Integrated manufacturing of REciclable multi-material COmposites for the TRANSport sector
Advanced Porous Materials for Maritime Carbon Capture
Carbon capture from emission sources, such as marine vessels, has attracted significant attention over the years. To achieve this goal, sorbents such as metal–organic frameworks (MOFs), porous polymer networks (PPNs), covalent organic frameworks (COFs), and their post?synthetic modifications are currently being explored. This is because of their pore tunability, high selectivity, high surface area and porosity, and fast kinetics.The capture and sequestration of carbon dioxide (CO2) has drawn significant attention due to the devastation arising from the effects of global warming. This comes from the increasing demand for the transportation of various commodities to meet the needs of the growing population of the world. Onboard capture of CO2 in ships has attracted much attention but suffers due to the high cost of implementation and technical setbacks. This report outlines the challenges of the current CCS technology implemented in maritime operations and evaluates porous materials (MOFs, PPNs, COFs) as a novel material class for the next generation of onboard CO2 capture. Engineering challenges are discussed that can create better synergies of integration in this space, and specific advanced porous materials are suggested that show great promise. If this technology can be implemented onboard vessels, it will greatly help the maritime industry adhere to internationally mandated emission regulations.
» Publication Date: 07/12/2025
This project has received funding from the European Union's Horizon 2020 research and innovation programme under grant agreement Nº 768737
