Solid sorbent technology is a game-changer in carbon capture project development. We compare solid sorbents other carbon capture solutions like amine solvents, membranes, and cryo approaches. It assesses tradeoffs between technologies, showing the solid sorbents require less energy and no water while offering flexibility and modular deployment across a range of industry use cases. The article also discusses the potential impact of innovation and cost reduction on solid sorbents as the technology continues to develop.
CarbonQuest’s own experience is shared throughout the article, serving as a case study of solid sorbent technology development.
For more on the different CCUS technologies, see the Global CCS Institute’s State of the Art report.