A citrate sol–gel method to synthesize Li2ZrO3 nanocrystals with improved CO2 capture properties

Qiang Xiao; Yefeng Liu; Yijun Zhong; Weidong Zhu

doi:10.1039/C0JM03243C

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A citrate sol–gel method to synthesize Li₂ZrO₃nanocrystals with improved CO₂ capture properties

Qiang Xiao,^a Yefeng Liu,^a Yijun Zhong^a and Weidong Zhu*^a

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Abstract

Li₂ZrO₃ nanocrystals with improved CO₂ capture properties were synthesized by a citrate sol–gel method. The morphology and structure of the synthesized Li₂ZrO₃ samples were characterized in detail by SEM, TEM, and XRD techniques. The CO₂ capture–regeneration properties of these nanocrystals were investigated by thermogravimetric analysis (TGA) over a wide range of temperatures and of CO₂ partial pressures. The nanosized Li₂ZrO₃ crystallites with a tetragonal phase exhibit a better CO₂ capture performance than reported sorbents, exhibiting a faster uptake and a higher, nearly stoichiometric adsorption capacity (∼26 wt.%). Furthermore, the adsorbent shows a good stability, confirmed by capture–regeneration cycles. Based on these excellent properties, application in sorption-enhanced reaction process (SERP) is anticipated.

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.1039/C0JM03243C
Article type: Paper
Submitted: 28 Sep 2010
Accepted: 17 Dec 2010
First published: 27 Jan 2011

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J. Mater. Chem., 2011,21, 3838-3842

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A citrate sol–gel method to synthesize Li₂ZrO₃ nanocrystals with improved CO₂ capture properties

Q. Xiao, Y. Liu, Y. Zhong and W. Zhu, J. Mater. Chem., 2011, 21, 3838 DOI: 10.1039/C0JM03243C

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