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Chinese Journal of Chemical Engineering ›› 2025, Vol. 87 ›› Issue (11): 45-57.DOI: 10.1016/j.cjche.2025.06.003

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The template-free synthesis of zeolite NaY for CO2 capture

Fu Rao1,2, Wenkang Deng2, Chenghao Liu2, Xiaofeng Xie2, Chunfa Liao1, Tao Qi2, Guoping Hu2   

  1. 1. Faculty of Materials Metallurgy and Chemistry, Jiangxi University of Science and Technology, Ganzhou 341000, China;
    2. Key Laboratory of Rare Earths, Ganjiang Innovation Academy, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Ganzhou 341119, China
  • Received:2025-02-17 Revised:2025-06-03 Accepted:2025-06-04 Online:2025-06-16 Published:2025-11-28
  • Contact: Xiaofeng Xie,E-mail:xfxie@gia.cas.cn;Guoping Hu,E-mail:gphu@gia.cas.cn
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    During the preparation of this work the author used ChatGPT (OpenAl) in order to enhance linguistic precision through grammar refinement and academic terminology alignment. After using this tool, the author reviewed and edited the content as needed and takes full responsibility for the content of the publication.

The template-free synthesis of zeolite NaY for CO2 capture

Fu Rao1,2, Wenkang Deng2, Chenghao Liu2, Xiaofeng Xie2, Chunfa Liao1, Tao Qi2, Guoping Hu2   

  1. 1. Faculty of Materials Metallurgy and Chemistry, Jiangxi University of Science and Technology, Ganzhou 341000, China;
    2. Key Laboratory of Rare Earths, Ganjiang Innovation Academy, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Ganzhou 341119, China
  • 通讯作者: Xiaofeng Xie,E-mail:xfxie@gia.cas.cn;Guoping Hu,E-mail:gphu@gia.cas.cn
  • 基金资助:
    During the preparation of this work the author used ChatGPT (OpenAl) in order to enhance linguistic precision through grammar refinement and academic terminology alignment. After using this tool, the author reviewed and edited the content as needed and takes full responsibility for the content of the publication.

Abstract: Sodium Y (NaY) zeolite is a promising adsorbent for carbon capture. The template-free synthesis of NaY zeolite has gained considerable interests to minimize its costs and environmental effects. However, NaY zeolites synthesized through template-free methods exhibited lower CO2 adsorption capacities (~4.07 mmol·g-1) compared to template-assisted counterparts, often requiring longer crystallization time and higher energy penalty. This study systematically compared the microstructural characteristics and CO2 adsorption performance of NaY zeolites synthesized with and without templates, including those from the commercial markets. Through process optimization, the CO2 adsorption capacity of the template-free NaY zeolite was significantly enhanced, surpassing those template-assisted samples. Notably, it achieved CO2 adsorption capacities of 6.51 mmol·g-1 at 25 °C and 0.1 MPa, and 7.40 mmol·g-1 at 0 °C and 0.1 MPa, outperforming both commercial NaY and template-assisted samples. The structural differences, including crystal integrity, pore size distribution and surface properties, were systematically discussed. The optimized synthesis method increased the specific surface area and the ratio of microporous structures. The template-free NaY also showed superior CO2 capture capacity, moisture resistance, breakthrough performance and stability, indicating its application potential for carbon capture.

Key words: CO2 capture, NaY zeolite, Template-free, Adsorption

摘要: Sodium Y (NaY) zeolite is a promising adsorbent for carbon capture. The template-free synthesis of NaY zeolite has gained considerable interests to minimize its costs and environmental effects. However, NaY zeolites synthesized through template-free methods exhibited lower CO2 adsorption capacities (~4.07 mmol·g-1) compared to template-assisted counterparts, often requiring longer crystallization time and higher energy penalty. This study systematically compared the microstructural characteristics and CO2 adsorption performance of NaY zeolites synthesized with and without templates, including those from the commercial markets. Through process optimization, the CO2 adsorption capacity of the template-free NaY zeolite was significantly enhanced, surpassing those template-assisted samples. Notably, it achieved CO2 adsorption capacities of 6.51 mmol·g-1 at 25 °C and 0.1 MPa, and 7.40 mmol·g-1 at 0 °C and 0.1 MPa, outperforming both commercial NaY and template-assisted samples. The structural differences, including crystal integrity, pore size distribution and surface properties, were systematically discussed. The optimized synthesis method increased the specific surface area and the ratio of microporous structures. The template-free NaY also showed superior CO2 capture capacity, moisture resistance, breakthrough performance and stability, indicating its application potential for carbon capture.

关键词: CO2 capture, NaY zeolite, Template-free, Adsorption