Current advancements in CO2 capture using graphene-based materials

Abstract

In 2023, global CO₂ emissions were 37.4 billion tonnes and a 1.1% increase compared to 2022. Although most countries try to decarbonize their economies, oil and gas supplied 52% of the world's energy needs in 2021, and by 2050 it will be 47%. Therefore, in the future, oil and gas will still account for a considerable percentage of the energy sector. However, the continuous release of CO₂ into the atmosphere at this rate can result in severe environmental problems. One of the promising approaches to address this issue is CO₂ capture. This captured CO2 can then be stored underground or used to produce commercially valuable products. In recent years, graphene-based materials have gained attention in CO₂ capture due to their interesting properties, such as high thermal stability and durability. This review focuses mainly on recently published articles on carbon capture using graphene-based materials.