Thermal degradation of monoethanolamine and its effect on CO2 capture capacity.

Highlights: [•] Highly thermally degraded MEA samples still retained some capacity to remove CO₂. [•] Amongst other degradation products, 2-oxazolidone, HEEDA and HEIA were the major. [•] HEIA was indicated as the most stable thermal degradation product. [•] Corrosion of the stainless steel equipment was observed. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]