Insights into CO2 Diffusion on Zeolite 13X via Frequency Response Technique

Zeolite 13X is an excellent candidate for the capture of CO2. However, this system needs to be investigated in more detail with regard to adsorption and diffusion. For this purpose, frequency response (FR) measurements were carried out with binderless zeolite 13X (NaMSX) and CO2. The size of the particles and the sample amount were modified in order to investigate their effects on diffusion processes. Macropore diffusion was detected and the corresponding diffusion coefficients were determined. The mentioned system was additionally used to evaluate the performance of the in‐house FR apparatus. The frequency response (FR) method as a batch system with volume perturbation is applied to the combination zeolite 13X/CO2. From the pressure response (so‐called in‐phase and out‐of‐phase functions), conclusions can be drawn about the mass transfer processes taking place by means of curve fitting (Kδ3c and Kδ3s). Based on the selected sample configuration, effective macropore diffusivities are obtained.