Enhancing carbon neutrality: A perspective on the role of Microbially Induced Carbonate Precipitation (MICP)

Abstract

Microbially Induced Carbonate Precipitation (MICP) presents a promising avenue for sustainable carbon management, offering a rapid alternative to natural carbonate formation. This paper explores the potential of MICP, particularly through ureolysis, in carbon storage and greenhouse gas mitigation. Urease-producing bacteria play a key role by converting CO₂ into calcium carbonate (CaCO₃). These microbes thrive in various environments, from soils to construction sites, making MICP a versatile tool for Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS). This process not only results in the formation of solid carbonates but also effectively sequesters CO₂, positioning MICP as a transformative approach for climate change mitigation. The article highlights MICP’s capacity to harness microbial activities for environmental benefits, emphasizing its importance in reducing atmospheric CO₂ levels and contributing to a more sustainable future.

Keywords

Biomineralization / Calcium carbonate / Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS) / MICP / Urease

CRediT authorship contribution statement

Varenyam Achal: Writing - review & editing, Writing - original draft, Investigation, Conceptualization. Chaolin Fang: Formal analysis, Writing - original draft.

Declaration of Competing Interest

The authors declare no known competing financial interests or personal relationships that could have appeared to influence the work reported in this paper. Varenyam Achal is editorial board member and was not involved in the editorial review or the decision to publish this article.

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