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Challenges and Opportunities: Metal–Organic Frameworks for Direct Air Capture

Journal Article · · Advanced Functional Materials
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  1. Department of Chemistry Northwestern University 2145 Sheridan Road Evanston IL 60208 USA
  2. Department of Chemistry Northwestern University 2145 Sheridan Road Evanston IL 60208 USA, International Institute of Nanotechnology Northwestern University Evanston IL 60208 USA
  3. U.S. Department of Energy National Energy Technology Laboratory Pittsburgh PA 15236 USA, R&,D plateau NETL Support Contractor Pittsburgh PA 15236 USA
  4. Department of Chemistry Northwestern University 2145 Sheridan Road Evanston IL 60208 USA, Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering Northwestern University Evanston IL 60208 USA, International Institute of Nanotechnology Northwestern University Evanston IL 60208 USA
Abstract

Global reliance on fossil fuel combustion for energy production has contributed to the rising concentration of atmospheric CO 2 , creating significant global climate challenges. In this regard, direct air capture (DAC) of CO 2 from the atmosphere has emerged as one of the most promising strategies to counteract the harmful effects on the environment, and the further development and commercialization of this technology will play a pivotal role in achieving the goal of net‐zero emissions by 2050. Among various DAC adsorbents, metal–organic frameworks (MOFs) show great potential due to their high porosity and ability to reversibly adsorb CO 2 at low concentrations. However, the adsorption efficiency and cost‐effectiveness of these materials must be improved to be widely deployed as DAC sorbents. To that end, this perspective provides a critical discussion on several types of benchmark MOFs that have demonstrated high CO 2 capture capacities, including an assessment of their stability, CO 2 capture mechanism, capture‐release cycling behavior, and scale‐up synthesis. It then concludes by highlighting limitations that must be addressed for these MOFs to go from the research laboratory to implementation in DAC devices on a global scale so they can effectively mitigate climate change.

Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE
Grant/Contract Number:
EE0008816; SC0022204; SC0022332; FG02-08ER15967
OSTI ID:
2202298
Journal Information:
Advanced Functional Materials, Journal Name: Advanced Functional Materials Journal Issue: 43 Vol. 34; ISSN 1616-301X
Publisher:
Wiley Blackwell (John Wiley & Sons)Copyright Statement
Country of Publication:
Germany
Language:
English

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