Table 2.
Comparison of different CO2 capture technologies.
Type | Introduction | Advantage | Disadvantage | Application |
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CO2 captured by sorbents | The physical or chemical properties of sorbents are used to adsorb CO2 | Convenient application; Rapid response; Controllable adsorption capacity | High use cost; Difficult to reuse the sorbent; Possible environmental impacts; Limited operation time | Industrial application |
CO2 captured by membranes | Using the difference in permeability of different components, the purpose of separation can be achieved through a membrane | High separation accuracy; Fast separation speed; Excellent durability | High demand for equipment; Periodic replacement of membrane | Industrial application |
CO2 captured by electrochemical separation | The adsorption and desorption of CO2 were realized by electrochemical means using electrolytes as a mediator | Availability of liquid products; High separation accuracy | High demand for equipment; Energy consumption is higher than other methods | Industrial; Research experiment |
CO2 captured by algae cultivation | Algae capture CO2 through photosynthesis | Cost-effective; Sustainable; Applicable to a wide range of CO2 concentration; Produce value-added biomass | High footprint; Light-dependent; Operation and maintenance are complicated | Industrial; Research experiment |