WISE Researcher Contributes to New Book Advancing Sustainable Carbon Capture Technologies
Lawrence, KS — June 24, 2026 — The Wonderful Institute for Sustainable Engineering (WISE) is pleased to announce the publication of Thermal Plasma-coupled Carbon Capture Utilization and Storage: Unlocking the Potential of Thermal Plasma, a new book co-edited by WISE researcher Dr. Apoorva Ranjekar. Published by Elsevier as part of the Woodhead Publishing Series on Carbon Capture and Storage, the volume explores how thermal plasma technologies can be integrated with carbon capture, utilization and storage (CCUS) systems to support climate change mitigation and sustainable development.
Co-edited by Dr. Ranjekar alongside Vineet S. Sikarwar of the Czech Academy of Sciences and Guido Van Oost of Ghent University, the book brings together contributions from experts examining emerging approaches to carbon management, waste valorization and clean energy production.
The publication provides a comprehensive overview of thermal plasma science and its application in carbon capture technologies. Topics include conventional carbon capture and storage systems, plasma-coupled CCUS processes, renewable hydrogen integration, lifecycle assessment, catalysis, and the environmental, economic and societal considerations associated with large-scale deployment. The book also evaluates the current state of plasma-coupled carbon capture technologies in the United States, European Union, China and India, while exploring future opportunities for innovation and implementation.
Among its key contributions, the volume examines the potential of combining advanced technologies such as thermal plasma with bioenergy and carbon capture systems, assesses long-term environmental and economic impacts through lifecycle analysis, and highlights the critical role of catalysis in improving system performance. The authors also discuss future research directions and the policy, ethical and social considerations that will influence the adoption of these technologies.
The book reflects the interdisciplinary research mission of WISE by bringing together expertise in sustainable energy, materials science, catalysis and carbon management. As global industries seek pathways to reduce emissions and accelerate decarbonization, thermal plasma-coupled CCUS technologies represent a promising area of research with the potential to transform how carbon is captured, utilized and converted into valuable products.
WISE congratulates Dr. Ranjekar and his fellow editors on this significant achievement and their contributions to advancing sustainable engineering solutions for a low-carbon future!
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Thermal Plasma-coupled Carbon Capture Utilization and Storage: Unlocking the Potential of Thermal Plasma
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Thermal Plasma-coupled Carbon Capture Utilization and Storage