Geocarbon Advances is an international, peer-reviewed journal devoted to geocarbon science—the interdisciplinary study of carbon in the Earth system and its role in climate solutions. Guided by the principle that “carbon is the central object of study and the lithosphere is the core domain of investigation”, the journal provides a unified platform connecting fundamental Earth system science with applied geological carbon solutions.

By integrating fundamental and applied research across the full carbon continuum—from deep and surface carbon cycling to geological carbon storage, carbon–energy–resource co-systems, and advanced characterization and predictive modeling—the journal fosters the cross-disciplinary synthesis needed to understand carbon in the Earth system and to develop scalable climate solutions. Its scope bridges Earth system science, subsurface engineering, energy systems, and data-driven prediction, offering a coherent venue for work that advances both scientific understanding and the technologies, assessments, and strategies required for global carbon neutrality. In doing so, the journal aims to strengthen the global geocarbon community, accelerate innovation, and support evidence-based pathways toward a net-zero future. 

Geocarbon Advances publishes high-quality original research, reviews, perspectives, methods, and case studies that are of broad international interest and scientific significance. Contributions may range from fundamental process studies to applied engineering, from pore-scale to basin- and global-scale analyses, and from disciplinary advances to integrated, cross-sectoral assessments.

The scope of Geocarbon Advances encompasses four core directions:

1. Fundamental Geocarbon Science

Deep and surface carbon cycles; carbon–climate coupling; carbon–water–mineral–microbe interactions; carbon sources, sinks, fluxes, and residence times; isotopic and geochemical tracers; carbon dynamics over geological timescales; and the role of the lithosphere in the global carbon cycle.

2. Geological Carbon Storage and Management

CO₂ geological storage; carbon capture, utilization, and storage (CCUS); carbon mineralization; enhanced weathering; reservoir and caprock characterization; storage capacity, injectivity, and containment; leakage monitoring and risk assessment; life-cycle assessment of net-zero technologies; and regulatory, social, and economic dimensions of geological carbon management.

3. Carbon–Energy–Resource Co-Systems

Synergistic optimization of geothermal energy, underground hydrogen storage, critical minerals, and carbon management; subsurface energy–carbon–water–resource interactions; integrated resource recovery and storage; and system-level modeling for low-carbon and net-zero energy systems.

4. Advanced Characterization and Predictive Modeling

Multi-scale simulation; geophysical monitoring; artificial intelligence and machine learning; digital rock physics; advanced experimental and analytical methods; coupled thermo-hydro-mechanical-chemical-biological (THMCB) modeling; and data-driven prediction of carbon behavior in geological systems.

The journal also welcomes interdisciplinary studies that connect geoscience with engineering, chemistry, biology, environmental science, data science, economics, and policy, provided that they are relevant to geocarbon science.

Geocarbon Advances is committed to rigorous peer review, international editorial standards, research integrity, open science, and timely dissemination. It aims to serve as a flagship journal for the global geocarbon community and a leading outlet for research that advances both the science and practice of geological carbon management.