-reviewed articles, 28 book chapters, and presented 7 papers at international conferences. Dr. Singla serves as Journal Editor of IJMMST and Guest Editor for Inventions (MDPI). He has supervised 1 Ph.D. and 4 M.E. theses. A recognized reviewer for SCI journals (IF: 0.7437.72), he also filed a utility patent on nano fly ash. He has delivered expert talks, led a 10-day FDP, and edited 7 books with CRC Press, Springer Nature, and Wiley Scrivener.
