Oscillating layers of molecules on liquid's surface influence carbon capture
Monday, November 22, 2010 - 11:02
in Physics & Chemistry
Two tiny molecular layers in a liquid that traps carbon dioxide constantly swap places, influencing how much of the greenhouse gas is absorbed, according to scientists at Pacific Northwest National Laboratory, University of Wisconsin, and Louisiana Tech University. The scientists made this discovery after building a computational model and studying the carbon capture liquid, known as BMIMF4. This research graced the cover of the Journal of Physical Chemistry B.