Anthropogenic CO2 emissions has led to global climate change and widely contributed to global
warming since its concentration has been increasing over time. It has attracted vast attention
worldwide. Currently, the different CO2 capture technologies available include absorption, solid
adsorption and membrane separation. Chemical absorption technology is regarded as the most
mature technology and is commercially used in the industry. However, the key challenge is to
find the most efficient solvent in capturing CO2. This paper reviews several types of CO2 capture
technologies and the various factors influencing the CO2 absorption process, resulting in the
development of a novel solvent for CO2 capture.
Mechanical properties of blended polyethylene (PE) containing the antioxidant Irganox 1010 and the UV-absorber Tinuvin 326 were studied for future use as radiation capsule material for the TRIGA Mark II research reactor. High density and low density polyethylene were blended with the additives and tested for elongation at break, impact strength and gel content, before and after irradiation inside the nuclear reactor. Characterization via FTIR as well as determination of crystallization and melt transition temperatures through DSC were also conducted. It was found that the addition of the antioxidant at different amounts (from 0 to 4 phr) had various effects on the properties of the blended PE, with 0 phr being the amount at which there was the biggest increase in elongation at break and impact strength, post-irradiation.