Investigating the BECCS resource nexus: delivering sustainable negative emissions

2018138 citationsJournal Articlehybrid Open Access

Authors

Mathilde Fajardy · Centre for Process Innovation

Solène Chiquier · Centre for Process Innovation

Niall Mac Dowell · Centre for Process Innovation

Abstract

BECCS performance can be measured by a wide range of technical and sustainability indicators, which can be negatively correlated. An exclusive focus on BECCS technical performance – CO<sub>2</sub> removal and electricity production, can result in negative consequences for the broader environment.

Topics & Keywords

Environmental Impact and Sustainability Carbon Dioxide Capture Technologies Microbial Fuel Cells and Bioremediation

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Responsible consumption and production

Publication Details

Published in: Energy & Environmental Science

Volume 11, Issue 12, pp. 3408-3430

DOI: 10.1039/c8ee01676c

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