Elsayed Gado | Carbon Capture, Utilization, and Storage (CCUS) | Best Carbon Capture and Storage Award |

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Best Carbon Capture and Storage Award

Elsayed Gado
Pharos University in Alexandria (PUA), Egypt

Elsayed Gado
Affiliation Pharos University in Alexandria (PUA)
Country Egypt
Documents 11
Subject area Carbon Capture, Utilization, and Storage (CCUS)
Event Petroleum Engineering Awards
Google Scholar Author profile

The Best Carbon Capture and Storage Award recognizes research and professional contributions relevant to carbon management, emissions reduction, and the development of approaches for capturing, utilizing, and storing carbon dioxide. This profile presents Elsayed Gado of Pharos University in Alexandria, Egypt, in the context of the Petroleum Engineering Awards. The supplied Google Scholar record lists research on hydrometallurgy, corrosion protection, catalysts, and nanomaterials. These subjects provide environmental and materials-science context, although direct contributions to carbon capture and storage require further verification. [1] [2]

Abstract

Elsayed Gado is presented in this academic recognition profile as a researcher affiliated with Pharos University in Alexandria, Egypt. The supplied scholarly record contains publications addressing metal-ion recovery, corrosion-resistant coatings, catalytic materials, and nanostructured compounds. These research areas intersect with environmental engineering and materials development, which can be relevant to industrial sustainability. Carbon capture and storage, however, requires specific evidence of work on carbon dioxide separation, capture materials, conversion, transport, or geological storage. The available publication details do not establish the extent of such direct contributions. This article therefore distinguishes documented publication topics from the broader CCUS award category and identifies the evidence needed for a fair assessment. [1] [3]

Keywords

Elsayed Gado; carbon capture and storage; carbon capture, utilization, and storage; CCUS; environmental engineering; hydrometallurgy; corrosion protection; catalytic materials; nanomaterials; Petroleum Engineering Awards.

Introduction

Carbon capture and storage (CCS) comprises technologies designed to separate carbon dioxide from industrial or energy-related streams, transport it, and store it in suitable geological formations. Carbon capture, utilization, and storage (CCUS) also encompasses pathways that use captured carbon dioxide as a feedstock or resource. These approaches are considered within broader strategies for reducing emissions from sectors where direct emissions reductions can be difficult. Their effectiveness depends on capture performance, energy requirements, transport infrastructure, storage integrity, monitoring, and lifecycle emissions. [3] [4]

Research Profile

The supplied profile identifies Elsayed Gado with Pharos University in Alexandria (PUA), Egypt, and reports 11 documents. The provided Google Scholar page lists research involving nickel-ion removal by cementation, nanostructured coatings for steel protection, chalcone-based catalysts for heavy-metal remediation, and copper oxide thin films. These titles indicate interests spanning chemical processing, surface protection, and functional materials. The author record and publication attribution should be checked against the institution’s official information and bibliographic databases before using the details as independently verified credentials. [1] [2]

Research Contributions

The supplied publication titles suggest several areas of potential environmental and industrial relevance. Work on nickel-ion recovery concerns metal removal and hydrometallurgical processing; research on protective coatings concerns material durability and corrosion control; and studies of catalysts and nanomaterials address functional properties that may support chemical and environmental applications. These descriptions are based on the supplied bibliographic information and should not be interpreted as confirmation of specific experimental outcomes beyond the published records. [1] [2]

Publications

The Google Scholar record supplied for Elsayed Gado lists publications in hydrometallurgy, corrosion protection, catalysis, and nanostructured materials. The following examples preserve the available title and bibliographic details where supplied. Journal metadata, authorship, and DOI identifiers should be confirmed against the publishers’ records before formal citation. [1]

  1. Removal of nickel ions by cementation on zinc from NiSO4 solution in presence of accelerator non-toxic organic compounds. Hydrometallurgy,
  2. A comprehensive investigation of oxygen/graphite carbon nitride smart Nano coatings for sustainable maintenance and sacrificial anode protection of mild steel. Journal of Chemical Technology and Biotechnology.

Research Impact

Research impact can be assessed through verified publication records, citations, documented use of research findings, collaborations, technology development, and contributions to industrial or environmental practice. The supplied Google Scholar page includes citation indicators for selected publications, but the provided information does not establish a complete and independently verified citation total for the researcher. Accordingly, no overall citation count or h-index is assigned in this article. [1]

Award Suitability

The Best Carbon Capture and Storage Award is associated with research relevant to carbon management and the technical challenges of reducing carbon dioxide emissions. The supplied profile provides evidence of publication activity in related chemical, materials, and environmental research areas. However, the titles provided do not clearly demonstrate direct research in CCS or CCUS. A fair award assessment should therefore consider the complete research portfolio rather than relying on affiliation, general publication activity, or adjacent subject areas alone.

Conclusion

Elsayed Gado’s supplied scholarly record describes research spanning hydrometallurgy, metal remediation, protective coatings, catalysis, and nanostructured materials. These areas may contribute to wider environmental and industrial research. Nevertheless, the available titles and profile information are insufficient to establish a specific record of achievement in carbon capture and storage. Verification of relevant publications, research outcomes, and author credentials would be necessary for a substantiated assessment under the Best Carbon Capture and Storage Award. The profile should be updated if additional verified CCUS research or official award information becomes available.

References

  1. Google Scholar. (n.d.). Elsayed Gado — author profile and listed scholarly publications. The author profile supplied for this article.
    https://scholar.google.com.eg/citations?user=hoCdXqIAAAAJ&hl=ar
  2. Google Scholar. (n.d.). Publication record: Removal of nickel ions by cementation on zinc from NiSO4 solution in presence of accelerator non-toxic organic compounds. Listed bibliographic record; publication metadata should be verified with the publisher.
    View publication record
  3. Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change. (2005). IPCC Special Report on Carbon Dioxide Capture and Storage. Cambridge University Press. Foundational assessment of capture, transport, storage, and associated environmental considerations.
    https://www.ipcc.ch/report/carbon-dioxide-capture-and-storage/
  4. International Energy Agency. (n.d.). Carbon Capture, Utilisation and Storage. Overview of CCUS technologies and their role in energy-system transitions.
    https://www.iea.org/energy-system/carbon-capture-utilisation-and-storage
  5. Google Scholar. (n.d.). Publication record: Chalcone-based catalysts and functional nanomaterials for heavy-metal remediation: Mechanistic insights and environmental applications. The supplied record lists the journal as Applied Catalysis A: General and article number 120774. The final publication metadata and DOI should be confirmed using the publisher’s official record.
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Enrique Garcia Bordejé | Carbon Capture | Best Carbon Capture and Storage Award

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Best Carbon Capture and Storage Award

Enrique García-Bordejé
Instituto de Carboquímica (ICB-CSIC), Spain

Enrique García-Bordejé
Affiliation Instituto de Carboquímica (ICB-CSIC)
Country Spain
Scopus ID 6603120370
Documents 103
Citations 3,775
h-index 41
Subject Area Carbon Capture
Event Petroleum Engineering Awards
ORCID 0000-0001-8158-1270

Enrique García-Bordejé is a researcher affiliated with the Instituto de Carboquímica (ICB-CSIC) in Spain whose documented research profile is closely associated with carbon capture, carbon dioxide conversion, catalytic materials and processes for transforming captured CO2 into useful products. His recent publication record includes research on direct air capture, dual-functional materials, catalytic conversion of CO2 to methane, reverse water-gas shift chemistry and pathways for upgrading biogas into low-carbon gas fuels.

Abstract

Enrique García-Bordejé’s research profile demonstrates sustained engagement with scientific problems surrounding carbon dioxide capture and catalytic utilization. His recent publications address direct air capture, dual-functional materials capable of combining CO2 capture and conversion, catalytic production of methane, reverse water-gas shift chemistry, and biogas upgrading. In particular, his 2025–2027 publication record includes studies investigating supported ruthenium and nickel catalysts, alkali-promoted materials, graphite-supported catalytic systems and integrated approaches for transforming atmospheric or process-derived CO2 into useful chemical or energy products. [1] [2] [3] The combination of capture and conversion research is particularly relevant to efforts aimed at reducing net carbon emissions while developing technically useful pathways for carbon management.

Keywords

Carbon capture; carbon dioxide capture; direct air capture; carbon utilization; CO2 conversion; methane synthesis; dual-functional materials; heterogeneous catalysis; reverse water-gas shift; catalytic materials; graphite-supported catalysts; ruthenium catalysts; nickel catalysts; biogas upgrading; low-carbon fuels.

Introduction

Carbon capture and storage and related carbon-management technologies encompass a range of approaches intended to reduce the atmospheric release of carbon dioxide from industrial activities and energy systems. Alongside permanent storage, carbon capture and utilization research investigates methods through which captured CO2 can be transformed into fuels, chemicals or other useful products. Recent work in this area increasingly examines integrated systems in which adsorption or capture functionality and catalytic conversion are combined within the same material or process configuration.[4] [5]

Research Profile

The supplied research profile identifies García-Bordejé with the Instituto de Carboquímica (ICB-CSIC), Spain, and associates his subject area with Carbon Capture. The reported bibliometric indicators are 103 documents, 3,775 citations and an h-index of 41, with Scopus Author ID 6603120370. These indicators provide a quantitative description of the indexed research record and, when considered alongside the publication topics, indicate a substantial body of work relevant to catalysis and carbon-management research.2] [3]

Research Contributions

  • Research on direct air capture and CO2 conversion, including integrated approaches for capturing atmospheric carbon dioxide and converting it to methane.
  • Investigation of dual-functional materials designed to combine carbon dioxide capture with catalytic conversion within an integrated material system.
  • Development and evaluation of Ru-based catalytic systems supported on alumina and promoted with alkali species for CO2 capture and methane formation. [2]
  • Study of graphite-supported dual-functional materials for CO2 capture from air and subsequent conversion to CH4. [3]
  • Research into Ni/graphite catalysts and promoter effects for CO2 conversion through the reverse water-gas shift reaction. [5]
  • Contribution to research on biogas upgrading and pathways for producing gas fuels with the objective of reducing net carbon emissions. [1]

Publications

Selected recent publications supplied for this recognition profile are listed below. The selection emphasizes publications directly related to carbon capture, CO2 utilization and catalytic conversion.

  1. Upgrading of biogas into gas fuels: pathways towards energy with net zero carbon emissions. Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews, 2027.
  2. Bifunctional Na–Ru on gamma-alumina for CO2 capture from air and conversion to CH4: impact of the regeneration method and support on monolithic contactors. Industrial Chemistry & Materials, 2026.
  3. Integrated CO2 capture from air with unprecedently efficient conversion to methane using Ru-alkali/alumina dual functional material by optimizing alkali loading. Applied Catalysis B: Environment and Energy, 2026.
  4. CO2 capture from air and its conversion to CH4 using dual functional materials supported on high surface area graphite. Journal of CO2 Utilization, 2025.
  5. Effect of Cs and Ba promoters on Ni/graphite catalysts for CO2 conversion via the reverse water gas shift reaction. Catalysis Science & Technology, 2025.

Research Impact

The reported bibliometric profile of 103 documents, 3,775 citations and an h-index of 41 indicates an established indexed publication record. The research topics represented in the supplied publications are also relevant to several important dimensions of carbon management, including direct air capture, catalytic conversion of captured carbon dioxide, methane production and the upgrading of biogas into gas fuels.

A notable feature of the recent work is its focus on integrating capture and conversion rather than treating carbon dioxide removal and utilization as entirely separate operations. Studies of Ru-alkali/alumina and graphite-supported dual-functional materials investigate how material design can facilitate both CO2 capture and subsequent conversion. [3] [4] Such research contributes to the scientific understanding required to evaluate integrated carbon-management technologies.

Award Suitability

Based on the supplied research profile and publication record, Enrique García-Bordejé demonstrates strong thematic alignment with the Best Carbon Capture and Storage Award. His research directly addresses carbon dioxide capture from air, catalytic carbon utilization and materials capable of integrating capture and conversion functions. [2] [3]

Conclusion

Enrique García-Bordejé’s research profile is characterized by sustained work in carbon capture, catalytic conversion and carbon-utilization technologies. His recent publications demonstrate particular interest in direct air capture, dual-functional catalytic materials, methane production from captured CO2, reverse water-gas shift reactions and biogas upgrading. Together with the supplied bibliometric indicators of 103 documents, 3,775 citations and an h-index of 41, these contributions establish clear relevance to the scientific objectives represented by the Best Carbon Capture and Storage Award.

References

  1. Bordejé, V.; Morales, M. V.; Guerrero-Ruiz, A.; Rodríguez-Ramos, I.; García-Bordejé, E. (2027). Upgrading of biogas into gas fuels: pathways towards energy with net zero carbon emissions. Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews.
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.rser.2026.117448
  2. García-Bordejé, E.; Conesa, J. M.; Guerrero-Ruiz, A.; Rodríguez-Ramos, I. (2026). Bifunctional Na–Ru on gamma-alumina for CO2 capture from air and conversion to CH4: impact of the regeneration method and support on monolithic contactors. Industrial Chemistry & Materials.
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.1039/D5IM00030K
  3. García-Bordejé, E.; Conesa, J. M.; Guerrero-Ruiz, A.; Rodríguez-Ramos, I. (2026). Integrated CO2 capture from air with unprecedently efficient conversion to methane using Ru-alkali/alumina dual functional material by optimizing alkali loading. Applied Catalysis B: Environment and Energy.
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.apcatb.2025.126291
  4. García-Bordejé, E. et al. (2025). CO2 capture from air and its conversion to CH4 using dual functional materials supported on high surface area graphite. Journal of CO2 Utilization.
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jcou.2025.103054
  5. Moral-Pombo, J.; Conesa-Alonso, J. M.; Campos-Castellanos, E.; García-Bordejé, E.; Guerrero-Ruiz, A.; Rodríguez-Ramos, I. (2025). Effect of Cs and Ba promoters on Ni/graphite catalysts for CO2 conversion via the reverse water gas shift reaction. Catalysis Science & Technology.
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.1039/D4CY01331J