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  • Biotechnology
  • Geoscience

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  • Geological storage of carbon dioxide (CO2) is crucial for mitigating climate change.
  • Current monitoring methods for carbon capture storage (CCS) sites are limited and lack standardized protocols.
  • Environmental concerns exist regarding the long-term integrity and potential leakage from CO2 storage sites.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To explore the potential of biotechnology, specifically microbial capabilities, for monitoring and enhancing geological CO2 storage.
  • To propose the use of natural microbial communities for CO2 utilization and CCS site surveillance.
  • To demonstrate how synthetic biology can optimize CO2 uptake in and around storage facilities.

Main Methods:

  • Reviewing microbial metabolic pathways for CO2 assimilation.
  • Proposing the application of natural microbial communities for monitoring and CO2 utilization.
  • Illustrating the use of synthetic biology to enhance CO2 uptake.
  • Advocating for an integrated physical and biological monitoring approach.

Main Results:

  • Microbes possess natural metabolic pathways to utilize and assimilate CO2.
  • Natural microbial communities can be leveraged for CCS monitoring and CO2 sequestration.
  • Synthetic biology offers tools to maximize CO2 uptake efficiency.
  • An integrated approach combining physical and biological methods, including metagenomics, enhances CO2 sequestration and leak prevention.

Conclusions:

  • Biotechnology, particularly microbial applications, presents a promising avenue for improving the safety and efficiency of geological CO2 storage.
  • The integration of natural microbial communities and synthetic biology, alongside physical monitoring, can significantly bolster CO2 sequestration efforts.
  • A comprehensive strategy combining physical and biological monitoring is essential for ensuring the long-term success and environmental safety of CCS operations.