Process optimization and mechanism study of ionic liquid-based mixed amine biphasic solvents for CO<sub>2</sub> capture in biogas upgrading procedure

doi:10.1007/s11783-024-1855-9

2024, Vol. 18

Issue (8) : 95 https://doi.org/10.1007/s11783-024-1855-9

Process optimization and mechanism study of ionic liquid-based mixed amine biphasic solvents for CO₂ capture in biogas upgrading procedure

Fanzhi Meng, Siyu Han, Li Lin, Jinglin Li, Kailun Chen, Jianguo Jiang(

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School of Environment, Tsinghua University, Beijing 100084, China

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Abstract

● MM/MD = 3:1 could achieve CO₂ loading of 0.617 mol CO₂/mol amine.

● MM/MD = 3:1 achieved a heat of CO₂ desorption of 61.45 kJ/mol CO₂.

● Regeneration energy of MM/MD = 3:1 was 47.20% lower than that of 30 wt.% MEA.

● The carbon enrichment rate of MM/MD = 3:1 still maintained above 95%.

This study focused on enhancing the efficiency of methane upgrading and reducing energy consumption in the biogas upgrading process through the use of biphasic solvents. An aqueous-based biphasic solvent, comprising methyl monoethanolamine (MMEA), N-methyldiethanolamine (MDEA), and 1-butyl-3-methylimidazolium tetrafluoroborate (ItFB), was meticulously prepared. The biogas upgrading effect, regeneration efficiency, regeneration energy consumption, economic viability, selectivity, and phase separation characteristics of this absorbent were systematically analyzed. Various parameters, including different inlet flow rates, stirring rate, methane inlet concentrations, reaction temperatures, and amine mixing ratios, were adjusted to investigate their impact. A comprehensive evaluation was conducted on the biogas upgrading effect and substance migration trends of the biphasic solvent. Optimal process parameters were determined, demonstrating the favorable impact of the biphasic solvent on biogas upgrading. The upgraded gas achieved a methane purity exceeding 96%, and the regeneration energy consumption decreased by 44.27% compared to 30 wt.% MEA, resulting in a more than 50% improvement in economic efficiency. The interaction between the ionic liquid and carbamate facilitated the phase separation process, with carbon enrichment after separation exceeding 95%. This enhancement significantly contributed to the improvement of regeneration energy consumption. The study thus concludes that biphasic solvents, exemplified by the described aqueous-based solution, offer a promising avenue for effective biogas upgrading with notable advancements in economic and energy efficiency.

Keywords Biphasic solvents Biogas upgrading Energy consumption Process parameters Ionic liquid

Corresponding Author(s): Jianguo Jiang

Issue Date: 24 May 2024

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Fanzhi Meng,Siyu Han,Li Lin, et al. Process optimization and mechanism study of ionic liquid-based mixed amine biphasic solvents for CO₂ capture in biogas upgrading procedure[J]. Front. Environ. Sci. Eng., 2024, 18(8): 95.

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Fig.1 Biogas upgrading unit for BS. (a) Upgrading unit; (b) titration unit; (c) gas-liquid parameter measuring unit; (d) Regeneration unit.

Fig.2 Biogas upgrading process of BS under different experimental parameters. (a) Mixing ratio; (b) stirring rate; (c) gas flow rate; (d) methane purity; (e) reaction temperature.

Fig.3 CO₂ loading of biphasic solvent biogas upgrading process under different experimental parameters. (a) Mixing ratio; (b) stirring rate; (c) gas flow rate; (d) methane purity; (e) reaction temperature.

Fig.4 Regeneration process of BS under different experimental parameters. (a) Mixing ratio; (b) stirring rate; (c) gas flow rate; (d) methane purity; (e) reaction temperature.

Tab.1 The basic Information on mixed amine absorbents after biogas upgrading at different ratios

Fig.5 The trends in equilibrium CO₂ solubility with absorption temperature and CO₂ partial pressure. (a) and (b) MM/MD = 1:1; (c) and (d) MM/MD = 2:1; (e) and (f) MM/MD = 3:1; (g) and (h) MM/MD = 4:1.

Fig.6 Fitting curves for the heat of CO₂ desorption of BS.

Fig.7 Trends in CO₂ loadings prepared to meet different requirements for methane purity. (a) 96% methane purity; (b) 85% methane purity.

Fig.8 Experiments on the measurement of selective absorption. (a) CO₂; (b) CH₄.

Fig.9 Phase separation characteristics of BS at different ratios. (a) MM/MD = 1:1; (b) MM/MD = 2:1; (c) MM/MD = 3:1; (d) MM/MD = 4:1.

Fig.10 ¹³C NMR spectra of BS at different ratios. (a) Structural information; (b) phase separation information.

Fig.11 Trend of regeneration energy consumption of different types of BS.

Fig.12 Economic analysis of different types of BS.

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