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Advances in Gas Separation Technologies for Green Process Engineering

A special issue of Sustainability (ISSN 2071-1050).

Deadline for manuscript submissions: closed (31 August 2022) | Viewed by 18308

Special Issue Editors

Dr. Maria Dolores la Rubia Garcia

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Guest Editor
Department of Chemical, Environmental and Material Engineering, University of Jaen, Jaen, Spain
Interests: biopolymers; biocomposites; applications
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Dr. Diego Gómez-Díaz

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Guest Editor
Department of Chemical Engineering, Universidade de Santiago de Compostela
Interests: absorption; adsorption; gas separation; chemical solvents

Special Issue Information

Dear Colleagues,

Currently, it is necessary to apply process engineering tools to the design of safe and sustainable chemical processes. For this, new environmentally friendly chemical routes must be integrated, and technical innovation is necessary to achieve the development of ecological processes.

Separation or purification in gaseous streams has been considered as an important aim, involving a large number of research fields and funded projects around the world. These targets have evolved in the last decades and maintains their importance in research related with the chemical industry, and have mainly been boosted to address technological issues and international regulations such as the carbon dioxide processes of separation or capture, hydrogen purification, or volatile organic compounds removal. These are important aspects so that the industry can meet the challenge of sustainability with energy efficiency, renewable energy use, and resource optimization.

Present Special Issue attempts to show the current situation of the development and application of new technologies for gases separation and purification, from the laboratory to uses at higher-level scales such as demonstration plants.

For these reasons, researchers are invited to contribute review articles as well as original papers that will stimulate the advancement of the knowledge related to gas separation technologies for industrial application. Potential topics for this Issue include (but are not limited to) absorption, adsorption, membrane technology, and chemical looping processes, as well as research related to regeneration processes of solvents and sorbents employed during the separation operation.

References:

  • Absorption and regeneration studies of chemical solvents based on dimethylethanolamine and diethylethanolamine for carbon dioxide capture. Baltar, A., Gómez-Díaz, D., Navaza, J.M., Rumbo, A. 2020. AIChE Journal 66(1),e16770.
  • Combining electrochemical hydrogen separation and temperature vacuum swing adsorption for the separation of N2, H2 and CO2. Ohs, B., Abduly, L., Krödel, M., Wessling, M. 2020. International Journal of Hydrogen Energy 45(16), pp. 9811-9820.
  • Carbon dioxide chemical absorption in non-aqueous solvents by the presence of water. Brea, U., Gómez-Díaz, D., Navaza, J.M., Rumbo, A. 2019. Journal of the Taiwan Institute of Chemical Engineers, 102, pp. 250-258.
  • CO2 Capture in Metal–Organic Framework Adsorbents: An Engineering Perspective. 2019. Zhigang Hu Yuxiang Wang Bhuvan B. Shah Dan Zhao. Advanced Sustainable System, 3, Issue1.
  • Flue gas CO2 capture via electrochemically mediated amine regeneration: System design and performance. Wang, M., Rahimi, M., Kumar, A., (...), Choi, W., Hatton, T.A. 2019. Applied Energy, 255,113879
  • Carbon dioxide chemical absorption by solvents based on diamine and amines blend. Cachaza, A., Gómez-Díaz, D., Montáns, A., Navaza, J.M., Rumbo, A. 2018. AIChE Journal 64(7), pp. 2702-2710.
  • CO2 absorption with tri-n-butylamine in GL and GLL systems. Gómez-Díaz, D., Grueiro, J., Navaza, J.M., Noval, C. 2018. Energy 153, pp. 568-574
  • Switchable hydrophilicity solvents for carbon dioxide chemical absorption. Carrera, M., Gómez-Díaz, D., Navaza, J.M. 2018. Journal of Industrial and Engineering Chemistry 59, pp. 304-309.
  • Adsorption and Separation of N2/CH4/CO2/SO2 Gases in Disordered Carbons Obtained Using Hybrid Reverse Monte Carlo Simulations. Peng, X., Jain, S.K., Singh, J.K. 2017. Journal of Physical Chemistry C. 121(25), pp. 13457-13473.
  • Process simulation and thermodynamic evaluation for chemical looping air separation using fluidized bed reactors. Deng, Z., Jin, B., Zhao, Y., (...), Luo, X., Liang, Z. 2018, Energy Conversion and Management, 160, pp. 289-301
  • Comparison of various configurations of the absorption-regeneration process using different solvents for the post-combustion CO2 capture applied to cement plant flue gases. Dubois, L., Thomas, D. 2018. International Journal of Greenhouse Gas Control. 69, pp. 20-35. 2017
  • Carbon dioxide capture with tertiary amines. Absorption rate and reaction mechanism. García-Abuín, A., Gómez-Díaz, D., Navaza, J.M., Rumbo, A. 2017 Journal of the Taiwan Institute of Chemical Engineers 80, pp. 356-362.
  • Gas absorption enhancement in hollow fiber membrane contactors using nanofluids: Modeling and simulation. Darabi, M., Rahimi, M., Molaei Dehkordi, A. 2017. Chemical Engineering and Processing: Process Intensification, 119, pp. 7-15.
  • A comparative study on CO2 capture performance of vacuum-pressure swing adsorption and pressure-temperature swing adsorption based on carbon pump cycle. Zhao, R., Zhao, L., Deng, S., (...), Shao, Y., Li, S. 2017. Energy 137, pp. 495-509
  • Solvent regeneration by novel direct non-aqueous gas stripping process for post-combustion CO2 capture. Wang, T., Yu, W., Le Moullec, Y., (...), Fang, M., Luo, Z. 2017. Applied Energy 2016, 205, pp. 23-32.
  • CO2 continuous removal using ion exchange as regeneration process. Gómez-Díaz, D., Navaza, J.M. (2016) Fuel, 180, pp. 27-33.
  • Carbon Dioxide and n-Hexane Absorption Using a Gas-Liquid-Liquid Reactor. Gómez-Díaz, D., López-Rivas, D., Navaza, J.M., Couvert, A. 2016. Chemical Engineering and Technology. 39(4), pp. 751-757
  • Toluene biodegradation in a solid/liquid system involving immobilized activated sludge and silicone oil as pollutant reservoir. Diaz Castro, M., Gómez-Díaz, D., Amrane, A., Couvert, A. 2015. Environmental Technology 36(4), pp. 450-454.
  • Carbon dioxide absorption by mixtures of diisopropanolamine and triethanolamine. López-García, A.; Rubia-García, Mª D. La; Pacheco-Reyes, R.; Sánchez-Villasclaras, S.; Navaza-Dafonte, J.M; Gómez-Díaz, D. 2016. Chemical Engineering and Processing: Process Intensification. pp. 73-79.
  • Characterization of MIPA and DIPA aqueous solutions in relation to absorption, speciation and degradation. Journal of Industrial and Engineering Chemistry. López -García, A.B.; M. D. La Rubia García; Navaza-Dafonte, J. M.; Pacheco-Reyes, R.; Gómez-Diaz, D. 2015. 21, pp. 428-435.
  • 1-amine-2-propanol + triethanolamine aqueous blends for carbon dioxide absorption in a bubble reactor. López-García, A. B; Rubia-García, Mª D. La; Navaza, J. M.; Pacheco-Reyes, R.; Gómez-Díaz, D. 2015. Energy & Fuels. 29, pp. 5237-5244
  • Biogas recirculation for simultaneous calcium removal and biogas purification within an expanded granular sludge bed system treating leachate. Luo, J., Lu, X., Liu, J., Qian, G., Lu, Y. 2014. Bioresource Technology, 173, pp. 317-323.
  • Green Process Engineering as the Key to Future Processes 2014. Dipesh P., Suela K., Basudeb S. 2, pp. 311-332; doi:10.3390/pr2010311
  • Hydrogen recovery from Tehran refinery off-gas using pressure swing adsorption, gas absorption and membrane separation technologies: Simulation and economic evaluation. Mivechian, A., Pakizeh, M. 2013. Korean Journal of Chemical Engineering, 30(4), pp. 937-948.
  • A complete procedure for acidic gas separation by adsorption on MIL-53 (Al). Heymans, N., Vaesen, S., De Weireld, G. 2012.  Microporous and Mesoporous Materials, 154, pp. 93-99.
  • Membrane contactors for intensified post combustion carbon dioxide capture by gas-liquid absorption in MEA: A parametric study. Bounaceur, R., Castel, C., Rode, S., Roizard, D., Favre, E. 2012. Chemical Engineering Research and Design. 90(12), pp. 2325-2337.
  • H2 production with CO2 capture by sorption enhanced chemical-looping reforming using NiO as oxygen carrier CaO as CO2 sorbent. Rydén, M., Ramos, P. 2012. Fuel Processing Technology, 96, pp. 27-36.
  • Effect of temperature on gas adsorption and separation in ZIF-8: A combined experimental and molecular simulation study. Huang, H., Zhang, W., Liu, D., (...), Chen, G., Zhong, C. 2011. Chemical Engineering Science. 66(23), pp. 6297-630
  • Mass transfer enhancement of gas absorption by adding the dispersed organic phases. Zhang, Z., Xu, T., Li, W., Ji, Z., Xu, G. 2011. Chinese Journal of Chemical Engineering. 19(6), pp. 1066-1068.

Dr. Maria Dolores la Rubia Garcia
Dr. Diego Gómez-Díaz
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Keywords

  • Novel absorption processes and solvents
  • Thermal swing processes
  • Pressure swing processes
  • Membrane systems for gases separation
  • Chemical looping
  • Adsorption processes
  • Electrochemical processes
  • Solvent/sorbent regeneration
  • New materials for gases separation
  • Tools for green process engineering
  • Process simulation

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Aqueous Potassium Salt of L-Cysteine as Potential CO2 Removal Solvent: An Investigation on Physicochemical Properties and CO2 Loading Capacity
by Tengku Nur Adibah Tengku Hassan, Azmi Mohd Shariff, Nor Faiqa Abd Aziz, Nur Farhana Ajua Mustafa, Lian See Tan, Hairul Nazirah Abdul Halim, Mustakimah Mohamed and Heri Hermansyah
Sustainability 2023, 15(15), 11558; https://doi.org/10.3390/su151511558 - 26 Jul 2023
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The operational and economic constraints suffered by amine solvents for CO2 removal have motivated the research on an alternative solvent with better performance and cost-effectiveness. Amino acid salt (AAS) has been identified as an interesting green solvent, an alternative to commercial amine [...] Read more.
The operational and economic constraints suffered by amine solvents for CO2 removal have motivated the research on an alternative solvent with better performance and cost-effectiveness. Amino acid salt (AAS) has been identified as an interesting green solvent, an alternative to commercial amine solvents. The present work evaluated the physicochemical and CO2-solubility properties of potassium L-cysteine (K-CYS), a naturally occurring amino-acid-based solvent for CO2 removal from natural gas. Its physicochemical properties, including density, viscosity, and refractive index, were measured at different temperatures ranging between 298.15 and 333.15 K and a concentration range of 5 to 30 wt.%. Based on the experiment, all properties were found to decrease with increasing temperature and increase with increasing concentration. The experiments also demonstrated a significant reduction of CO2 loading from 2.4190 to 1.1802 mol of CO2/mol of K-CYS with increasing solvent concentration from 10 to 30 wt% at 313.15 K and 20 bar (g). Full article
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Hydrogen Purification by Pressure Swing Adsorption: High-Pressure PSA Performance in Recovery from Seasonal Storage
by Viktor Kalman, Johannes Voigt, Christian Jordan and Michael Harasek
Sustainability 2022, 14(21), 14037; https://doi.org/10.3390/su142114037 - 28 Oct 2022
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Hydrogen storage in a depleted gas field is a promising solution to the seasonal storage of renewable energy, a key question in Europe’s green transition. The gas composition and pressure in the month-long storage and recovery phase can vary substantially; meanwhile, the recovered [...] Read more.
Hydrogen storage in a depleted gas field is a promising solution to the seasonal storage of renewable energy, a key question in Europe’s green transition. The gas composition and pressure in the month-long storage and recovery phase can vary substantially; meanwhile, the recovered H2 has to be pure, especially for fuel cell applications. Pressure swing adsorption can be used for the purification of the recovered gas. A lab-scale, four-bed PSA unit was built to investigate its applicability by separating different H2-CH4 mixtures. The feed parameters in the experiments are based on a depleted gas reservoir with a pressure range of 25–60 bar and methane contamination between 0 and 35%. The change in the feed properties is modeled by four distinct stages and the twelve-step cycle is tailored to each stage. The high pressure did not have any irreversible effects on the process. A hydrogen purity of 99.95% was achieved in all stages with the average hydrogen recovery ranging from 60 to 80%. The experiments revealed the challenges of a cycle design when the feed parameters are not constant, but an adequate separation performance was shown, which supports the applicability of the PSA in seasonal storage and confirms the need for further investigation with multicomponent contaminants and large-scale projects. Full article
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N- and S-Doped Carbons Derived from Polyacrylonitrile for Gases Separation
by Lidia Domínguez-Ramos, Ainoha Prieto-Estalrich, Giulio Malucelli, Diego Gómez-Díaz, María Sonia Freire, Massimo Lazzari and Julia González-Álvarez
Sustainability 2022, 14(7), 3760; https://doi.org/10.3390/su14073760 - 23 Mar 2022
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The CO2 capture using adsorption can reduce the carbon footprint, increasing the sustainability of the process without the production of wastes present in commonly used industrial operations. The present research work analyses the effect of the doping-agents incorporation in carbon materials upon [...] Read more.
The CO2 capture using adsorption can reduce the carbon footprint, increasing the sustainability of the process without the production of wastes present in commonly used industrial operations. The present research work analyses the effect of the doping-agents incorporation in carbon materials upon adsorption and separation of gases, specifically for carbon dioxide and nitrogen. The carbons precursor was polyacrylonitrile (PAN), which enabled the incorporation of nitrogen atoms in the structure, whereas sulphur doping was reached using pure sulphur after the carbonisation step. The influence of several variables (such as temperature or pressure) and characteristics of synthesised materials (mainly corresponding to surface characteristics) on carbon dioxide separation has been evaluated. Adsorption isotherms were determined for each gas (CO2 and N2) at different temperatures and pressures. Different adsorption models were evaluated to fit the experimental data. In general, the Toth isotherm described better the adsorption for both gases. Important parameters such as CO2/N2 selectivity and heat of adsorption were determined using the IAS theory and the experimental isotherms at different temperatures, respectively. Non-activated carbons generated from PAN carbonisation without sulphur addition showed the highest values of selectivity (up to 400) and adsorption heat (up to 40 kJ mol−1), mainly at low pressures and at low carbon dioxide uptakes, respectively. Furthermore, thanks to their high adsorption capacity, these carbons can be applied for carbon dioxide separation from mixtures with nitrogen. Full article
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Characterization of Alkanolamine Blends for Carbon Dioxide Absorption. Corrosion and Regeneration Studies
by Alfredo Sánchez-Bautista, Ester M. Palmero, Alberto J. Moya, Diego Gómez-Díaz and M. Dolores La Rubia
Sustainability 2021, 13(7), 4011; https://doi.org/10.3390/su13074011 - 3 Apr 2021
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There are a lot of research programs focusing on the development of new solvents for carbon dioxide capture. The most important priority should be reducing the energy consumption needed at the regeneration step, but minimizing solvent degradation and its corrosivity is also considered [...] Read more.
There are a lot of research programs focusing on the development of new solvents for carbon dioxide capture. The most important priority should be reducing the energy consumption needed at the regeneration step, but minimizing solvent degradation and its corrosivity is also considered as a priority. In this research, the aqueous blends of 2-amino-2-methyl-1-propanol (AMP: 1 kmol·m−3) and 1-amino-2-propanol (MIPA: 0.1–0.5 kmol·m−3) are characterized in terms of density, viscosity, and surface tension. The carbon dioxide absorption rate and capacity, the regeneration capacity, and the corrosivity of these solvents are also evaluated. Full article
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A Review on Enhancing Solvent Regeneration in CO2 Absorption Process Using Nanoparticles
by Siti Aishah Mohd Rozaiddin and Kok Keong Lau
Sustainability 2022, 14(8), 4750; https://doi.org/10.3390/su14084750 - 15 Apr 2022
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The employment of nanoparticles in solvents is a promising method to reduce the energy consumption during solvent regeneration. Numerous experimental and theoretical studies have been conducted to investigate the remarkable enhancement of nanoparticles. Yet, there are limited reviews on the mechanistic role of [...] Read more.
The employment of nanoparticles in solvents is a promising method to reduce the energy consumption during solvent regeneration. Numerous experimental and theoretical studies have been conducted to investigate the remarkable enhancement of nanoparticles. Yet, there are limited reviews on the mechanistic role of nanoparticles in enhancing the solvent regeneration performance. This review addresses the recent development on the employment of various nanoparticles, which include metals oxides, zeolites and mesoporous silicas, to enhance the mass and heat transfer, which subsequently minimize the solvent regeneration energy. The enhancement mechanisms of the nanoparticles are elaborated based on their physical and chemical effects, with a comprehensive comparison on each nanoparticle along with its enhancement ratio. This review also provides the criteria for selecting or synthesizing nanoparticles that can provide a high regeneration enhancement ratio. Furthermore, the future research prospects for the employment of nanoparticles in solvent regeneration are also recommended. Full article
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Emerging Solvent Regeneration Technologies for CO2 Capture through Offshore Natural Gas Purification Processes
by Mohd Mu’Izzuddin Mohd Pauzi, Nurulhuda Azmi and Kok Keong Lau
Sustainability 2022, 14(7), 4350; https://doi.org/10.3390/su14074350 - 6 Apr 2022
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It is estimated that 40% of natural gas reservoirs in the world are contaminated with acid gases (such as hydrogen sulfide and carbon dioxide), which hinder exploitation activities. The demand for natural gas will increase by 30% from 2020 to 2050, with the [...] Read more.
It is estimated that 40% of natural gas reservoirs in the world are contaminated with acid gases (such as hydrogen sulfide and carbon dioxide), which hinder exploitation activities. The demand for natural gas will increase by 30% from 2020 to 2050, with the rise of industrial activities and the lifting of travel restrictions. The long-term production of these high acid-gas fields requires mitigation plans, which include carbon capture, utilization, and a storage process to reduce carbon emissions. Absorption is one the most established technologies for CO2 capture, yet it suffers from extensive energy regeneration and footprint requirements in offshore operations. Therefore, the aims of this paper are to review and analyze the recent developments in conventional and emerging solvent regeneration technologies, which include a conventional packed-bed column, membrane contactor, microwave heating, flash drum, rotating packed bed, and ultrasonic irradiation process. The conventional packed column and flash drum are less complex, with minimum maintenance requirements, but suffer from a large footprint. Even though the rotating packed-bed column and microwave heating demonstrate a higher solvent flexibility and process stability, both technologies require regular maintenance and high regeneration energy. Membrane contactor and ultrasonic irradiation absorption systems are compact, but restricted by various operational issues. Full article
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