Qiu et al. (2025): Minireview on Direct Air Capture via Solid Sorbents: Recent Advances and Future Prospect
Yuqing Qiu, Tianhao Li, Guanchu Lu, Huaiguang Li, Wenguang Tu and Zhigang Zou, IN: Energy & Fuels, https://doi.org/10.1021/acs.energyfuels.5c04835
Direct air capture (DAC) has gained significant attention as a negative emission technology, among which solid–sorbent-based methods demonstrate considerable potential due to their low energy requirements, material diversity, and operational flexibility. This review focuses on four major classes of adsorbent materials, porous organic frameworks, amine-functionalized adsorbents, alkali-based sorbents, and moisture-swing materials, systematically examining their adsorption mechanisms, performance metrics, and modification strategies while also analyzing engineering challenges related to system design, energy optimization, and techno-economic viability.