Due to carbon dioxide (CO₂) levels, driven by our reliance on fossil fuels and deforestation, the challenge of global warming looms ever larger. The need to keep the global temperature rise below 1.5 °C has never been more pressing, pushing us toward innovative solutions. Enter carbon capture, utilization, and storage (CCUS) technologies, our frontline defense in the fight against climate change. Imagine a world where CO₂, once a harbinger of environmental doom, is transformed into a tool for healing. This review takes you on a journey through the realm of CCUS, revealing how these technologies capture CO₂ from the very sources of our industrial and power activities, repurpose it, and lock it away in geological vaults. We explore the various methods of capture—post-combustion, oxy-fuel combustion, and membrane separation—each with their own strengths and challenges. But it is not just about science; economics play a crucial role. The costs of capturing, transporting, and storing CO₂ are substantial, but they come with the promise of a burgeoning market for CO₂-derived products. We delve into these financial aspects and look at how captured CO₂ can be repurposed for enhanced oil recovery, chemical manufacturing, and mineralization, turning waste into worth. We also examine the landscape of commercial-scale CCS projects, highlighting both global strides and regional nuances in their implementation. As we navigate through these advancements, we spotlight the potential of Artificial Intelligence (AI) to revolutionize CCUS processes, making them more efficient and cost-effective. In this sweeping review, we underscore the pivotal role of CCUS technologies in our global strategy to decarbonize and forge a path toward a sustainable future. Join us as we uncover how innovation, supportive policies, and public acceptance are paving the way for a cleaner, greener world.

In the present study, the temperature fluctuations in tissues based on Penne’s bio-heat transfer equation is investigated by applying the Laplace and Hankel transforms. To get the solution in a physical form, a numerical inversion technique has been applied. The temporal and spatial distribution of temperature is investigated with the effect of relaxation time and is presented graphically.

This work explores the influence of Hall current on the thermoelastic behavior of nanostructured (nonlocal) plates made of an elastic material, modeled under a double-temperature (two-temperature theory) framework, and subjected to ramp-type heating. The dual-temperature model accounts for the separate thermal dynamics, while the nonlocal elasticity theory incorporates long-range interactions within the material, making it particularly suitable for nanoscale materials. The governing equations are derived by integrating the effects of Hall current, and nonlocal elasticity into the coupled electro-thermo-mechanical equations according to the dual-phase lag model. The solution is obtained through the application of the normal mode analysis technique, allowing for the decoupling of the governing equations into solvable ordinary differential equations. Numerical simulations are performed, and results are presented graphically to compare the wave propagation characteristics of the basic physical fields such as temperature, displacement, acoustic pressure, and stress under the influence of Hall current and varying nonlocal parameters. The results reveal significant changes in wave propagation under varying boundary conditions, offering valuable insights into the interaction between magneto-electric fields, mechanical stresses, and thermal gradients. The study provides a novel framework for understanding wave propagation in nanostructured materials and paves the way for further research into their application in advanced thermoelectric-mechanical devices.