Adsorption Materials for Carbon Capture: Research Advancements and Prospects

Abstract

Carbon capture plays a crucial role in mitigating carbon emissions, which is essential for curbing global warming. Owing to its benefits, such as the absence of secondary pollution, operational simplicity, and low energy consumption, adsorption has been widely used in carbon capture. Accordingly, the design of high-efficiency adsorption materials is critical to achieving superior carbon capture performance. In this review, we systemically outline the adsorption mechanisms, influencing factors, and various adsorption materials, including porous carbon-based material, zeolites, metal–organic frameworks (MOFs), solid amines, and emerging adsorbents (porous liquids and supported ionic liquid phase), along with their recent research progress in carbon capture. Furthermore, we point out the design strategies for enhancing CO2 capture performance and potential research directions in the future.