Cation-exchanged MZSM-5 for CO2 adsorption: interplay of interaction potential and adsorption configuration

  • Weimin Huang
  • , Ke Xin Li
  • , Yilin He
  • , Hao Yuan
  • , Peng Li
  • , Shanshan Chen
  • , Qihao Xu
  • , Lixia Kang
  • , Yongzhong Liu
  • , Zhun Hu
  • , Ralph T. Yang

Research output: Contribution to journalArticlepeer-review

Abstract

In this study, the CO2 adsorption behavior of ion-exchanged MZSM-5 (M = Li, Na, K, Cs, Ni and Ba) was investigated to elucidate the adsorption mechanism of CO2 on cation sites. Among the ion-exchanged ZSM-5 samples, KZSM-5 showed the highest CO2 adsorption capacity (2.01 mmol/g) approximately twice that of unmodified ZSM-5 (1.12 mmol/g). Fitting of the adsorption isotherms revealed that CO2 adsorption on MZSM-5 followed the dual-site Langmuir model, with a correlation coefficient (R2) ≥ 0.9999. Further thermodynamic analysis showed that field gradient-quadrupole interactions dominating the adsorbate-adsorbent potential energy. In addition, the angle between the field gradient direction of the K+ site in KZSM-5 and the central axis of CO2 was the smallest (38.1°), indicating that CO2 adsorption at this site adopted a more favorable configuration. These findings offer a new paradigm for optimizing CO2 adsorption, emphasizing the interplay of interaction potential and adsorption configuration in adsorbent design.

Original languageEnglish
Article number136604
JournalSeparation and Purification Technology
Volume386
DOIs
StatePublished - 5 Apr 2026

Keywords

  • Adsorption configuration
  • Ion exchange
  • Pressure swing adsorption
  • ZSM-5

Fingerprint

Dive into the research topics of 'Cation-exchanged MZSM-5 for CO2 adsorption: interplay of interaction potential and adsorption configuration'. Together they form a unique fingerprint.

Cite this