Cabral, R.; Bui, M.; Mac Dowell, N. (2019): A synergistic approach for the simultaneous decarbonisation of power and industry via bioenergy with carbon capture and storage (BECCS). In: International Journal of Greenhouse Gas Control 87, S. 221–237. DOI: 10.1016/j.ijggc.2019.05.020.

"There is a need for a rapid and large scale decarbonisation to reduce CO₂ emissions by 45% within 12 years. Thus, we propose a method that accelerates decarbonisation across multiple sectors via a synergistic approach with bioenergy with CCS (BECCS), which is able to remove 740 kg from air per MWh electricity generated."

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Xiang, Yanlei; Cai, Lei; Guan, Yanwen; Liu, Wenbin; He, Tianzhi; Li, Juan (2019): Study on the biomass-based integrated gasification combined cycle with negative CO2 emissions under different temperatures and pressures. In Energy. DOI: 10.1016/j.energy.2019.05.011.

"The biomass gasification combined cycle and oxy-fuel combustion are integrated. The effect of gasification pressure and temperature on system performance is studied. The thermodynamic analysis of each subsystem is carried out to evaluate the system. The negative CO₂ emissions are achieved with a competitive efficiency."

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Renforth, P. (2019): The negative emission potential of alkaline materials. In: Nat Comms 10 (1), S. 1401. DOI: 10.1038/s41467-019-09475-5.

"7 billion tonnes of alkaline materials are produced globally each year as a product or by-product of industrial activity. [...] Here we show that these materials have a carbon dioxide storage potential of 2.9–8.5 billion tonnes per year by 2100, and may contribute a substantial proportion of the negative emissions required to limit global temperature change to <2 °C."

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Haikola, S.; Hansson, A.; Anshelm, J. (2019): From polarization to reluctant acceptance–bioenergy with carbon capture and storage (BECCS) and the post-normalization of the climate debate. In: Journal of Integrative Environmental Sciences 74, S. 1–25. DOI: 10.1080/1943815X.2019.1579740.

"The paper covers the public debate on BECCS (bioenergy with carbon capture and storage) between 2008 and 2018. Through a qualitative analysis of around 800 feature articles, editorials, and opinion pieces published in English, German, Swedish, Danish, and Norwegian in news media and debates sections of scientific media, we highlight conspicuous aspects of the debate and relate them to the theoretical concept of post-normal science. We find that the debate is characterized by an emphasis on values, scientific uncertainty and the integrity of science, premised on a pervading sense of urgency."

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