(225n) Synthesis of Heteroatom-Doped Activated Carbon Using Acrylamide for CO2 Adsorption
AIChE Annual Meeting
2023
2023 AIChE Annual Meeting
Separations Division
Poster Session: Fundamentals and Applications of Adsorption and Ion Exchange
Tuesday, November 7, 2023 - 3:30pm to 5:00pm
Continuous release and the consequent increase in the concentration of greenhouse gases (GHGs) into the atmosphere are causing environmental issues such as climate change and ecosystem destruction. Among these GHGs, carbon dioxide (CO2) is highly impactful due to its high global warming potential (GWP), which is caused by its accumulation in large amounts over long periods. To mitigate this, various technologies have been developed to reduce the amount of CO2 released into the atmosphere. Carbon capture and storage (CCS) technology is considered a practical strategy for existing industrial facilities. However, the CO2 capture process is the most expensive step in CCS, so effective CO2 capture methods are essential. Among these CO2 capture methods, adsorption using activated carbon (AC) is gaining attention due to its cost-effectiveness in material manufacturing, operating conditions, and regeneration. Ongoing research is required to develop activated carbon to ensure effective industrial CO2 capture. In this study, heteroatom-doped activated carbons were synthesized from acrylamide as the precursor. We investigated the impact of different variables in material preparation on the textural properties and CO2 uptake of heteroatom-doped activated carbon.