Benzylamine(BZA) has been identified as a promising candidate for CO_2 capture process; however the evaluation of BZA in the packed column was very few. Thus, in this work, the absorption and regeneration performance ...Benzylamine(BZA) has been identified as a promising candidate for CO_2 capture process; however the evaluation of BZA in the packed column was very few. Thus, in this work, the absorption and regeneration performance of unblended BZA solvent as well as a series of amine concentrations and ratios in the formulations were studied using a semibatch bubbling reactor. And due to the formation of ivory-white precipitates in solvents containing higher BZA ratios, a 4:1 molar ratio of MEA/BZA mixed solvent was used to study its performance in a pilot-scale test bed. The results showed that a higher BZA ratio in the MEA/BZA mixed solvent resulted in a faster absorption rate, a higher mass transfer and heat transfer rate and a better cyclic performance, but the mass transfer rate of BZA decreased more quickly than MEA with the increase of CO_2 loading of the solvents. In addition, at high CO_2 loading in the MEA/ BZA mixed solvent with a molar ratio of 4:1, the ivory-white precipitates were generated which could cause blockage of the packing in the absorber, the stripper and the liquid pipelines.展开更多
Engineering the pore structure of biomass-derived activated carbons is critical for optimizing their performance in adsorptionbased applications.This study demonstrates for the first time that washing hydrochars in so...Engineering the pore structure of biomass-derived activated carbons is critical for optimizing their performance in adsorptionbased applications.This study demonstrates for the first time that washing hydrochars in solvents of different polarity before activation is a simple yet powerful strategy to tailor pore size distribution.Hydrochar is produced from spent coffee grounds via hydrothermal carbonization,followed by washing in various solvents and activation in KOH.This results in carbons with a very large surface area(~2700 m^(2)/g),and washing is demonstrated to significantly increase product yield.Furthermore,washing in non-polar or mixed-polarity solvents removes long-chain carboxylic acids and esters from the hydrochar,promoting the development of narrow micropores while suppressing mesopore formation.To illustrate the impact of this structural control of porous carbons,post-combustion CO_(2)capture is investigated as a case study.Narrower pore size distribution enhances CO_(2)uptake,significantly improving capacity from 2.8 mmol/g for unwashed samples to 3.8 mmol/g for acetone-washed samples.Interestingly,moderate pore size(9-12Å)is shown to be optimal for CO_(2):N2 selectivity,while smaller pores result in lower selectivity due to stronger interactions between N2 and the pore walls.These findings highlight the potential role of solvent washing in directing pore architecture of hydrochars for adsorption-based carbon capture technologies and beyond.展开更多
Graphene has enormous potential to capture CO_(2)due to its unique properties and cost-effectiveness.However,graphene-based adsorbents have drawbacks of lower CO_(2)adsorption capacity and poor selectivity.This work d...Graphene has enormous potential to capture CO_(2)due to its unique properties and cost-effectiveness.However,graphene-based adsorbents have drawbacks of lower CO_(2)adsorption capacity and poor selectivity.This work demonstrates a one-step rapid and sustainable N_(2)/H_(2)plasma treatment process to prepare graphene-based sorbent material with enhanced CO_(2)adsorption performance.Plasma treatment directly enriches amine species,increases surface area,and improves textural properties.The CO_(2)adsorption capacity increases from 1.6 to 3.3 mmol/g for capturing flue gas,and from 0.14 to 1.3 mmol/g for direct air capture (DAC).Importantly,the electrothermal property of the plasma-modified aerogels has been significantly improved,resulting in faster heating rates and significantly reducing energy consumption compared to conventional external heating for regeneration of sorbents.Modified aerogels display improved selectivity of 42 and 87 after plasma modification for 5 and 10 min,respectively.The plasma-treated aerogels display minimal loss between 17%and 19% in capacity after 40 adsorption/desorption cycles,rendering excellent stability.The N_(2)/H_(2)plasma treatment of adsorbent materials would lower energy expenses and prevent negative effects on the global economy caused by climate change.展开更多
Membrane gas absorption and solar-assisted absorbent regeneration offer a sustainable approach to reduce the energy penalty of post-combustion CO_(2) capture.This study introduces a novel system integrating solar ther...Membrane gas absorption and solar-assisted absorbent regeneration offer a sustainable approach to reduce the energy penalty of post-combustion CO_(2) capture.This study introduces a novel system integrating solar thermal energy with membrane gas absorption to capture CO_(2) from a 580 MWe pulverized coal power plant.The environmental impacts across six scenarios at varying solar fractions are evaluated via life cycle assessment.Results show a 7.61%–13.04%reduction in global warming potential compared to a steam-driven CO_(2) capture system.Electricity and steam consumption dominate the operational phase,contributing 15%–64%and 18%–61%to environmental impacts in non-TES scenarios,respectively.While TES reduces most impacts,it increases stratospheric ozone depletion and marine eutrophication due to nitrate-based phase change materials and monoethanolamine.Higher solar fractions lower impacts in non-TES scenarios but elevate specific impacts in TES scenarios,highlighting trade-offs for sustainable CO_(2) capture deployment.展开更多
This paper solves the problem of model-free dual-arm space robot maneuvering after non-cooperative target capture under high control quality requirements.The explicit system model is unavailable,and the maneuvering mi...This paper solves the problem of model-free dual-arm space robot maneuvering after non-cooperative target capture under high control quality requirements.The explicit system model is unavailable,and the maneuvering mission is disturbed by the measurement noise and the target adversarial behavior.To address these problems,a model-free Combined Adaptive-length Datadriven Predictive Controller(CADPC)is proposed.It consists of a separated subsystem identification method and a combined predictive control strategy.The subsystem identification method is composed of an adaptive data length,thereby reducing sensitivity to undetermined measurement noises and disturbances.Based on the subsystem identification,the combined predictive controller is established,reducing calculating resource.The stability of the CADPC is rigorously proven using the Input-to-State Stable(ISS)theorem and the small-gain theorem.Simulations demonstrate that CADPC effectively handles the model-free space robot post operation in the presence of significant disturbances,state measurement noise,and control input errors.It achieves improved steady-state accuracy,reduced steady-state control consumption,and minimized control input chattering.展开更多
CO_(2) capture and utilization(CCU)technologies have been recognized as crucial strategies for mitigating global warming,reducing carbon emission,and promoting resource circularity.As such,the design and development o...CO_(2) capture and utilization(CCU)technologies have been recognized as crucial strategies for mitigating global warming,reducing carbon emission,and promoting resource circularity.As such,the design and development of related materials have attracted considerable research attention.Carbon-based materials,characterized by tunable pore structures,abundant active sites,high specific surface area,and excellent chemical stability,demonstrate significant potential for applications in CO_(2) capture and utilization.This review systematically analyzes the adsorption behaviors and performance variations of typical carbon materials,including activated carbon,porous carbon,graphene,and carbon nanotubes during CO_(2) capture processes.Concerning CO_(2) utilization,emphasis is placed on recent advances in the catalytic applications of carbon-based materials in key reactions such as methanation,reverse water-gas shift,dry reforming of methane,and alcohol synthesis.Moreover,the benefits and drawbacks of carbon materials in terms of CO_(2) adsorption capacity,catalytic activity,and stability are thoroughly evaluated,and their potential applications in integrated CO_(2) capture and utilization technologies are discussed.Finally,key strategies for enhancing the performance of carbonaceous materials through structural modulation and surface modification are elucidated.This review aims to provide theoretical guidance for the future development and large-scale implementation of carbon-based materials in CCU technologies.展开更多
As atmospheric CO_(2) concentration continues to rise,carbon capture and utilization(CCU)technology has emerged as a critical strategy toward achieving carbon neutrality.CCU offers a dual advantage of mitigating CO_(2...As atmospheric CO_(2) concentration continues to rise,carbon capture and utilization(CCU)technology has emerged as a critical strategy toward achieving carbon neutrality.CCU offers a dual advantage of mitigating CO_(2) emissions while producing value-added chemicals and fuels.However,conventional CCU strategies typically decouple the CO_(2) capture and electrochemical conversion processes,resulting in increased system complexity,higher energy demands,and limited economic viability.Building an integrated system of CO_(2) capture and in-situ electroreduction can bridge the technological gap,reduce costs,and ultimately enhance carbon cycle efficiency.In this review,we highlight recent advances in CO_(2) capture and in-situ electroreduction technologies.We first evaluate the strengths and limitations of conventional CCU technologies and the emerging CO_(2) capture and direct utilization technologies.Subsequently,we summarize the breakthroughs in multifunctional catalyst systems and key catalyst optimization strategies,and analyze the mechanisms behind the performance improvement.Meanwhile,we also discuss the application progress of in-situ techniques and theoretical calculations in CO_(2) capture and in-situ electroreduction.Finally,we outline the unresolved scientific and engineering challenges and propose future research directions to accelerate the development of CO_(2) capture and in-situ electroreduction.展开更多
The net capturing method holds great potential for space debris removal due to its adaptability to the various target shapes and high fault tolerance.However,the capture mechanisms of current rope nets,which rely sole...The net capturing method holds great potential for space debris removal due to its adaptability to the various target shapes and high fault tolerance.However,the capture mechanisms of current rope nets,which rely solely on a passive wrap-ping mechanism,limit their capacity to capture objects within a specific size range and make it challenging to handle unexpected situations.Inspired by spider webs,which combine wrapping and adhering to capture prey of various sizes,we present a new type of net(envelope diameter:208.49 mm)for on-orbit capture.This net adopts a spiral symmetric structure similar to spider webs,incorporates electrostatic-microstructure hybrid adhesives,and increases the maximum contact area by 38.31%,allowing it to capture debris ranging from fragments smaller than the mesh size(envelope diam-eter:2.7 mm-4.4 mm)to larger objects(envelope diameter:270 mm),and effectively grasps flexible items(450 mm2),planar items(350 mm2)and three-dimensional items(160 mm3).Moreover,to validate the net's capability for wrapping and adhesion,simulations and experiments are demonstrated that this dual capture method can effectively handle various targets.展开更多
Nanoporous carbon materials were synthesized from asphaltenes using a thermo-chemical treatment under an inert atmosphere and in-situ KOH activation.N-doping was also employed in certain samples to reveal the impact o...Nanoporous carbon materials were synthesized from asphaltenes using a thermo-chemical treatment under an inert atmosphere and in-situ KOH activation.N-doping was also employed in certain samples to reveal the impact of nitrogen on the properties of materials.The synthesized materials were fully characterized to disclose their textural properties,structural parameters,surface functional groups,elemental compositions,and morphologies.Textural property analysis revealed a remarkable increase in surface areas after alkaline treatment(~1500-2000 m^(2)/g),which was mainly ascribed to the formation of micro-and mesopores.The measurements of structural parameters endorse and complement the findings on textural properties.The asphaltene-derived porous carbons have been employed in energy storage and carbon capture applications.The materials exhibit specific capacitances ranging from 130 to 180 F/g at 0.2 A/g in a 3 M KOH.These results suggest that nitrogen doping significantly enhances the pseudocapacitive behavior of the electroactive materials by promoting Fara-daic redox reactions and improving ion diffusion and adsorption rates.Asphaltene-derived porous carbons also exhibit notable CO_(2)adsorption capacities of 3-4 mmol/g at 25◦C and 1 bar.Also,breakthrough experiments confirm that the N-doped material exhibits remarkable stability,reusability,and increased surface basicity,achieving an impressive CO_(2)uptake of 0.446 mmol/g.These results highlight the potential of asphaltene-based porous carbons as efficient materials for carbon capture and energy storage applications.展开更多
Parasitic interface side reactions and uncontrollable Zn deposition seriously erode the cycling performance of aqueous zinc ion batteries,thus impeding the large-scale application.Herein,an organic acid molecule with ...Parasitic interface side reactions and uncontrollable Zn deposition seriously erode the cycling performance of aqueous zinc ion batteries,thus impeding the large-scale application.Herein,an organic acid molecule with a unique molecular structure,camphorsulfonic acid(CSA),is first proposed to remodel the interface microenvironment as an electrolyte additive.The proton provided by CSA can neutralize the hydroxide ions generated by side reactions and inhibit the accumulation of alkaline by-products.The sulfonic acid groups are firmly adsorbed on the Zn anode surface,thereby enabling the regulation of interfacial species.Specifically,oxygen-containing functional groups combined with hydrophobic rigid carbon rings achieve a water-poor interface environment and promote the transfer of Zn^(2+),providing a suitable environment for Zn deposition.As a result,Zn//Zn symmetrical battery can run for over 2800 h(2 mA cm^(-2)-2 mAh cm^(-2)),demonstrating 28-times lifespan compared to the battery without CSA.Furthermore,Zn//KVO full cell presents excellent performance of 800 cycles at 3 A g^(-1).Besides,the pouch cell with CSA can also operate a capacity of 153.8 mAh after 60 cycles at 0.5 A g^(-1) with96.5%capacity retention rate.This work provides an organism-inspired additive selection for stabilizing the interface chemistry of the Zn anode.展开更多
Biomass-derived carbon for CO_(2) capture is significant for reducing carbon emissions and recovering C1 resources,contributing to zero-carbon goals.However,developing biomass-based porous carbon with high CO_(2) capt...Biomass-derived carbon for CO_(2) capture is significant for reducing carbon emissions and recovering C1 resources,contributing to zero-carbon goals.However,developing biomass-based porous carbon with high CO_(2) capture while reducing regeneration energy consumption remains challenging.This study leverages the tunable pore structure and photothermal properties of biomass-based carbon,integrating adsorption and solar-driven desorption for efficient,low-energy CO_(2) capture.Specifically,mechanical compaction increased the ultramicropore volume of the porous carbon by 25%,leading to a corresponding 25%enhancement in CO_(2) adsorption capacity.Theoretical calculations and correlation analyses further elucidated that ultramicropore volume,nitrogen doping,and oxygen doping play significant roles in CO_(2) adsorption.Under one-sun illumination,the surface temperature of the prepared porous carbon rapidly rose to 57.1℃ within 6 min and stabilized around 71.0℃,resulting in a regeneration efficiency of 75%.These findings provide valuable theoretical and practical insights for the development of high-efficiency,low-energy CO_(2) capture technologies.展开更多
The single electron capture processes in Si^(3,4+)+He collisions have been investigated theoretically employing the two-center atomic orbital close-coupling method in the energy range 0.01-100 keV/u.Total and state-se...The single electron capture processes in Si^(3,4+)+He collisions have been investigated theoretically employing the two-center atomic orbital close-coupling method in the energy range 0.01-100 keV/u.Total and state-selective electron capture cross sections for the dominant and subdominant reaction channels are calculated and compared with the available experimental and theoretical data.For the total charge transfer cross sections,the present results show better agreements with the available experimental data than the other theoretical ones in the overlapping energy region for both collision systems.For the state-selective cross sections,the present results for 3s and 3p states are in general agreement with the previous MOCC results in the low energy region for both collision systems.Furthermore,the cross sections for electron captured to the 3d,4l and 5l(l=0,1,...,n-1)states of Si^(2+)and Si^(3+)ions are first provided in a broad energy region in our work.These results are useful for the investigations in astrophysics.The datasets presented in this paper,including the total and state-selective electron capture cross sections of Si^(3,4+)+He collisions in 0.01-100 ke V/u,are openly available at https://doi.org/10.57760/sciencedb.j00113.00257.展开更多
The utilization of solid wastes to prepare Li_(4)SiO_(4) based CO_(2) adsorbents and thermochemical energy storage(TES)materials has recently garnered significant interest.Considering practical application conditions,...The utilization of solid wastes to prepare Li_(4)SiO_(4) based CO_(2) adsorbents and thermochemical energy storage(TES)materials has recently garnered significant interest.Considering practical application conditions,the influence of CO_(2) concentration and temperature fluctuations on adsorbent performance remains a key research focus.Among various waste materials,waste clay bricks are particularly suitable for Li_(4)SiO_(4) synthesis due to their high SiO_(2) content(60% to 70%),while enabling waste valorization.Furthermore,it has been demonstrated that heteroatoms present in the waste materials positively in-fluence the CO_(2) adsorption performance of Li_(4)SiO_(4)-based adsorbents.In this study,Li_(4)SiO_(4) was syn thesized for the first time directly from waste clay bricks without pretreatment.Comprehensive characterization revealed that the resulting Li_(4)SiO_(4)-based adsorbent exhibits outstanding performance:a high CO_(2) capture capacity(27.9%(mass)),excellent cycling stability,and remarkable thermal energy storage capability(876.4 kJ·kg^(-1)).These superior properties position it as one of the most promising high-temperature adsorbents for simultaneous CO_(2) capture and thermal energy storage(TES)from fossil fuel flue gase.Moreover,the adsorbent maintained excellent stability under fluctuating temper-ature and CO_(2) concentration.Even at 20%(vol)CO_(2) and 500℃,it achieved a high capacity of 25.7%(mass),reaching equilibrium within 15 min.This CO_(2) capture performance is truly impressive.展开更多
The construction industry is a significant contributor to global CO_(2) emissions,and urgent innovation is needed to mitigate its environmental impact.This paper provides a comprehensive review of scalable approaches ...The construction industry is a significant contributor to global CO_(2) emissions,and urgent innovation is needed to mitigate its environmental impact.This paper provides a comprehensive review of scalable approaches for CO_(2) uptake in construction materials,including the injection of CO_(2) into fresh concrete,the CO_(2) curing of precast concrete,and the use of ceramics as CO_(2) sinks.Among these three approaches,CO_(2) curing methods for concrete represent the most advanced and widely adopted strategies within industrial practice,with substantial research supporting their effectiveness and scalability.The comparison of carbonation mineralisation across three distinct material groups reveals that the direct injection of CO_(2) into fresh concrete mixes results in CO_(2) uptake of less than 3 kg/m3.For the precast concrete elements,the CO_(2) uptake ranges from 30 to 350 kg/m3,while ceramics can achieve uptake efficiencies up to 23 wt.%under pilot-scale conditions.Achieving efficient CO_(2) uptake in fresh and precast concrete without compromising mechanical properties relies on precise control over the CO_(2) dose,a tailored mix design,and optimised curing conditions,while avoiding excessive carbonation that could reduce alkalinity or durability.Valorisation of carbonated materials as supplementary cementitious components or aggregates is identified as an important circular solution,though further research is needed to address regeneration,performance,and standardisation.The review highlights ongoing gaps in life-cycle assessment and industrial-scale validation,and recommends future work on durability and techno-economic optimisation for robust decarbonisation in the cement and concrete industries.展开更多
Carbon dioxide(CO2) is the largest anthropogenic greenhouse gas(GHG) on the planet contributing to the global warming. Currently, there are three capture technologies of trapping CO2 from the flue gas and they are pre...Carbon dioxide(CO2) is the largest anthropogenic greenhouse gas(GHG) on the planet contributing to the global warming. Currently, there are three capture technologies of trapping CO2 from the flue gas and they are pre-combustion, post-combustion and oxy-fuel combustion. Among these, the post-combustion is widely popular as it can be retrofitted for a short to medium term without encountering any significant technology risks or changes.Activated carbon is widely used as a universal separation medium with series of advantages compared to the first generation capture processes based on amine-based scrubbing which are inherently energy intensive. The goal of this review is to elucidate the three CO2 capture technologies with a focus on the use of activated carbon(AC) as an adsorbent for post-combustion anthropogenic CO2 flue gas capture prior to emission to atmosphere. Furthermore, this coherent review summarizes the recent ongoing research on the preparation of activated carbon from various sources to provide a profound understanding on the current progress to highlight the challenges of the CO2 mitigation efforts along with the mathematical modeling of CO2 capture. AC is widely seen as a universal adsorbent due to its unique properties such as high surface area and porous texture. Other applications of AC in the removal of contaminants from flue gas, heavy metal and organic compounds, as a catalyst and catalyst support and in the electronics and electroplating industry are also discussed in this study.展开更多
Among the current technologies for post-combustion CO2 capture,amine-based chemical absorption appears to be the most technologically mature and commercially viable method.This review highlights the opportunities and ...Among the current technologies for post-combustion CO2 capture,amine-based chemical absorption appears to be the most technologically mature and commercially viable method.This review highlights the opportunities and challenges in post-combustion CO2 capture using amine-based chemical absorption technologies.In addition,this review provides current types and emerging trends for chemical solvents.The issues and performance of amine solvents are reviewed and addressed in terms of thermodynamics,kinetics,mass transfer,regeneration and solvent management.This review also looks at emerging and future trends in post-combustion CO2 capture using chemical solvents in the near to mid-term.展开更多
Aqueous ammonia(NH3) is a promising alternative solvent for the capture of industrial CO_2 emissions, given its high chemical stability and CO_2 removal capacity, and low material costs and regeneration energy. NH3 al...Aqueous ammonia(NH3) is a promising alternative solvent for the capture of industrial CO_2 emissions, given its high chemical stability and CO_2 removal capacity, and low material costs and regeneration energy. NH3 also has potential for capturing multiple flue gas components, including NOx, SOxand CO_2, and producing value-added chemicals. However, its high volatility and low reactivity towards CO_2 limit its economic viability. Considerable efforts have been made to advance aqueous NH3-based post-combustion capture technologies in the last few years: in particular, General Electric's chilled NH3 process, CSIRO's mild-temperature aqueous NH3 process and SRI International's mixed-salts(NH3 and potassium carbonate) technology. Here, we review these research activities and other developments in the field, and outline future research needed to further improve aqueous NH3-based CO_2 capture technologies.展开更多
In the current work five different solvent blends are experimentally studied and the reboiler duties are calculated using the so-called short-cut method.Tertiary amines,2-(diethylamino)ethanol(DEEA),3-(Diethylamino)-1...In the current work five different solvent blends are experimentally studied and the reboiler duties are calculated using the so-called short-cut method.Tertiary amines,2-(diethylamino)ethanol(DEEA),3-(Diethylamino)-1,2-propanediol(DEA-12PD),2-[2-(Diethylamino)ethoxy]ethanol(DEA-EO),1-(2-Hydroxyethyl)piperidine(12HE-PP)are blended with 3-(Methylamino)propylamine(MAPA)and ethanolamine(MEA).The first results from simple solvent screening are given and the cyclic capacities are calculated based data at 40℃ and 80℃.Then,five solvent systems are chosen for vapor–liquid equilibrium characterization.The vapor–liquid equilibrium data are then used to estimate cyclic capacities at more realistic temperatures,between 40℃ and 120℃ and by using a short-cut method proposed in the literature the reboiler duties of the characterized solvents are estimated.Finally,the potential of the studied systems is discussed.Several of the characterized blends showed reboiler duties around 2.5 MJ kgCO2^-1.展开更多
This paper presented a comparative study of monoethanolamine （MEA） and diethanolamine （DEA） for post- combustion CO2 capture （PCC） process with different process configurations to study the interaction effect be...This paper presented a comparative study of monoethanolamine （MEA） and diethanolamine （DEA） for post- combustion CO2 capture （PCC） process with different process configurations to study the interaction effect between solvent and process. The steady state process model of the conventional MEA-based PCC process was developed in Pro/II and was validated with the experimental data. Then ten different process configurations were simulated for both MEA and DEA. Their performances in energy consumption were compared in terms of reboiler duty and total equivalent work. The results show that DEA generally has better thermal performances than MEA for all these ten process configurations. Seven process configurations provide 0.38%-4.61% total energy saving compared with the conventional PCC process for MEA, and other two configurations are not favourable. For DEA, except one configuration, other process configurations have 0.27%-4.50% total energy saving. This work also analyzed the sensitivities of three key parameters （amine concentration, stripper pressure and lean solvent loading） in conventional process and five process modifications to show optimization strategy.展开更多
基金supported by the Sinopec Ningbo Engineering Co. Ltd. (No.l4850000-14-ZC0609-0003,H8XY-0032)
文摘Benzylamine(BZA) has been identified as a promising candidate for CO_2 capture process; however the evaluation of BZA in the packed column was very few. Thus, in this work, the absorption and regeneration performance of unblended BZA solvent as well as a series of amine concentrations and ratios in the formulations were studied using a semibatch bubbling reactor. And due to the formation of ivory-white precipitates in solvents containing higher BZA ratios, a 4:1 molar ratio of MEA/BZA mixed solvent was used to study its performance in a pilot-scale test bed. The results showed that a higher BZA ratio in the MEA/BZA mixed solvent resulted in a faster absorption rate, a higher mass transfer and heat transfer rate and a better cyclic performance, but the mass transfer rate of BZA decreased more quickly than MEA with the increase of CO_2 loading of the solvents. In addition, at high CO_2 loading in the MEA/ BZA mixed solvent with a molar ratio of 4:1, the ivory-white precipitates were generated which could cause blockage of the packing in the absorber, the stripper and the liquid pipelines.
基金supported by JST,grant number JPMJFS2132JST SPRING,grant number JPMJSP2136by an external research grant from Mitsubishi Fuso Truck&Bus Corporation。
文摘Engineering the pore structure of biomass-derived activated carbons is critical for optimizing their performance in adsorptionbased applications.This study demonstrates for the first time that washing hydrochars in solvents of different polarity before activation is a simple yet powerful strategy to tailor pore size distribution.Hydrochar is produced from spent coffee grounds via hydrothermal carbonization,followed by washing in various solvents and activation in KOH.This results in carbons with a very large surface area(~2700 m^(2)/g),and washing is demonstrated to significantly increase product yield.Furthermore,washing in non-polar or mixed-polarity solvents removes long-chain carboxylic acids and esters from the hydrochar,promoting the development of narrow micropores while suppressing mesopore formation.To illustrate the impact of this structural control of porous carbons,post-combustion CO_(2)capture is investigated as a case study.Narrower pore size distribution enhances CO_(2)uptake,significantly improving capacity from 2.8 mmol/g for unwashed samples to 3.8 mmol/g for acetone-washed samples.Interestingly,moderate pore size(9-12Å)is shown to be optimal for CO_(2):N2 selectivity,while smaller pores result in lower selectivity due to stronger interactions between N2 and the pore walls.These findings highlight the potential role of solvent washing in directing pore architecture of hydrochars for adsorption-based carbon capture technologies and beyond.
基金Guangzhou (China) government postdoctoral program for providing financial support to conduct this worksupport from the National Natural Science Foundation of China (No. 72140008)funding from the European Union’s Horizon 2020 Research and Innovation program under grant agreement No. 101022484。
文摘Graphene has enormous potential to capture CO_(2)due to its unique properties and cost-effectiveness.However,graphene-based adsorbents have drawbacks of lower CO_(2)adsorption capacity and poor selectivity.This work demonstrates a one-step rapid and sustainable N_(2)/H_(2)plasma treatment process to prepare graphene-based sorbent material with enhanced CO_(2)adsorption performance.Plasma treatment directly enriches amine species,increases surface area,and improves textural properties.The CO_(2)adsorption capacity increases from 1.6 to 3.3 mmol/g for capturing flue gas,and from 0.14 to 1.3 mmol/g for direct air capture (DAC).Importantly,the electrothermal property of the plasma-modified aerogels has been significantly improved,resulting in faster heating rates and significantly reducing energy consumption compared to conventional external heating for regeneration of sorbents.Modified aerogels display improved selectivity of 42 and 87 after plasma modification for 5 and 10 min,respectively.The plasma-treated aerogels display minimal loss between 17%and 19% in capacity after 40 adsorption/desorption cycles,rendering excellent stability.The N_(2)/H_(2)plasma treatment of adsorbent materials would lower energy expenses and prevent negative effects on the global economy caused by climate change.
基金funded by State Key Laboratory of Intelligent Construction and Healthy Operation andMaintenance ofDeepUnderground Engineering,grant number SDGZ2524Shandong Province Science and Technology Smes Ability Improvement Project,grant number 2025TSGCCZZB0258Major Innovation Project of Qilu University of Technology(Shandong Academy of Sciences),grant number 2025ZDZX03.
文摘Membrane gas absorption and solar-assisted absorbent regeneration offer a sustainable approach to reduce the energy penalty of post-combustion CO_(2) capture.This study introduces a novel system integrating solar thermal energy with membrane gas absorption to capture CO_(2) from a 580 MWe pulverized coal power plant.The environmental impacts across six scenarios at varying solar fractions are evaluated via life cycle assessment.Results show a 7.61%–13.04%reduction in global warming potential compared to a steam-driven CO_(2) capture system.Electricity and steam consumption dominate the operational phase,contributing 15%–64%and 18%–61%to environmental impacts in non-TES scenarios,respectively.While TES reduces most impacts,it increases stratospheric ozone depletion and marine eutrophication due to nitrate-based phase change materials and monoethanolamine.Higher solar fractions lower impacts in non-TES scenarios but elevate specific impacts in TES scenarios,highlighting trade-offs for sustainable CO_(2) capture deployment.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.12372045)the National Key Research and the Development Program of China(Nos.2023YFC2205900,2023YFC2205901)。
文摘This paper solves the problem of model-free dual-arm space robot maneuvering after non-cooperative target capture under high control quality requirements.The explicit system model is unavailable,and the maneuvering mission is disturbed by the measurement noise and the target adversarial behavior.To address these problems,a model-free Combined Adaptive-length Datadriven Predictive Controller(CADPC)is proposed.It consists of a separated subsystem identification method and a combined predictive control strategy.The subsystem identification method is composed of an adaptive data length,thereby reducing sensitivity to undetermined measurement noises and disturbances.Based on the subsystem identification,the combined predictive controller is established,reducing calculating resource.The stability of the CADPC is rigorously proven using the Input-to-State Stable(ISS)theorem and the small-gain theorem.Simulations demonstrate that CADPC effectively handles the model-free space robot post operation in the presence of significant disturbances,state measurement noise,and control input errors.It achieves improved steady-state accuracy,reduced steady-state control consumption,and minimized control input chattering.
基金Supported by National Key R&D Program of China(2025YFE0109700)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(52106150)。
文摘CO_(2) capture and utilization(CCU)technologies have been recognized as crucial strategies for mitigating global warming,reducing carbon emission,and promoting resource circularity.As such,the design and development of related materials have attracted considerable research attention.Carbon-based materials,characterized by tunable pore structures,abundant active sites,high specific surface area,and excellent chemical stability,demonstrate significant potential for applications in CO_(2) capture and utilization.This review systematically analyzes the adsorption behaviors and performance variations of typical carbon materials,including activated carbon,porous carbon,graphene,and carbon nanotubes during CO_(2) capture processes.Concerning CO_(2) utilization,emphasis is placed on recent advances in the catalytic applications of carbon-based materials in key reactions such as methanation,reverse water-gas shift,dry reforming of methane,and alcohol synthesis.Moreover,the benefits and drawbacks of carbon materials in terms of CO_(2) adsorption capacity,catalytic activity,and stability are thoroughly evaluated,and their potential applications in integrated CO_(2) capture and utilization technologies are discussed.Finally,key strategies for enhancing the performance of carbonaceous materials through structural modulation and surface modification are elucidated.This review aims to provide theoretical guidance for the future development and large-scale implementation of carbon-based materials in CCU technologies.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundations of China(No.52470113 and 52225003,52300125)the 55Engineering Research&Innovation Team Project of Beijing Forestry University(No.BLRC2023B04)Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities(QNTD202506)。
文摘As atmospheric CO_(2) concentration continues to rise,carbon capture and utilization(CCU)technology has emerged as a critical strategy toward achieving carbon neutrality.CCU offers a dual advantage of mitigating CO_(2) emissions while producing value-added chemicals and fuels.However,conventional CCU strategies typically decouple the CO_(2) capture and electrochemical conversion processes,resulting in increased system complexity,higher energy demands,and limited economic viability.Building an integrated system of CO_(2) capture and in-situ electroreduction can bridge the technological gap,reduce costs,and ultimately enhance carbon cycle efficiency.In this review,we highlight recent advances in CO_(2) capture and in-situ electroreduction technologies.We first evaluate the strengths and limitations of conventional CCU technologies and the emerging CO_(2) capture and direct utilization technologies.Subsequently,we summarize the breakthroughs in multifunctional catalyst systems and key catalyst optimization strategies,and analyze the mechanisms behind the performance improvement.Meanwhile,we also discuss the application progress of in-situ techniques and theoretical calculations in CO_(2) capture and in-situ electroreduction.Finally,we outline the unresolved scientific and engineering challenges and propose future research directions to accelerate the development of CO_(2) capture and in-situ electroreduction.
基金the New Chongqing Innovative Young Talent Project under Grant 2024NSCQ-qncxX0468Dreams Foundation of Jianghuai Advance Technology Center under Grant 2023-ZM01Z007.
文摘The net capturing method holds great potential for space debris removal due to its adaptability to the various target shapes and high fault tolerance.However,the capture mechanisms of current rope nets,which rely solely on a passive wrap-ping mechanism,limit their capacity to capture objects within a specific size range and make it challenging to handle unexpected situations.Inspired by spider webs,which combine wrapping and adhering to capture prey of various sizes,we present a new type of net(envelope diameter:208.49 mm)for on-orbit capture.This net adopts a spiral symmetric structure similar to spider webs,incorporates electrostatic-microstructure hybrid adhesives,and increases the maximum contact area by 38.31%,allowing it to capture debris ranging from fragments smaller than the mesh size(envelope diam-eter:2.7 mm-4.4 mm)to larger objects(envelope diameter:270 mm),and effectively grasps flexible items(450 mm2),planar items(350 mm2)and three-dimensional items(160 mm3).Moreover,to validate the net's capability for wrapping and adhesion,simulations and experiments are demonstrated that this dual capture method can effectively handle various targets.
基金financial support provided by Kuwait Institute for Scientific Research(KISR).
文摘Nanoporous carbon materials were synthesized from asphaltenes using a thermo-chemical treatment under an inert atmosphere and in-situ KOH activation.N-doping was also employed in certain samples to reveal the impact of nitrogen on the properties of materials.The synthesized materials were fully characterized to disclose their textural properties,structural parameters,surface functional groups,elemental compositions,and morphologies.Textural property analysis revealed a remarkable increase in surface areas after alkaline treatment(~1500-2000 m^(2)/g),which was mainly ascribed to the formation of micro-and mesopores.The measurements of structural parameters endorse and complement the findings on textural properties.The asphaltene-derived porous carbons have been employed in energy storage and carbon capture applications.The materials exhibit specific capacitances ranging from 130 to 180 F/g at 0.2 A/g in a 3 M KOH.These results suggest that nitrogen doping significantly enhances the pseudocapacitive behavior of the electroactive materials by promoting Fara-daic redox reactions and improving ion diffusion and adsorption rates.Asphaltene-derived porous carbons also exhibit notable CO_(2)adsorption capacities of 3-4 mmol/g at 25◦C and 1 bar.Also,breakthrough experiments confirm that the N-doped material exhibits remarkable stability,reusability,and increased surface basicity,achieving an impressive CO_(2)uptake of 0.446 mmol/g.These results highlight the potential of asphaltene-based porous carbons as efficient materials for carbon capture and energy storage applications.
基金financially supported by The Excellent Youth Project of the Education Department of Hunan Province(No.24B0008)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.52377222)。
文摘Parasitic interface side reactions and uncontrollable Zn deposition seriously erode the cycling performance of aqueous zinc ion batteries,thus impeding the large-scale application.Herein,an organic acid molecule with a unique molecular structure,camphorsulfonic acid(CSA),is first proposed to remodel the interface microenvironment as an electrolyte additive.The proton provided by CSA can neutralize the hydroxide ions generated by side reactions and inhibit the accumulation of alkaline by-products.The sulfonic acid groups are firmly adsorbed on the Zn anode surface,thereby enabling the regulation of interfacial species.Specifically,oxygen-containing functional groups combined with hydrophobic rigid carbon rings achieve a water-poor interface environment and promote the transfer of Zn^(2+),providing a suitable environment for Zn deposition.As a result,Zn//Zn symmetrical battery can run for over 2800 h(2 mA cm^(-2)-2 mAh cm^(-2)),demonstrating 28-times lifespan compared to the battery without CSA.Furthermore,Zn//KVO full cell presents excellent performance of 800 cycles at 3 A g^(-1).Besides,the pouch cell with CSA can also operate a capacity of 153.8 mAh after 60 cycles at 0.5 A g^(-1) with96.5%capacity retention rate.This work provides an organism-inspired additive selection for stabilizing the interface chemistry of the Zn anode.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(52475344)Hunan Provincial Natural Science Foundation Joint Local Fund(2024JJ7647).
文摘Biomass-derived carbon for CO_(2) capture is significant for reducing carbon emissions and recovering C1 resources,contributing to zero-carbon goals.However,developing biomass-based porous carbon with high CO_(2) capture while reducing regeneration energy consumption remains challenging.This study leverages the tunable pore structure and photothermal properties of biomass-based carbon,integrating adsorption and solar-driven desorption for efficient,low-energy CO_(2) capture.Specifically,mechanical compaction increased the ultramicropore volume of the porous carbon by 25%,leading to a corresponding 25%enhancement in CO_(2) adsorption capacity.Theoretical calculations and correlation analyses further elucidated that ultramicropore volume,nitrogen doping,and oxygen doping play significant roles in CO_(2) adsorption.Under one-sun illumination,the surface temperature of the prepared porous carbon rapidly rose to 57.1℃ within 6 min and stabilized around 71.0℃,resulting in a regeneration efficiency of 75%.These findings provide valuable theoretical and practical insights for the development of high-efficiency,low-energy CO_(2) capture technologies.
基金supported by the National Key Research and Development Program of China(Grant No.2022YFA1602504)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant Nos.12274040 and U2430208)。
文摘The single electron capture processes in Si^(3,4+)+He collisions have been investigated theoretically employing the two-center atomic orbital close-coupling method in the energy range 0.01-100 keV/u.Total and state-selective electron capture cross sections for the dominant and subdominant reaction channels are calculated and compared with the available experimental and theoretical data.For the total charge transfer cross sections,the present results show better agreements with the available experimental data than the other theoretical ones in the overlapping energy region for both collision systems.For the state-selective cross sections,the present results for 3s and 3p states are in general agreement with the previous MOCC results in the low energy region for both collision systems.Furthermore,the cross sections for electron captured to the 3d,4l and 5l(l=0,1,...,n-1)states of Si^(2+)and Si^(3+)ions are first provided in a broad energy region in our work.These results are useful for the investigations in astrophysics.The datasets presented in this paper,including the total and state-selective electron capture cross sections of Si^(3,4+)+He collisions in 0.01-100 ke V/u,are openly available at https://doi.org/10.57760/sciencedb.j00113.00257.
基金the National Natural Science Foundation of China(5240101142)Yunnan Province basic research project(202401CF070252)+1 种基金the Key R&D plan of Yunnan Province(202303AC100008)the Scientific Researching Fund Projects of Yunnan Provincial Department of Education(2025J0077),which funded this study。
文摘The utilization of solid wastes to prepare Li_(4)SiO_(4) based CO_(2) adsorbents and thermochemical energy storage(TES)materials has recently garnered significant interest.Considering practical application conditions,the influence of CO_(2) concentration and temperature fluctuations on adsorbent performance remains a key research focus.Among various waste materials,waste clay bricks are particularly suitable for Li_(4)SiO_(4) synthesis due to their high SiO_(2) content(60% to 70%),while enabling waste valorization.Furthermore,it has been demonstrated that heteroatoms present in the waste materials positively in-fluence the CO_(2) adsorption performance of Li_(4)SiO_(4)-based adsorbents.In this study,Li_(4)SiO_(4) was syn thesized for the first time directly from waste clay bricks without pretreatment.Comprehensive characterization revealed that the resulting Li_(4)SiO_(4)-based adsorbent exhibits outstanding performance:a high CO_(2) capture capacity(27.9%(mass)),excellent cycling stability,and remarkable thermal energy storage capability(876.4 kJ·kg^(-1)).These superior properties position it as one of the most promising high-temperature adsorbents for simultaneous CO_(2) capture and thermal energy storage(TES)from fossil fuel flue gase.Moreover,the adsorbent maintained excellent stability under fluctuating temper-ature and CO_(2) concentration.Even at 20%(vol)CO_(2) and 500℃,it achieved a high capacity of 25.7%(mass),reaching equilibrium within 15 min.This CO_(2) capture performance is truly impressive.
基金funded by the Recovery and Resilience Plan(PRR)to support Collaborative Laboratories(CoLABs),Interface Mission[Notice No.01/C05-i02/2022].
文摘The construction industry is a significant contributor to global CO_(2) emissions,and urgent innovation is needed to mitigate its environmental impact.This paper provides a comprehensive review of scalable approaches for CO_(2) uptake in construction materials,including the injection of CO_(2) into fresh concrete,the CO_(2) curing of precast concrete,and the use of ceramics as CO_(2) sinks.Among these three approaches,CO_(2) curing methods for concrete represent the most advanced and widely adopted strategies within industrial practice,with substantial research supporting their effectiveness and scalability.The comparison of carbonation mineralisation across three distinct material groups reveals that the direct injection of CO_(2) into fresh concrete mixes results in CO_(2) uptake of less than 3 kg/m3.For the precast concrete elements,the CO_(2) uptake ranges from 30 to 350 kg/m3,while ceramics can achieve uptake efficiencies up to 23 wt.%under pilot-scale conditions.Achieving efficient CO_(2) uptake in fresh and precast concrete without compromising mechanical properties relies on precise control over the CO_(2) dose,a tailored mix design,and optimised curing conditions,while avoiding excessive carbonation that could reduce alkalinity or durability.Valorisation of carbonated materials as supplementary cementitious components or aggregates is identified as an important circular solution,though further research is needed to address regeneration,performance,and standardisation.The review highlights ongoing gaps in life-cycle assessment and industrial-scale validation,and recommends future work on durability and techno-economic optimisation for robust decarbonisation in the cement and concrete industries.
文摘Carbon dioxide(CO2) is the largest anthropogenic greenhouse gas(GHG) on the planet contributing to the global warming. Currently, there are three capture technologies of trapping CO2 from the flue gas and they are pre-combustion, post-combustion and oxy-fuel combustion. Among these, the post-combustion is widely popular as it can be retrofitted for a short to medium term without encountering any significant technology risks or changes.Activated carbon is widely used as a universal separation medium with series of advantages compared to the first generation capture processes based on amine-based scrubbing which are inherently energy intensive. The goal of this review is to elucidate the three CO2 capture technologies with a focus on the use of activated carbon(AC) as an adsorbent for post-combustion anthropogenic CO2 flue gas capture prior to emission to atmosphere. Furthermore, this coherent review summarizes the recent ongoing research on the preparation of activated carbon from various sources to provide a profound understanding on the current progress to highlight the challenges of the CO2 mitigation efforts along with the mathematical modeling of CO2 capture. AC is widely seen as a universal adsorbent due to its unique properties such as high surface area and porous texture. Other applications of AC in the removal of contaminants from flue gas, heavy metal and organic compounds, as a catalyst and catalyst support and in the electronics and electroplating industry are also discussed in this study.
基金Supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(21276068,U1362112and 21376067,21476064)the National Key Technology R&D Program(2012BAC26B01)+4 种基金Innovative Research Team Development Plan of the Ministry of Education of the People's Republic of China(IRT1238)Specialized Research Fund for the Doctoral Program of Higher Education(20130161110025)Technology Development contract(Shanyan 12-34)Innovative Research Program for Graduate Student of Hunan Province,China(CX2013B158)Key project of international®ional scientific and technological cooperation of Hunan Provincial science and technology plan(2014WK2037)
文摘Among the current technologies for post-combustion CO2 capture,amine-based chemical absorption appears to be the most technologically mature and commercially viable method.This review highlights the opportunities and challenges in post-combustion CO2 capture using amine-based chemical absorption technologies.In addition,this review provides current types and emerging trends for chemical solvents.The issues and performance of amine solvents are reviewed and addressed in terms of thermodynamics,kinetics,mass transfer,regeneration and solvent management.This review also looks at emerging and future trends in post-combustion CO2 capture using chemical solvents in the near to mid-term.
文摘Aqueous ammonia(NH3) is a promising alternative solvent for the capture of industrial CO_2 emissions, given its high chemical stability and CO_2 removal capacity, and low material costs and regeneration energy. NH3 also has potential for capturing multiple flue gas components, including NOx, SOxand CO_2, and producing value-added chemicals. However, its high volatility and low reactivity towards CO_2 limit its economic viability. Considerable efforts have been made to advance aqueous NH3-based post-combustion capture technologies in the last few years: in particular, General Electric's chilled NH3 process, CSIRO's mild-temperature aqueous NH3 process and SRI International's mixed-salts(NH3 and potassium carbonate) technology. Here, we review these research activities and other developments in the field, and outline future research needed to further improve aqueous NH3-based CO_2 capture technologies.
基金Financial support from the Research Council of Norway through project 3GMC (3rd Generation Solvent Membrane Contactor, Project No. 239789)
文摘In the current work five different solvent blends are experimentally studied and the reboiler duties are calculated using the so-called short-cut method.Tertiary amines,2-(diethylamino)ethanol(DEEA),3-(Diethylamino)-1,2-propanediol(DEA-12PD),2-[2-(Diethylamino)ethoxy]ethanol(DEA-EO),1-(2-Hydroxyethyl)piperidine(12HE-PP)are blended with 3-(Methylamino)propylamine(MAPA)and ethanolamine(MEA).The first results from simple solvent screening are given and the cyclic capacities are calculated based data at 40℃ and 80℃.Then,five solvent systems are chosen for vapor–liquid equilibrium characterization.The vapor–liquid equilibrium data are then used to estimate cyclic capacities at more realistic temperatures,between 40℃ and 120℃ and by using a short-cut method proposed in the literature the reboiler duties of the characterized solvents are estimated.Finally,the potential of the studied systems is discussed.Several of the characterized blends showed reboiler duties around 2.5 MJ kgCO2^-1.
文摘This paper presented a comparative study of monoethanolamine （MEA） and diethanolamine （DEA） for post- combustion CO2 capture （PCC） process with different process configurations to study the interaction effect between solvent and process. The steady state process model of the conventional MEA-based PCC process was developed in Pro/II and was validated with the experimental data. Then ten different process configurations were simulated for both MEA and DEA. Their performances in energy consumption were compared in terms of reboiler duty and total equivalent work. The results show that DEA generally has better thermal performances than MEA for all these ten process configurations. Seven process configurations provide 0.38%-4.61% total energy saving compared with the conventional PCC process for MEA, and other two configurations are not favourable. For DEA, except one configuration, other process configurations have 0.27%-4.50% total energy saving. This work also analyzed the sensitivities of three key parameters （amine concentration, stripper pressure and lean solvent loading） in conventional process and five process modifications to show optimization strategy.
