| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 592259 | Colloids and Surfaces A: Physicochemical and Engineering Aspects | 2015 | 6 Pages |
•We explore the Casimir–Polder interactions of a CO2 molecule near interfaces.•A potential mechanism of capture and storage of CO2 molecules in a three-layered cellulose–water–vapor system is proposed.•The vdW binding energies of CO2 molecule in water towards different surfaces are provided.•The attraction or repulsion of the CO2 molecule depends on the surface material.
The non-retarded van der Waals and Casimir–Polder forces on a CO2 molecule in water near a single surface and between surfaces are explored. We observe preferential adsorption and desorption of CO2 molecules depending on the material of the surfaces. We also find a potential mechanism of capture and storage of CO2 molecules in a geometry consisting of a cellulose surface coated by a thin film of water and then by air.
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