Research Progress and Perspectives of the Reaction Kinetics of Fe-Based Oxygen Carriers in Chemical Looping Combustion

Chemical looping combustion (CLC), a promising technology employing oxygen carriers to realize cyclic oxygen transfer between reactors, represents a transformative approach to CO<sub>2</sub> capture with near-zero energy penalties. Among oxygen carriers, Fe-based materials have emerged a...

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Main Authors: Jiakun Mei, Shangkun Quan, Hairui Yang, Man Zhang, Tuo Zhou, Xi Yang, Mingyu Zhang, Tae-young Mun, Zhouhang Li, Ryang-Gyoon Kim, Xing Zhu, Hua Wang, Dongfang Li
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2025-04-01
Series:Energies
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/1996-1073/18/9/2313
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Summary:Chemical looping combustion (CLC), a promising technology employing oxygen carriers to realize cyclic oxygen transfer between reactors, represents a transformative approach to CO<sub>2</sub> capture with near-zero energy penalties. Among oxygen carriers, Fe-based materials have emerged as the predominant choice due to their cost-effectiveness, environmental compatibility, and robust performance. The reaction kinetics of oxygen carriers are crucial for both material development and the rational design of CLC systems. This comprehensive review synthesizes experimental and theoretical advances in kinetic characterization of Fe-based oxygen carriers, encompassing both natural and synthetic materials, while different models corresponding to specific reaction stages and their intrinsic relationships with microstructural transformations are systematically investigated. The kinetic characteristics across various reactor types and experimental conditions are analyzed. The differences between fixed bed thermogravimetric analysis and fluidized bed analysis are revealed, emphasizing the notable impacts of attrition on the kinetic parameters in fluidized beds. Furthermore, the effects of temperature and gas concentration on kinetic parameters are profoundly examined. Additionally, the significant performance variation of oxygen carriers due to their interaction with ash is highlighted, and the necessity of a quantitative analysis on the competing effects of ash is emphasized, providing actionable guidelines for advancing CLC technology using kinetics-informed material design and operational parameter optimization.
ISSN:1996-1073