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Sergey A Legkov1, Galina N Bondarenko1, Julia V Kostina1
1A. V. Topchiev Institute of Petrochemical Synthesis Russian Academy of Sciences, 119991 Moscow, Russia.
Abstract:
In this work, we studied aqueous solutions of monoethanolamine (MEA), which are widely used to remove CO2 from flue and oil gases. This study combined experimental and theoretical methods of vibrational spectroscopy, using high-temperature infrared spectroscopy, quantum-chemical calculations of theoretical vibrational spectra, and structural electronic and energy characteristics of model structures. MEA has a propensity to form associations between various compositions and structures with water molecules, as well as those composed solely of water molecules. The structural and energy characteristics of such associates were analyzed in terms of their ability to interact and retain carbon dioxide. The influence of elevated temperatures and concentration of aqueous MEA solution on change in the structure of associates has also been investigated. An analysis of theoretical and experimental vibrational spectra allowed us to examine the IR spectra of MEA solutions, and identify the bands responsible for the formation of associates that would sorb CO2 well, but would delay its desorption from the solution.
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