Application of Polymeric Membrane in CO₂ Capture from Post Combustion

Shuangzhen Wang, Xiaochun Han

University of Maryland, College Park, Maryland, USA.
University of Maryland, Maryland, USA.

DOI: 10.4236/aces.2012.23039                

Abstract

CO₂ capture from post combustion does not need significant alteration of the current power generation facilities and is therefore of more interests to the research and industrial circles. Polymeric membrane separations, which are based mainly on physical phenomena, are easy for operation and to scale up. The details and future research trends are covered in this most updated review, which serve as an excellent technique reference for the research circle and technology evaluation for the related industrial circle.

Keywords

Polymeric Membrane; CO₂ Capture; Hollow Fiber Membrane; Selectivity; Membrane Wetting

Conflicts of Interest

The authors declare no conflicts of interest.

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