CO₂ sequestration through direct aqueous mineral carbonation of red gypsum

Abstract

In this study, the physical and chemical characteristics and direct aqueous mineral carbonation of red gypsum have been investigated. The characterization studies showed that red gypsum is a very potential feedstock for mineral carbonation. It is mainly consisted of CaO, Fe₂O₃ and SO₃ along with some impurities. On the other hand, the carbonation results showed that direct aqueous carbonation of red gypsum resulted in CaCO₃ and FeCO₃ production, however, the carbonates purity and carbonation efficiency are still very low.

Keywords

Red gypsum / Titanium dioxide / Characterization / Direct mineral carbonation / Carbon dioxide sequestration

Acknowledgments

The Authors would like to appreciate the Department of Petroleum Engineering, Marvdasht Branch, Islamic Azad University, Marvdasht, Iran for the provision of the laboratory facilities necessary for completing this work.

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