Carbon capture technologies and sustainable transformation in fertilizer production

Ceyda Dağcan; Meltem Yurdakul; Esra Sıkan; Yaren İlayda Gürkan

doi:10.14744/cetj.2026.0003

Carbon capture technologies and sustainable transformation in fertilizer production

Abstract

The fertilizer sector, which is critical for the sustainability of Turkey's agricultural production capacity, is also an area that needs to be carefully addressed in the context of combating climate change due to its high carbon emission potential. Intensive energy use and direct process emissions, especially in ammonia and urea production processes, increase the carbon footprint of this sector; therefore, technological solutions to reduce carbon emissions become a priority. In this context, Carbon Capture, Utilization and Storage (CCUS) technologies stand out as a strategic tool for the fertilizer sector to ensure both environmental sustainability and compliance with international carbon regulations. In this report, the applicability of CCUS technologies is assessed within the framework of Turkey's sectoral emission profile and the most suitable capture technologies are analyzed, especially in the context of fertilizer production processes. Post-combustion carbon capture technology came to the forefront due to its compatibility with the existing industrial infrastructure and ease of implementation, and it was determined that this method has high applicability in the short and medium term. Furthermore, recommendations for policy makers and industry representatives are presented, considering the Turkish legislation, the need for economic incentives and international developments. The results show that CCUS practices in the fertilizer sector will play a critical role both in achieving emission reduction targets and maintaining the competitiveness of the industry.

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Primary Language

English

Subjects

Climate Change Impacts and Adaptation (Other)

Journal Section

Review Article

Authors

Ceyda Dağcan ^*
0009-0005-4515-6089
Türkiye

Meltem Yurdakul
0009-0002-7450-9179
Türkiye

Esra Sıkan
0009-0003-1426-0954
Türkiye

Yaren İlayda Gürkan
0009-0006-5617-5143
Türkiye

Publication Date

July 7, 2026

Submission Date

May 25, 2025

Acceptance Date

December 11, 2025

Published in Issue

Year 2026 Volume: 4 Number: 1

DOI

https://doi.org/10.14744/cetj.2026.0003

IZ

https://izlik.org/JA35JK35DJ

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RIS / Bibtex

APA

Dağcan, C., Yurdakul, M., Sıkan, E., & Gürkan, Y. İ. (2026). Carbon capture technologies and sustainable transformation in fertilizer production. Clean Energy Technologies Journal, 4(1), 22-33. https://doi.org/10.14744/cetj.2026.0003

AMA

1.Dağcan C, Yurdakul M, Sıkan E, Gürkan Yİ. Carbon capture technologies and sustainable transformation in fertilizer production. Clean Energy Technol J. 2026;4(1):22-33. doi:10.14744/cetj.2026.0003

Chicago

Dağcan, Ceyda, Meltem Yurdakul, Esra Sıkan, and Yaren İlayda Gürkan. 2026. “Carbon Capture Technologies and Sustainable Transformation in Fertilizer Production”. Clean Energy Technologies Journal 4 (1): 22-33. https://doi.org/10.14744/cetj.2026.0003.

EndNote

Dağcan C, Yurdakul M, Sıkan E, Gürkan Yİ (July 1, 2026) Carbon capture technologies and sustainable transformation in fertilizer production. Clean Energy Technologies Journal 4 1 22–33.

IEEE

[1]C. Dağcan, M. Yurdakul, E. Sıkan, and Y. İ. Gürkan, “Carbon capture technologies and sustainable transformation in fertilizer production”, Clean Energy Technol J, vol. 4, no. 1, pp. 22–33, July 2026, doi: 10.14744/cetj.2026.0003.

ISNAD

Dağcan, Ceyda - Yurdakul, Meltem - Sıkan, Esra - Gürkan, Yaren İlayda. “Carbon Capture Technologies and Sustainable Transformation in Fertilizer Production”. Clean Energy Technologies Journal 4/1 (July 1, 2026): 22-33. https://doi.org/10.14744/cetj.2026.0003.

JAMA

1.Dağcan C, Yurdakul M, Sıkan E, Gürkan Yİ. Carbon capture technologies and sustainable transformation in fertilizer production. Clean Energy Technol J. 2026;4:22–33.

MLA

Dağcan, Ceyda, et al. “Carbon Capture Technologies and Sustainable Transformation in Fertilizer Production”. Clean Energy Technologies Journal, vol. 4, no. 1, July 2026, pp. 22-33, doi:10.14744/cetj.2026.0003.

Vancouver

1.Ceyda Dağcan, Meltem Yurdakul, Esra Sıkan, Yaren İlayda Gürkan. Carbon capture technologies and sustainable transformation in fertilizer production. Clean Energy Technol J. 2026 Jul. 1;4(1):22-33. doi:10.14744/cetj.2026.0003