Reactive absorption of carbon dioxide into promoted potassium carbonate solvents

Abstract

The increase in the carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions to our atmosphere is the major contributor to global climate change. A number of methods for reducing greenhouse gases have been proposed including carbon capture and sequestration (CCS). To date, reactive absorption of CO2 into amine solvents is undoubtedly the most widely used technology for CO2 capture. Much research has been devoted to developing alternatives to amine solvents. One of the many potential solvent candidates is potassium carbonate (K2CO3). Although potassium carbonate is associated with lower cost, less toxicity and is less prone to degradation effects when compared to the curre..