Abstract: A carbon nanocomposite includes a polymer nanowire comprising a plurality of carbon nanostructures, wherein the plurality of carbon nanostructures are electrically connected to each other within the polymer nanowire, and a portion of the plurality of carbon nanostructures protrude from a surface of the polymer nanowire.

Abstract: Provided is an adsorbent for capturing carbon dioxide and a method for manufacturing same, and more particularly, to an adsorbent for capturing carbon dioxide, including a magnesium oxide/titanium dioxide composite having wide surface area, large pore volume and good CO2 adsorption performance, and a method for manufacturing same. According to the present invention, a novel MgO based composite metal oxide which may stably adsorb CO2 at a low temperature such as room temperature is provided. The adsorbent for capturing carbon dioxide, including a magnesium oxide/titanium dioxide composite has good thermal stability, and controls basic sites easily, and is used in various fields for capturing carbon dioxide. In addition, by controlling the molar ratio of the metal ions of the magnesium oxide/titanium dioxide composite and controlling morphology, an adsorbent for capturing carbon dioxide having large surface area and pore volume and strong basic sites may be provided.

Abstract: A carbon nanocomposite includes a polymer nanowire comprising a plurality of carbon nanostructures, wherein the plurality of carbon nanostructures are electrically connected to each other within the polymer nanowire, and a portion of the plurality of carbon nanostructures protrude from a surface of the polymer nanowire.

Abstract: A nickel-M-alumina hybrid xerogel catalyst for preparing methane, wherein the metal M is at least one element selected from the group consisting of Fe, Co, Ni, Ce, La, Mo, Cs, Y, and Mg, a method for preparing the catalyst and a method for preparing methane using the catalyst are provided. The catalyst has strong resistance against a high-temperature sintering reaction and deposition of carbon species, and can effectively improve a conversion ratio of carbon monoxide and selectivity to methane.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are a novel crown ether with bulky and rigid groups and a method for preparing the same. Also provided are a lithium adsorbent comprising the novel crown ether immobilized onto a nanofiber, and a method for preparing the same. The lithium-selective crown ether is synthesized through intermolecular cyclization between a bulky epoxide and a rigid aromatic compound such as 1,2-dihydroxybenzene, and can effectively recover lithium ions. For use as a lithium adsorbent, the novel crown ether with both bulky and rigid subunits is immobilized onto a polymer nanofiber. The crown ether-immobilized polymer nanofibers may be formed into a recyclable membrane.

Abstract: Provided is an adsorbent for capturing carbon dioxide and a method for manufacturing same, and more particularly, to an adsorbent for capturing carbon dioxide, including a magnesium oxide/titanium dioxide composite having wide surface area, large pore volume and good CO2 adsorption performance, and a method for manufacturing same. According to the present invention, a novel MgO based composite metal oxide which may stably adsorb CO2 at a low temperature such as room temperature is provided. The adsorbent for capturing carbon dioxide, including a magnesium oxide/titanium dioxide composite has good thermal stability, and controls basic sites easily, and is used in various fields for capturing carbon dioxide. In addition, by controlling the molar ratio of the metal ions of the magnesium oxide/titanium dioxide composite and controlling morphology, an adsorbent for capturing carbon dioxide having large surface area and pore volume and strong basic sites may be provided.

Abstract: Disclosed are a composite nanofiber membrane for the adsorption of lithium, a method for preparing the same, and a lithium recovery apparatus and method using the same. The composite nanofiber membrane for the adsorption of lithium is immobilized with manganese oxide selectively adsorptive of lithium. The composite nanofiber membrane for lithium adsorption exhibits high selectivity for lithium ions and allows for the rapid and easy diffusion of lithium ions through interstitial spaces of the adsorbent. Particularly, the lithium recovery apparatus using the composite nanofiber membrane for lithium adsorption is able to effectively adsorb lithium ions dissolved in seawater in a selective manner within a short period of time, thus reducing the time taken for the adsorption process.

Abstract: A method of converting CO2 may include mixing a reducing material reforming agent including one selected from a reaction product of a CO2 absorbing material (Cabs) and CO2, a reaction product of a CO2 absorbing material (Cabs), CO2, and H2O, and a combination thereof with a reducing material to provide a CO2 converting material (also referred to herein as a CO2 converted material). The CO2 absorbing material (Cabs) may include one selected from a metal, a metal oxide, a metal carbonate, a metal bicarbonate, and a combination thereof.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are a novel crown ether with bulky and rigid groups and a method for preparing the same. Also provided are a lithium adsorbent comprising the novel crown ether immobilized onto a nanofiber, and a method for preparing the same. The lithium-selective crown ether is synthesized through intermolecular cyclization between a bulky epoxide and a rigid aromatic compound such as 1,2-dihydroxybenzene, and can effectively recover lithium ions. For use as a lithium adsorbent, the novel crown ether with both bulky and rigid subunits is immobilized onto a polymer nanofiber. The crown ether-immobilized polymer nanofibers may be formed into a recyclable membrane.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are a carbon dioxide adsorbent with an amino acid-based amine group grafted thereto, and a method for manufacturing the same by grafting an ionic liquid-loaded porous support, having large surface area, with an amine group through ion exchange and neutralization with an amino acid. Having excellent carbon dioxide adsorption performance, selectivity for carbon dioxide, thermal stability, and reusability, the carbon dioxide adsorbent of the present invention can be effectively applied to the prevention of environmental pollution produced by carbon dioxide release.

Abstract: Disclosed is an aerogel for capturing carbon dioxide (CO2 ) and, more particularly an aerogel for capturing CO2 and a preparation method for the same, where the aerogel for capturing CO2 is prepared using a magnesium precursor and an aluminum precursor by an epoxide-driven sol-gel method and a subsequent drying method using supercritical carbon dioxide to have a high CO2 adsorptive performance at elevated temperature. There is provided an aerogel for capturing CO2 to selectively adsorb CO2 at elevated temperature, thereby contributing to the reduction of the CO2 emission that is mainly responsible for atmospheric pollutions by using the high-efficiency aerogel for capturing CO2 with high CO2 selectivity, high CO2 adsorption performance, and good recyclability in the repetitive adsorption-desorption processes.

Abstract: An adsorbent for carbon dioxide may include a structure that includes composite metal oxide including a first metal (M1) and a second metal (M2) linked through oxygen (O). The first metal (M1) may be selected from an alkali metal, an alkaline-earth metal, and a combination thereof. The second metal (M2) may have a trivalent oxidation number or greater. The composite metal oxide may include mesopores inside or in the surface thereof. The adsorbent may be included in a capture module for carbon dioxide. A method of reducing emissions may include adsorbing carbon dioxide using the adsorbent for carbon dioxide.

Abstract: An adsorbent for carbon dioxide may include a composite metal oxide including a divalent first metal (M1), a trivalent second metal (M2), and an element (A) with an electronegativity of about 2.0 to about 4.0. The composite metal oxide may have an amorphous structure. A method of manufacturing the adsorbent for carbon dioxide and a capture module for carbon dioxide including the adsorbent for carbon dioxide are also disclosed.

Abstract: An adsorbent for carbon dioxide may include an inorganic oxide porous structure having a plurality of mesopores and an active compound bound to the surface of the mesopores. The active compound may be selected from an alkali metal-containing compound, an alkaline-earth metal-containing compound, and a combination thereof. Various example embodiments also relate to a method of preparing the adsorbent for carbon dioxide and a capture module for carbon dioxide including the adsorbent for carbon dioxide.

Abstract: Disclosed are a composite nanofiber membrane for the adsorption of lithium, a method for preparing the same, and a lithium recovery apparatus and method using the same. The composite nanofiber membrane for the adsorption of lithium is immobilized with manganese oxide selectively adsorptive of lithium. The composite nanofiber membrane for lithium adsorption exhibits high selectivity for lithium ions and allows for the rapid and easy diffusion of lithium ions through interstitial spaces of the adsorbent. Particularly, the lithium recovery apparatus using the composite nanofiber membrane for lithium adsorption is able to effectively adsorb lithium ions dissolved in seawater in a selective manner within a short period of time, thus reducing the time taken for the adsorption process.

Abstract: An adsorbent for carbon dioxide may include a composite metal oxide including a divalent first metal (M1), a trivalent second metal (M2), and at least one polyoxometalate (POM) ion selected from an anion represented by a first formula (e.g., Chemical Formula 1) and an anion represented by a second formula (e.g., Chemical Formula 2). A capture module for carbon dioxide may include the adsorbent.

Abstract: A nickel-M-alumina hybrid xerogel catalyst for preparing methane, wherein the metal M is at least one element selected from the group consisting of Fe, Co, Ni, Ce, La, Mo, Cs, Y, and Mg, a method for preparing the catalyst and a method for preparing methane using the catalyst are provided. The catalyst has strong resistance against a high-temperature sintering reaction and deposition of carbon species, and can effectively improve a conversion ratio of carbon monoxide and selectivity to methane.

Abstract: An adsorbent for carbon dioxide may include a composite metal oxide including a divalent first metal (M1), a trivalent second metal (M2), and at least one polyoxometalate (POM) ion selected from an anion represented by a first formula (e.g., Chemical Formula 1) and an anion represented by a second formula (e.g., Chemical Formula 2). A capture module for carbon dioxide may include the adsorbent.

Abstract: An adsorbent for carbon dioxide may include a structure that includes composite metal oxide including a first metal (M1) and a second metal (M2) linked through oxygen (0). The first metal (M1) may be selected from an alkali metal, an alkaline-earth metal, and a combination thereof. The second metal (M2) may have a trivalent oxidation number or greater. The composite metal oxide may include mesopores inside or in the surface thereof. The adsorbent may be included in a capture module for carbon dioxide. A method of reducing emissions may include adsorbing carbon dioxide using the adsorbent for carbon dioxide.

Abstract: An adsorbent for carbon dioxide may include an inorganic oxide porous structure having a plurality of mesopores and an active compound bound to the surface of the mesopores. The active compound may be selected from an alkali metal-containing compound, an alkaline-earth metal-containing compound, and a combination thereof. Various example embodiments also relate to a method of preparing the adsorbent for carbon dioxide and a capture module for carbon dioxide including the adsorbent for carbon dioxide.