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Title: Multi-Functional Polymer Membranes Enable Integrated CO 2 Capture and Conversion in a Single, Continuous-Flow Membrane Reactor under Mild Conditions
Herein, we present a membrane-based system designed to capture CO2 from dilute mixtures and convert the captured CO2 into value-added products in a single, integrated process operated continuously at mild conditions. Specifically, we demonstrate that quaternized poly(4-vinylpyridine) (P4VP) membranes are selective CO2 separation membranes that are also catalytically active for cyclic carbonate synthesis from the cycloaddition of CO2 to epichlorohydrin. We further demonstrate that quaternized P4VP membranes can integrate CO2 capture, including from dilute mixtures down to 0.1 kPa CO2, with CO2 conversion to cyclic carbonates at 57 °C and atmospheric pressure. The catalytic membrane acts as both the CO2 capture and conversion medium, providing an energy-efficient alternative to sorbent-based capture, compression, transport, and storage. The membrane is also potentially tunable for CO2 conversion to a variety of products, including chemicals and fuels not limited to cyclic carbonates, which would be a transformative shift in carbon capture and utilization technology.  more » « less
Award ID(s):
2144362
PAR ID:
10499921
Author(s) / Creator(s):
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Publisher / Repository:
American Chemical Society
Date Published:
Journal Name:
ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces
Volume:
15
Issue:
48
ISSN:
1944-8244
Page Range / eLocation ID:
56305 to 56313
Format(s):
Medium: X
Sponsoring Org:
National Science Foundation
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