Sub-Projekt III "Transformational Studies"
Das Sub-Projekt III befasst sich mit der Machbarkeit einer Einführung von DACS-Technologien aus gesellschaftlicher Sicht. Die großflächige Einführung neuer Technologien wie DACS hängt nicht nur von technologischen Aspekten allein ab, sondern auch von der gesellschaftlichen Akzeptanz, dem rechtlichen Rahmen und den Auswirkungen auf Klima und Gesellschaft. Dieses Transformationspotenzial wird in drei Arbeitspaketen untersucht: (1) Die Akzeptanzanalyse betrachtet die Akzeptanz dieser Technologien (als Objekt) in einigen spezifischen Interessengruppen sowie in der Gesellschaft insgesamt, wobei der Schwerpunkt auf hemmenden und fördernden Faktoren und deren Bewältigung liegt. (2) Eine Analyse des Rechtsrahmens befasst sich mit wichtigen institutionellen Faktoren, die DAC-Technologien hemmen oder fördern. (3) Die Auswirkungen einer breiten Einführung von DACS werden in Bezug auf wirtschaftliche (z. B. Beschäftigungseffekte, Wertschöpfung) und ökologische Auswirkungen (z. B. GWP-Reduktionspotenzial) bewertet.
Partners working on this sub-project:
Forschungszentrum Jülich
- Institute of Climate and Energy Systems, Jülicher Systemanalyse (ICE-2)
Helmholtz-Zentrum Hereon
- Climate Service Center Germany
Helmholtz-Zentrum für Umweltforschung
- Environmental and Planning Law
the scientists
Helmholtz-Zentrum Hereon
Climate Service Center Germany
Climate Service Center Germany
Climate Service Center Germany
Sub-Project Lead
Institute Head
Post-Doc
Helmholtz-Zentrum für Umweltforschung
Environmental and Planning Law
Environmental and Planning Law
Investigator
PhD Student
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Publikationen
Criteria for effective site selection of direct air capture and storage projects
publication by F. Harzendorf, T. Markus, A. Ross, R. Valencia Cotera, C. Baust, S. Vögele, D. Taraborrelli, P. Zapp, V. A. Karydis, P. Bowyer, and D. Stolten, Environmental Research Letters (2024)
- This paper develops a comprehensive set of criteria for evaluating suitable sites for direct air carbon capture and storage (DACCS) projects, integrating not only technical aspects such as CO₂ storage and energy infrastructure but also legal, social, environmental, and economic dimensions to enable informed and balanced site selection decisions. This paper is part of DACStorE Sub-Project I, Sub-Project II, and Sub-Project III and shows how interdisciplinary site assessments and proactive regulation can establish suitable conditions for planning and scaling up direct air capture technologies.
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Die Carbon Management Strategie und CCS im Lichte klimaundenergierechtlicher Weichenstellungen
publication by T. Markus, D. Otto, and D. Thrän, DAS THEMA (2024)
- This paper analyzes the German government's Carbon Management Strategy and the current legislative proposal to amend the Carbon Dioxide Storage Act in light of climate policy goals and energy sector developments, emphasizing the emerging role of carbon capture and storage (CCS) as a regular component of national climate action, particularly for managing hard-to-abate industrial emissions and as a foundational infrastructure for CO₂ removal methods like direct air capture. This paper is part of DACStorE Sub-Project III and shows how direct air carbon capture can be sustainably implemented through integrated legal, political, and societal frameworks.
Reanimation: Carbon Capture and Storage
publication by T. Markus, ZUR (2024)
- This paper examines the political and legal shift in Germany’s approach to carbon capture and storage (CCS), reflected in a new policy paper and draft legislation on CO₂ storage, and places these developments in the broader context of national and EU climate strategies, particularly highlighting the role of CCS in addressing hard-to-abate emissions and its potential integration into negative emissions technologies like direct air capture. This paper is part of DACStorE Sub-Project III and contributes by explaining how direct air capture can be politically legitimized and socially embedded through a robust legal framework.
Direct Air Capture Use & Storage – rechtliche und klimapolitische Hintergründe
publication by T. Markus, D. Heß, D. Otto, R. Dittmeyer, ZUR (2023, Heft 3)
- This paper examines the legal and climate policy framework for Direct Air Carbon Capture (DACC), highlighting that CO₂ removal is increasingly recognized as essential to achieving international climate goals. It explores technical approaches, policy targets, and especially the need for a distinct regulatory framework, since DACC measures do not fit neatly into traditional mitigation strategies. This paper is part of DACStorE Sub-Project III and directly contributes to the overarching goal of embedding DACC technologies within legal, political, and economic systems to ensure their long-term viability and impact.
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Biofunctionalization of Metal-Organic Framework Nanoparticles via Combined Nitroxide Mediated Polymerization and Nitroxide Exchange Reaction
publication by I. Wagner, S. Spiegel, J. Brückel, M. Schwotzer, A. Welle, M. H. Stenzel, S. Bräse, S. Begum, and M. Tsotsalas, Macro. Materials (2023)
- This paper presents a novel method for surface functionalization of metal–organic framework nanoparticles (MOF-NPs), enhancing their colloidal stability and enabling precise biofunctionalization. By combining nitroxide-mediated polymerization (NMP) and nitroxide exchange reaction (NER), PEG chains and RGD peptides were successfully grafted onto UiO-66-NH₂ MOFs. This led to improved dispersibility, reduced non-specific protein adsorption (HSA), and the potential for targeted biointeractions. The study highlights the promise of such MOF-based systems in biomedical applications. The paper is part of DACStorE Sub-Project III and contributes to the overall goal of tailoring MOF surfaces for efficient and selective CO₂ capture.
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Entnahme von CO2 als Baustein der deutschen Klimapolitik – 11 kurze Überlegungen zu Abgrenzung, Portfolio und Klimarecht
publication by T. Markus, D. Otto, K. Korte, E. Gawel, H. Schinder, and D. Thrän, UFZ Discussion Papers (2023)
- This paper explores the role of carbon dioxide removal (CDR) as a complementary tool to emission avoidance in Germany’s climate policy. In eleven concise points, it addresses the technical, legal, and policy dimensions of various CDR approaches—from afforestation to direct air capture and geological storage. It emphasizes the need for a balanced portfolio of biological and technological solutions and robust legal frameworks. The main takeaway: CDR is not a substitute for mitigation, but a necessary supplement to achieve climate targets. The paper is part of DACStorE Sub-Project III.
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Letzte Änderung: 06.08.2025
