Amino-polymer for CO2 Capture by Vacuum Swing Adsorption

The applications of sorbent compounds in conjunction with amines and other additives is an innovative method at combating CO2 pollution. An ideal solution would use an amine sorbent to trap the high levels of absorbed CO2 with a low binding energy (less than 45 kJ/mol) and subsequently release them into a stored vessel at ambient temperature with a vacuum swing adsorption system. Attempts at finding a best mixture will be conducted through the usage of a vacuum swing system, utilizing a bed syringe containing the sorbent mix and a vacuum syringe to pull on and subsequently release the CO2 into a measuring apparatus. Methods of data analysis including IR spectroscopy, CO2 concentration analyzers, volume expansion, and liquid bubbling will be the primary methods focused on quantifying and investigating such a composition. The main goal of this project is to find a best combination of sorbent and chemicals to contain and release CO2, with a secondary objective of determining a best method of analysis for further research into the subject matter