Amirreza: Understanding and controlling direct air capture under dynamic conditions
This research is aimed at modelling and controlling DAC systems under varying atmospheric conditions and intermittent power supply.
Previous projects
Postdoc projects
MSc projects
Ruben: Enabling scalable Direct Air Capture with concentrated solar power
This thesis explored the integration of solid sorbent direct air capture (DAC) with two types of concentrated solar power, to create a renewable and scalable approach for carbon dioxide removal.
Menno: Design of a food-grade carbon dioxide purification system for small-scale beer breweries
This thesis focuses on the design and economic evaluation of a novel, cost-effective fermentation gas purification system specifically for small-scale craft breweries.
Paula: Mass transfer in Direct Air Capture sorbents
This thesis addresses the challenges in modeling adsorption and desorption processes in solid-sorbent Direct Air Capture, focusing on the complexities introduced by the porous structures of sorbent materials and the effects of humidity.
Jasper: Numerical modelling of the SIENNA reactor at TNO
In this internship project, a two-dimensional numerical model for the SIENNA reactor is developed, tested, and used to gain insights on the membrane reactor and the interplay between mass transfer and heat conduction processes.
Jop: Moisture swing Direct Air Capture for carbon dioxide enrichment in closed greenhouse environments
The feasibility of moisture swing DAC for greenhouse CO₂ enrichment was assessed through by investigating key sorbent parameters and the effect of climate conditions, sensitivity analysis, and a preliminary techno-economic assessment.
Saartje: Novel dual sorbent carbon capture and utilization method
This thesis presents a novel dual sorbent system that combines solid sorbent and liquid solvent techniques to capture and convert CO₂ into syngas.