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This paper reports the synthesis of dual-amine-functionalized MCM-41 nanoparticles via a silane condensation approach for enhanced CO2 capture applications. Mesoporous MCM-41 was prepared using a surfactant-templated sol–gel method and subsequently functionalized with a 1:1 mixture of Hydrosil 2775 and Hydrosil 2999 to introduce cooperative amine functionalities onto the silica surface. Formation of the target structure and successful surface modification were confirmed by Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy, while Brunauer–Emmett–Teller analysis revealed a decrease in surface area and pore volume after functionalization, consistent with amine grafting within the mesoporous framework. Thermogravimetric analysis performed under pure CO2 at 30 °C demonstrated an adsorption capacity of 1.7 wt%, calculated from total mass uptake during CO2 exposure. The observed performance reflects the balance between amine loading and pore accessibility, which is inherent to grafted systems and provides insight into the design of dual-amine-functionalized mesoporous silica materials for post-combustion carbon capture applications.
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