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Phil Renforth is an Professor and Associate Director for Carbon Dioxide Removal at the Research Centre for Carbon Solutions, Heriot-Watt University. His research focuses on removing atmospheric CO₂ through reactions with rocks and minerals, with particular expertise in mineralisation, enhanced weathering and ocean alkalinity enhancement. He previously held positions at Oxford and Cardiff, and earned his MEng and PhD in Civil and Environmental Engineering from Newcastle University. Prof. Renforth has contributed to the IPCC Sixth Assessment Report, co-founded the journal Frontiers in Climate: Carbon Dioxide Removal, and advises/advised on major international climate initiatives, including serving as a judge for the XPrize Carbon Removal.
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
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SDG 2 Zero Hunger -
SDG 7 Affordable and Clean Energy -
SDG 8 Decent Work and Economic Growth -
SDG 11 Sustainable Cities and Communities -
SDG 12 Responsible Consumption and Production -
SDG 13 Climate Action -
SDG 14 Life Below Water -
SDG 15 Life on Land
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Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
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Assessment of solid ikaite release into seawater – implications for ocean alkalinity enhancement
Baltruschat, S., Hartmann, J., Suitner, N., Moras, C. A., Lim, C., Bastianini, L. & Renforth, P., Jun 2026, In: Applied Geochemistry. 203, 106781.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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A systematic comparison of calcium carbonate quantification techniques for the monitoring of carbon dioxide removal via lime carbonation direct air capture
Titche, A., Hawrot, O., Shield, J., Campbell, J. S. & Renforth, P., 2026, In: Cambridge Prisms: Carbon Technologies. 2, e2.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Life cycle assessment of ocean alkalinity enhancement using hydrated carbonate minerals
Katish, M., Millar, R., Foteinis, S. & Renforth, P., Mar 2026, In: Environmental Technology and Innovation. 41, 104849.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Process modelling and analysis of ikaite production for atmospheric CO2 removal through ocean alkalinity enhancement
Lu, X., Millar, R., Toutam, P., Yang, A., Foteinis, S., Bastianini, L., Renforth, P., Baltruschat, S. & Hartmann, J., Jan 2026, In: Chemical Engineering Research and Design. 225, p. 399-410 12 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Reviews and syntheses: Carbon vs. cation based MRV of Enhanced Rock Weathering and the issue of soil organic carbon
Bijma, J., Hagens, M., Hammes, J. S., Planavsky, N., Pogge von Strandmann, P. A. E., Reershemius, T., Reinhard, C. T., Renforth, P., Suhrhoff, T. J., Vicca, S., Vienne, A. & Wolf-Gladrow, D., 5 Jan 2026, In: Biogeosciences. 23, 1, p. 53-75 23 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Review article › peer-review
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Datasets
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BlastSlag: A technoeconomic model for climate intervention in steel production
Renforth, P. (Creator), Heriot-Watt University, 30 Jun 2025
DOI: 10.17861/e9765431-e8cc-4834-8cde-e859347c42be
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Technoeconomic Assessment of Ikaite Production
Renforth, P. (Creator), Heriot-Watt University, 4 Sept 2022
DOI: 10.17861/082667ec-1eba-45e4-989e-8d114f58e9d9
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