Abstract: A solvent composition for carbon capture is provided. According to a preferred embodiment, the solvent used for carbon capture comprises: (a) a first component selected from the group consisting of: diethylaminoethanol; 1-(2-hydroxhyl) pyrrolidine; 3-diethylamino-1,2-propanediol; 3-diethylamino-1-propanol; 1-diethylamino-2-propanol and combinations thereof; and (b) a second component selected from the group consisting of: hexamethylenediamine (HMDA); 4-amino-1-butanol and combinations thereof. A method of performing carbon capture using the carbon capture solvent compositions described herein is also provided. An apparatus for performing carbon capture using the carbon capture compositions described herein and/or the carbon capture methods described herein is also provided.

Abstract: A solvent composition for carbon capture according to a preferred embodiment comprises at least two of the following: diethylaminoethanol (DEAE), hexamethylenediamine (HMDA), and polyethylenimine (PEI). Another embodiment includes a method of performing carbon capture using the carbon capture solvent compositions described herein. Another embodiment provides an apparatus for performing carbon capture using the carbon capture compositions described herein and/or the carbon capture methods described herein.