(669g) Evaluating Applicability of Muf-16 for Post Combustion Capture of CO2

MUF-16 (MUF = Massey University Framework), a Co based MOF, shows excellent selectivity for CO₂/X separations (X = N₂, C₂H₄, CH₄ etc.). However, it shows no CO₂ adsorption in presence of humidity, implying that it might necessitate desiccant beds for effective post-combustion CO₂ capture. In this work, we establish a gas phase SMB like design for this separation. The capture is process engineered such that only a small fraction of the bed sees H₂O in the entire cycle. Our design which enables a more continuous operation of the system benefits from low heats of adsorption of CO₂ and H₂O in the MOF, no competitive sorption and the fast desorption kinetics of adsorbates. The material is also tested for stability in presence of humid acid gases and shows no sign of degradation even after exposures to 4000 ppm hours of SO₂, with 85% or higher relative humidity.