Micro-structured zeolites for direct carbon capture for high humidity air. This project aims to develop hydrophobic zeolites to prevent water adsorption and selectively capture CO2 from high-humidity

Description

Micro-structured zeolites for direct carbon capture for high humidity air. This project aims to develop hydrophobic zeolites to prevent water adsorption and selectively capture CO2 from high-humidity air from ventilation and cooling systems in energy-intensive industries. By optimizing zeolite hydrophobicity and designing high-performance carbon capture processes via in situ nanoscale characterization, the project will significantly improve the efficiency and cost-effectiveness of direct air capture. The outcome will overcome current limitations in carbon capture, reducing investment and operating costs, and facilitating its successful deployment in industrial applications. This research aligns with Australia's 2030 climate change targets by providing a breakthrough solution for reducing greenhouse gas emissions.. Scheme: Linkage Projects. Field: 4016 - Materials Engineering. Lead: Prof Dr Jun Huang