| Autor: |
Carrascal-Hernandez DC; Departamento de Química y Biología, Facultad de Ciencias Básicas, Universidad del Norte, Barranquilla 080020, Colombia., Mendez-Lopez M; Departamento de Química y Biología, Facultad de Ciencias Básicas, Universidad del Norte, Barranquilla 080020, Colombia., Insuasty D; Departamento de Química y Biología, Facultad de Ciencias Básicas, Universidad del Norte, Barranquilla 080020, Colombia., García-Freites S; Centro de Investigación e Innovación en Energía y Gas-CIIEG, Promigas S.A. E.S.P., Barranquilla 11001, Colombia., Sanjuan M; Centro de Investigación e Innovación en Energía y Gas-CIIEG, Promigas S.A. E.S.P., Barranquilla 11001, Colombia., Márquez E; Departamento de Química y Biología, Facultad de Ciencias Básicas, Universidad del Norte, Barranquilla 080020, Colombia. |
| Abstrakt: |
In this research, we explore the potential of employing density functional theory (DFT) for the design of biodegradable hydrogels aimed at capturing carbon dioxide (CO 2 ) and mitigating greenhouse gas emissions. We employed biodegradable hydrogel models, including polyethylene glycol, polyvinylpyrrolidone, chitosan, and poly-2-hydroxymethacrylate. The complexation process between the hydrogel and CO 2 was thoroughly investigated at the ωB97X-D/6-311G(2d,p) theoretical level. Our findings reveal a strong affinity between the hydrogel models and CO 2 , with binding energies ranging from -4.5 to -6.5 kcal/mol, indicative of physisorption processes. The absorption order observed was as follows: chitosan > PVP > HEAC > PEG. Additionally, thermodynamic parameters substantiated this sequence and even suggested that these complexes remain stable up to 160 °C. Consequently, these polymers present a promising avenue for crafting novel materials for CO 2 capture applications. Nonetheless, further research is warranted to optimize the design of these materials and assess their performance across various environmental conditions. |
