Secondary gaseous guest-dependent structures of binary neopentyl alcohol hydrates and their tuning behavior for potential application to CO2 capture

Surface morphology effects on clathrate hydrate wettability

“…Gas hydrates naturally form under certain conditions of pressure and temperature because of a balance between water-water hydrogen bonds and host-guest (i.e., water-methane) dispersive interactions [1]. Over the last decade, gas hydrates have attracted significant focus because of their possible applications in various sustainable and environmental technologies [2][3][4][5][6][7][8][9]. Natural gas hydrates could also provide an alternative energy source; notwithstanding their environmental effects should be understood, prevented and mitigated when necessary [8,10].…”

Distinct Solvation Structures of CO2 and SO2 in Reline and Ethaline Deep Eutectic Solvents Revealed by AIMD Simulations

“…Sulfur dioxide (SO 2 ), another greenhouse gas, is one of the main constituents responsible for acid deposition, which has adverse effects on materials, natural resources, and human health . In the past, in order to mitigate the emission of CO 2 and SO 2 gases, researchers have put forth enormous effort for the development of various technologies to capture them. − The most efficient and commonly used industrial technique to capture CO 2 is amine-based postcombustion CO 2 capture. , However, this technique has several drawbacks like amine degradation, equipment corrosion, and environmental issues. − Similarly, to mitigate SO 2 emission, most industrial processes use the wet limestone flue gas desulfurization technique. , However, this method is irreversible and leads to unwanted byproducts. , Therefore, the search for a superior method to overcome the drawbacks of conventional methods − led the researchers toward the use of novel materials such ionic liquids (ILs). − Owing to their unique properties, − ILs exhibited significant gas separation propensity. , Although gas absorption by ILs is a reversible process , with no side products, ILs are barely used in industries for gas capturing on a large scale because of their high production cost and low absorption capacity. , Recently, deep eutectic solvents (DESs) have emerged as alternative media for capturing gases − because of their biodegradable nature, ease of preparation, and lower cost of the starting materials. − DESs are commonly referred to as IL analogs because they share similar properties such as tunable character, high thermal stability, and low vapor pressure along with some new improved properties like biodegradability and low toxicity. − ...…”

Molecular mechanisms by which tetrahydrofuran affects CO2 hydrate Growth: Implications for carbon storage

“…Currently, the growth of interest in the hydrate research field inclines towards the expansion of gas hydrate applications in water-energyenvironment nexus including water desalination [9,10], gas separations [11,12], intermittent natural gas and hydrogen storage [13][14][15][16][17], refrigeration and transport [18,19]. Further, attention is today focused on approaches to mitigate global warming through long-term CO 2 capture and sequestration, which could be achieved via the formation of CO 2 hydrates [20][21][22][23][24].…”