The Application of Carbon Dioxide Removal Technologies in Achieving Carbon Neutrality

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https://link.springer.com/chapter/10.1007/978-981-95-1691-9_7

Authors: Chunyan Chen, Maosheng Duan, Zhiyuan Guo, Binbin Zhang, Qian Wang & Hongli Wei 

01 October 2025

Abstract

Achieving carbon neutrality requires not only the reduction of carbon emissions through various means but also the strengthening of the sequestration of greenhouse gases by enhancing carbon sinks and developing technologies such as Carbon Capture, Utilization, and Storage (CCUS). CCUS technology helps reduce the concentration of greenhouse gases in the atmosphere by capturing the carbon dioxide from industrial emissions or the atmosphere, then utilizing it or storing it underground. Meanwhile, by enhancing the carbon sink capacity of natural ecosystems such as forests, grasslands, and wetlands, as well as through technologies like Bio-Energy with Carbon Capture and Storage (BECCS), the absorption and storage of carbon dioxide can be further enhanced. In addition, Direct Air Capture (DAC) technology removes carbon dioxide directly from the atmosphere, while the increase of ocean and soil carbon sink capacities also provides support for carbon neutrality. The combined use of these technologies requires policy support, technological innovation, and capital investment to ensure the achievement of carbon neutrality goals and drive the economy towards a more sustainable and low-carbon future.

Source: Springer Nature Link