Carbon dioxide (CO2) capture via a hydrate-based method is a promising technique due to its high efficiency, low energy 

consumption, and operational simplicity. Despite these advantages, its practical application is hindered by slow kinetics, 

notably prolonged induction times and low gas storage capacities. To address these challenges, this study investigates the 

kinetic enhancement of CO2 hydrate formation using graphene oxide (GO) and GO modified with aluminum nanoparticle 

(GO-Al). GO-Al nanocomposites were synthesized with varying GO-to-Al mass ratios (1:1, 1:3, 1:5, and 1:8), and their 

performance was assessed at additive concentrations of 0.003, 0.005, and 0.01 wt%. For pristine GO, the lowest dosage 

(0.003 wt%) demonstrated the most significant promotional effect, reducing the induction time to 81.6% of that observed 

in pure water. Introduction of Al further enhances the mass and heat transfer during the formation of CO2 hydrate. Compared

to the pure water and the GO system, the incorporation of GO-Al markedly enhanced CO2 consumption while 

simultaneously reducing the induction time. Among the tested samples, the 0.005 wt% GO-Al5

 system displayed the 

shortest induction time of 105 min, representing a 16% reduction relative to the GO system. In addition, the 0.01wt% 

GO-Al1

 system exhibited the shortest reaction time of 170 min, reflecting a substantial reduction of 72.58% compared to 

the GO system. The highest gas consumption and gas storage capacity were observed for the 0.003 wt% GO-Al8

 system, 

reaching 48.33 m3

/m3

. Furthermore, the underlying mechanisms through which GO-Al nanoparticles promote hydrate 

formation were systematically examined.