Enhancing CO2 Adsorption via Metal Cation Exchange of GIS and GIS–FAU Zeolites
摘要
The emission of carbon dioxide (CO₂) is a critical factor driving climate change, prompting the development of advanced capture technologies. In this study, GIS (zeolite P) and composite GIS–FAU (ZPY) zeolites were synthesized and exchanged with various cations (Na⁺, K⁺, Mg²⁺, Ca²⁺, Sr²⁺, NH₄⁺) to investigate their CO₂ adsorption capacity. Structural analyses via X-ray diffraction (XRD) and SEM–EDS confirmed successful modification of zeolite by ion-exchanging and preserved crystallinity. Among the tested samples, ZPY-K exhibited the highest CO₂ uptake at 30 °C, outperforming other variants such as ZPY-Sr and ZPY-NH₄. N₂ adsorption–desorption showed that ZPY-K retained a high surface area (284 m²/g) and suitable porosity. Moisture adsorption tests revealed improved hydrophobicity in the two-phase ZPY composites, making moisture less competing with carbon dioxide adsorption. The findings highlight the critical role of cation type and framework structure in tuning adsorption behavior and confirm potassium-exchanged GIS–FAU zeolite as a promising material for efficient and regenerable CO₂ capture at low pressure.