Synergistic effects of structured and powdered Calcium Chloride-Activated Carbon composites on Ammonia adsorption: the role of salt distribution and pH-controlled crosslinking.

ABSTRACT: The porous powdered composites, containing metal halide salts are being used to enhance the storage of cold thermal energy storage (CTES) medium such as ammonia for efficient cooling systems. However, due to the low mass transfer attributable to agglomeration, reduction in pore accessibility, and sample loss, the powdered samples face challenges translating from lab to pilot scale. Conversely, the structuring of composites in beads and pallets can modify the surface chemistry and adsorption mechanism. To investigate the impact of structuring, a comparative analysis of pure, calcium chloride (CaCl₂)-impregnated activated carbon (AC) powder and CaCl₂-crosslinked AC beads was conducted in this work, to observe the ramification of surface chemistry due to salt distributio

SUBMITTER: Farrukh S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12528320 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature