A Synthetic Methodology for Preparing Impregnated and Grafted Amine-Based Silica Composites for Carbon Capture

Charlotte M. Wentz; Zois Tsinas; Amanda L. Forster

doi:10.3791/65845

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A Synthetic Methodology for Preparing Impregnated and Grafted Amine-Based Silica Composites for Carbon Capture

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A Synthetic Methodology for Preparing Impregnated and Grafted Amine-Based Silica Composites for Carbon Capture

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September 29, 2023

DOI:

10.3791/65845-v

DOI:

10.3791/65845-v

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September 29, 2023

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Charlotte M. Wentz^1,2, Zois Tsinas^1,3, Amanda L. Forster¹

¹Material Measurement Laboratory,National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), ²University of Maryland, ³Theiss Research

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Scientists here at NIST are developing critical measurement science and benchmark materials to accelerate innovation and explore timely, effective, and scalable direct air capture, or DAC, for carbon-dioxide removal from the atmosphere. This work focuses on promoting best practices for preparation, measurement, and reporting of amine-functionalized silica composites for DAC applications. This protocol addresses outstanding research challenges and reproducible synthetic procedures for DAC materials by providing clear guidelines and conditions while identifying critical steps.

In addition, we aim to enable a meaningful comparison of carbon-dioxide capabilities of these materials through clear documentation of specific adsorption experimental parameters. We are turning our efforts towards characterizing benchmark materials and developing standard techniques to foster greater comparability and confidence in reported results.

Summary

This work aims to facilitate the development of standardized techniques for impregnating or grafting aminated compounds onto silica substrates, which are often broadly described in the literature. Specific amounts of solvent, substrate, amines, and the values of other important experimental parameters will be discussed in detail.