Abstract: A solid sorbent composition including as chemical components: calcium oxide, calcium aluminate, and a mixed metal oxide characterized by a perovskite crystalline structure. The solid sorbent finds utility in capturing carbon dioxide from any gaseous stream containing carbon dioxide, such as emissions streams produced in combustion processes or streams derived from closed environments including airplanes, spaceships, and submarines. A reversible carbon dioxide looping process is disclosed involving (a) contacting a carbon dioxide-containing gaseous stream with the solid sorbent composition in a carbonator to produce a solid mixture containing calcium carbonate and a gaseous stream reduced in carbon dioxide concentration; and (b) heating the solid mixture containing calcium carbonate in a calcinator (decarbonator) to regenerate the solid sorbent composition and to produce a gaseous stream enriched in carbon dioxide.

Abstract: A stabilized composition comprising a liquid hydrocarbon fuel, such as JP-8, and a fuel additive, wherein the fuel additive comprises a graphitic carbon compound functionalized with a plurality of alkyl groups, wherein at least one alkyl group at each site of alkyl functionalization on the graphitic carbon compound has 8 or more carbon atoms, for example, poly(octadecyl)-graphene oxide. A method of increasing the energy density of a liquid hydrocarbon fuel involving adding to the fuel one or more alkyl-functionalized graphitic carbon compounds. The stabilized composition is useful for enhancing the properties of combustion processes, including energy density, thrust, flame speed, or a combination thereof, without introducing undesirable combustion effects, emissions, or combustion signature.