Direct Air Capture (DAC) is a growing field in the fight against climate change, but testing the efficiency of sorbent materials under realistic conditions remains a challenge. Our latest application note dives deep into the performance of zeolite 13X, a widely used sorbent, to capture CO₂ directly from the atmosphere at low concentrations.
14 Alongside the DVS Carbon and DVS Vacuum systems, the BTA Frontier stands out as a revolutionary platform for high throughput breakthrough analysis under real-world conditions. It enables precise evaluation of multi-component sorption, including the critical interplay between CO₂ and humidity, which can drastically impact capture performance.
Key insights from the study reveal the significant effects of water vapor on CO₂ uptake, emphasizing the importance of testing sorbents under both dry and humid environments. The BTA Frontier’s advanced capabilities were instrumental in uncovering these findings, providing dynamic flow data that traditional methods often miss.
Whether you’re developing DAC technologies or researching sorbent materials, this application note offers a glimpse into how zeolite 13X performs under atmospheric conditions.
Download the full study to explore how these insights, combined with the capabilities of the BTA Frontier, can shape the future of carbon capture innovation.
This study investigates the efficiency of zeolite 13X in capturing CO₂ and toluene, a representative volatile organic compound (VOC), under realistic environmental conditions. Zeolite 13X is widely recognized for its high surface area and selective adsorption properties, making it a promising candidate for air purification and carbon capture applications. The study assesses the material’s adsorption capacity and reusability in conditions that mimic practical applications, including varying temperatures, humidity levels, and gas concentrations. Results indicate that zeolite 13X exhibits a high adsorption capacity for both CO₂ and toluene under dry conditions; however, this capacity becomes negligible under wet conditions due to the material’s strong hydrophilicity, which leads to preferential adsorption of water molecules. Regeneration tests further demonstrate the material’s durability and potential for repeated use, with minimal loss in adsorption capacity after multiple cycles. These findings underscore the importance of evaluating gas capture performance under realistic conditions to accurately assess the material’s practical viability and optimize its application in air purification and carbon capture technologies.