Investigating AlPO-5 Zeolite Substitutions for Temperature-Selective Separation of Air Components
Description
Utilizing DFT calculations, various substitutions on the AlPO-5 zeolite were screened for adsorption of common air molecules. Furthermore, free energy analyses using the Helmholtz free energy equation were performed to determine candidates for selective adsorption of one specific air molecule, and their operating temperature range. Through this study, it was found that Cerium- (92-542 K), Germanium- (69-370 K), Chromium- (35-293 K), and Praseodymium- (0-420 K) substituted AlPO-5 selectively adsorbs to O2 molecules for the given temperature ranges. In addition, Palladium-substituted AlPO-5 selectively adsorbs to CO within 430-755 K.
Date Created
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2022-05
Agent
- Author (aut): Irudaya Pious Suresh, Enosh
- Thesis director: Muhich, Christopher
- Committee member: Emady, Heather
- Contributor (ctb): Barrett, The Honors College
- Contributor (ctb): Chemical Engineering Program