Paper Title
GLUCOSIDE-BASED SURFACTANTS FOR ENHANCED CARBON DIOXIDE CAPTURE AND STORAGE VIA CLATHRATE HYDRATE FORMATION

Abstract
Recent advancements in solidified gas technology have unveiled significant potential for diverse applications, including carbon capture, storage, and the efficient transportation of natural gas. However, the widespread industrial adoption of hydrate-based solutions remains constrained by the need for effective and environmentally sustainable promoting agents. This study addresses this critical challenge by introducing glucoside-based surfactants (GSs) as innovative promoters for methane hydrate formation. These bio-derived, eco-friendly surfactants exhibit exceptional properties that make them highly suitable for optimizing the solidified storage of CO2, opening avenues for broader applications in energy storage and gas transportation.Extensive high-pressure autoclave experiments demonstrated that GSs significantly enhance the kinetics of CO2 hydrate formation. Their presence in the experimental systems not only accelerated hydrate nucleation but also achieved a high water-to-hydrate conversion efficiency, resulting in notable increases in CO2 storage capacity when using distilled water.Additionally, toxicity assessments confirmed the biocompatibility of GSs, underscoring their potential as environmentally friendly alternatives to conventional synthetic surfactants like sodium dodecyl sulfate (SDS). These findings highlight the dual advantages of GSs in combining performance efficiency with environmental safety.The implications of this study extend far beyond conventional carbon storage applications. The ability of GSs to efficiently promote CO2 hydrate formation holds promise for advancing seawater desalination processes and enhancing carbon capture technologies, both of which are pivotal in mitigating greenhouse gas emissions. By leveraging the unique benefits of these green surfactants, industries can take a significant step toward achieving sustainable and energy-efficient solutions to global environmental challenges. Keywords - CO2 storage, gas hydrates, green surfactant, gas hydrate promoter, carbon sequestration