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Chemical absorption is one of the most effective methods for CO2 separation. This chapter first explains the principle of chemical absorption. Amine-based systems, carbonate-based systems, aqueous ammonia, membranes, enzyme-based systems, and ionic liquids-based system are discussed as the typical and emerging state of the art for chemical absorption. Furthermore, new solvent selection, novel reactors, and system intergradation have been analyzed. The key issues to hinder the application of chemical absorption are discussed, such as water-consumption-related issues, environmental effects, and economical factors. Finally, some industry applications and future directions are discussed.
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Fang, M., Zhu, D. (2017). Chemical Absorption. In: Chen, WY., Suzuki, T., Lackner, M. (eds) Handbook of Climate Change Mitigation and Adaptation. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-14409-2_38
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