Distinctive 'CO2 fingerprint' could aid CCS deployment, say scientists

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New study shows captured CO2 has an inherent chemical fingerprint depending on its source, making it easier to ensure gas is safely stored

In a finding that could help make carbon capture and storage (CCS) technology both safer and less expensive, a group of researchers have discovered a way to monitor CO2 captured from power stations and...

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