| Abstract Scope |
In the pursuit of sustainable carbon capture technologies, this study investigates the efficacy of porous, inorganic polymers incorporating zeolite (SAPO-34) and activated carbon as CO2 sequestration agents. Through rigorous experimentation by BET and DSC, the CO2 sequestration capacity of these materials was evaluated, revealing the superiority of Zeolite (SAPO-34) within a porous geopolymer matrix. Despite the widespread use of activated carbon, zeolite exhibited a higher CO2 sequestration capacity of 0.328 mmol/g compared to 0.308 mmol/g for activated carbon. Moreover, the specific surface area of zeolite (586.43 m2/g) surpassed that of activated carbon (559.98 m2/g). This composite demonstrates enhanced efficiency, resilience to high temperatures, cost-effectiveness, and environmental sustainability. The findings highlight the potential of inorganic polymers as promising candidates for advancing CO2 capture technologies.
Keywords: CO2 sequestration, inorganic polymers, zeolite (SAPO-34), activated carbon, porous geopolymer, carbon capture, sustainability. |