A global energy transition from fossil-based to renewable-based systems requires advancements in various energy sectors. Current chemical separation processes are quite energy-intensive and require significant advancement to make this transition happen. In the energy transition era, reducing the dependency of separation processes on fossil-based thermal energy seems inevitable for transitioning smoothly and meeting the stringent timelines. In particular, adsorption-based separation processes have the potential to be fully electrified through innovative strategies in developing stimuli-responsive adsorbents and swing processes. In this review, we discuss the recent efforts in electrification of adsorption processes and provide an overview of emerging materials and processes. The challenges associated with electrified adsorption-based separations are discussed in detail, and opportunities to expedite the transition from traditional practices to advanced energy-efficient systems are provided in the end.

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吸附分离过程电气化的挑战和机遇

全球能源从化石能源系统向可再生能源系统的转型需要各个能源部门的进步。目前的化学分离过程是能源密集型的，需要重大进步才能实现这一转变。在能源转型时代，减少分离过程对化石热能的依赖似乎是顺利转型和满足严格时间表的必然选择。特别是，通过开发刺激响应吸附剂和摇摆过程的创新策略，基于吸附的分离过程有可能完全电气化。在这篇综述中，我们讨论了吸附过程电气化方面的最新进展，并概述了新兴材料和工艺。详细讨论了与基于电吸附的分离相关的挑战，最后提供了加速从传统做法向先进节能系统过渡的机会。