Carbon Capture, Utilization and Storage
Carbon Capture Utilization and Storage (CCUS) technologies are important for mitigating climate change by capturing and repurposing CO2. Our advanced instruments provide detailed insights into the performance and properties of materials used for capturing and storing CO2. Being able to precisly measure water and CO2 sorption isotherms, as well as the kinetics and capacity of sorption materials, is vital for optimizing materials for maximum real-world efficiency.
Direct Air Capture (DAC)
Understanding Direct Air Capture (DAC) is important in the carbon capture field because it represents a versatile approach to reducing atmospheric CO2 levels directly from the air. The DVS Carbon instrument can be used in optimizing DAC technologies by providing precise measurements of adsorption kinetics at low CO2 concentrations, such as 400 ppm, representative of ambient air conditions. The BTA can generate breakthrough curves providing insights into sorption kinetics. These curves show the point at which the sorbent material can no longer effectively capture CO2 under DAC conditions indicating its saturation point. This is important for designing and optimizing the operational parameters of DAC systems, such as cycle times and bed dimensions. Both systems can explore the competitive effect of water on the CO2 of porous materials offering insights into how water vapor interacts with sorbent materials. Understanding these dynamics is essential for designing materials that maintain high performance under varying atmospheric conditions, ensuring the robustness and effectiveness of DAC systems in real-world applications.
Post Combustion Capture (PCC)
Post-combustion capture involves removing CO2 from flue gases after fossil fuels have been burned, making it a versatile and immediately applicable method for reducing emissions from current infrastructure such as power plants. The DVS Carbon evaluates the performance of sorption materials by measuring CO2 at high and low industrially relevant concentrations. The DVS Vacuum has proven to provide insight on the maximum sorbent efficiency by analysing materials capacity under vacuum conditions. The BTA can also be used to understand mass transfer adsorption through these sorbent materials. All systems can measure the impact of humidity on CO2 uptake, providing data on how these materials perform under varying real-world conditions. This detailed analysis helps in selecting and optimizing sorption materials that ultimately enhances the efficiency and feasibility of post-combustion carbon capture technologies.
Solid Sorbent Characterization
Sorbent characterization is crucial in the field of carbon capture as it can be used to optimize materials for efficient CO2 removal. Different sorbents, such as zeolites, metal-organic frameworks (MOFs), and amine-functionalized materials, offer unique properties that determine their suitability for specific applications, such as post-combustion capture or direct air capture. The DVS Carbon, DVS Vacuum and BTA instruments are important in characterizing these materials by providing detailed isotherms of CO2 and H2O, which help in understanding the sorption capacity and selectivity under different conditions. The DVS Carbon can perform in-situ activation at temperatures up to 300 °C, allowing researchers to evaluate the sorbents’ performance post-activation and during regeneration processes. Additionally, the ability to use both high and low concentrations of CO2 in testing the efficiency of sorbents across a wide range of conditions, from concentrated industrial emissions to ambient air capture scenarios. This comprehensive characterization ensures that the chosen sorbents are not only efficient but also durable and cost-effective for long-term use in carbon capture technologies.
Carbon Sequestration
Understanding carbon sequestration is essential in the carbon capture field as it addresses the long-term storage of captured CO2, preventing it from re-entering the atmosphere and contributing to climate change. The success of carbon sequestration depends on selecting suitable storage sites and materials, understanding the behavior of CO2 under various conditions, and ensuring the stability of the stored CO2 over time. The DVS Carbon and DVS Vacuum instruments are useful tools used to understand carbon sequestration by providing CO2 isotherms which offers insights into how much CO2 can be stored under specific pressures and temperatures. Additionally, by analyzing the effects of humidity and other environmental factors, the BTA can be used to evaluate the integrity and capacity of different sequestration mediums by measuring its breakthrough capacity. This information is vital for designing effective and secure carbon sequestration systems, ensuring that captured CO2 remains stored indefinitely and does not pose environmental or safety risks.
Temperature/Moisture Swing Sorption
Temperature and moisture swing sorption are important processes in the field of carbon capture as they enable the efficient regeneration of sorbent materials, enhancing overall sustainability and cost-effectiveness of the capture process. In temperature swing sorption, the sorbent material is heated to release the captured CO2, allowing the sorbent to be reused. Moisture swing sorption involves altering humidity levels to drive off adsorbed CO2, which can be particularly useful for materials that are sensitive to temperature changes or have high affinity for water. The DVS Carbon and DVS Vacuum instruments have been proven to provide precise control over temperature and humidity conditions, allowing for detailed studies of sorbent behavior during regeneration. By simulating temperature or moisture swings, the DVS Carbon can determine how well they release CO2 and how their properties change over multiple cycles. This information is useful for optimizing materials to ensure they can withstand the operational demands of continuous carbon capture and are economically viable for large-scale deployment.
Evaluate Materials for Carbon Capture Potentials
As one of the fastest-growing fields of research in new materials developments, being equipped to precisely and quickly evaluate a range of materials for their efficacy in Carbon Capture is essential to success.
With our advanced lab solutions for Carbon Capture, your lab can stand out as a pioneer in addressing this pressing global issue.