FeO/Fe2O3 redox and CaO/CaCO3 calcination cycles are coupled for an auto-thermal CO2 capture.
The highly exothermic oxidation of FeO drives the energy-intensive CaCO3 calcination reaction.
The material developed exhibits a stable cyclic CO2 uptake and appreciably reduced net heat demand.
The combined Ca–Fe chemical loop proposed is promising for CO2 capture from iron and steel industry.