Solvent Selection for Carbon Capture from Emissions of Coal Fired Power Plants

Abstract

Approximately 41% of electric power across the globe is generated by the combustion of coal.1 Over the past 40 years many countries have passed legislation that define legally acceptable rates of pollution. Emission rates of sulfurous oxides and nitrous oxides have been hindered, but large amounts of carbon dioxide are still being released into the atmosphere. It is possible to chemically absorb the carbon dioxide gas into a liquid solvent but an effective and economical solvent must be selected.