Separation of CO2–N2 mixtures in 3D carbon-based porous nanotube networks: a molecular dynamics investigation
Abstract
The separation of an equimolar CO2–N2 mixture in a 3D porous carbon nanotube network has been investigated. An enhanced CO2 adsorption selectivity has been observed. The diffusion coefficients of the adsorbed molecules have been related to their residence dynamics in the vicinity of the carbon atoms of the nanopore.