Density functional theory study of CH4 and CO2 adsorption by fluorinated graphene

Density functional theory study of CH4 and CO2 adsorption by fluorinated graphene

Phenomena related to global warming have been of particular interest among researchers, strongly encouraging them to identify various methods of adsorbing contributing gases, such as CH4 and CO2 [1,2]. Many adsorbents have been widely proposed and studied to remove greenhouse gases from the atmosphere and protect the environment [3,4]. Carbon-based materials for adsorption are an intriguing subject owing to their very high specific surface area, low weight, and elasticity [5,6]. Among various carbonaceous materials, graphene has attracted much attention from researchers for these reasons; consequently, this material has been empirically and theoretically investigated for possible applications, such as gas sensors [7-10].