Defne Ademoglu and Kaelyn Kot
Abstract:
Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS) utilizes various technologies to help combat the amount of carbon dioxide (CO2) that is released into our atmosphere. The idea is to capture the carbon dioxide before it enters the atmosphere where it absorbs radiation that heats up the Earth. The carbon dioxide is then injected into porous rock approximately 2,500 ft underground as a supercritical fluid which resembles a very light liquid. Carbon dioxide is converted into a supercritical fluid so it can be easier to transport, and this is done by putting an immense amount of pressure on the gas. The carbon dioxide is mostly injected into used-up oil and gas reservoirs
or formations that contain unusable salty water or brine. Carbon dioxide in our atmosphere absorbs radiation which heats up the planet, worsening global warming. With the help of Carbon Capture and Storage, we can slow this process and protect our Earth from increasing damage. To better help the planet, scientists are figuring out that pure carbon dioxide can also be used for plant growth. Some labs are working to use stored carbon dioxide to produce cement, plastic, ink, bleach, etc. Lastly, it can also be used for fertilizers, biofuel, or animal feed.