Carbon dioxide absorption in a gas-liquid membrane contactor: Influence of membrane properties and absorbent chemistry

• Published in: Chemical engineering journal advances Vol. 18; p. 100601
• Main Authors: Khumalo, Nomcebo P., Mamba, Bhekie B., Motsa, Mxolisi M.
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Elsevier B.V 15.05.2024; Elsevier
• Subjects: Carbon dioxide absorption; Gas liquid membrane contactor; Hollow fibre membranes; Hydrophobicity; Gas liquid membrane contactor; Hollow fibre membranes; Hydrophobicity; Carbon dioxide absorption

•A gas liquid membrane contactor was used for CO2 absorption using nano-enabled amine solutions.•Custom-made porous hollow fibre membranes were prepared from waste polystyrene blended with polyvinyl chloride.•Polymer blending resulted in improved structural and chemical properties of the membranes.•...