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Synthesis of Nanoporous Carbon from Ulva Lactuca Activated by Eggshell for CO2 Capture: A Novel Approach to Waste Valorization

Khadija MAMMADYAROVA YTU , Müge Sarı Yılmaz YTU

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Abstract

Facing the daunting challenge of climate change, driven by escalating greenhouse gas concentrations, our research introduces an innovative solution for CO2 capture. We explore a novel nanoporous carbon derived from Ulva Lactuca, activated with eggshell waste, spotlighting waste valorization in mitigating atmospheric CO2. Through a systematic methodology encompassing variable carbonization temperatures (700–900°C) and nitrogen flow rates (2–4 ml/min), complemented by a suite of characterization techniques, we unveil the synthesis of this pioneering adsorbent. Our study not only presents a novel, sustainable pathway for CO2 capture but also demonstrates superior performance, particularly with the NC800-4 sample, achieving a CO2 capture capacity of 1.40 mmol/g at 30°C, alongside demonstrating consistent adsorption efficiency over four successive adsorption/desorption cycles. This breakthrough underscores the potential of leveraging waste for environmental remediation, offering a dual solution to waste management and CCUS applications.

Keywords

Ulva lactuca Carbonization Environmental science Greenhouse gas Adsorption Activated carbon Carbon fibers Nanoporous Carbon footprint Waste management Desorption Environmental chemistry Chemical engineering Pulp and paper industry Chemistry Materials science Lactuca Nanotechnology Engineering Ecology Organic chemistry

Subject Areas

Carbon dioxide utilization in catalysis ·Process Chemistry and Technology ·Physical Sciences
Carbon Dioxide Capture Technologies ·Mechanical Engineering ·Physical Sciences
Catalytic Processes in Materials Science ·Materials Chemistry ·Physical Sciences

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