Efficient Removal of Siloxane from Biogas by Using β -Cyclodextrin-Modified Reduced Graphene Oxide Aerogels.

In this study, β -cyclodextrin-modified reduced graphene oxide aerogels ( β -CD-rGOAs) were synthesized via a one-step hydrothermal method and were used to remove hexamethyldisiloxane (L2) from biogas. The β -CD-rGOAs were characterized by the Brunner-Emmet-Teller technique, using Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy, Raman spectrometry, scanning electron microscopy (SEM), contact angle measurements, and X-ray diffraction. The results of the characterizations indicate that β -CD was grafted onto the surface of rGOAs as a cross-linking modifier. The β -CD-rGOA had a three-dimensional, cross-linked porous structure. The maximum breakthrough adsorption capacity of L2 on β -CD-rGOA at 273 K was 111.8 mg g -1 . A low inlet concentration and bed temperature facilitated the adsorption of L2. Moreover, the β -CD-rGOA was regenerated by annealing at 80 °C, which renders this a promising material for removing L2 from biogas.