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Mohsenpour Tehrani M, Chehrazi E. Metal-Organic-Frameworks Based Mixed-Matrix Membranes for CO 2 Separation: An Applicable-Conceptual Approach. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2024; 16:32906-32929. [PMID: 38907700 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.4c06914] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/24/2024]
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A promising class of porous crystalline materials, metal-organic frameworks (MOFs), have recently emerged as a potential material in fabricating mixed matrix membranes (MMMs) for gas separation applications. Their unique chemistry and structural versatility offer substantial advantages over conventional fillers. This review gives an in-depth exploration of MOF chemistry, focusing on strategies to manipulate their adsorption behavior to enhance separation properties. We scrutinize the impact of various MOF-based MMM components, including polymer matrix, MOFs fillers and polymer/filler interface, on the overall gas separation performance. This involves a detailed analysis of key parameters associated with MMM preparation. Additionally, we offer a comprehensive overview of the determining factors in MOF-based MMM development for gas separation, including MOF structure, synthesis, and chemistry. Moreover, the most advances in modification strategies of MOF for CO2 separation, such as a wide variety of hybrid MOFs will be outlined, which opens the door to an improved CO2 separation process. Finally, the gas transport mechanisms of MMMs are thoroughly discussed to understand the factors affecting the gas permeation through the polymer matrix, MOFs and interface between them.
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- Melika Mohsenpour Tehrani
- Department of Polymer Chemistry and Materials, Faculty of Chemistry and Petroleum Sciences, Shahid Beheshti University, 1983969411, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Polymer Chemistry and Materials, Faculty of Chemistry and Petroleum Sciences, Shahid Beheshti University, 1983969411, Tehran, Iran
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Ye H, Wu Y, Jin X, Wu J, Gan L, Li J, Cai L, Liu C, Xia C. Creation of Wood-Based Hierarchical Superstructures via In Situ Growth of ZIF-8 for Enhancing Mechanical Strength and Electromagnetic Shielding Performance. ADVANCED SCIENCE (WEINHEIM, BADEN-WURTTEMBERG, GERMANY) 2024; 11:e2400074. [PMID: 38381058 PMCID: PMC11077680 DOI: 10.1002/advs.202400074] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/03/2024] [Revised: 01/31/2024] [Indexed: 02/22/2024]
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Given the escalating prevalence of electromagnetic pollution, there is an urgent need for the development of high-performance electromagnetic interference (EMI) shielding materials. Herein, wood-based electromagnetic shielding materials have gained significant popularity due to their exceptional performance as building materials. In this study, a novel wood-based composite with electromagnetic shielding properties is developed. Through the in situ growth of zeolitic imidazolate framework-8 (ZIF-8) crystals on wood fibers, coupled with uniform integration of carbon nanotubes (CNTs), a multifunctional composite named ZIF-8/Poplar-CNT composite is synthesized via a one-step thermoforming process. The incorporation of CNTs endows the composites with excellent EMI shielding effectiveness (EMI SE). Among these elements, despite ZIF-8 crystals not possessing intrinsic electromagnetic shielding functionality, their distinctive dodecahedral structure proves adept at scattering and reflecting electromagnetic waves within the composites, further improving the electromagnetic shielding effect. Hence, the ZIF-8/Poplar-CNT composite (56.95 dB) has ≈10 dB higher EMI SE compared to that of the composites without ZIF-8 crystals. Meanwhile, ZIF-8 crystals endow the materials with excellent tensile strength (54.84 MPa, enhanced by 4 times). Moreover, the introduction of Zn2+ provides superior antibacterial properties. The potential applications of ZIF-8/Poplar-CNT composites extend to diverse areas such as building decoration, electronic products, and medical equipment.
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- Haoran Ye
- Jiangsu Co‐Innovation Center of Efficient Processing and Utilization of Forest ResourcesInternational Innovation Center for Forest Chemicals and MaterialsCollege of Materials Science and EngineeringNanjing Forestry UniversityNanjingJiangsu210037China
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- Jiangsu Co‐Innovation Center of Efficient Processing and Utilization of Forest ResourcesInternational Innovation Center for Forest Chemicals and MaterialsCollege of Materials Science and EngineeringNanjing Forestry UniversityNanjingJiangsu210037China
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- Jiangsu Co‐Innovation Center of Efficient Processing and Utilization of Forest ResourcesInternational Innovation Center for Forest Chemicals and MaterialsCollege of Materials Science and EngineeringNanjing Forestry UniversityNanjingJiangsu210037China
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- Jiangsu Co‐Innovation Center of Efficient Processing and Utilization of Forest ResourcesInternational Innovation Center for Forest Chemicals and MaterialsCollege of Materials Science and EngineeringNanjing Forestry UniversityNanjingJiangsu210037China
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- Jiangsu Co‐Innovation Center of Efficient Processing and Utilization of Forest ResourcesInternational Innovation Center for Forest Chemicals and MaterialsCollege of Materials Science and EngineeringNanjing Forestry UniversityNanjingJiangsu210037China
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- Jiangsu Co‐Innovation Center of Efficient Processing and Utilization of Forest ResourcesInternational Innovation Center for Forest Chemicals and MaterialsCollege of Materials Science and EngineeringNanjing Forestry UniversityNanjingJiangsu210037China
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- Jiangsu Co‐Innovation Center of Efficient Processing and Utilization of Forest ResourcesInternational Innovation Center for Forest Chemicals and MaterialsCollege of Materials Science and EngineeringNanjing Forestry UniversityNanjingJiangsu210037China
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- Key Lab for Anisotropy and Texture of MaterialsSchool of Materials Science and EngineeringNortheastern UniversityShenyang110819China
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- Jiangsu Co‐Innovation Center of Efficient Processing and Utilization of Forest ResourcesInternational Innovation Center for Forest Chemicals and MaterialsCollege of Materials Science and EngineeringNanjing Forestry UniversityNanjingJiangsu210037China
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Barooah M, Kundu S, Kumar S, Katare A, Borgohain R, Uppaluri RVS, Kundu LM, Mandal B. New generation mixed matrix membrane for CO 2 separation: Transition from binary to quaternary mixed matrix membrane. CHEMOSPHERE 2024; 354:141653. [PMID: 38485000 DOI: 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2024.141653] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/31/2023] [Revised: 03/01/2024] [Accepted: 03/04/2024] [Indexed: 03/18/2024]
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Contemporary advances in material development associated with membrane gas separation refer to the cost-effective fabrication of high-performance, defect-free mixed matrix membranes (MMMs). For clean energy production, natural gas purification, and CO2 capture from flue gas systems, constituting a functional integration of polymer matrix and inorganic filler materials find huge applications. The broad domain of research and development of MMMs focused on the selection of appropriate materials, inexpensive membrane fabrication, and comparative study with other gas separation membranes for real-world applications. This study addressed a comprehensive review of the advanced MMMs wrapping various facets of membrane material selection; polymer and filler particle morphology and compatibility between the phases and the relevance of several fillers in the assembly of MMMs are analyzed. Further, the research on binary MMMs, their problems, and solutions to overcome these challenges have also been discussed. Finally, the future directions and scope of work on quaternary MMM are scrutinized in the article.
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- Mridusmita Barooah
- Department of Chemical Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati, Guwahati, 781039, Assam, India.
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati, Guwahati, 781039, Assam, India.
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati, Guwahati, 781039, Assam, India.
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati, Guwahati, 781039, Assam, India.
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati, Guwahati, 781039, Assam, India.
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati, Guwahati, 781039, Assam, India.
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- Department of Chemistry, Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati, Guwahati, 781039, Assam, India.
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati, Guwahati, 781039, Assam, India.
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Zahmatkesh S, Chen Z, Khan NA, Ni BJ. Removing polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) from wastewater with mixed matrix membranes. THE SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT 2024; 912:168881. [PMID: 38042200 DOI: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2023.168881] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/12/2023] [Revised: 11/21/2023] [Accepted: 11/23/2023] [Indexed: 12/04/2023]
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Polyfluoroalkyl and perfluoroalkyl (PFAS) chemicals are fluorinated and exhibit complicated behavior. They are determined and highly resistant to ecological modifications that render plants ecologically robust. Thermal stability and water and oil resistance are examples of material qualities. Their adverse consequences are causing increasing worry due to their bioaccumulative nature in humans and other creatures. Direct data indicates that PFAS exposure in humans causes endocrine system disruption, immune system suppression, obesity, increased cholesterol, and cancer. Several PFASs are present in drinking water at low doses and may harm people. These cancer-causing PFAS have caused concern for water bodies all around the globe. Analytical techniques are used to identify and measure PFAS in an aqueous medium (membrane). Furthermore, a deeper explanation is provided for PFAS removal methods, including mixed matrix membrane (MMM) technology. By removing over 99 % of the PFAS from wastewater, MMMs may effectively remove PFAS from sewage when the support matrix contains adsorbing components. Furthermore, we consider several factors affecting the removal of PFAS and practical sorption methods for PFAS onto various adsorbents.
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- Sasan Zahmatkesh
- Tecnologico de Monterrey, Escuela de Ingenieríay Ciencias, Puebla, Mexico
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- School of Civil and Environmental Engineering, The University of New South Wales, Sydney, NSW 2052, Australia
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- Interdisciplinary Research Center for Membranes and Water Security, King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals, Dhahran 31261, Saudi Arabia
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- School of Civil and Environmental Engineering, The University of New South Wales, Sydney, NSW 2052, Australia.
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Astorino C, De Nardo E, Lettieri S, Ferraro G, Pirri CF, Bocchini S. Advancements in Gas Separation for Energy Applications: Exploring the Potential of Polymer Membranes with Intrinsic Microporosity (PIM). MEMBRANES 2023; 13:903. [PMID: 38132907 PMCID: PMC10744731 DOI: 10.3390/membranes13120903] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/31/2023] [Revised: 11/27/2023] [Accepted: 11/30/2023] [Indexed: 12/23/2023]
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Membrane-based Polymers of Intrinsic Microporosity (PIMs) are promising candidates for energy-efficient industrial gas separations, especially for the separation of carbon dioxide over methane (CO2/CH4) and carbon dioxide over nitrogen (CO2/N2) for natural gas/biogas upgrading and carbon capture from flue gases, respectively. Compared to other separation techniques, membrane separations offer potential energy and cost savings. Ultra-permeable PIM-based polymers are currently leading the trade-off between permeability and selectivity for gas separations, particularly in CO2/CH4 and CO2/N2. These membranes show a significant improvement in performance and fall within a linear correlation on benchmark Robeson plots, which are parallel to, but significantly above, the CO2/CH4 and CO2/N2 Robeson upper bounds. This improvement is expected to enhance the credibility of polymer membranes for CO2 separations and stimulate further research in polymer science and applied engineering to develop membrane systems for these CO2 separations, which are critical to energy and environmental sustainability. This review aims to highlight the state-of-the-art strategies employed to enhance gas separation performances in PIM-based membranes while also mitigating aging effects. These strategies include chemical post-modification, crosslinking, UV and thermal treatment of PIM, as well as the incorporation of nanofillers in the polymeric matrix.
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- Carmela Astorino
- Center for Sustainable Future Technologies (CSFT), Istituto Italiano di Tecnologia (IIT), Via Livorno, 60, 10144 Torino, Italy; (C.A.); (E.D.N.); (C.F.P.)
- Department of Applied Science and Technology, Politecnico di Torino, Corso Duca Degli Abruzzi, 24, 10129 Torino, Italy;
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- Center for Sustainable Future Technologies (CSFT), Istituto Italiano di Tecnologia (IIT), Via Livorno, 60, 10144 Torino, Italy; (C.A.); (E.D.N.); (C.F.P.)
- Department of Applied Science and Technology, Politecnico di Torino, Corso Duca Degli Abruzzi, 24, 10129 Torino, Italy;
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- Department of Applied Science and Technology, Politecnico di Torino, Corso Duca Degli Abruzzi, 24, 10129 Torino, Italy;
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- Department of Applied Science and Technology, Politecnico di Torino, Corso Duca Degli Abruzzi, 24, 10129 Torino, Italy;
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- Center for Sustainable Future Technologies (CSFT), Istituto Italiano di Tecnologia (IIT), Via Livorno, 60, 10144 Torino, Italy; (C.A.); (E.D.N.); (C.F.P.)
- Department of Applied Science and Technology, Politecnico di Torino, Corso Duca Degli Abruzzi, 24, 10129 Torino, Italy;
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- Center for Sustainable Future Technologies (CSFT), Istituto Italiano di Tecnologia (IIT), Via Livorno, 60, 10144 Torino, Italy; (C.A.); (E.D.N.); (C.F.P.)
- Department of Applied Science and Technology, Politecnico di Torino, Corso Duca Degli Abruzzi, 24, 10129 Torino, Italy;
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Seo S, Kim T. Gas transport mechanisms through gas-permeable membranes in microfluidics: A perspective. BIOMICROFLUIDICS 2023; 17:061301. [PMID: 38025658 PMCID: PMC10656118 DOI: 10.1063/5.0169555] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/26/2023] [Accepted: 10/30/2023] [Indexed: 12/01/2023]
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Gas-permeable membranes (GPMs) and membrane-like micro-/nanostructures offer precise control over the transport of liquids, gases, and small molecules on microchips, which has led to the possibility of diverse applications, such as gas sensors, solution concentrators, and mixture separators. With the escalating demand for GPMs in microfluidics, this Perspective article aims to comprehensively categorize the transport mechanisms of gases through GPMs based on the penetrant type and the transport direction. We also provide a comprehensive review of recent advancements in GPM-integrated microfluidic devices, provide an overview of the fundamental mechanisms underlying gas transport through GPMs, and present future perspectives on the integration of GPMs in microfluidics. Furthermore, we address the current challenges associated with GPMs and GPM-integrated microfluidic devices, taking into consideration the intrinsic material properties and capabilities of GPMs. By tackling these challenges head-on, we believe that our perspectives can catalyze innovative advancements and help meet the evolving demands of microfluidic applications.
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- Sangjin Seo
- Department of Mechanical Engineering, Ulsan National Institute of Science and Technology (UNIST), 50 UNIST-gil, Ulsan 44919, Republic of Korea
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- Author to whom correspondence should be addressed:. Tel.: +82-52-217-2313. Fax: +82-52-217-2409
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Kundu S, Haldar R. A roadmap to enhance gas permselectivity in metal-organic framework-based mixed-matrix membranes. Dalton Trans 2023; 52:15253-15276. [PMID: 37603374 DOI: 10.1039/d3dt01878d] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 08/22/2023]
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Performing gas separation at high efficiency with minimum energy input and reduced carbon footprint is a major challenge. While several separation methods exist at various technology readiness levels, porous membrane-based separation is considered as a disruptive technology. To attain sustainability and required efficiency, different approaches of membrane design have been explored. However, the selectivity-permeation trade-off and membrane aging have restricted further advancement. In this regard, a new generation composite made of organic polymers and metal-organic framework (MOF) fillers shows substantial promise. Organic polymer matrix allows easy processibility, but it has poor permselectivity for gas molecules. Metal-organic frameworks are excellent sieving materials; however, they suffer from poor processibility issues. A combination of these two components makes an ideal sieving membrane, which can potentially outnumber the existing energy intensive distillation strategies. In this perspective, we have discussed key indices that regulate gas permselectivity by a careful selection of the existing literature. While the target gas flux and selectivity values have been a part of many previous reviews and articles, we have presented a concise discussion on the interface design of the MOF-polymer membrane, morphology, and orientation control of MOF fillers in the matrix. Following this, a future roadmap to overcome challenges related to MOF-polymer interfacial defects is outlined.
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- Susmita Kundu
- Tata Institute of Fundamental Research Hyderabad, Gopanpally, Hyderabad 500046, Telangana, India.
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- Tata Institute of Fundamental Research Hyderabad, Gopanpally, Hyderabad 500046, Telangana, India.
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Al-Dhubhani E, Tedesco M, de Vos WM, Saakes M. Combined Electrospinning-Electrospraying for High-Performance Bipolar Membranes with Incorporated MCM-41 as Water Dissociation Catalysts. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2023; 15:45745-45755. [PMID: 37729586 PMCID: PMC10561145 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.3c06826] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 09/22/2023]
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Electrospinning has been demonstrated as a very promising method to create bipolar membranes (BPMs), especially as it allows three-dimensional (3D) junctions of entangled anion exchange and cation exchange nanofibers. These newly developed BPMs are relevant to demanding applications, including acid and base production, fuel cells, flow batteries, ammonia removal, concentration of carbon dioxide, and hydrogen generation. However, these applications require the introduction of catalysts into the BPM to allow accelerated water dissociation, and this remains a challenge. Here, we demonstrate a versatile strategy to produce very efficient BPMs through a combined electrospinning-electrospraying approach. Moreover, this work applies the newly investigated water dissociation catalyst of nanostructured silica MCM-41. Several BPMs were produced by electrospraying MCM-41 nanoparticles into the layers directly adjacent to the main BPM 3D junction. BPMs with various loadings of MCM-41 nanoparticles and BPMs with different catalyst positions relative to the junction were investigated. The membranes were carefully characterized for their structure and performance. Interestingly, the water dissociation performance of BPMs showed a clear optimal MCM-41 loading where the performance outpaced that of a commercial BPM, recording a transmembrane voltage of approximately 1.11 V at 1000 A/m2. Such an excellent performance is very relevant to fuel cell and flow battery applications, but our results also shed light on the exact function of the catalyst in this mode of operation. Overall, we demonstrate clearly that introducing a novel BPM architecture through a novel hybrid electrospinning-electrospraying method allows the uptake of promising new catalysts (i.e., MCM-41) and the production of very relevant BPMs.
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- Emad Al-Dhubhani
- Wetsus, European Centre of Excellence for Sustainable Water Technology, Oostergoweg 9, 8911 MA Leeuwarden, The Netherlands
- Membrane Science and Technology, University of Twente, P.O. Box 217, 7500 AE Enschede, The Netherlands
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- Wetsus, European Centre of Excellence for Sustainable Water Technology, Oostergoweg 9, 8911 MA Leeuwarden, The Netherlands
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- Membrane Science and Technology, University of Twente, P.O. Box 217, 7500 AE Enschede, The Netherlands
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- Wetsus, European Centre of Excellence for Sustainable Water Technology, Oostergoweg 9, 8911 MA Leeuwarden, The Netherlands
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Bindra AK, Wang D, Zhao Y. Metal-Organic Frameworks Meet Polymers: From Synthesis Strategies to Healthcare Applications. ADVANCED MATERIALS (DEERFIELD BEACH, FLA.) 2023; 35:e2300700. [PMID: 36848594 DOI: 10.1002/adma.202300700] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 13.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/22/2023] [Revised: 02/20/2023] [Indexed: 06/18/2023]
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Metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) have been at the forefront of nanotechnological research for the past decade owing to their high porosity, high surface area, diverse configurations, and controllable chemical structures. They are a rapidly developing class of nanomaterials that are predominantly applied in batteries, supercapacitors, electrocatalysis, photocatalysis, sensors, drug delivery, gas separation, adsorption, and storage. However, the limited functions and unsatisfactory performance of MOFs resulting from their low chemical and mechanical stability hamper further development. Hybridizing MOFs with polymers is an excellent solution to these problems, because polymers-which are soft, flexible, malleable, and processable-can induce unique properties in the hybrids based on those of the two disparate components while retaining their individuality. This review highlights recent advances in the preparation of MOF-polymer nanomaterials. Furthermore, several applications wherein the incorporation of polymers enhances the MOF performance are discussed, such as anticancer therapy, bacterial elimination, imaging, therapeutics, protection from oxidative stress and inflammation, and environmental remediation. Finally, insights from the focus of existing research and design principles for mitigating future challenges are presented.
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- Anivind Kaur Bindra
- School of Chemistry, Chemical Engineering and Biotechnology, Nanyang Technological University, 21 Nanyang Link, Singapore, 637371, Singapore
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- School of Chemistry, Chemical Engineering and Biotechnology, Nanyang Technological University, 21 Nanyang Link, Singapore, 637371, Singapore
- Hefei National Research Center for Physical Sciences at the Microscale, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, 230026, P. R. China
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- School of Chemistry, Chemical Engineering and Biotechnology, Nanyang Technological University, 21 Nanyang Link, Singapore, 637371, Singapore
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Hindricks KDJ, Erdmann J, Marten C, Herrmann T, Behrens P, Schaate A. Synthesis and photochemical modification of monolayer thin MOF flakes for incorporation in defect free polymer composites. RSC Adv 2023; 13:27447-27455. [PMID: 37711374 PMCID: PMC10498359 DOI: 10.1039/d3ra04530g] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/07/2023] [Accepted: 08/31/2023] [Indexed: 09/16/2023] Open
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Metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) with benzophenone linker molecules are characterized by their ability to undergo photochemical postsynthetic modification. While this approach opens up almost unlimited possibilities for tailoring materials to specific applications, the processability of the large particles is still lacking. In this work, we present a new approach to fabricate micro flakes of the stable Zr-bzpdc-MOF (bzpdc = benzophenone-4-4'-dicarboxylate) with a thickness of only a few monolayers. The crystalline and nanoporous flakes form dispersions in acetone that are stable for months. Embedding the flakes in polymer composites was investigated as one of many possible applications. Zr-bzpdc-MOF micro flakes were decorated with poly(dimethylsiloxane) (PDMS) via a photochemical postsynthetic modification and incorporated into silicon elastomers. The PDMS functionalization allows covalent cross-linking between the MOF and the polymer while maintaining the porosity of the MOF. The resulting hybrid materials provide defect-free interfaces and show preferential adsorption of CO2 over CH4, making them attractive for gas separation or sensing applications. The work should serve as a basis for bringing bzpdc-MOFs into real-world applications - in polymeric membranes, but also beyond.
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- Karen D J Hindricks
- Institute of Inorganic Chemistry, Leibniz University Hannover Callinstr. 9 30167 Hannover Germany
- Cluster of Excellence PhoenixD (Photonics, Optics and Engineering - Innovation Across Disciplines) Welfengarten 1A 30167 Hannover Germany
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- Institute of Inorganic Chemistry, Leibniz University Hannover Callinstr. 9 30167 Hannover Germany
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- Institute of Inorganic Chemistry, Leibniz University Hannover Callinstr. 9 30167 Hannover Germany
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- Institute of Inorganic Chemistry, Leibniz University Hannover Callinstr. 9 30167 Hannover Germany
- Laboratory of Nano and Quantum Engineering Schneiderberg 39 30167 Hannover Germany
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- Institute of Inorganic Chemistry, Leibniz University Hannover Callinstr. 9 30167 Hannover Germany
- Cluster of Excellence PhoenixD (Photonics, Optics and Engineering - Innovation Across Disciplines) Welfengarten 1A 30167 Hannover Germany
- Laboratory of Nano and Quantum Engineering Schneiderberg 39 30167 Hannover Germany
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- Institute of Inorganic Chemistry, Leibniz University Hannover Callinstr. 9 30167 Hannover Germany
- Cluster of Excellence PhoenixD (Photonics, Optics and Engineering - Innovation Across Disciplines) Welfengarten 1A 30167 Hannover Germany
- Laboratory of Nano and Quantum Engineering Schneiderberg 39 30167 Hannover Germany
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Choi E, Kwon O, Hoo Lee C, Woo Kim D. Metal-Organic Framework Membrane Hybridized with Graphitic Materials for Gas Separation. Chempluschem 2023; 88:e202300173. [PMID: 37525991 DOI: 10.1002/cplu.202300173] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/07/2023] [Revised: 07/17/2023] [Indexed: 08/02/2023]
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Metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) are an exceptional class of crystalline materials that have been extensively used to fabricate membranes for various applications such as gas separation, ion transport, and desalination due to their well-defined pore structure, chemical features, and simple synthesis process. The incorporation of graphitic carbon materials in MOFs has garnered significant attention as it can provide abundant nucleation sites and modulate gas transport by influencing the orientation or rigidity of MOF crystals without changing their porous structure. This review insights of previous studies utilizing graphene, graphene oxide, carbon nanotubes, and graphene nanoribbons for MOF-based gas separation membranes, particularly focusing on polycrystalline MOF membrane hybridization with graphitic materials. We also briefly discuss the use of carbon/MOF hybrid materials for preparing mixed matrix membranes.
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- Eunji Choi
- Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, Yonsei University, Yonsei-ro 50 Seodaemun-gu, Seoul, 03722, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, Yonsei University, Yonsei-ro 50 Seodaemun-gu, Seoul, 03722, Republic of Korea
- Department of Chemistry, University of California Berkeley, Berkeley, CA, 94720, California, USA
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- Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, Yonsei University, Yonsei-ro 50 Seodaemun-gu, Seoul, 03722, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, Yonsei University, Yonsei-ro 50 Seodaemun-gu, Seoul, 03722, Republic of Korea
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Zamani A, Thibault J, Tezel FH. Separation of n-Butanol from Aqueous Solutions via Pervaporation Using PDMS/ZIF-8 Mixed-Matrix Membranes of Different Particle Sizes. MEMBRANES 2023; 13:632. [PMID: 37504998 PMCID: PMC10385397 DOI: 10.3390/membranes13070632] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/06/2023] [Revised: 05/29/2023] [Accepted: 06/19/2023] [Indexed: 07/29/2023]
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The use of mixed matrix membranes (MMMs) to facilitate the production of biofuels has attracted significant research interest in the field of renewable energy. In this study, the pervaporation separation of butanol from aqueous solutions was studied using a series of MMMs, including zeolitic imidazolate frameworks (ZIF-8)-polydimethylsiloxane (PDMS) and zinc oxide-PDMS mixed matrix membranes. Although several studies have reported that mixed matrix membranes incorporating ZIF-8 nanoparticles showed improved pervaporation performances attributed to their intrinsic microporosity and high specific surface area, an in-depth study on the role of ZIF-8 nanoparticle size in MMMs has not yet been reported. In this study, different average sizes of ZIF-8 nanoparticles (30, 65, and 80 nm) were synthesized, and the effects of particle size and particle loading content on the performance of butanol separation using MMMs were investigated. Furthermore, zinc oxide nanoparticles, as non-porous fillers with the same metalcore as ZIF-8 but with a very different geometric shape, were used to illustrate the importance of the particle geometry on the membrane performance. Results showed that small-sized ZIF-8 nanoparticles have better permeability and selectivity than medium and large-size ZIF-8 MMMs. While the permeation flux increased continuously with an increase in the loading of nanoparticles, the selectivity reached a maximum for MMM with 8 wt% smaller-size ZIF-8 nanoparticle loading. The flux and butanol selectivity increased by 350% and 6%, respectively, in comparison to those of neat PDMS membranes prepared in this study.
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- Ali Zamani
- Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering, University of Ottawa, Ottawa, ON K1N 6N5, Canada
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- Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering, University of Ottawa, Ottawa, ON K1N 6N5, Canada
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- Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering, University of Ottawa, Ottawa, ON K1N 6N5, Canada
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Li C, Qi A, Ling Y, Tao Y, Zhang YB, Li T. Establishing gas transport highways in MOF-based mixed matrix membranes. SCIENCE ADVANCES 2023; 9:eadf5087. [PMID: 37000883 PMCID: PMC10065440 DOI: 10.1126/sciadv.adf5087] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/28/2022] [Accepted: 02/27/2023] [Indexed: 06/19/2023]
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Achieving percolation pathways in a metal-organic framework (MOF)-based mixed matrix membrane (MMM) without compromising its mechanical properties is challenging. We developed phase separated (PS)-MMMs with an interconnected MOF domain running across the whole membrane. Through demixing two immiscible polyimides, the MOF particles were selectively partitioned into one of the preferred polymer domains at over 50 volume % local packing density, leading to a percolated network at only 19 weight % MOF loading. The CO2 permeability of this PS-MMM is 6.6 times that of the pure polymer membrane, while the CO2/N2 and CO2/CH4 selectivity remain largely unchanged. Meanwhile, benefiting from its unique co-continuous morphology, the PS-MMM also exhibited markedly improved membrane ductility compared to the conventional MMM at similar MOF loading. PS-MMMs offer a practical solution to simultaneously achieve high membrane permeability and good mechanical properties.
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- Conger Li
- School of Physical Science and Technology, ShanghaiTech University, Shanghai 201210, China
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- School of Physical Science and Technology, ShanghaiTech University, Shanghai 201210, China
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- School of Physical Science and Technology, ShanghaiTech University, Shanghai 201210, China
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- School of Physical Science and Technology, ShanghaiTech University, Shanghai 201210, China
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- School of Physical Science and Technology, ShanghaiTech University, Shanghai 201210, China
- Shanghai Key Laboratory of High-Resolution Electron Microscopy, ShanghaiTech University, Shanghai 201210, China
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- School of Physical Science and Technology, ShanghaiTech University, Shanghai 201210, China
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Tian S, Yi Z, Chen J, Fu S. In situ growth of UiO-66-NH 2 in wood-derived cellulose for iodine adsorption. JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS 2023; 443:130236. [PMID: 36332282 DOI: 10.1016/j.jhazmat.2022.130236] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/09/2022] [Revised: 10/18/2022] [Accepted: 10/19/2022] [Indexed: 06/16/2023]
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The capture of radioactive iodine is an inevitable requirement in nuclear industry for environmental protection. Metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) are a new generation of sorbents that have wide applications for iodine adsorption and recovery. Although the loading of MOFs on wood can avoid the drawbacks of the powder form of MOFs in implementation, the dense structure of wood results in the lower loading, even after delignification, which limits the adsorption capacity. Herein, a hierarchically porous UiO-66-NH2 @WCA composite was fabricated by in-situ synthesis of UiO-66-NH2 in wood-derived cellulose aerogel (WCA) that was further removed hemicellulose from delignified wood. UiO-66-NH2 @WCA exhibited a high loading (36 wt%) of UiO-66-NH2 crystals and a high adsorption capacity of 704 mg/g for iodine vapor and 248 mg/g for iodine aqueous solution. The adsorption behavior in iodine aqueous solution was well predicted by the Freundlich isotherm and pseudo-second-order kinetic model. The adsorption capacity of UiO-66-NH2 @WCA was highest in solution when the pH was 6, while the ionic strength had little effect. The hydroxyl groups on the WCA matrix had a charge transfer effect with iodine, providing additional sites for iodine capture. Furthermore, a packed column system was applied to demonstrate the excellent recyclability and potential for practical application.
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- Shenglong Tian
- State Key Laboratory of Pulp and Paper Engineering, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou, Guangdong Province 510640, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Pulp and Paper Engineering, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou, Guangdong Province 510640, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Pulp and Paper Engineering, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou, Guangdong Province 510640, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Pulp and Paper Engineering, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou, Guangdong Province 510640, China; South China University of Technology-Zhuhai Institute of Modern Industrial Innovation, Zhuhai 519175, China.
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Development of high-performance CuBTC MOF-based forward osmosis (FO) membranes and their cleaning strategies. Chem Eng Res Des 2023. [DOI: 10.1016/j.cherd.2023.01.005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/12/2023]
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Taghipour A, Rahimpour A, Rastgar M, Sadrzadeh M. Ultrasonically synthesized MOFs for modification of polymeric membranes: A critical review. ULTRASONICS SONOCHEMISTRY 2022; 90:106202. [PMID: 36274415 PMCID: PMC9593890 DOI: 10.1016/j.ultsonch.2022.106202] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/18/2022] [Revised: 10/05/2022] [Accepted: 10/10/2022] [Indexed: 06/16/2023]
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Metal-organic framework (MOF) membranes hold the promise for energy-efficient separation processes. These nanocrystalline compounds can effectively separate materials with different sizes and shapes at a molecular level. Furthermore, MOFs are excellent candidates for improving membrane permeability and/or selectivity due to their unique properties, such as high specific area and special wettability. Generally, MOFs can be used as fillers in mixed matrix membranes (MMMs) or incorporated onto the membrane surface to modify the top layer. Characteristics of the MOFs, and correspondingly, the properties of the MOF-based membranes, are majorly affected by their production technique. This critical review discusses the sonication technique for MOF production and the opportunities and challenges of using MOF for making membranes. Effective parameters on the characteristics of the synthesized MOFs, such as sonication time and power, were discussed in detail. Although the ultrasonically synthesized MOFs have shown great potential in the fabrication/modification of membranes for gas and liquid separation/purification, so far, no comprehensive and critical review has been published to clarify such accomplishments and technological gaps for the future research direction. This paper aims to review the most recent research conducted on ultrasonically synthesized MOF for the modification of polymeric membranes. Recommendations are provided with the intent of identifying the potential future works to explore the influential sonication parameters.
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- Amirhossein Taghipour
- Department of Mechanical Engineering, 10-367 Donadeo Innovation Center for Engineering, Advanced Water Research Lab (AWRL), University of Alberta, Edmonton AB T6G 1H9, Canada
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering, 10-367 Donadeo Innovation Center for Engineering, Advanced Water Research Lab (AWRL), University of Alberta, Edmonton AB T6G 1H9, Canada.
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering, 10-367 Donadeo Innovation Center for Engineering, Advanced Water Research Lab (AWRL), University of Alberta, Edmonton AB T6G 1H9, Canada
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering, 10-367 Donadeo Innovation Center for Engineering, Advanced Water Research Lab (AWRL), University of Alberta, Edmonton AB T6G 1H9, Canada.
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Polak D, Szwast M. Analysis of the Influence of Process Parameters on the Properties of Homogeneous and Heterogeneous Membranes for Gas Separation. MEMBRANES 2022; 12:1016. [PMID: 36295775 PMCID: PMC9608494 DOI: 10.3390/membranes12101016] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/28/2022] [Revised: 10/13/2022] [Accepted: 10/14/2022] [Indexed: 06/16/2023]
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Heterogeneous membranes, otherwise known as Mixed Matrix Membranes (MMMs), which are used in gas separation processes, are the subject of growing interest. This is due to their potential to improve the process properties of membranes compared to those of homogeneous membranes, i.e., those made of polymer only. Using such membranes in a process involves subjecting them to varying temperatures and pressures. This paper investigates the effects of temperature and feed pressure on the process properties of homogeneous and heterogeneous membranes. Membranes made of Pebax®2533 copolymer and containing additional fillers such as SiO2, ZIF-8, and POSS-Ph were investigated. Tests were performed over a temperature range of 25-55 °C and a pressure range of 2-8 bar for N2, CH4, and CO2 gases. It was found that temperature positively influences the increase in permeability, while pressure influences permeability depending on the gas used, which is related to the effect of pressure on the solubility of the gas in the membrane.
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Nazari-Arshad S, Mohammadikish M. Copper-based coordination polymer as a fast and efficient dye adsorbent from aqueous solutions. J COORD CHEM 2022. [DOI: 10.1080/00958972.2022.2122452] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/14/2022]
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- Faculty of Chemistry, Kharazmi University, Tehran, Iran
- Research Institute of Green Chemistry, Kharazmi University, Tehran, Iran
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A mini-review on the recent advancement of electrospun MOF-derived nanofibers for energy storage. CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL ADVANCES 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ceja.2022.100355] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/15/2022] Open
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Wales J, Hughes D, Marshall E, Chambers P. A Review on the Application of Metal–Organic Frameworks (MOFs) in Pressure Swing Adsorption (PSA) Nitrogen Gas Generation. Ind Eng Chem Res 2022. [DOI: 10.1021/acs.iecr.2c00222] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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- Joe Wales
- Haskel Europe Limited, North Hylton Road, Sunderland, SR5 3JD, United Kingdom
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- Department of Engineering, School of Computing, Engineering and Digital Technologies, Teesside University, Middlesbrough, TS1 3BA, U.K
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- Aura Innovation Centre, University of Hull, Bridgehead Business Park, Hessle, HU13 0GD, United Kingdom
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- Parker Hannifin Manufacturing, Gas Separation & Filtration Division, Dukesway, Gateshead NE11 0PZ, United Kingdom
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Sheta SM, El-Sheikh SM. Nanomaterials and metal-organic frameworks for biosensing applications of mutations of the emerging viruses. Anal Biochem 2022; 648:114680. [PMID: 35429447 PMCID: PMC9007753 DOI: 10.1016/j.ab.2022.114680] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/09/2022] [Revised: 03/26/2022] [Accepted: 04/01/2022] [Indexed: 12/15/2022]
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The world today lives in a state of terrible fear due to the mutation of the emerging COVID-19. With the continuation of this pandemic, there is an urgent need for fast, accurate testing devices to detect the emerging SARS-CoV-2 pandemic in terms of biosensors and point-of-care testing. Besides, the urgent development in personal defense tools, anti-viral surfaces and wearables, and smartphones open the door for simplifying the self-diagnosis process everywhere. This review introduces a quick COVID-19 overview: definition, transmission, pathophysiology, the identification and diagnosis, mutation and transformation, and the global situation. It also focuses on an overview of the rapidly advanced technologies based on nanomaterials and MOFs for biosensing, diagnosing, and viral control of the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic. Finally, highlight the latest technologies, applications, existing achievements, and preventive diagnostic strategies to control this epidemic and combat the emerging coronavirus. This humble effort aims to provide a helpful survey that can be used to develop a creative solution and to lay down the future vision of diagnosis against COVID-19.
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- Sheta M. Sheta
- Department of Inorganic Chemistry, National Research Centre, 33 El-Behouth St., Dokki, Giza, 12622, Egypt,Corresponding author
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- Department of Nanomaterials and Nanotechnology, Central Metallurgical R & D Institute, Cairo, 11421, Egypt,Corresponding author
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Lead(II)-Azido Metal–Organic Coordination Polymers: Synthesis, Structure and Application in PbO Nanomaterials Preparation. NANOMATERIALS 2022; 12:nano12132257. [PMID: 35808091 PMCID: PMC9268566 DOI: 10.3390/nano12132257] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/12/2022] [Revised: 06/18/2022] [Accepted: 06/24/2022] [Indexed: 02/04/2023]
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The current study aims to explain recent developments in the synthesis of Pb(II)-azido metal-organic coordination polymers. Coordination polymers are defined as hybrid materials encompassing metal-ion-based, organic linkers, vertices, and ligands, serving to link the vertices to 1D, 2D, or 3D periodic configurations. The coordination polymers have many applications and potential properties in many research fields, primarily dependent on particular host–guest interactions. Metal coordination polymers (CPs) and complexes have fascinating structural topologies. Therefore, they have found numerous applications in different areas over the past two decades. Azido-bridged complexes are inorganic coordination ligands with higher fascination that have been the subject of intense research because of their coordination adaptability and magnetic diversity. Several sonochemical methods have been developed to synthesize nanostructures. Researchers have recently been interested in using ultrasound in organic chemistry synthetics, since ultrasonic waves in liquids accelerate chemical reactions in heterogeneous and homogeneous systems. The sonochemical synthesis of lead–azide coordination compounds resulted from very fantastic morphologies, and some of these compounds are used as precursors for preparing nano lead oxide. The ultrasonic sonochemistry approach has been extensively applied in different research fields, such as medical imaging, biological cell disruption, thermoplastic welding, food processing, and waste treatment. CPs serve as appropriate precursors for preparing favorable materials at the nanoscale. Using these polymers as precursors is beneficial for preparing inorganic nanomaterials such as metal oxides.
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Yang Z, Ying Y, Pu Y, Wang D, Yang H, Zhao D. Poly(ionic liquid)-Functionalized UiO-66-(OH) 2: Improved Interfacial Compatibility and Separation Ability in Mixed Matrix Membranes for CO 2 Separation. Ind Eng Chem Res 2022. [DOI: 10.1021/acs.iecr.1c04648] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/19/2022]
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- Ziqi Yang
- Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, National University of Singapore, 4 Engineering Drive 4, Singapore 117585, Singapore
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- Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, National University of Singapore, 4 Engineering Drive 4, Singapore 117585, Singapore
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- Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, National University of Singapore, 4 Engineering Drive 4, Singapore 117585, Singapore
- Joint School of National University of Singapore and Tianjin University, International Campus of Tianjin University, Binhai New City, Fuzhou 350207, China
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- Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, National University of Singapore, 4 Engineering Drive 4, Singapore 117585, Singapore
- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Northwestern Polytechnical University, Xi’an 710129, China
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- Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, National University of Singapore, 4 Engineering Drive 4, Singapore 117585, Singapore
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- Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, National University of Singapore, 4 Engineering Drive 4, Singapore 117585, Singapore
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Spiegel S, Wagner I, Begum S, Schwotzer M, Wessely I, Bräse S, Tsotsalas M. Dynamic Surface Modification of Metal-Organic Framework Nanoparticles via Alkoxyamine Functional Groups. LANGMUIR : THE ACS JOURNAL OF SURFACES AND COLLOIDS 2022; 38:6531-6538. [PMID: 35579436 DOI: 10.1021/acs.langmuir.2c00085] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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External surface engineering of metal-organic framework nanoparticles (MOF NPs) is emerging as an important design strategy, leading to optimized chemical and colloidal stability. To date, most of the MOF surface modifications have been performed either by physical adsorption or chemical association of small molecules or (preformed) polymers. However, most of the currently employed approaches cannot precisely control the polymer density, and dynamic modifications at the surfaces on demand have been a challenging task. Here, we introduce a general approach based on covalent modification employing alkoxyamines as a versatile tool to modify the outer surface of MOF nanoparticles (NPs). The alkoxyamines serve as initiators to grow polymers from the MOF surface via nitroxide-mediated polymerization (NMP) and allow dynamic attachment of small molecules via a nitroxide exchange reaction (NER). The successful surface modification and successive surface polymerization are confirmed via time-of-flight secondary ion mass spectrometry (ToF-SIMS), size exclusion chromatography (SEC), and nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) spectroscopy. The functionalized MOF NPs exhibit high suspension stability and good dispersibility while retaining their chemical integrity and crystalline structure. In addition, electron paramagnetic resonance spectroscopy (EPR) studies prove the dynamic exchange of two different nitroxide species via NER and further allow us to quantify the surface modification with high sensitivity. Our results demonstrate that alkoxyamines serve as a versatile tool to dynamically modify the surface of MOF NPs with high precision, allowing us to tailor their properties for a wide range of potential applications, such as drug delivery or mixed matrix membranes.
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- Simon Spiegel
- Institute of Functional Interfaces (IFG), Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT), Hermann-von-Helmholtz-Platz 1, 76344 Eggenstein-Leopoldshafen, Germany
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- Institute of Functional Interfaces (IFG), Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT), Hermann-von-Helmholtz-Platz 1, 76344 Eggenstein-Leopoldshafen, Germany
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- Institute of Functional Interfaces (IFG), Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT), Hermann-von-Helmholtz-Platz 1, 76344 Eggenstein-Leopoldshafen, Germany
- 3DMM2O─Cluster of Excellence (EXC-2082/1-390761711), Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT), Kaiserstraße 12, 76131 Karlsruhe, Germany
- Institute of Organic Chemistry (IOC), Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT), Kaiserstraße 12, 76131 Karlsruhe, Germany
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- Institute of Functional Interfaces (IFG), Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT), Hermann-von-Helmholtz-Platz 1, 76344 Eggenstein-Leopoldshafen, Germany
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- 3DMM2O─Cluster of Excellence (EXC-2082/1-390761711), Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT), Kaiserstraße 12, 76131 Karlsruhe, Germany
- Institute of Organic Chemistry (IOC), Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT), Kaiserstraße 12, 76131 Karlsruhe, Germany
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- 3DMM2O─Cluster of Excellence (EXC-2082/1-390761711), Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT), Kaiserstraße 12, 76131 Karlsruhe, Germany
- Institute of Organic Chemistry (IOC), Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT), Kaiserstraße 12, 76131 Karlsruhe, Germany
- Institute of Biological and Chemical Systems (IBCS-FMS), Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT), Hermann-von-Helmholtz-Platz 1, 76344 Eggenstein-Leopoldshafen, Germany
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- Institute of Functional Interfaces (IFG), Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT), Hermann-von-Helmholtz-Platz 1, 76344 Eggenstein-Leopoldshafen, Germany
- Institute of Organic Chemistry (IOC), Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT), Kaiserstraße 12, 76131 Karlsruhe, Germany
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Raza H, Yasmeen F, Sarfraz M, Habib M, Ba‐Shammakh M, Munawar KS, Ahmad N. Carbon capture via novel Cu(
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metal–organic frameworks‐based hybrid membranes. J Appl Polym Sci 2022. [DOI: 10.1002/app.52309] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/10/2022]
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- Hamid Raza
- Department of Chemistry University of Engineering and Technology Lahore Pakistan
- Department of Chemistry University of Management and Technology Lahore Pakistan
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- Department of Chemistry University of Engineering and Technology Lahore Pakistan
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- Department of Polymer and Process Engineering University of Engineering and Technology Lahore Pakistan
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- Department of Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering University of Engineering and Technology Lahore Pakistan
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- Department of Chemical Engineering King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals Dhahran Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Chemistry University of Mianwali Mianwali Pakistan
- Department of Chemistry University of Sargodha Sargodha Pakistan
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- Department of Chemistry Government College University Lahore Pakistan
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Fabrication of a flexible hydrogen-bonded organic framework based mixed matrix membrane for hydrogen separation. J Memb Sci 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.memsci.2021.120021] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/25/2022]
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Qian X, Ostwal M, Asatekin A, Geise GM, Smith ZP, Phillip WA, Lively RP, McCutcheon JR. A critical review and commentary on recent progress of additive manufacturing and its impact on membrane technology. J Memb Sci 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.memsci.2021.120041] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/19/2022]
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Wang Y, Yang G, Guo H, Meng X, Kong G, Kang Z, Guillet-Nicolas R, Mintova S. Preparation of HKUST-1/PEI mixed-matrix membranes: Adsorption-diffusion coupling control of small gas molecules. J Memb Sci 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.memsci.2021.120070] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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Lee CS, Kang M, Kim KC, Kim JH. In-situ formation of asymmetric thin-film, mixed-matrix membranes with ZIF-8 in dual-functional imidazole-based comb copolymer for high-performance CO2 capture. J Memb Sci 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.memsci.2021.119913] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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Li C, Li N, Chang L, Gu Z, Zhang J. Research Progresses of Metal-organic Framework HKUST-1-Based Membranes in Gas Separations ※. ACTA CHIMICA SINICA 2022. [DOI: 10.6023/a21120545] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/01/2023]
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Mg2(dobdc) crystals adhere to Matrimid matrix membranes bridged by diethylenetriamine (DETA) as an adhesion agent for efficient CO2 separation. Sep Purif Technol 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/j.seppur.2021.119635] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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Ahmadipouya S, Ahmadijokani F, Molavi H, Rezakazemi M, Arjmand M. CO2/CH4 separation by mixed-matrix membranes holding functionalized NH2-MIL-101(Al) nanoparticles: Effect of amino-silane functionalization. Chem Eng Res Des 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/j.cherd.2021.09.011] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
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Lestari WW, Rahman BF, Pratama JH, Handayani DS, Gunawan T, Widiastuti N, Fansuri H. Fabrication of hybrid membranes based on poly(ether-sulfone)/Materials Institute Lavoisier (MIL-53)(Al) and its enhanced CO2 gas separation performance. CHEMICAL PAPERS 2021. [DOI: 10.1007/s11696-021-01816-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/20/2022]
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Novita TH, Lestari WW, Pratama JH, Gunawan T, Widiastuti N, Handayani DS. Novel mixed matrix membranes (MMMs) based on metal–organic framework (MOF) [Mg3(BTC)2]/poly-ether sulfone (PES): preparation and application for CO2 gas separation. JOURNAL OF POLYMER RESEARCH 2021. [DOI: 10.1007/s10965-021-02796-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/20/2022]
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van Essen M, Thür R, van den Akker L, Houben M, Vankelecom IF, Nijmeijer K, Borneman Z. Tailoring the separation performance of ZIF-based mixed matrix membranes by MOF-matrix interfacial compatibilization. J Memb Sci 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/j.memsci.2021.119642] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/20/2022]
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van Essen M, Thür R, Houben M, Vankelecom IF, Borneman Z, Nijmeijer K. Tortuous mixed matrix membranes: A subtle balance between microporosity and compatibility. J Memb Sci 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/j.memsci.2021.119517] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/30/2022]
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Wang X, Wu L, Li N, Fan Y. Sealing Tröger base/ZIF-8 mixed matrix membranes defects for improved gas separation performance. J Memb Sci 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/j.memsci.2021.119582] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/05/2023]
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Enhanced molecular selectivity and plasticization resistance in ring-opened Tröger's base polymer membranes. J Memb Sci 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/j.memsci.2021.119399] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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Deng J, Huang Z, Sundell BJ, Harrigan DJ, Sharber SA, Zhang K, Guo R, Galizia M. State of the art and prospects of chemically and thermally aggressive membrane gas separations: Insights from polymer science. POLYMER 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/j.polymer.2021.123988] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/22/2022]
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Schäfer TC, Becker J, Sedykh AE, Müller‐Buschbaum K. 2D‐Coordination Polymers Constituted from Indium Halides and Dipyridyl N‐Donor Ligands. Z Anorg Allg Chem 2021. [DOI: 10.1002/zaac.202100047] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/07/2022]
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- Thomas C. Schäfer
- Institute of Inorganic Chemistry Justus-Liebig Universität Gießen Heinrich-Buff-Ring 17 35392 Gießen
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- Institute of Inorganic Chemistry Justus-Liebig Universität Gießen Heinrich-Buff-Ring 17 35392 Gießen
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- Institute of Inorganic Chemistry Justus-Liebig Universität Gießen Heinrich-Buff-Ring 17 35392 Gießen
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- Institute of Inorganic Chemistry Justus-Liebig Universität Gießen Heinrich-Buff-Ring 17 35392 Gießen
- Center for Materials Research (LaMa) Justus-Liebig Universität Gießen Heinrich-Buff-Ring 16 35392 Gießen
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van Essen M, van den Akker L, Thür R, Houben M, Vankelecom IF, Borneman Z, Nijmeijer K. The influence of pore aperture, volume and functionality of isoreticular gmelinite zeolitic imidazolate frameworks on the mixed gas CO2/N2 and CO2/CH4 separation performance in mixed matrix membranes. Sep Purif Technol 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/j.seppur.2020.118103] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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The excessive use of natural gas and other fossil fuels by the industrial sector leads to the production of great quantities of gas pollutants, including CO2, SO2, and NO
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. Consequently, these gases increase the temperature of the earth, producing global warming. Different strategies have been developed to help overcome this problem, including the utilization of separation membrane technology. Mixed matrix membranes (MMMs) are hybrid membranes that combine an organic polymer as a matrix and an inorganic compound as a filler. In this study, MMMs were prepared based on polyethersulfone (PES) and a type of metal–organic framework (MOF), Materials of Institute Lavoisier (MIL)-100(Al) [Al3O(H2O)2(OH)(BTC)2] (BTC: benzene 1,3,5-tricarboxylate) using a phase inversion method. The influence on the properties of the produced membranes by addition of 5, 10, 20, and 30% MIL-100(Al) (w/w) to the PES was also investigated. Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR) analysis indicated that no chemical interactions occurred between PES and MIL-100(Al). Scanning electron microscope (SEM) images showed agglomeration at PES/MIL-100(Al) 30% (w/w) and that the thickness of the dense layer increased up to 3.70 µm. After the addition of MIL-100(Al) of 30% (w/w), the permeability of the MMMs for CO2, O2, and N2 gases was enhanced by approximately 16, 26, and 14 times, respectively, as compared with a neat PES membrane. The addition of MIL-100(Al) to PES increased the thermal stability of the membranes, reaching 40°C as indicated by thermogravimetry analysis (TGA). An addition of 20% MIL-100(Al) (w/w) increased membrane selectivity for CO2/O2 from 2.67 to 4.49 (approximately 68.5%), and the addition of 10% MIL-100(Al) increased membrane selectivity for CO2/N2 from 1.01 to 2.12 (approximately 110.1%).
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Novel mixed matrix membranes based on polyethersulfone and MIL-96 (Al) for CO2 gas separation. CHEMICAL PAPERS 2021. [DOI: 10.1007/s11696-021-01562-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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Gutiérrez M, Möslein AF, Tan JC. Facile and Fast Transformation of Nonluminescent to Highly Luminescent Metal-Organic Frameworks: Acetone Sensing for Diabetes Diagnosis and Lead Capture from Polluted Water. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2021; 13:7801-7811. [PMID: 33534533 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.0c22307] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/12/2023]
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Metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) stand as one of the most promising materials for the development of advanced technologies owing to their unique combination of properties. The conventional synthesis of MOFs involves a direct reaction of the organic linkers and metal salts; however, their postsynthetic modification is a sophisticated route to produce new materials or to confer novel properties that cannot be attained through the traditional methods. This work describes the postsynthetic MOF-to-MOF transformation of a nonluminescent MOF (Zn-based Oxford University-1 material [Zn-BDC, where BDC = 1,4-benzene dicarboxylate] (OX-1)) into a highly luminescent framework (Ag-based Oxford University-2 material [Ag-BDC] (OX-2)) by a simple immersion of the former in a silver salt solution. The conversion mechanism exploits the uncoordinated oxygen atoms of terephthalate linkers found in OX-1, instead of the unsaturated metal sites commonly employed, making the reaction much faster. The materials derived from the OX-1 to OX-2 transformation are highly luminescent and exhibit a selective response to acetone, turning them into a promising candidate for manufacturing fluorometric sensors for the diagnosis and monitoring of diabetes mellitus. Our methodology can be extended to other metals such as lead (Pb). The fabrication of a polymer mixed-matrix membrane containing OX-1 is used as a proof-of-concept for capturing Pb ions (as pollutants) from water. This research instigates the exploration of alternative methodologies to confer MOFs with special aptitudes for photochemical sensing or for environmental applications such as water purification.
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- Mario Gutiérrez
- Multifunctional Materials & Composites (MMC) Laboratory, Department of Engineering Science, University of Oxford, Parks Road, Oxford OX1 3PJ, United Kingdom
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- Multifunctional Materials & Composites (MMC) Laboratory, Department of Engineering Science, University of Oxford, Parks Road, Oxford OX1 3PJ, United Kingdom
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- Multifunctional Materials & Composites (MMC) Laboratory, Department of Engineering Science, University of Oxford, Parks Road, Oxford OX1 3PJ, United Kingdom
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Shahid S, Baron GV, Denayer JF, Martens JA, Wee LH, Vankelecom IF. Hierarchical ZIF-8 composite membranes: Enhancing gas separation performance by exploiting molecular dynamics in hierarchical hybrid materials. J Memb Sci 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/j.memsci.2020.118943] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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Hosono N. Design of Porous Coordination Materials with Dynamic Properties. BULLETIN OF THE CHEMICAL SOCIETY OF JAPAN 2021. [DOI: 10.1246/bcsj.20200242] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/28/2022]
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- Nobuhiko Hosono
- Department of Advanced Material Science, Graduate School of Frontier Sciences, The University of Tokyo, 5-1-5 Kashiwanoha, Kashiwa, Chiba 277-8561, Japan
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Ahmed F, Ortega-Castro J, Frontera A, Mir MH. Semiconducting properties of pyridyl appended linear dicarboxylate based coordination polymers: theoretical prediction via DFT study. Dalton Trans 2021; 50:270-278. [PMID: 33300533 DOI: 10.1039/d0dt03868g] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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Coordination polymers (CPs) in recent times have emerged as active constituents in many semiconductor devices like light emitting diodes (LED), field effect transistors (FET), photovoltaic devices and Schottky barrier diodes. An intelligent choice of linkers, careful selection of metal ions and post synthetic modification (PSM) can provide a better pathway for charge transportation. However, a proper understanding of the charge transport mechanism in CPs is still inadequate due to the lack of considerable experimental and theoretical work. In this paper, we address the theoretical elucidation of semiconducting properties and a probable pathway for charge transportation in three of our previously published CPs using density functional theory (DFT). These results help us to recognize the orbitals that have major contributions in the formation of the valence band and also provide the most likely pathway for optimum electronic communication. In this regard, the role of hydrogen bonding and unpaired electrons of metal d-orbitals is also established.
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- Faruk Ahmed
- Department of Chemistry, Aliah University, New Town, Kolkata 700 156, India.
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Effect of Cu-MOFs incorporation on gas separation of Pebax thin film nanocomposite (TFN) membrane. KOREAN J CHEM ENG 2021. [DOI: 10.1007/s11814-020-0636-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/23/2022]
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Ahmad MZ, Castro-Muñoz R, Budd PM. Boosting gas separation performance and suppressing the physical aging of polymers of intrinsic microporosity (PIM-1) by nanomaterial blending. NANOSCALE 2020; 12:23333-23370. [PMID: 33210671 DOI: 10.1039/d0nr07042d] [Citation(s) in RCA: 39] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/11/2023]
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In recent decades, polymers of intrinsic microporosity (PIMs), especially the firstly introduced PIM-1, have been actively explored for various membrane-based separation purposes and widely recognized as the next generation membrane materials of choice for gas separation due to their ultra-permeable characteristics. Unfortunately, the polymers suffer substantially the negative impacts of physical aging, a phenomenon that is primarily noticeable in high free volume polymers. The phenomenon occurs at the molecular level, which leads to changes in the physical properties, and consequently the separation performance and membrane durability. This review discusses the strategies that have been employed to manage the physical aging issue, with a focus on the approach of blending with nanomaterials to give mixed matrix membranes. A detailed discussion is provided on the types of materials used, their inherent properties, the effects on gas separation performance, and their benefits in the suppression of the aging problem.
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- Mohd Zamidi Ahmad
- Organic Materials Innovation Center (OMIC), Department of Chemistry, University of Manchester, Oxford Road, M13 9PL, UK.
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