Dr. Hsing-Jung HoTaiwan
Graduate School of Environmental Studies, Tohoku University, Japan
| 2023 to present | | Assistant Professor, Graduate School of Environmental Studies, Tohoku University |
| 2024 to present | | Early Career Editorial Board, Carbon Capture Science & Technology, Elsevier |
| 2021 - 2023 | | JSPS Research Fellow-PD, Institute of Multidisciplinary Research for Advanced Materials, Tohoku University |
| 2023 - 2023 | | Postdoctoral Researcher, Graduate School of Environmental Studies, Tohoku University |
| 2023 - now | | Assistant Professor, Graduate School of Environmental Studies, Tohoku University |
| 2021 - 2023 | | JSPS Research Fellow-PD, Institute of Multidisciplinary Research for Advanced Materials, Tohoku University |
| 2023 - 2023 | | Postdoctoral Researcher, Graduate School of Environmental Studies, Tohoku University |
Mineral Cabonation; CO2 Utilization; Waste Recycling; Metal Recycling; Resource Circulation; Cement and Concrete
Dr. Ho is currently an Assistant Professor in the Division of Resource Circulation and Environmental Applications at the Graduate School of Environmental Studies, Tohoku University, Japan. His research focuses on advancing sustainable environmental systems through environmental chemical engineering. His work primarily addresses waste-related challenges, encompassing topics such as carbon capture and utilization (CCU), metal recycling, wastewater treatment, and resource recovery from waste streams. Dr. Ho has published 38 peer-reviewed journal articles, including 25 as first or corresponding author, as well as 2 conference papers, 3 national patents, and 3 book chapters. He has also received several awards and fellowships in recognition of his contributions.
Mineral Carbonation of Alkaline Industrial Wastes: Challenges, Innovations, and Pathways to Carbon Neutrality and Resource Circulation
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Circular Economy, Resource Circulation, and Carbon Reduciton/TBA
This presentation focuses on advancing carbon neutrality and resource circulation through the mineral carbonation of alkaline industrial wastes generated by fundamental industries. Mineral carbonation has emerged as a promising pathway for CO2 sequestration and utilization; however, its practical implementation remains constrained by kinetic limitations, process efficiency, and scalability challenges. This talk first outlines the concept of mineral carbonation, highlighting its significance as well as its current technical and economic limitations. It then presents recent research and development efforts utilizing alkaline industrial wastes, covering emerging carbonation technologies, strategies for the valorization of carbonated products, and the development of accounting methodologies for CO2 emissions reduction. Finally, the role of mineral carbonation within broader net-zero pathways will be discussed, with particular emphasis on its positioning, system-level contributions, and potential integration into future industrial decarbonization strategies.