Progress in carbon dioxide separation and capture： A review

• Published in: Journal of environmental sciences (China) Vol. 20; no. 1; pp. 14 - 27
• Main Authors: Yang, Hongqun, Xu, Zhenghe, Fan, Maohong, Gupta, Rajender, Slimane, Rachid B, Bland, Alan E, Wright, Ian
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Netherlands Elsevier B.V 2008
• Subjects: absorption; adsorption; Air Pollutants - chemistry; Air Pollutants - metabolism; Air Pollution - prevention & control; Carbon - chemistry; Carbon - metabolism; carbon dioxide; Carbon Dioxide - chemistry; Carbon Dioxide - metabolism; coal; flue gas; Fossil Fuels; Greenhouse Effect; membrane; Power Plants; separation; sequestration; sorbent; 二氧化碳; 吸附作用; 吸附剂; 废气处理; flue gas; carbon dioxide; adsorption; membrane; sorbent; absorption; separation; sequestration; coal
• ISSN: 1001-0742; 1878-7320
• DOI: 10.1016/s1001-0742(08)60002-9

This article reviews the progress made in CO2 separation and capture research and engineering. Various technologies, such as absorption, adsorption, and membrane separation, are thoroughly discussed. New concepts such as chemical-looping combustion and hydrate-based separation are also introduced briefly. Future directions are suggested. Sequestration methods, such as forestation, ocean fertilization and mineral carbonation techniques are also covered. Underground injection and direct ocean dump are not covered.