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Experimental and modelling studies of CO2/N2 mixture separations using amine functionalised silicas

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A combined experimental and mathematical investigation of amine modified mesoporous silicas as adsorbent materials for carbon dioxide removal from CO2/N2 gaseous mixtures is undertaken. The experiments are designed to permit the determination of CO2 adsorption equilibria and, as appropriate, the assessment of transport and adsorption/desorption reaction kinetic parameters for CO2 interacting with immobilised mono-, di- and triamine moieties. Both forward and reverse breakthrough analysis techniques and cyclic Pressure Swing Adsorption are employed to highlight the significant importance of the role of adsorbent heterogeneity in the separation process.

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This work has been carried out as part of the Earth and Natural Sciences Doctoral Studies Programme, funded by the Higher Education Authority (HEA) through the Programme for Research at Third Level Institutions, Cycle 5 (PRTLI-5) and co-funded by the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF).

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Tsalaporta, E., Brady, N. & MacElroy, J.M.D. Experimental and modelling studies of CO2/N2 mixture separations using amine functionalised silicas. Adsorption 23, 847–869 (2017). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10450-017-9896-z

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