Stable Reusability of Nanocellulose Aerogels with Amino Group Modification in Adsorption/Desorption Cycles for CO2 Capture

This study evaluated the stability and reusability of amino-functionalized nanocellulose aero-gels as CO₂ adsorbent materials. The modified aerogels, synthesized via a controlled silylation using N-[3-(trimethoxysilyl) propyl] ethylenediamine (DAMO), demonstrated excellent thermal stability up to 250°C (TGA) and efficient CO₂ adsorption through chemisorption, which was the main adsorption mechanism. The performance of the aerogels was assessed using both, adsorp-tion isotherms and the decay pressure technique, revealing that CO₂ adsorption capacity in-creased with higher amino group loading (4.62, 9.24, and 13.87 mmol of DAMO). At 298 K and 4 bar, CO₂ adsorption capacity increased proportionally with the amino group concentration, reaching values of 3.17, 5.98, and 7.86 mmol of CO₂ g-1 polymer, respectively. Furthermore, over 20 adsorption/desorption cycles, the aerogels maintained 95% CO₂ desorption at ambient tem-perature, indicating their potential for industrial use. These findings highlight the aerogels suitability as stable, reusable materials for large scale CO₂ capture and storage technologies.