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Open Access | Published on August 2, 2024

A Comprehensive Review on CO2 Capture Process using Amine-Ionic Liquids Mixtures

Authors
Muthumari P.
Dhanalakshmi J.
Selvabharathi G.
Achsah R S.
Abstract

In recent years, there has been an increase in the earth's temperature due to the emission of CO2 which causes global warming. With a 1.9°C temperature increase predicted by the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change, reducing of CO2 is essential for all living species. Therefore, finding novel CO2-capturing strategies is the only way to eliminate this life threat. From post-combustion coal-fired power plants, COseparation is employed by a solvent-based chemical absorption method using Monoethanolamine (MEA) as standard solvent, which is the most practically proven and reliable process. The utilization of other solvents as absorbents in the COabsorption process such as amine solutions, ionic liquids (ILs), and amine-ILs solvent blend mixtures were reviewed. This review provides an overview of the COcapture process, emphasizing the importance of developing efficient and sustainable methods to mitigate greenhouse gas emissions. It also highlights the potential of using amine-ionic liquids mixtures as promising candidates for COcapture due to their unique properties for effective removal of CO2   by increasing CO2 absorption capacity as well as minimizing energy consumption during solvent regeneration. 

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Keywords
CO2 capture, ionic liquids, amine, regeneration energy