Development of Grafted Nanoparticles for Carbon Capture Technology

Development of grafted nanoparticles for carbon capture

Objective

• Synthesis of silica and alumina based nanoparticles and their functionalization, Characterization of the synthesized materials, Characterization of CO2 adsorption capacity.

Description

• Carbon capture is a critical technology for mitigating climate change by reducing CO2 emissions from industrial processes, Grafted nanoparticles, particularly silica-based, have shown great potential in enhancing carbon capture technologies, By modifying the surface of nanoparticles with functional groups, they can increase the adsorption capacity and selectivity for CO2, These nanoparticles provide a high surface area and tunable properties, making them ideal candidates for improving the efficiency of carbon capture processes, Their use offers a promising approach to address growing concerns about climate change and CO2 emissions.

Impact

• Demonstration of various nanoparticle systems effective in carbon capture, A comparative evaluation of different nanoparticles for their carbon uptake performance, Assessment of the amine group with the highest efficacy in carbon uptake, A comprehensive analysis of the influence of nanoparticle size and loading concentration on carbon capture efficiency.