Electrifying Carbon Capture by Developing Nanomaterials at the Interface of Molecular and Process Engineering.

This research direction focuses on the structuring and evaluation of electrochemically mediated carbon capture (EMCC) systems, which present a low-energy alternative to conventional thermochemical swing processes. Unlike traditional thermal or pressure swing adsorption methods that suffer from high energy penalties and sorbent degradation, EMCC utilizes electrochemical stimuli to drive the capture and release of carbon dioxide under ambient conditions. This approach leverages solubilized CO2 in electrolytes, relying on chemical absorption via tunable acid-base interactions. The integration of advanced nanomaterials at the interface of molecular and process engineering is critical to optimizing the charge transfer, mass transport, and active site availability within the electrochemical cell. This project framework provides guidance for

modeling the thermodynamic and kinetic behavior of nanostructured electrodes and electrolyte interfaces. By simulating the coupling of molecular-level electrochemical reactions with process-level mass transfer, researchers can evaluate the energy efficiency, capture capacity, and stability of EMCC systems under intermittent renewable energy inputs. The resulting models assist in identifying key molecular design parameters to accelerate the development of scalable, cost-effective, and electrified carbon capture technologies.

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