{"id":1465,"date":"2025-09-09T16:28:35","date_gmt":"2025-09-09T14:28:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www2igg.cnr.it\/?page_id=1465"},"modified":"2026-03-18T09:56:31","modified_gmt":"2026-03-18T08:56:31","slug":"carbon-capture-and-storage-lab","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.igg.cnr.it\/en\/carbon-capture-and-storage-lab\/","title":{"rendered":"Laboratorio Carbon Capture and Storage (CSS)"},"content":{"rendered":"
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The laboratory is located at the IGG headquarters within the CNR Area in Pisa. It aims to be a point of reference in research on advanced technologies for reducing CO2<\/sub>
The laboratory focuses on the development and application of Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS) and Mineral Carbon Capture and Storage (CCMS), crucial technologies for a sustainable energy transition.<\/h6>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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The Laboratory<\/h3><\/div><\/div>
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Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS): A Solution for the Future<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

CCS is a cutting-edge technology designed to capture CO\u2082 generated by hard -to-abate sectorshard-to-abate sectors<\/em>and store it in deep geological formations. This process prevents CO\u2082 from being released into the atmosphere, significantly contributing to the fight against climate change and supporting carbon neutrality goals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n


CCMS: The Innovative Alternative<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

CCMS represents an evolution of CCS, based on the ability of mafic and ultramafic rocks (e.g., basalts, peridotites, and serpentinites) to chemically react with CO\u2082. Through the process of mineral carbonation<\/strong>, CO\u2082 is transformed into stable carbonates (e.g., magnesite, calcite) and stored permanently for geological time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This approach also extends to the use of industrial residues rich in calcium and magnesium, such as slag from steel mills and cement plants, offering a sustainable solution for recycling waste materials and reducing emissions. CCMS not only promotes a low-carbon future CO2<\/sub>, but also contributes to a circular economy and the \"end of waste\" of industrial waste. <\/p>\n\n\n\n


The Role of the CCS Lab<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The CCS Lab is dedicated to researching CCS and CCMS technologies in diverse geological contexts, with a particular focus on the Mediterranean region. Thanks to a multidisciplinary approach, cutting-edge instrumentation, and consolidated experience integrated with machine learning methods and geological modeling, the lab addresses the most complex scientific challenges, including:<\/p>\n\n\n\n