Sustainable CO2 emissions reducer made with coconut fiber “ECO2 FILTER”

Abstract

The present research is quantitative and descriptive in nature. It focuses on the design and manufacture of a carbon dioxide (CO2) filter for the Oil Industry, using coconut fiber as an adsorbent. Concerns about climate change have led to greater attention to the reduction of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, among which CO2 is one of the most significant. In this context, the physical and chemical characteristics of CO2 and national and international standards for controlling GHG emissions are reviewed.

Likewise, the fundamentals of adsorption are addressed, highlighting the importance of Van der Waals forces in gas adsorption and the ability of materials such as coconut fiber to adsorb carbon dioxide. The use of this material is explored due to its physical and chemical properties, including the high specific surface area and porosity, for gas adsorption.

The effectiveness of the filter is evaluated based on the measurement of the amount of CO2 adsorbed and its ability to maintain system stability. This result obtained can contribute to the development of strategies to reduce GHG emissions.