Screening of single-walled CNTs and SiNTs for CO2 capture and H2 separation via water-gas shift reaction

The aim of this study was to screen single-walled CNTs and SiNTs suitable for CO2 capture and H2 separation in the water-gas shift (WGS) reaction. Simulation analysis of 787 CNTs and 787 SiNTs reveals that nanotube radius plays a critical role in determining CO₂/H₂ selectivity and CO equilibrium con...

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Main Author: Xuan Peng
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Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2025-10-01
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description The aim of this study was to screen single-walled CNTs and SiNTs suitable for CO2 capture and H2 separation in the water-gas shift (WGS) reaction. Simulation analysis of 787 CNTs and 787 SiNTs reveals that nanotube radius plays a critical role in determining CO₂/H₂ selectivity and CO equilibrium conversion. Among CNTs, (10,10) and (15,9) demonstrated the best CO2/H2 selectivity and CO2 adsorption capacity. In SiNTs, (6,6) and (9,9) were considered the best choices due to their higher CO2/H2 selectivity and CO2 adsorption capacity. SiNTs showed stronger gas adsorption capabilities and higher selectivity compared to CNTs, mainly attributed to their unique structural characteristics. Furthermore, changes in pressure significantly affected the reaction conditions within the nanotubes, especially the changes in CO2 adsorption and mole fraction at low pressures. In conclusion, SiNTs have a clear advantage over CNTs in CO2 capture and H2 separation, offering new possibilities for future applications in carbon capture and hydrogen energy fields.
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spelling doaj-art-c65bfa2e07d34cfba78c9afd2040cc512025-08-20T04:00:32ZengElsevierNext Materials2949-82282025-10-01910103310.1016/j.nxmate.2025.101033Screening of single-walled CNTs and SiNTs for CO2 capture and H2 separation via water-gas shift reactionXuan Peng0Nanoworld Discovery Studio, Apex 27523, United StatesThe aim of this study was to screen single-walled CNTs and SiNTs suitable for CO2 capture and H2 separation in the water-gas shift (WGS) reaction. Simulation analysis of 787 CNTs and 787 SiNTs reveals that nanotube radius plays a critical role in determining CO₂/H₂ selectivity and CO equilibrium conversion. Among CNTs, (10,10) and (15,9) demonstrated the best CO2/H2 selectivity and CO2 adsorption capacity. In SiNTs, (6,6) and (9,9) were considered the best choices due to their higher CO2/H2 selectivity and CO2 adsorption capacity. SiNTs showed stronger gas adsorption capabilities and higher selectivity compared to CNTs, mainly attributed to their unique structural characteristics. Furthermore, changes in pressure significantly affected the reaction conditions within the nanotubes, especially the changes in CO2 adsorption and mole fraction at low pressures. In conclusion, SiNTs have a clear advantage over CNTs in CO2 capture and H2 separation, offering new possibilities for future applications in carbon capture and hydrogen energy fields.http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2949822825005519Water-gas shift reactionSingle-walled nanotubesMolecular simulationReactive Monte Carlo
spellingShingle Xuan Peng
Screening of single-walled CNTs and SiNTs for CO2 capture and H2 separation via water-gas shift reaction
Next Materials
Water-gas shift reaction
Single-walled nanotubes
Molecular simulation
Reactive Monte Carlo
title Screening of single-walled CNTs and SiNTs for CO2 capture and H2 separation via water-gas shift reaction
title_full Screening of single-walled CNTs and SiNTs for CO2 capture and H2 separation via water-gas shift reaction
title_fullStr Screening of single-walled CNTs and SiNTs for CO2 capture and H2 separation via water-gas shift reaction
title_full_unstemmed Screening of single-walled CNTs and SiNTs for CO2 capture and H2 separation via water-gas shift reaction
title_short Screening of single-walled CNTs and SiNTs for CO2 capture and H2 separation via water-gas shift reaction
title_sort screening of single walled cnts and sints for co2 capture and h2 separation via water gas shift reaction
topic Water-gas shift reaction
Single-walled nanotubes
Molecular simulation
Reactive Monte Carlo
url http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2949822825005519
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