Capture Technology Research Articles

Bioenergy and bioproducts from cashew apple bagasse: a scientometric overview and strategies for sustainable utilization

AbstractThe potential of cashew apple bagasse in advancing a circular bioeconomy is being recognized increasingly. Traditionally viewed as a mere byproduct, this agroindustrial residue is acknowledged for its value in producing biofuels and bioproducts through innovative processes. This review highlights the growing research on cashew apple bagasse, emphasizing its nutritional potential and versatility as a biomass platform for generating products. Advances in pretreatment and fermentation strategies have enhanced bioprocess efficiency and aligned these processes with sustainability goals by utilizing residual materials and reducing environmental impacts. Cashew apple bagasse has also demonstrated considerable promise for enzymatic applications, including enzyme immobilization and biopolymer production, such as polylactic acid. These applications offer eco‐friendly alternatives to conventional petroleum‐based products. Emerging trends in bioenergy research underscore the importance of overcoming technical challenges related to biomass pretreatment, carbon capture, and sustainable production technologies. Innovations in digital financing, artificial intelligence, and hydrogen production are pivotal for the commercial viability of biorefineries. Overall, the promising findings from studies on cashew apple bagasse highlight its crucial role in renewable energy and bioproducts, reinforcing its potential to contribute significantly to a sustainable and circular economy.

Features of Indonesia’s Low-Carbon Development Strategy

The purpose of the article is to identify trends and features of the development of a low-carbon economy and climate control tools in Indonesia using methods of content analysis, quantitative and comparative assessment. Climate goals declared for the period up to 2030 and 2050 are analyzed and there has been a rise in climate ambitions, based largely on measures to decarbonise the land and forestry sector. The peculiarity of Indonesia's climate goals is that they are defined relative to a business-as-usual scenario, which assumes the current rate of growth in greenhouse gas emissions and are calculated subject to the provision of international financial assistance. The long-term strategy for low-carbon development until 2050 is considered and government priorities in the field of climate regulation are identified. While forced to maintain coal generation as its long-term energy backbone, Indonesia is seeking to pursue other avenues: introducing carbon pricing, incentivizing renewable energy, increasing production of electric vehicles, and developing and deploying carbon capture technology. By providing state support to priority areas, Indonesia actively takes advantage of the opportunities provided by international financial organizations to finance climate projects. It is concluded that the long-term low-carbon development strategy and associated climate goals in terms of greenhouse gas emissions and the time frame for achieving carbon neutrality are quite moderate, since they are based on a comparison with the business-as-usual scenario. With this approach to strategic planning, it will be possible to achieve the set goals by implementing measures only in the land and forestry sector, while the volume of greenhouse gas emissions in other sectors may not decrease, but increase in absolute terms. This approach is explained by national interests and the desire to preserve coal generation in the energy sector.

Amine-Based Solvents and Additives to Improve the CO2 Capture Processes: A Review

The use of amine-based solvents for carbon dioxide (CO2) capture has shown significant promise; however, operational challenges such as high energy requirements, solvent degradation, and equipment corrosion highlight the need for enhanced solutions. This review focuses on identifying amine-based solvents and additives that can improve CO2 capture efficiency while minimizing costs and avoiding substantial modifications to existing industrial facilities. Specifically, the study emphasizes the development of a comprehensive database of additives to optimize CO2 capture processes. A detailed analysis of recent advancements in amine-based solvents was conducted, with a focus on (i) process optimization strategies, (ii) sector-specific CO2 emission profiles, and (iii) equipment issues associated with conventional chemical solvents. The study evaluates these solvents’ kinetic and thermodynamic properties and their potential to address critical operational challenges, including reducing corrosion, solvent viscosity, and evaporation rates. The findings highlight the pivotal role of amino group-containing compounds, particularly alkanolamines, in enhancing CO2 capture performance. The structural versatility of these compounds, characterized by the presence of hydroxyl groups, facilitates aqueous dissolution while offering kinetic and thermodynamic benefits. This review underscores the importance of continued innovation in solvent chemistry and the integration of amine-based solvents with emerging technologies to overcome current limitations and advance the implementation of efficient and sustainable CO2 capture technologies.

Abstracting Injustice

In this paper, we explore how the neorepublican concepts of domination and antipower can contribute to the surveillance studies literature and a more democratic and participatory approach to technology development and deployment within the criminal justice system. We frame the neorepublican approach as an alternative to the predominant liberal paradigm, arguing that normative surveillance studies scholarship should emphasize the dominating potential of surveillance practices rather than merely trying to limit actual interference in peoples’ lives. To illustrate, we focus on the use of surveillance technologies that capture images of individuals within the US criminal justice system for recognition and/or identification. Facial or other biometric recognition technologies (FRTs) are increasingly built on artificial intelligence and machine learning algorithms (“AI”). Often seen as a faster, more accurate, and less labor-intensive alternatives to human cognition, AI-powered biometric and facial recognition and other image capture technologies have become widely used within public law enforcement agencies around the world. The deployment of these technologies within the US criminal justice system has produced significant forms of injustice, including faulty identification and the subsequent arrest, detention, and incarceration of innocent individuals. These forms of data injustice are often opaque, hidden behind secretive law enforcement practices or commercial secrecy agreements. We draw from neorepublican conceptions of domination and antipower to frame this legal and technological opacity as an abstraction of injustice. We argue that handing important criminal justice decision-making over to code and algorithms designed, owned, and maintained by private interests exacerbates the potential for the public deployment of unjust systems that subject individuals and communities to unwarranted, arbitrary, and uncontrolled state power. Such government interference represents clear forms of data injustice and domination.

Electrochemical CO2 Fixation and Release Cycle Featuring a Trinuclear Zinc Complex for Direct Air Capture

AbstractCO2 capture technology can mitigate greenhouse gas emissions and global warming. CO2 capture driven by electrochemical reactions is attractive because the operation is carried out at normal temperature and pressure and involves a simple input system using electrical energy. Although promising metal complexes with high CO2 fixation performance have been reported, there are few studies on systems that combine electrochemical reactions and metal complexes. Here, we demonstrated stable CO2 fixation‐release cycles using an electrochemical system with trinuclear Zn(II) complex (Zn3L) as the CO2 fixative and an ionic liquid as a supporting electrolyte for the stable operation. This system showed a faster CO2 fixation rate than that of an aqueous alkaline solution at the same concentration. Continuous release and refixation of CO2 were achieved by decomposition and reconstruction of the complex structure induced by H+ and OH− supplied from a bipolar membrane equipped in the electrolytic cell. The CO2 fixation‐release cycle was demonstrated even for dilute CO2 (450 ppm) in air, where the CO2 capture rate reached approximately 46 % of CO2 contained in the air under an air flow condition of 200 mL ⋅ min−1. This case, combining electrochemical drive and metal complexes, will provide a new option for CO2 capture technology.

Advancements and Challenges in Adsorption-Based Carbon Capture Technology: From Fundamentals to Deployment.

Carbon dioxide (CO2) adsorption on solid sorbents represents a promising technology for separating carbon from different sources and mitigating anthropogenic emissions. The complete integration of carbon capture technologies in various industrial sectors will be crucial for a sustainable, low-carbon future. Despite developing new sorbents, a comprehensive strategy is essential to realize the full potential and widespread adoption of CO2 capture technologies, including different engineering aspects. This study discusses the pathway for deploying adsorption-based carbon capture technology in fundamental material science aspects, thermo-physical properties behavior at the molecular level, and industrial pilot scale demonstrations. When integrated with process simulation and economic evaluations, these techniques are instrumental in enhancing the efficiency and cost-effectiveness of the capturing processes. While advancements in adsorption-based carbon capture technologies have been notable, their deployment still encounters significant hurdles, including technical, economic, and environmental challenges. Leveraging hybrid systems, renewable energy integration, and the strategic application of emerging machine learning techniques appear promising to address global warming effectively and will consequently be discussed in this investigation.

Auto-AzKNIOSH: an automatic NIOSH evaluation with Azure Kinect coupled with task recognition

Standard Ergonomic Risk Assessment (ERA) from video analysis is a highly time-consuming activity and is affected by the subjectivity of ergonomists. Motion Capture (MOCAP) addresses these limitations by allowing objective ERA. Here a depth camera, one of the most commonly used MOCAP systems for ERA (i.e. Azure Kinect), is used for the evaluation of the NIOSH Lifting Equation exploiting a tool named AzKNIOSH. First, to validate the tool, we compared its performance with those provided by a commercial software, Siemens Jack TAT, based on an Inertial Measurement Units (IMUs) suit and found a high agreement between them. Secondly, a Convolutional Neural Network (CNN) was employed for task recognition, automatically identifying the lifting actions. This procedure was evaluated by comparing the results obtained from manual detection with those obtained through automatic detection. Thus, through automated task detection and the implementation of Auto-AzKNIOSH we achieved a fully automated ERA. Practitioner Summary: The standard evaluation of the NIOSH Lifting Equation is time-consuming and subjective, thus a new automatic tool is designed, which integrates motion captures provided by Azure Kinect and task recognition. We found a high agreement between our tool and Siemens Jack TAT suit, the golden standard technology for motion capture.

The whole chromosome-level genome provides resources and insights into the endangered fish Percocypris pingi evolution and conservation

BackgroundPercocypris pingi (Tchang) was classified as Endangered on the Red List of China′s Vertebrates in 2015 and is widely distributed in the Upper Yangtze River. Although breeding and release into wild habitats have been performed for this commercially important fish in recent years, low genetic diversity has been found in wild populations. Genomic resources are strongly recommended before formulating and carrying out conservation strategies for P. pingi. Thus, there is an urgent need to conserve germplasm resources and improve the population diversity of P. pingi. To date, the whole genome of P. pingi has not been reported.ResultsIn our study, we constructed the first chromosome-level genome of P. pingi by high-throughput chromosome conformation capture (Hi-C) technology and PacBio long-read sequencing. The assembled genome was 1.7 Gb in size, with an N50 of 17,692 bp and a GC content from circular consensus sequencing of 37.67%. The Hi-C results again demonstrated that P. pingi was tetraploid (n = 98), with the genome consisting of 24-type and 25-type chromosomes. Chr.19 of the 24-type chromosomes in P. pingi resulted from the fusion of chr.19 and chr.22 in zebrafish. The divergence times between 24-type and 25-type chromosomes was around 6.1 million years ago. A total of 25,198 and 25,291 protein-coding genes were obtained from the 24-type and 25-type chromosomes, respectively. The ploidy of P. pingi is an allotetraploid. A total of 8,741 genes of P. pingi were clustered into 4,378 gene families that were shared with 14 other species, and the P. pingi genome had 68 unique gene families. Phylogenetic analyses indicated that P. pingi was most closely related to Schizothorax oconnori, and the genes were clustered on one branch. We identified 166 significantly expanded gene families and 173 significantly contracted gene families in P. pingi. The most enriched positive protein-coding genes, such as Bmp-4, Etfdh, homeobox protein HB9, and ATG3, were screened.ConclusionOur study provides a high-quality chromosome-anchored reference genome for P. pingi and provides sufficient information on the chromosomes, which will lead to valuable resources for genetic, genomic, and biological studies of P. pingi and for improving the genetic diversity, population size, and scientific conservation of endangered fish and other key cyprinid species in aquaculture.

Carbon Capture Storage dalam Pengelolaan Barang Milik Negara

Climate change has gained prominence following the 2015 Paris Agreement, which aims to limit global temperature rise to below 2 degrees Celsius, with efforts to keep it under 1.5 degrees Celsius. This agreement stresses the importance of collective action to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and build resilience against climate impacts. In June 2023, the global average surface temperature reached a record high, with subsequent months also setting heat records. Mitigating global warming's adverse effects, such as rising temperatures and extreme weather changes, requires significant reductions in greenhouse gas emissions. Efforts in the energy sector have led to a decrease in CO2 emissions from 40.6 million tons in 2018 to 127.67 million tons in 2023. These efforts include enhancing energy efficiency, transitioning to renewable energy, and implementing carbon capture and storage (CCS) technologies In Indonesia, CCS regulations are outlined in Minister of Energy and Mineral Resources Regulation No. 2 of 2023. CCS involves the capture, transport, injection, and permanent storage of carbon emissions. The management of state-owned assets related to CCS falls under the Ministry of Finance Regulation No. 140/PMK.06/2020, which addresses the transfer, utilization, and valuation of upstream oil and gas assets. This paper discusses the role of state asset management in the implementation of CCS in Indonesia, examining current regulations, challenges, and future prospects.

Drivers and Challenges in Achieving Corporate Carbon Neutrality—Qualitative Investigation of Carbon Capture, Utilization, and Storage Technologies

ABSTRACTThe importance of attaining carbon neutrality (CN) has progressively increased in addressing climate change, and consequently, carbon capture, utilization, and storage (CCUS) has emerged as a promising tool in this pursuit. Nevertheless, a dearth of scholarly discourse exists about the factors that drive the implementation of CCUS in the context of corporate CN and the challenges that inhibit the adoption of CCUS for CN. This study aims to bridge this knowledge gap by analyzing open‐ended essays to gain cardinal insights into the experiences and perspectives of companies successfully implementing CCUS for CN. The collected (qualitative) data underwent rigorous analysis to synthesize three distinct dimensions encompassing various aspects of CCUS to achieve CN. The study identifies multiple CCUS components employed to manage carbon emissions effectively. It underscores the five drivers accelerating the adoption of CCUS and classifies them as intrinsic or extrinsic drivers. Various challenges impeding the successful adoption of CCUS have been pinpointed as emanating from financial, human resource, operational, technological, and strategic challenges; technology development and infrastructural challenges, environmental impacts; and social and regulatory challenges. Our research renders valuable theoretical and practical insights based on the prevalent discourse regarding the implementation of CCUS in the field of CN with a comprehensive and inclusive approach.

A strategic insight into the market for carbon management capacity

This study presents the market for carbon management capacity via carbon capture, utilization, and storage technologies, identifying demand and supply forces, as well as clarifying the potential impact of market and non-market-based shocks on technology developers versus adopters. The paper addresses a prevailing gap in market analysis, introducing a microeconomic framework and unique dataset to identify key players, market forces, and policy incentives shaping the carbon capture, utilization, and storage landscape. The analysis equips industry stakeholders, policymakers, and investors with valuable insights regarding (1) leaders in the design, development, and manufacture of carbon capture, utilization, and storage technologies (supply), (2) early technology adopters (demand) who are at the forefront in the pursuit of sustainable carbon management, and (3) the need to use both market and non-market forces to achieve decarbonization across multiple sectors.

Deactivated Ca-based sorbent derived from calcium looping CO2 capture as a partial substitute for cement to obtain low-carbon cementitious building materials

Calcium looping CO2 capture is a highly promising technology for carbon capture, utilization, and storage. Nevertheless, the disposal of deactivated calcium-based sorbents following cyclic carbonation and calcination processes presents an unresolved challenge. Concurrently, the development of low-carbon cement products is also a critical priority. Given the calcium-rich composition and carbon-negative nature of the calcium-based sorbent, it is proposed that the deactivated sorbent could be utilized as a partial substitute for cement in the production of building materials. This paper explored the potential of using two types of deactivated calcium sorbent (DPC/DGC) to partial substitute cement for low-carbon cementitious materials production. The effects of partial substitution of cement materials on volume stability, compressive/flexural strength, hydration kinetics, and carbon emission of the composite cementitious materials were investigated. The results indicate that a 5% and 10% replacement of cement with DPC/DGC has modest impact on volumetric stability and compressive strength. The composite cement with 5% DPC replacement achieves a 28-day compressive strength of 48.1MPa, representing a 0.4% increase compared to the 47.9MPa observed in the reference sample. Specimens with 15% DPC/DGC substitution exhibit inferior volume stability and mechanical performance than the control sample. The total hydration heat releases decrease with the increasing substitution ratio due to the dilution effect by the introduction of DPC/DGC. Additionally, substituting cement with Ca-based sorbents significantly reduced the carbon footprint of construction materials. The net carbon footprints for the building materials that containing 1 ton of binder (substitued with 10wt% DPC and DGC) were 152.5kg and 43.5kg, corresponding to reductions of 79.6% and 94.2% compared to reference cement mortar. These carbon footprints are projected to further decrease to -108.5kg and -375.5kg when DPC and DGC were obtained after 100 CO2 capture cycles. A novel technological route combining the high-temperature calcium looping CO2 capture and CO2 mineralization curing was proposed, and the associated challenges of this method were also discussed.

Mass granulation of Al-promoted CaO-based sorbent via moulding-crushing methods for cyclic CO2 capture

Calcium looping (CaL) process, as an effective way to achieve CO2 mitigation from high-temperature flue gas streams, is one of the most promising alternatives to amine scrubbing (a well-established technology for industrial post-combustion CO2 capture). CaO sorbent is considered to be an ideal CO2 adsorption material. Moreover, the development of granulation/pelletization techniques along with the mass preparation of the CaO-based sorbent is imperative for realistic large-scale applications. This work proposes two practicable moulding-crushing techniques for the scale-up granulation of CaO-based sorbents, in which the kilogram-scale produced Al-promoted CaO-based sorbent powders were first moulded and subsequently crushed into the granules of target sizes. Three types of organic acids–acetic acid, citric acid and malonic acid were employed as peptizing agents to optimize the granulation process. As a result, the anti-attrition properties and compressive strength of the synthetic sorbents were elevated owing to the introduction of an appropriate amount of acetic or malonic acid, for it expedited the disintegration of the pseudo-boehmite (served as binder agent) particles into sol particles, which allowed for tighter bonding of sorbent particles. In addition, corncob powder acted as a pore-forming agent, enhancing the porous structure of the sorbent particles due to the gases released from the thermal decomposition of organic groups during calcination. Nevertheless, the results revealed that the porous and loose structure adversely affected the mechanical strength of the granules.

Decoding the mechanisms influencing public acceptance of carbon dioxide capture and storage technology in China

Decoding the mechanisms influencing public acceptance of carbon dioxide capture and storage technology in China

Investigating the impacts of the Dual Carbon Targets on energy and carbon flows in China

As the world’s largest carbon emitter, China has committed to ambitious “Dual Carbon Targets” to address climate change. To investigate the impact of the Dual Carbon Targets on energy consumption and carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions, CO2 emissions were calculated, and Sankey diagrams of energy and CO2 flows for 2018-2022 were drawn based on the latest energy statistics. This study finds that China’s primary energy supply was 5.429 Gtce, with terminal energy consumption at 3.801 Gtce in 2022. CO2 emissions reached 12.01 Gt, marking a 12.24% increase since 2018. Emission intensity varies regionally, being higher in the north and lower in the south, with a national average of 0.1 kg/CNY. Coal continues to dominate energy consumption at 64%, though its share of emissions is declining, particularly in transportation and residential sectors. By 2060, electricity is expected to become the primary energy source, significantly lowering carbon emissions, with Carbon Capture, Utilization, and Storage technologies playing a crucial role in achieving the targets. This analysis provides critical insights into China’s transition to a low-carbon economy, serving as a valuable resource for policymakers to optimize the energy structure and meet environmental goals.

Policy stagnation or reevaluation? Exploring the regulatory dimensions of carbon capture, utilisation and storage in Finland and the Baltic countries

Carbon capture, utilisation and storage (CCUS) technologies are increasingly viewed as essential tools in the global effort to mitigate climate change by rapidly reducing carbon emissions. Within the European Union (EU) regulatory framework, these technologies are positioned as critical components in the transition to an industrial climate-neutral future, as they hold significant potential to reduce carbon emissions and help meet long-term climate goals. Yet, despite this potential, the large-scale deployment of CCUS technologies continues to face challenges. This study explores the specific regulatory and policy challenges hindering the implementation of CCUS in Finland, Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania. The policy cycle approach used in the analysis highlights the importance of continuous evaluation and adaptation to ensure policies remain effective and responsive to both technological advancements and societal needs. Through interviews with high-level decision-makers and industry representatives and a comparative analysis of national policies and their alignment with EU-level regulations, the research identifies a significant disconnect between EU ambitions and national execution. Scepticism from decision-makers towards CCUS technologies, coupled with a lack of trust in regulatory bodies from the industry, has further intensified these challenges and made it difficult for CCUS technologies to gain momentum. To address these issues, we recommend clearer, more harmonised regulations and increased collaboration between decision-makers, industries and researchers. The successful implementation of CCUS technologies could significantly contribute to achieving shared climate goals.

Design, multi-aspect investigation and economic advantages of an innovative CCHP system using geothermal energy, CO2 recovery using a cryogenic process, and methanation process with zero CO2 footprint

The significance of devoting attention to environmental pollution control strategies is widely recognized as an effective means of mitigating the harmful environmental effects caused by fossil fuels in industrial and power plant sectors. Carbon dioxide (CO2) capture and recovery technologies have opened up the possibility of utilizing this pollutant gas. Hence, the current study suggests a methodology for the CO2 hydrogenation of the flue gas leaving a power plant. This approach facilitates methane generation via a methanation reactor, subsequently is utilized as fuel for a power plant. For this purpose, a cryogenic method using liquefied natural gas cold energy facilitates CO2 recovery. Moreover, the whole system utilizes geothermal energy to launch a power plant for power generation and supply the power demands of a hydrogen production unit, relying on a water electrolysis process. The hydrogen generated is employed for CO2 hydrogenation, while the oxygen produced is utilized for the combustion reaction. Heating provider units and an absorption chiller are also included in the design. The system is modeled utilizing Aspen HYSYS software. This study incorporates a sensitivity analysis alongside energy, exergy, environmental, and economic assessments. The energy and exergy efficiencies, as determined by the thermodynamic analysis, are 30.87% and 48.61%, respectively. Additionally, according to the economic study, the levelized energy cost amounts to 16.65 $/MWh, demonstrating a substantial reduction of 87.6% compared to the power generation mode. One notable merit of the suggested system lies in its zero CO2 footprint framework, showing a noteworthy supremacy when compared with previous studies.

System design of a novel open-air brayton cycle integrating direct air capture

The Direct Air Capture (DAC) technology is essential for achieving carbon neutrality, as it enables processes with net-negative CO2 emissions. However, its widespread commercialization faces significant challenges due to high energy requirements. Numerous attempts have been made to address this issue through thermal integration, yet the fundamental challenge of the high cost associated with extracting large volumes of low-concentration CO2 from ambient air remains unresolved. In this study, the integration of Open-Air Brayton Cycle (OABC) as a solution to enhance overall system utilization by simultaneously utilizing large volumes of ambient air is introduced. Various OABC coupled temperature swing adsorption based DAC system layouts are analyzed while considering different regeneration temperatures, and the results revealed the optimal configurations that significantly reduce energy cost per captured unit of CO2 with high purity and recovery. By combining an equilibrium short-cut model for temperature swing adsorption with process simulation methodologies, this research proposes the concept of “energy cost”—a metric that represents the amount of CO2 captured against the energy penalty incurred by integrating DAC with OABC systems. The findings demonstrate that combining DAC and OABC systems could yield high purity and recovery rates of CO2 through strategic thermal management and advanced adsorbent usage, offering a synergistic approach to carbon capture from an energy consumption perspective.

Optimal Dispatch of Coal-fired Power Units with Carbon Capture Considering Peak Shaving and Ladder-type Carbon Trading

In the context of the low-carbon transformation of the power system, carbon markets, and carbon capture technologies have become important means to promote energy conservation and emission reduction. The rapid development of renewable energy poses a challenge to the regulation capability of the power system, and energy storage technology is currently an important means to enhance the regulation capability of the power grid. To reduce the carbon emission level of the power system, improve the system economy and the ability to consume renewable energy, this paper proposes a multi-energy complementary system (MECS) with carbon capture power plant (IFCCPP) considering ladder-type carbon trading (LCT) and energy storage. The optimal dispatch model was developed with the objective of minimizing the overall operating cost. The results indicated that the integration of IFCCPP and LCT has better economic and environmental benefits than separate applications. The integration of the two modes can reduce the total cost by 504.33 k$ and carbon emission by 39232.63 t, which verifies the rationality of integrating the two modes. The LCT produces more significant emission reduction effects due to its higher benefits when carbon emissions are lower. The traditional carbon trading mechanism reduces 4779.88 t of carbon emissions, and LCT reduces 38574.45 t.

Post-combustion CO2 capture retrofit from diesel-powered Arctic mines – Techno-economic and environmental assessment

This study evaluates the economic feasibility and environmental impacts of retrofitting a diesel-based powerhouse in the Canadian Arctic with a post-combustion carbon capture process at an active gold mining site isolated from cheaper or cleaner electrical grids. A techno-economic analysis was conducted to determine the total annualized cost (TAC) of implementing a monoethanolamine (MEA) chemical absorption process to mitigate carbon dioxide emissions. The calculated cost per tonne of CO2 captured of $420 reflects the challenges of operating northern sites reliant on diesel fuel. Electricity generation costs, estimated at 0.44 $/kWh, are found to explain most of the variance in cost per tonne compared to other studies. A profitability model, comparing the additional annual expenditure to the current carbon tax exposure (CTE), suggests that carbon pricing alone is insufficient to incentivize investment in energy-intensive carbon capture technologies such as amine-based absorption processes. The sensitivity analysis, which evaluates profitability relative to variations in key variables, highlights the significant impact of the solvent regeneration heat demand. This major cost driver also contributes substantially to the carbon footprint of 0.55 tonnes emitted per tonne captured, as determined by a complementary life cycle assessment.