A description of my project

Solvent based CO₂ capture has shown to be scalable for removal of million tons of CO₂ per year from large industries. Control of the capture plant requires deep knowledge of solvent health, to understand if the right amount of makeup and water balance is maintained. Impurities coming from the upstream industrial processes accumulate in the scrubber and overtime these components build up in the solvent. The consequence is a reduced solvent performance. The aim of this work is to develop a device which would allow for online collection of corrosion from CO₂, impurities, heat stable salts and other components. This could be an inline electrochemical unit combined with infrared measurements or a sample system allowing for regular information collection. The systems would require input of big-data and automatic analysis of spectra to know the content of impurities, solvents, etc. New solvents often consist of more than one amine. When two or more amines are used it becomes very difficult to control the content of the solvent. A unit developed in this work will allow for detailed solvent management. The unit will be tested in connection to ongoing pilot work being performed at DTU which includes mixed solvent.

 

Why I chose this project and the associated institute

I did my master thesis at DTU as an Erasmus program in carbon capture. Therefore the choice to go further in this subject in this unique opportunity was quickly made. 

 

In my spare time I enjoy…

Playing volleyball, going to the gym and cycling. 

 

What I’m looking forward to as part of the MISSION-CCS Doctoral Network

To contribute to a better understanding of solvent degradation and corrosion in carbon capture plants. Besides that I hope to broaden my network by collaborating with other DCR’s. 

 

My LinkedIn profile : linkedin.com/in/wardpe

A description of my project

This project entails the development of a reactor capable of maintaining impure CO₂ stream composition for prolonged periods, as well as generating hydrodynamic conditions translatable to pipeline transportation. This system will be integrated with fabricated Electrical resistance sensors of high sensitivity and accuracy, consisting of probes of various dimensions and thicknesses in order to measure and quantify general and localised corrosion in-situ, and in real time.

The use of the Electrical Resistance sensor and other methods will enable the degradation mechanisms (general/localised) to be further understood and identify the dominant impurities responsible for degradation in each impure CO₂ stream composition evaluated.

 

Why I chose this project and the associated institute

This project provides me with the opportunity to delve deeper into corrosion science, a subject I am highly passionate about, at INSA Lyon, one of France's top engineering schools.

 

In my spare time I enjoy…

Singing and playing the Piano or the Guitar

 

What I’m looking forward to as part of the MISSION-CCS Doctoral Network

Success of every aspect of the project and new discoveries in carbon capture and storage.

 

My LinkedIn profile : https://www.linkedin.com/in/bunmi-adeleke-b5336916b/

A description of my project

The PhD project DRC6 investigates the performance of newly developed corrosion-resistant alloys (CRAs) in transportation and injection conditions, particularly examining their tolerance to impurities. This study, supported by materials from Alleima Tub AB in Sweden and selection insights from OGC Energy Ltd in the UK, will compare CRA performance with that of corrosion inhibitors specifically formulated for carbon steel in dense-phase CO₂ environments, with inhibitors provided by Baker Hughes Energy Transition LLC in the USA. The research culminates in large-scale validation at TotalEnergies in France.

 

The work will involve identifying suitable testing and characterization techniques to assess the performance of carbon steel and CRA materials in supercritical CO₂ environments, emphasizing electrochemical methods. Additionally, it will focus on developing methodologies for inhibitor evaluation under dense-phase and aqueous CO₂ conditions, utilizing mass loss, electrical resistance, and electrochemical measurements. The project will further explore CRA passive film stability and material performance in downhole aqueous environments and evaluate inhibitor efficiency while analyzing adsorption kinetics. Ultimately, the study aims to create performance maps and guidelines to inform material and inhibitor selection for dense-phase transport and injection scenarios.

 

Why I chose this project and the associated institute

After completing a Specializing Master in Metallurgy 4.0, I chose this project as an opportunity to apply my knowledge to corrosion research—a field with broad implications from civil engineering to cultural heritage conservation.

 

I am thrilled to be part of a prestigious engineering school like INSA Lyon, where I’ll have access to the innovative, interdisciplinary resources of the Mateis laboratory. At the same time, I’m excited to experience Lyon itself, a vibrant and culturally dynamic city that offers a wealth of activities to explore in my free time.

 

In my spare time I enjoy…

I am convinced that an interdisciplinary education is essential for addressing future challenges. In my spare time, I explore both haute pâtisserie and archaeology, focusing on the chemistry of baking and leaving, as well as the characterization of archaeological materials.

 

What I’m looking forward to as part of the MISSION-CCS Doctoral Network

During these three years of my PhD, I am eager to contribute to the MISSION-CCS by studying corrosion inhibitors. At the same time, the topic of CO₂ storage is especially stimulating due to its central role in government policies. I’m excited to help advance this essential technology, which supports ongoing industrial development with a focus on environmental sustainability.

 

My Linkedin profile : www.linkedin.com/in/ettore-di-sabato-171779220

A description of my project

This project will investigate the long-term effects of impure CO₂ injection on the formation integrity through core flood or batch reaction tests. Ex-situ analysis of core samples (tomography, microscopy, etc.) will be used before and after the tests to inspect the change in core samples after long-time fluid-rock interaction. The geochemical effects caused by impure CO₂, especially SOx, NOx, and amine carry-over, will be detected by analyzing the effluent. Bespoke reactive-transport modelling will be used to interpret the core flood or batch reaction results, and reservoir simulation coupled with geochemical reactions will be used to provide scaled-up analysis for the near-wellbore region.  The expected results include core flood tests for long-time impure CO₂ injection, detailed analysis of the effects of SOx, NOx, amine carry-over on reservoir core in terms of geochemical reactions and surface effects, and finally, reactive-transport modelling of the interactions between impure CO₂ and reservoir rock under multiphase flow at the core plug scale and the near wellbore scale.

 

Why I chose this project and the associated institute

The research topic is quite new that there are lots of issues waiting to be solved and very promising to provide some guidelines for field applications.

DTU is an outstanding university for CCS research that I can devote all my passion on it

 

In my spare time I enjoy…

Skiing, tennis, swimming, and photography

 

What I’m looking forward to as part of the MISSION-CCS Doctoral Network

I am hoping to use the creativity to complete the program and stimulate the passion to do something different in the research

A description of my project

Over the past decade, significant research has enhanced our understanding of the techno-economics and lifecycle emissions associated with carbon capture and storage (CCS) technologies. While this work has identified essential policies and economic frameworks for large-scale deployment and explored various capture methods, a critical gap remains: limited analysis of uncertainties in key engineering components—such as solvent degradation, corrosion, and reservoir deterioration—and their effects on performance at the plant scale. Addressing these uncertainties is vital for optimizing future CCS designs.

This PhD thesis aims to fill this gap by integrating outputs from partners in the MISSION-CCS project into comprehensive techno-economic analysis (TEA) and lifecycle analysis (LCA) models. Initially, I will review existing CCS models to evaluate their capability in assessing different contaminant management strategies. Collaborating with fellow researchers through online meetings and structured secondments, I will develop functional relationships to incorporate insights from their findings. As new data becomes available, these relationships will be refined to enable a thorough evaluation of the TEA and LCA impacts of various contaminant mitigation strategies. Ultimately, this research will improve our understanding of CCS system performance and inform the design of future industrial-scale systems in Europe.

 

Why I chose this project and the associated institute

I chose this project because it perfectly combines my engineering passions: lifecycle assessment (LCA) and carbon capture and storage (CCS). INSA Lyon, as one of France’s top engineering schools, provides the ideal environment for advancing my research, along with the chance to learn French and expand my cultural horizons.

 

In my spare time I enjoy…

What I enjoy the most is exploring new places and immersing myself in diverse cultures, particularly by capturing them through photography. In my free time, I’m passionate about climbing and hiking, and as an extremely curious and creative person, I love to try a new activity every day.

 

What I’m looking forward to as part of the MISSION-CCS Doctoral Network

I’m excited to help combat climate change through my research in CCS and to collaborate with experts from different countries in Europe. This network will provide valuable learning opportunities, allowing me to gain knowledge and work on effective, sustainable solutions with other researchers who share my passion for protecting the environment.

 

My LinkedIn profile : Benedetta Martellotti | LinkedIn

A description of my project

Solvent based CO₂ capture has shown to be scalable for removal of million tons of CO₂ per year from large industries. Control of the capture plant requires deep knowledge of solvent health, to understand if the right amount of makeup and water balance is maintained. Impurities coming from the upstream industrial processes accumulate in the scrubber and overtime these components build up in the solvent. The consequence is a reduced solvent performance. The aim of this work is to develop a device which would allow for online collection of corrosion from CO₂, impurities, heat stable salts and other components. This could be an inline electrochemical unit combined with infrared measurements or a sample system allowing for regular information collection. The systems would require input of big-data and automatica nalysis of spectra to know the content of impurities, solvents, etc. New solvents often consist of more than one amine. When two or more amines are used it becomes very difficult to control the content of the solvent. A unit developed in this work will allow for detailed solvent management. The unit will be tested in connection to ongoing pilot work being performed at DTU which includes mixed solvent.

 

Why I chose this project and the associated institute

I did my master thesis at DTU as an Erasmus program in carbon capture. Therefore the choice to go further in this subject in this unique opportunity was quickly made. 

 

In my spare time I enjoy…

Playing volleyball, going to the gym and cycling. 

 

What I’m looking forward to as part of the MISSION-CCS Doctoral Network

To contribute to a better understanding of solvent degradation and corrosion in carbon capture plants. Besides that I hope to broaden my network by collaborating with other DCR’s. 

 

My LinkedIn profile : linkedin.com/in/wardpe

 

A description of my project

This project entails the development of a reactor capable of maintaining impure CO₂ stream composition for prolonged periods, as well as generating hydrodynamic conditions translatable to pipeline transportation. This system will be integrated with fabricated Electrical resistance sensors of high sensitivity and accuracy, consisting of probes of various dimensions and thicknesses in order to measure and quantify general and localised corrosion in-situ, and in real time.

The use of the Electrical Resistance sensor and other methods will enable the degradation mechanisms (general/localised) to be further understood and identify the dominant impurities responsible for degradation in each impure CO₂ stream composition evaluated.

 

Why I chose this project and the associated institute

This project provides me with the opportunity to delve deeper into corrosion science, a subject I am highly passionate about, at INSA Lyon, one of France's top engineering schools.

 

In my spare time I enjoy…

Singing and playing the Piano or the Guitar

 

What I’m looking forward to as part of the MISSION-CCS Doctoral Network

Success of every aspect of the project and new discoveries in carbon capture and storage.

 

My LinkedIn profile : https://www.linkedin.com/in/bunmi-adeleke-b5336916b/

 

A description of my project

The PhD project DRC6 investigates the performance of newly developed corrosion-resistant alloys (CRAs) in transportation and injection conditions, particularly examining their tolerance to impurities. This study, supported by materials from Alleima Tub AB in Sweden and selection insights from OGC Energy Ltd in the UK, will compare CRA performance with that of corrosion inhibitors specifically formulated for carbon steel in dense-phase CO₂ environments, with inhibitors provided by Baker Hughes Energy Transition LLC in the USA. The research culminates in large-scale validation at TotalEnergies in France.

 

The work will involve identifying suitable testing and characterization techniques to assess the performance of carbon steel and CRA materials in supercritical CO₂ environments, emphasizing electrochemical methods. Additionally, it will focus on developing methodologies for inhibitor evaluation under dense-phase and aqueous CO₂ conditions, utilizing mass loss, electrical resistance, and electrochemical measurements. The project will further explore CRA passive film stability and material performance in downhole aqueous environments and evaluate inhibitor efficiency while analyzing adsorption kinetics. Ultimately, the study aims to create performance maps and guidelines to inform material and inhibitor selection for dense-phase transport and injection scenarios.

 

Why I chose this project and the associated institute

After completing a Specializing Master in Metallurgy 4.0, I chose this project as an opportunity to apply my knowledge to corrosion research—a field with broad implications from civil engineering to cultural heritage conservation.

 

I am thrilled to be part of a prestigious engineering school like INSA Lyon, where I’ll have access to the innovative, interdisciplinary resources of the Mateis laboratory. At the same time, I’m excited to experience Lyon itself, a vibrant and culturally dynamic city that offers a wealth of activities to explore in my free time.

 

In my spare time I enjoy…

I am convinced that an interdisciplinary education is essential for addressing future challenges. In my spare time, I explore both haute pâtisserie and archaeology, focusing on the chemistry of baking and leaving, as well as the characterization of archaeological materials.

 

What I’m looking forward to as part of the MISSION-CCS Doctoral Network

During these three years of my PhD, I am eager to contribute to the MISSION-CCS by studying corrosion inhibitors. At the same time, the topic of CO₂ storage is especially stimulating due to its central role in government policies. I’m excited to help advance this essential technology, which supports ongoing industrial development with a focus on environmental sustainability.

 

My Linkedin profile : www.linkedin.com/in/ettore-di-sabato-171779220

 

A description of my project

Over the past decade, significant research has enhanced our understanding of the techno-economics and lifecycle emissions associated with carbon capture and storage (CCS) technologies. While this work has identified essential policies and economic frameworks for large-scale deployment and explored various capture methods, a critical gap remains: limited analysis of uncertainties in key engineering components—such as solvent degradation, corrosion, and reservoir deterioration—and their effects on performance at the plant scale. Addressing these uncertainties is vital for optimizing future CCS designs.

This PhD thesis aims to fill this gap by integrating outputs from partners in the MISSION-CCS project into comprehensive techno-economic analysis (TEA) and lifecycle analysis (LCA) models. Initially, I will review existing CCS models to evaluate their capability in assessing different contaminant management strategies. Collaborating with fellow researchers through online meetings and structured secondments, I will develop functional relationships to incorporate insights from their findings. As new data becomes available, these relationships will be refined to enable a thorough evaluation of the TEA and LCA impacts of various contaminant mitigation strategies. Ultimately, this research will improve our understanding of CCS system performance and inform the design of future industrial-scale systems in Europe.

 

Why I chose this project and the associated institute

I chose this project because it perfectly combines my engineering passions: lifecycle assessment (LCA) and carbon capture and storage (CCS). INSA Lyon, as one of France’s top engineering schools, provides the ideal environment for advancing my research, along with the chance to learn French and expand my cultural horizons.

 

In my spare time I enjoy…

What I enjoy the most is exploring new places and immersing myself in diverse cultures, particularly by capturing them through photography. In my free time, I’m passionate about climbing and hiking, and as an extremely curious and creative person, I love to try a new activity every day.

 

What I’m looking forward to as part of the MISSION-CCS Doctoral Network

I’m excited to help combat climate change through my research in CCS and to collaborate with experts from different countries in Europe. This network will provide valuable learning opportunities, allowing me to gain knowledge and work on effective, sustainable solutions with other researchers who share my passion for protecting the environment.

 

My LinkedIn profile : Benedetta Martellotti | LinkedIn

 

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