Comparative study of cellulosic and carbonaceous biomass modifications for low-temperature CO₂ adsorption
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, Faculty of Chemical and Petroleum engineering, University of Tabriz, Tabriz, Iran
Abstract
The escalating global energy demand has led to increased fossil fuel combustion, elevating atmospheric CO₂ concentrations and exacerbating climate change. This study investigates the enhancement of CO₂ adsorption capacity in biomass-derived materials through amine functionalization, comparing nanocrystalline cellulose (NCC) and activated carbon (AC). Hairy NCC was synthesized via TEMPO-mediated oxidation of cotton linter, while AC was produced through pyrolysis of elderberry kernels. The amine-modified adsorbents were characterized using FTIR spectroscopy and SEM imaging, with CO₂ capture performance evaluated through thermogravimetric analysis at 25°C and 50°C under varying CO₂ concentrations (10-90 vol.%). Results revealed that at 25°C and 90 vol.% CO₂, unmodified NCC and AC exhibited adsorption capacities of 1.74 and 2.78 mmol/g, respectively. After monoethanolamine (MEA) modification, NCC demonstrated improved performance (2.25 mmol/g), while AC capacity decreased to 1.72 mmol/g due to amine-induced pore blockage. The superior performance of amine-modified NCC highlights its potential as an efficient, sustainable alternative to conventional AC for CO₂ capture applications. This study provides critical insights into biomass-derived adsorbents for mitigating anthropogenic CO₂ emissions, with implications for developing cost-effective carbon capture technologies.
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