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Carbon dioxide in water nanoemulsions for carbon sequestration (2021)

Abstract:
The project will address a key objection to geological carbon dioxide (CO2) sequestration by removing the risk of long-term leakage to drinking water aquifers or to atmosphere. By injecting a nano-emulsion of CO2-in-water, the project seeks to show complete reaction to permanently stable solid carbonate occurs within weeks, eliminating the need for secure caprock or extended seal integrity monitoring. New knowledge will be generated using innovative approaches to create and stabilise CO2-in-water nano-emulsions and demonstrate the fast conversion of CO2 into stable minerals. The benefits are significant in opening potential sequestration targets to include areas without secure caps, reduced cost and elimination of long-term leakage risk
Grant type:
ARC Discovery Projects
Researchers:

  • Dr Mahshid Firouzi

    Honorary Senior Fellow
    UQ Gas & Energy Transition Research Centre
    Faculty of Engineering, Architecture and Information Technology

  • Dr Julie Pearce

    ARC Mid-Career Industry Fellow
    UQ Gas & Energy Transition Research Centre
    Faculty of Engineering, Architecture and Information Technology
Funded by:
Australian Research Council