Modulation of CO<sub>2</sub> adsorption thermodynamics and selectivity in alkali-carbonate activated N-rich porous carbons
J. Ehren Eichler, James N. Burrow, Naman Katyal, Graeme Henkelman, C. Buddie Mullins
Abstract
In this paper we activate carbons from precursors of varying nitrogen content with different activating cations. The charge density of the cation helped to tune material properties and influence CO 2 adsorption thermodynamics.
Topics & Concepts
AdsorptionSelectivityActivated carbonAlkali metalPorosityNitrogenChemistryCarbonateInorganic chemistryCarbon fibersThermodynamicsChemical engineeringMaterials scienceOrganic chemistryCatalysisEngineeringComposite materialComposite numberPhysicsCarbon Dioxide Capture TechnologiesMembrane Separation and Gas TransportPhase Equilibria and Thermodynamics