Abstract
DFT calculations in gas and aqueous solution phases have been performed to study the mechanism of carbamate formation by the absorption of CO2 in 2-amino-2-methyl-1-propanol (AMP). The results reveal the importance of considering the effect of water as solvent for the reaction to proceed. Furthermore water molecules play an important role as a basic reactant leading to stable intermediates formation. These results point at a single-step, third order reaction as the most probable mechanism for the formation of carbamate by the absorption process.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 612-616 |
Number of pages | 5 |
Journal | International Journal of Greenhouse Gas Control |
Volume | 3 |
Issue number | 5 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 2009 Sept |
Keywords
- Absorption
- AMP
- Carbon dioxide
- DFT