Characterization and Design of a Stripper for a Continuous Direct Air Capture System

Capturing CO2 directly from the air has gained wide attention as it is one of the possible solutions to mitigate the risks of climate change. Zero Emission Fuels (ZEF) is a start-up in Delft that develops a small-scale plant to produce methanol from sunlight and air only. CO2 and H2O are captured from the air by a direct air capture unit that...

Absorption of Greenhouse Gases in Liquids: A Molecular Approach

The increase in concentrations of greenhouse gases is responsible for global warming over the past few years. A major portion of the emitted greenhouse gases contains carbon dioxide (CO2). The capture of carbon dioxide from the effluent sources, its transport, and storage has been identified as the most promising method to mitigate global...

CO2 capture using liquid crystals: Selectivity analysis for CO2 capture from syngas

The current need to reduce CO2 emission from power plant flue gas demands development of new and more energy efficient separation processes. Liquid crystals are a new class of solvents for CO2 absorption; making use of a solubility switch between two phases. Solubility of CO2 is higher in the isotropic liquid phase than in the structured liquid...