Advancements and Challenges in Adsorption-Based Carbon Capture Technology: From Fundamentals to Deployment

Abstract

Carbon dioxide (CO₂) adsorption on solid sorbents represents a promising technology for separating carbon from different sources and mitigating anthropogenic emissions. The complete integration of carbon capture technologies in various industrial sectors will be crucial for a sustainable, low-carbon future. Despite developing new sorbents, a comprehensive strategy is essential to realize the full potential and widespread adoption of CO₂ capture technologies, including different engineering aspects. This study discusses the pathway for deploying adsorption-based carbon capture technology in fundamental material science aspects, thermo-physical properties behavior at the molecular level, and industrial pilot scale demonstrations. When integrated with process simulation and economic evaluations, these techniques are instrumental in enhancing the efficiency and cost-effectiveness of the capturing processes. While advancements in adsorption-based carbon capture technologies have been notable, their deployment still encounters significant hurdles, including technical, economic, and environmental challenges. Leveraging hybrid systems, renewable energy integration, and the strategic application of emerging machine learning techniques appear promising to address global warming effectively and will consequently be discussed in this investigation.