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Utilizing Science & Technology and Innovation for Development

Novel Green Sorbents for CO2 Capture and Utilization: CO2 as a building block for the production of biodegradable polymers asalternatives for the replacement of plasticbags in Jordan

Marriott Hotel- Amman, August 12, 2015

Project Team

A.K. Qaroush (PI), Technische Universität München A.K. Qaroush (PI), Technische Universität München (TUM) (TUM)

A.F. Eftaiha, The Hashemite University A.F. Eftaiha, The Hashemite University (HU)(HU)

M.A. Abu-Daabes, M.A. Abu-Daabes, German Jordanian University (GJU)German Jordanian University (GJU)

R.A. Abu-Zurayk, The University of Jordan (JU)R.A. Abu-Zurayk, The University of Jordan (JU)

M.W. Amer, Royal Scientific Society (RSS)M.W. Amer, Royal Scientific Society (RSS) 2

Project Team

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Justifications

• Climate changes as a result of increased CO2 concentrations in the atmosphere.

• Benign design of eco-friendly syntheses. • Increased ecological problems found in the local

environment as a result of accumulation of plastic bags (non-biodegradable).

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Justifications

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Justifications

6Clearing the air, Science, 2009, 325.

Justifications

http://www.ucsusa.org/sites/default/files/images/2014/11/gw-graphic-pie-chart-co2-emissions-by-country-2011.jpg7

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Objectives

1. Global warming mitigation throughout carbon storage (CCS) and utilization (CCU).

2. Utilization of CO2 as a building block for the synthesis of green sorbents.

3. Implementation of Green Chemistry Guidelines in Jordan.

4. Synthesis of the bio-degradable polymer (if any), viz., poly(propylenecarbonate)

(PPC).

5. Commercialization of CO2-based products and their use in the local market.

6. Production of Efficient Green sorbents.

7. Spreading awareness for the importance of Green Chemistry in enhancing the daily

life of Jordanians by saving energy, using problematic issues (Global warming and

increased CO2 concentrations) as an applicable source of energy.9

Scope of work/DurationEstimated Budget

Scope of work:

Environmental and health sectors

Duration:

24 months

Estimated Budget :

320.000 JD

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Methodology of Implementation

The production of cyclic carbonates is carried out upon the cycloaddition reaction of CO2 with epoxides (scheme 1), the reaction proceeds in the absence of catalysts but requires high pressure and temperatures. Materials will be characterized by means of FT-IR, and (1H &13C) NMR spectroscopy. For quantification purposes, GC-MS will be further used.

Milestone A: The Production of cyclic carbonates production (Cyclic carbonate vs. polymer formation)

The cycloaddition reaction of CO2 and Propylene oxide11

Methodology of Implementation

On the other hand, the reaction may undergo a side reaction depending on the catalyst/cocatalyst interaction as well as the sterical/electronic microstructure around the metal atom. The production of Poly(propylenecarbonate), (PPC; R = CH3).

Milestone A: The Production of cyclic carbonates production (Cyclic carbonate vs. polymer formation)

The production of Poly(propylenecarbonate), (PPC; R = CH3)12

Expected output

1. Write-up of publications/posters/Oral presentations.

2. Use of mild reaction conditions as well non-hazardous materials.

3. Synthesis of efficient green sorbents for the capture of CO2.

4. Use of bio-renewables as well hybrid materials (nanotechnology combined with a

polymer coating) for the production of safer green sorbents.

5. Green Synthesis of PC out of CO2.

6. Synthesis of bio-degradable polymer (if any) PPC.

13Qaroush et al., Catal. Sci. Tech., 2013, 3, 2221-2226. (b) Qaroush et al. 2013, 3, 2150-2150, DOI: 10.1039/C3CY90028B.

Use of mild reaction conditions as well non-hazardous materials.

Impact

1. Raising the awareness of locals towards the importance of sustainability and

greenness of synthesis throughout lecturing in different provinces.

2. Synthesis of biodegradable materials and application in CO2 capturing.

3. Opening new horizons for local researchers towards world-wide, competitive

research.

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Sustainability

Building blocks (starting materials) of these target products will be synthesized from CO2.

• Cheap.•Commercially-available resources.•Non-toxic.•Bio-degradable fine chemicals/polymers from a cheap, abundant non-toxic resource, viz., CO2 is still a must and will be reflected positively in the local society.

15Nature, 494, 169-171.

Action Plan

Milestone A: The Production of cyclic carbonates production (Cyclic carbonate vs. polymer formation)Start Phase (runs parallel to Propylenecarbonate (PC) Poly(propylenecarbonate) (PPC)• Equipment purchase and on-line assembly within the RSS, coworkers recruitment.

Target Milestone Duration (months)

A1• Synthesis of for the production of cyclic carbonates (PC vs. PPC).• Initial testing.

6 months

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Action Plan



A2

• Reaction kinetics.• Characterization of the product (PC vs. PPC), polymer properties (GPC, NMR), determination of polymer microstructure (regio/stereoregularity) depending on catalyst structure/polymerization conditions).

6 months

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Action Plan



A3

• Optimization of production PPC formation• Investigation of physio-mechanical polycarbonate material properties (DSC, DMA, TGA, stress-strain measurements, etc.) depending on polymer microstructure.

2 months

Decision Point 1: Target Orientation (PC vs. PPC)

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Action Plan



A4 • Studying Kinetics.• Application of Green chemistry

3 months

Decision Point 2: Feasibility of Green Chemistry routes to the overall process.

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Action Plan



A5

• Production of PC from captured CO2.• Applying of bio-renewables for the manufacture of target material.• Feasibility of applied conditions: (mild vs. harsh).

1 month

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Action Plan



A6

• Summing up the whole process throughout the write-up of patents/publications/posters/Oral presentations/ acknowledgement to sponsor.

6 months

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Action Plan

Milestone B: Synthesis of Different Types of Green SorbentsStart-up Phase Equipment purchase and online assembly within the RSS, coworkers recruitment.


B1

• Different runs for the synthesis of various oligoureas (OUs) under different variables: porous, Fluidity, grafting over solid sorbents e.g. nano-particles, modification of the parent OU towards (functionalized vs. non-functionalized).• Testing and analyses.

4 months

B2 • Synthesis of hybrid organic-inorganic materials using Green Chemistry protocols.

4 months

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Action Plan



B3

• Optimization/fine tuning of the catalyst structure towards the formation of PC.[1F2]• Investigation of physio-mechanical hybrid materials/polymers and the material properties (DSC, DMA, TGA, stress-strain measurements, etc.) depending on polymer microstructure.

4 months

Decision Point 1: Target orientation (Screening of the hybrid organic/inorganic vs. oligoureas) 23

Action Plan



B4• Applying of bio-renewables for the production of green sorbents. (Availability and ease of synthesis vs. efficiency).

2 months

Decision Point 2: Feasibility of Green Chemistry routes to the overall process.

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Action Plan



B5

Sorption capacities of the synthesized materials and the isolation of intermediates.• Feasibility of applied conditions: (gravimetric vs. volumetric methods).

2 months

Decision Point 3: Efficiency of Gravimetric vs. Volumetric methods

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Action Plan



B6

• Application of other gases for the sorption studies by green sorbents (CH4, N2, H2, O2).• Sorption capacities of the synthesized• Feasibility of applied conditions: (gravimetric vs. volumetric methods).

2 months

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Action Plan



B7

• Summing up the whole process throughout the write-up of patents/publications/posters/Oral presentations/ acknowledgement to sponsor.

6 months

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