Ionic Liquids and Poly (Ionic Liquids) for CO 2 Capture: A Comprehensive Review

Jui Kharade and Karen Lozano ()
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Jui Kharade: Department of Material Science and NanoEngineering, Rice University, Houston, TX 77005, USA
Karen Lozano: Department of Material Science and NanoEngineering, Rice University, Houston, TX 77005, USA

Energies, 2025, vol. 18, issue 16, 1-27

Abstract: The rising concentration of atmospheric carbon dioxide (CO 2 ), driven largely by fossil fuel combustion, is a major contributor to global climate change and ocean acidification. As conventional CO 2 capture technologies, primarily amine-based solvents, face challenges such as high energy requirements, volatility, and degradation, there is an urgent need for alternative materials that are both efficient and sustainable. Ionic liquids (ILs) and poly (ionic liquids) (PILs) have emerged as promising candidates due to their unique physicochemical properties, including negligible vapor pressure, high thermal and chemical stability, structural tunability, and strong CO 2 affinity. This review provides a comprehensive overview of recent advancements in the design, synthesis, and application of ILs and PILs for CO 2 capture. We examine the mechanisms of CO 2 absorption in IL and PIL systems, analyze the structure-property relationships influencing capture performance, and compare their advantages and limitations relative to conventional solvents. Special attention is given to the role of functional groups, anion/cation selection, and polymeric architectures in enhancing CO 2 uptake and reducing regeneration energy. Finally, the review highlights current challenges and future research directions for scaling up IL and PIL-based technologies in industrial carbon capture and sequestration systems.

Keywords: carbon capture and sequestration (CCS); ionic liquids; poly (ionic liquids) (PILs); carbon dioxide capture (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: Q Q0 Q4 Q40 Q41 Q42 Q43 Q47 Q48 Q49 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2025
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