Developing Sustainable Process Optimization Techniques for Carbon Capture in Chemical Manufacturing Industries

1. Introduction 1.1 Background of the Study 1.2 Importance of Carbon Capture 1.3 Objectives of the Research 1.4 Thesis Structure 2. Literature Review 2.1 Overview of Carbon Capture Technologies 2.2 Previous Research in Process Optimization 2.3 Sustainability in Chemical Manufacturing 2.4 Gaps in Current Knowledge 3. Methodology 3.1 Research Design and Approach 3.2 Data Collection Methods 3.3 Process Simulation Tools 3.4 Evaluation Criteria for Sustainability 4. Current Techniques in Carbon Capture 4.1 Absorption and Adsorption Methods 4.2 Membrane Separation 4.3 Cryogenic Distillation Techniques 5. Process Optimization Strategies 5.1 Lean Manufacturing Principles 5.2 Waste Reduction Techniques 5.3 Energy Efficiency Approaches 6. Developing New Optimization Models 6.1 Mathematical Modeling Techniques 6.2 Simulation of Processes 6.3 Case Studies and Practical Applications 7. Implementing Sustainable Processes 7.1 Environmental Impact Assessment 7.2 Economic Feasibility Analysis 7.3 Integration into Existing Infrastructure 8. Conclusion and Recommendations 8.1 Summary of Key Findings 8.2 Implications for Industry Practice 8.3 Future Research Directions