Synthesis of mesosctructured adsorbents promoted with alkali metal salts for CO2 capture

• Grant number: 24/07169-5
• Support Opportunities: Scholarships in Brazil - Scientific Initiation
• Start date: July 01, 2024
• End date: June 30, 2025
• Field of knowledge: Engineering - Chemical Engineering - Chemical Technology
• Principal Investigator: Luiz Henrique Vieira
• Grantee: Sophia Gardenal Beranger
• Host Institution: Instituto de Química de São Carlos (IQSC). Universidade de São Paulo (USP). São Carlos , SP, Brazil
• Associated research grant: 22/06419-2 - Development of catalytic adsorbents for application in the integrated CO2 capture and conversion, AP.GR

Abstract

This undergraduate research proposal encompasses preliminary studies aiming to gaining insights into the mesostructured MgO system during the CO2 capture stage. In addition to the adsorption capacity of the pure oxide, the influence of promoters composed of fused alkali metal salts on the surface should be verified. With the development of this work, it is expected to obtain data that will assist in understanding the adsorption mechanisms on these materials, since they will be a fundamental part in the development of catalytic adsorbents for integrated capture and conversion systems with an emphasis on the purification and utilization of the CO2 component present in the combustion gas of the project associated with this scholarship.