Rising atmospheric carbon dioxide (CO₂) levels from human activities pose a major threat to global climate stability, reinforcing the need for effective mitigation technologies. Carbon Capture, Utilization, and Storage (CCUS) has become a central strategy for advancing a net-zero carbon economy by simultaneously reducing emissions and creating value from captured CO₂. Significant progress in carbon capture and storage has been achieved in energy-intensive and industrial sectors, with geological sequestration serving as the primary long-term storage option. Meanwhile, utilization pathways are gaining traction for converting CO₂ into fuels, chemicals, and construction materials, thereby promoting circular resource flows. Recent advances in CCUS are supported by innovative materials such as metalorganic frameworks (MOFs), solid sorbents, and amine-functionalized membranes, which offer improved selectivity, durability, and energy efficiency. Integrated approaches, including direct air capture (DAC), bioenergy with carbon capture and storage (BECCS), and electrochemical CO₂ conversion, further strengthen system performance and expand utilization potential. However, high energy demand, economic constraints, infrastructure requirements, regulatory uncertainties, and public acceptance continue to limit large-scale deployment. Addressing these challenges will require supportive policy frameworks and interdisciplinary research to enhance techno-economic feasibility and scalability. Most importantly, CCUS represents a critical pathway for achieving deep decarbonization within a circular and resilient global economy.
MCSN MACS MNES MNSPS MAEIAN, G. (2025). Advances and Integration of Carbon Capture, Utilization, and Storage (CCUS): A Circular Approach Towards a Net-Zero Carbon Economy. Afribary. Retrieved from https://afribary.com/index.php/works/wjaets-2025-1340
MCSN MACS MNES MNSPS MAEIAN, Gift Kiisi Nkin "Advances and Integration of Carbon Capture, Utilization, and Storage (CCUS): A Circular Approach Towards a Net-Zero Carbon Economy" Afribary. Afribary, 13 Sep. 2025, https://afribary.com/index.php/works/wjaets-2025-1340. Accessed 07 Jan. 2026.
MCSN MACS MNES MNSPS MAEIAN, Gift Kiisi Nkin . "Advances and Integration of Carbon Capture, Utilization, and Storage (CCUS): A Circular Approach Towards a Net-Zero Carbon Economy". Afribary, Afribary, 13 Sep. 2025. Web. 07 Jan. 2026. < https://afribary.com/index.php/works/wjaets-2025-1340 >.
MCSN MACS MNES MNSPS MAEIAN, Gift Kiisi Nkin . "Advances and Integration of Carbon Capture, Utilization, and Storage (CCUS): A Circular Approach Towards a Net-Zero Carbon Economy" Afribary (2025). Accessed January 07, 2026. https://afribary.com/index.php/works/wjaets-2025-1340