<p>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&#xa0;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&#xa0;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.</p>