AURORA’s latest scientific journal publication provides experimental density and viscosity data on different unloaded and CO2-loaded aqueous blends of  2-amino-2-methyl-1-propanol (AMP) and piperazine (PZ) used for absorption-based CO2 capture. The paper also provides correlations for density and viscosity suitable for various modelling works.In our previous review article, we identified knowledge…

AURORA latest review paper, developed in collaboration with researchers from SINTEF and NTNU, provides a comprehensive analysis of the CESAR1 solvent system. It collects and evaluates existing experimental data, highlights knowledge gaps, and outlines the necessary next steps in research to optimize the use of CESAR1 for CO₂ capture.In the…

This publication, prepared by our project partners Cybernetica and SINTEF Industry, is a proceeding from the 34th European Symposium on Computer Aided Process Engineering and the 15th International Symposium on Process Systems Engineering (ESCAPE34/PSE24), held in Florence, Italy, from June 2-6, 2024.Researchers have developed and tested advanced methods to control…

The final step in capturing and storing carbon dioxide (CO₂) emissions is geological storage, where CO₂ is injected deep underground into carefully chosen locations. These locations could be natural formations like saline aquifers (underground reservoirs filled with salty water) or empty oil and gas fields.This work, part of the AURORA…

A chemical mixture called CESAR1 is being widely studied as a solvent to capture carbon dioxide (CO₂) from industrial emissions (like power plants). CESAR1 is made up of two chemicals: AMP (2-amino-2-methyl propanol) and PZ (piperazine). It’s more stable and degrades less over time compared to another common solvent called…

Read our project partner\'s presentation on \"Exploring CCUS chains in Belgium and Greece based on open-access CESAR1 solvent capture technology\", by Anette Mathisen – (SINTEF), Hanne Kvamsdal (SINTEF), Stephane Jouenne (Totale Energies), Sabina Bigi (Sapienza University of Rome).

When solvents, such as ethanolamine (MEA), are used to capture carbon dioxide (CO₂) emissions in industrial processes, they gradually break down over time, a process called degradation. This breakdown reduces the solvent\'s ability to absorb CO₂ efficiently, increases its corrosiveness, and can create harmful emissions and toxic by-products.As the solvent…

Abstract Amine-based absorption is currently the most advanced and cost-effective means of postcombustion CO2 capture among the different technologies that can be used (Dutcher et al., 2015). Much work has been done to reduce energy consumption, which constitutes one of the major penalties to the absorption process. Therefore, when it…

Reducing carbon dioxide (CO₂) emissions is one of the most critical challenges in combating climate change. To address this, scientists are developing technologies that can capture CO₂ released from industrial plants and power stations.Among the various methods available, amine-based absorption is currently the most developed and cost-effective option for capturing…

Ethanolamine (MEA), a water-based solvent, has long been considered the “benchmark” solvent for post-combustion CO₂ capture. This is not because it is the best-performing solvent—it has relatively high energy requirements and is chemically unstable compared to newer alternatives.Instead, MEA remains a reference point because there is an abundance of knowledge…

AURORA, short for \"Accelerated Deployment of Integrated CCUS Chains Based on Solvent Capture Technology\", is a major research and innovation project funded under the Horizon Europe program. Launched in January 2023, the project runs for three and a half years and brings together partners from six European countries: Norway, the…