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Xavier GTM, Nunes RS, Urzedo AL, Tng KH, Le-Clech P, Araújo GCL, Mandelli D, Fadini PS, Carvalho WA. Removal of phosphorus by modified bentonite:polyvinylidene fluoride membrane-study of adsorption performance and mechanism. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL 2024; 31:53718-53728. [PMID: 38270764 DOI: 10.1007/s11356-024-32157-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/24/2023] [Accepted: 01/19/2024] [Indexed: 01/26/2024]
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Enhanced phosphorus management, geared towards sustainability, is imperative due to its indispensability for all life forms and its close association with water bodies' eutrophication, primarily stemming from anthropogenic activities. In response to this concern, innovative technologies rooted in the circular economy are emerging, to remove and recover this vital nutrient to global food production. This research undertakes an evaluation of the dead-end filtration performance of a mixed matrix membrane composed of modified bentonite (MB) and polyvinylidene fluoride (PVDF) for efficient phosphorus removal from water media. The MB:PVDF membrane exhibited higher permeability and surface roughness compared to the pristine membrane, showcasing an adsorption capacity (Q) of 23.2 mgP·m-2. Increasing the adsorbent concentration resulted in a higher removal capacity (from 16.9 to 23.2 mgP·m-2) and increased solution flux (from 0.5 to 16.5 L·m-2·h-1) through the membrane. The initial phosphorus concentration demonstrates a positive correlation with the adsorption capacity of the material, while the system pressure positively influences the observed flux. Conversely, the presence of humic acid exerts an adverse impact on both factors. Additionally, the primary mechanism involved in the adsorption process is identified as the formation of inner-sphere complexes.
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- Gabriela Tuono Martins Xavier
- Center for Natural and Human Sciences, Federal University of ABC (UFABC), Santo André, Brazil
- UNESCO Centre for Membrane Science and Technology, School of Chemical Engineering, The University of New South Wales (UNSW), Sydney, Australia
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- Center for Natural and Human Sciences, Federal University of ABC (UFABC), Santo André, Brazil
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- UNESCO Centre for Membrane Science and Technology, School of Chemical Engineering, The University of New South Wales (UNSW), Sydney, Australia
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- UNESCO Centre for Membrane Science and Technology, School of Chemical Engineering, The University of New South Wales (UNSW), Sydney, Australia
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- Center for Natural and Human Sciences, Federal University of ABC (UFABC), Santo André, Brazil
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- Department of Chemistry, Federal University of São Carlos (UFSCar), São Carlos, Brazil
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- Center for Natural and Human Sciences, Federal University of ABC (UFABC), Santo André, Brazil.
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Qian M, Zhang Y, Bian Y, Feng XS, Zhang ZB. Nitrophenols in the environment: An update on pretreatment and analysis techniques since 2017. ECOTOXICOLOGY AND ENVIRONMENTAL SAFETY 2024; 281:116611. [PMID: 38909393 DOI: 10.1016/j.ecoenv.2024.116611] [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: 03/14/2024] [Revised: 06/07/2024] [Accepted: 06/15/2024] [Indexed: 06/25/2024]
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Nitrophenols, a versatile intermediate, have been widely used in leather, medicine, chemical synthesis, and other fields. Because these components are widely applied, they can enter the environment through various routes, leading to many hazards and toxicities. There has been a recent surge in the development of simple, rapid, environmentally friendly, and effective techniques for determining these environmental pollutants. This review provides a comprehensive overview of the latest research progress on the pretreatment and analysis methods of nitrophenols since 2017, with a focus on environmental samples. Pretreatment methods include liquid-liquid extraction, solid-phase extraction, dispersive extraction, and microextraction methods. Analysis methods mainly include liquid chromatography-based methods, gas chromatography-based methods, supercritical fluid chromatography. In addition, this review also discusses and compares the advantages/disadvantages and development prospects of different pretreatment and analysis methods to provide a reference for further research.
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- Min Qian
- School of Pharmacy, China Medical University, Shenyang 110122, China
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- School of Pharmacy, China Medical University, Shenyang 110122, China
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- School of Pharmacy, China Medical University, Shenyang 110122, China
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- School of Pharmacy, China Medical University, Shenyang 110122, China.
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- Department of Pancreatic and Biliary Surgery, The First Hospital of China Medical University, Shenyang 110001, China.
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Xu H, Chen S, Zhao YF, Wang F, Guo F. MOF-Based Membranes for Remediated Application of Water Pollution. Chempluschem 2024; 89:e202400027. [PMID: 38369654 DOI: 10.1002/cplu.202400027] [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: 01/26/2024] [Revised: 02/13/2024] [Accepted: 02/13/2024] [Indexed: 02/20/2024]
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Membrane separation plays a crucial role in the current increasingly complex energy environment. Membranes prepared by metal-organic framework (MOF) materials usually possess unique advantages in common, such as uniform pore size, ultra-high porosity, enhanced selectivity and throughput, and excellent adsorption property, which have been contributed to the separation fields. In this comprehensive review, we summarize various designs and synthesized strategies of free-standing MOF and composite MOF-based membranes for water treatment. Special emphases are given not only on the effects of MOF on membrane performance, removal efficiencies, and elimination mechanisms, but also on the importance of MOF-based membranes for the applications of oily and micro-pollutant removal, adsorption, separation, and catalysis. The challenges and opportunities in the future for the industrial implementation of MOF-based membranes are also discussed.
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- Huan Xu
- School of art and design, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou, 225002, P. R. China
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- School of art and design, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou, 225002, P. R. China
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- School of art and design, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou, 225002, P. R. China
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- School of art and design, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou, 225002, P. R. China
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- School of art and design, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou, 225002, P. R. China
- Coordination Chemistry Institute, State Key Laboratory of Coordination Chemistry, Nanjing University, Nanjing, 210023, P. R. China
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Zeng Q, Guo Y, Zhao L, Wang T, Zhang L, Fan F, Fu Y. Preparation of Free-Standing Defect-Free ZIF-8/PVA Membranes via Confined Reaction at the Quasi-Interface. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2024; 16:40243-40249. [PMID: 39028833 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.4c08304] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 07/21/2024]
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Developing a facile strategy to synthesize free-standing defect-free metal-organic framework (MOF) membranes with high separation selectivity and good mechanical stability is very appealing but challenging. Herein, by confining the reaction of metal and ligand at the quasi-interface, a representative membrane composed of a continuous ZIF-8 layer and poly(vinyl alcohol) (PVA) was fabricated. The continuous ZIF-8 layer endowed the membrane with high separation efficiency, while PVA acted as a filler to eliminate the defection, synergistically achieving high selective ion transport and good mechanical stability. The continuous defect-free ZIF-8/PVA membrane showed excellent separation performance of selective ion transport with high Li+ permeance of 17.83 mol·m-2·h-1 as well as decent Li+/Mg2+ and Li+/Ca2+ selectivities of 24.60 and 244.58, respectively. The separation performance of the ZIF-8/PVA membrane remained stable after 10% strain, indicating its good mechanical stability. This work will promote the development of MOF-based membranes in practical applications.
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- Qingqi Zeng
- Department of Chemistry, College of Sciences, Northeastern University, Shenyang110819, P. R. China
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- Department of Chemistry, College of Sciences, Northeastern University, Shenyang110819, P. R. China
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- Department of Chemistry, College of Sciences, Northeastern University, Shenyang110819, P. R. China
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- Department of Chemistry, College of Sciences, Northeastern University, Shenyang110819, P. R. China
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- Department of Chemistry, College of Sciences, Northeastern University, Shenyang110819, P. R. China
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- Department of Chemistry, College of Sciences, Northeastern University, Shenyang110819, P. R. China
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- Department of Chemistry, College of Sciences, Northeastern University, Shenyang110819, P. R. China
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Ma L, Hou M, Wang Y, Tong W, Zheng J. Organosiloxane membranes for heavy aromatic oil fractionation. Chem Commun (Camb) 2024; 60:8083-8086. [PMID: 38990518 DOI: 10.1039/d4cc02669a] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 07/12/2024]
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The industrial separation of hydrocarbons relies on distillation. Organic solvent nanofiltration can provide an energy-efficient alternative. We prepared high performance organosiloxane membranes for fractionation of heavy aromatics. They achieved a high permeance up to 0.13 L m-2 h-1 bar-1, with a rejection rate of 88.7% for hydrocarbons with five aromatic rings.
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- Liang Ma
- State Key Laboratory of Green Chemical Engineering and Industrial Catalysis, SINOPEC Shanghai Research Institute of Petrochemical Technology Co.,Ltd, Shanghai 201208, China.
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- State Key Laboratory of Green Chemical Engineering and Industrial Catalysis, SINOPEC Shanghai Research Institute of Petrochemical Technology Co.,Ltd, Shanghai 201208, China.
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- State Key Laboratory of Green Chemical Engineering and Industrial Catalysis, SINOPEC Shanghai Research Institute of Petrochemical Technology Co.,Ltd, Shanghai 201208, China.
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- State Key Laboratory of Green Chemical Engineering and Industrial Catalysis, SINOPEC Shanghai Research Institute of Petrochemical Technology Co.,Ltd, Shanghai 201208, China.
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- State Key Laboratory of Green Chemical Engineering and Industrial Catalysis, SINOPEC Shanghai Research Institute of Petrochemical Technology Co.,Ltd, Shanghai 201208, China.
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Jia Y, Chen K, Liu P, Liu Y, Pi X, Zhang X, Zhang Y. Thermally Annealed High-Aspect-Ratio ZIF-8 Nanoplates-Incorporated Mixed Matrix Membranes for Improved H 2/CO 2 Selectivity. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2024; 16:37100-37110. [PMID: 38968215 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.4c07974] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 07/07/2024]
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The main challenge in the preparation of MOF-based mixed matrix membranes is to construct a good interface morphology to improve the gas separation performance and stability of the membranes. Herein, high-aspect-ratio ZIF-8 nanoplates for H2/CO2 separation membranes were synthesized by direct template conversion. The ZIF-8 nanoplates were prepared with the commercial Matrimid polymer to form MMMs by the flat scraping method. The homogeneous dispersion of high-aspect-ratio nanoplates in the membrane and the good compatibility between the filler and the matrix caused by the thermal annealing operation improve the gas separation performance and mechanical properties of MMMs. The H2/CO2 selectivity of MMMs loaded with 30 wt % ZIF-8 nanoplates increased to 10.3, and the H2 permeability was 330.1 Barrer. This synthesis method can be extended to prepare various ZIF nanoplates with elevated aspect ratios to obtain excellent performance fillers for gas separation of MMMs. In addition, the thermal annealing operation allows more efficient gas separation in polymer membranes and is a feasible way to design excellent and stable MMMs.
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- Yan Jia
- College of New Energy and Materials, China University of Petroleum (Beijing), Changping District, Beijing 102249, PR China
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- College of Chemical Engineering and Environment, China University of Petroleum (Beijing), Changping District, Beijing 102249, PR China
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- College of New Energy and Materials, China University of Petroleum (Beijing), Changping District, Beijing 102249, PR China
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- China Offshore Oil Engineering (Qingdao) Co., limited, Huangdao District, Qingdao 266400, PR China
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- College of New Energy and Materials, China University of Petroleum (Beijing), Changping District, Beijing 102249, PR China
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- College of Science, China University of Petroleum (Beijing), Changping District, Beijing 102249, PR China
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- College of New Energy and Materials, China University of Petroleum (Beijing), Changping District, Beijing 102249, PR China
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He M, Chen Y, Lu W, Guo L, Hu K, Han X, Vitorica-Yrezabal I, Dejoie C, Fitch AN, Schröder M, Yang S. Nanosheets of a Layered Metal-Organic Framework for Separation of CO 2/CH 4 using Mixed Matrix Membranes. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2024; 16:32524-32532. [PMID: 38869615 PMCID: PMC11212018 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.4c05611] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/06/2024] [Revised: 05/19/2024] [Accepted: 05/20/2024] [Indexed: 06/14/2024]
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Mixed matrix membranes represent an important technology for gas separations. Nanosheets of metal-organic framework (MOF) materials of high aspect ratio and size-selective gas transport properties have the potential to promote the efficient mixing of components to form membranes for gas separation. Herein, we report a bottom-up synthesis of extended sheets of kagomé (kgm) topology, kgmt-Bu, via the linkage of [Cu2(O2CR)4] paddlewheels with 5-tert-butylisophthalic acid. The growth of the layered structure can be controlled by the choice of solvent and modulator. Nanosheets of kgmt-Bu of average thickness of 20 nm and aspect ratio of 40 to 50 can be obtained, and the sieving effect of the channels in kgmt-Bu boost the efficient separation of CO2 over CH4. A mixed matrix membrane comprising kgmt-Bu nanosheets with Matrimid shows a 32% enhancement in CO2/CH4 selectivity compared with the membrane incorporating the MOF in the particulate form.
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- Meng He
- Department
of Chemistry, University of Manchester, Manchester M13 9PL, U.K.
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- Department
of Chemistry, University of Manchester, Manchester M13 9PL, U.K.
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- Department
of Chemistry, University of Manchester, Manchester M13 9PL, U.K.
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- Department
of Chemistry, University of Manchester, Manchester M13 9PL, U.K.
- College
of Chemistry and Molecular Engineering, Beijing National Laboratory
for Molecular Sciences, Peking University, Beijing 100871, China
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- Department
of Chemistry, University of Manchester, Manchester M13 9PL, U.K.
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- Department
of Chemistry, University of Manchester, Manchester M13 9PL, U.K.
- College
of Chemistry, Beijing Normal University, Beijing 100875, China
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- The
European Synchrotron Radiation Facility, 71 Avenue des Martyrs CS40220 Grenoble Cedex 9 38043, France
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- The
European Synchrotron Radiation Facility, 71 Avenue des Martyrs CS40220 Grenoble Cedex 9 38043, France
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- Department
of Chemistry, University of Manchester, Manchester M13 9PL, U.K.
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- Department
of Chemistry, University of Manchester, Manchester M13 9PL, U.K.
- College
of Chemistry and Molecular Engineering, Beijing National Laboratory
for Molecular Sciences, Peking University, Beijing 100871, China
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Zhang Y, Zhou K, Su S, Gao J, Liu J, Jiang L. Congener-welded crystalline carbon nitride membrane for robust and highly selective Li/Mg separation. SCIENCE ADVANCES 2024; 10:eadm9620. [PMID: 38875338 PMCID: PMC11177944 DOI: 10.1126/sciadv.adm9620] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/15/2023] [Accepted: 05/10/2024] [Indexed: 06/16/2024]
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Extracting lithium from salt-lake brines critically relies on the separation of Li+ and Mg2+, which could combat the lithium shortage. However, designing robust sieving membrane with high Li+/Mg2+ selectivity in the long-time operation has remained highly challenging. Here, we demonstrate a bioinspired congener-welded crystalline carbon nitride membrane that can accomplish efficient and stable monovalent ion sieving over divalent Mg ion. The crystalline carbon nitrides have uniform and narrow pore size to reject the large hydrated Mg2+ and rich ligating sites to facilitate an almost barrierless Li+ transport as suggested by ab initio simulations. These crystals were then welded by vapor-deposited congeners, i.e., amorphous polymer carbon nitride, which have similar composition and chemistry with the crystals, forming intimate and compatible crystal/polymer interface. As a result, our membrane can sieve out highly dilute Li+ (0.002 M) from concentrated Mg2+ (1.0 M) with a high selectivity of 1708, and can be continuously operated for 10 days.
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- Yuanyuan Zhang
- Qingdao Institute of Bioenergy and Bioprocess Technology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shandong Energy Institute, Qingdao New Energy Shandong Laboratory, Qingdao 266101, China
- College of Materials Science and Engineering, Qingdao University of Science and Technology, Qingdao 266042, China
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- College of Energy, Soochow Institute for Energy and Materials InnovationS (SIEMIS), Jiangsu Provincial Key Laboratory for Advanced Carbon Materials and Wearable Energy Technologies, Soochow University, Suzhou 215006, China
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- College of Materials Science and Engineering, Qingdao University of Science and Technology, Qingdao 266042, China
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- Qingdao Institute of Bioenergy and Bioprocess Technology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shandong Energy Institute, Qingdao New Energy Shandong Laboratory, Qingdao 266101, China
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- Qingdao Institute of Bioenergy and Bioprocess Technology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shandong Energy Institute, Qingdao New Energy Shandong Laboratory, Qingdao 266101, China
- College of Materials Science and Engineering, Qingdao University of Science and Technology, Qingdao 266042, China
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- CAS Key Laboratory of Bio-Inspired Materials and Interface Science, Technical Institute of Physics and Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100090, China
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Qi A, Li C, Evans JD, Zhao Y, Li T. Self-Sorting of Interfacial Compatibility in MOF-Based Mixed Matrix Membranes. Angew Chem Int Ed Engl 2024; 63:e202400474. [PMID: 38590031 DOI: 10.1002/anie.202400474] [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: 01/08/2024] [Revised: 03/29/2024] [Accepted: 04/08/2024] [Indexed: 04/10/2024]
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Metal-organic framework (MOF)-based mixed matrix membranes (MMMs) have shown great promises to overcome the performance upper limit of polymeric membranes for various gas separation processes. However, the gas separation properties of the MMMs largely depend on the MOF-polymer interfacial compatibility which is a metric difficult to quantify. In most cases, whether a MOF filler and a polymer matrix make a good pair is not revealed until the gas transport experiments are performed. This is because there is a lack of characterization techniques to directly probe the MOF-polymer interfacial compatibility. In this work, we demonstrate a self-sorting method to rank the interface compatibility among several MOF-polymer pairs. By mixing one MOF with two polymers in an MMM, the demixing of two polymers will form two polymer domains. The MOF particles will preferably partition into the "preferred" polymer domain due to their higher interfacial affinity. By scanning different polymer pairs, a rank of MOF-polymer interfacial compatibility from high to low can be obtained. Moreover, based on this ranking, it was also found that a highly compatible MOF-polymer pair suggested by this method also corresponds to a more predictable MMM gas separation performance.
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- Anheng Qi
- School of Physical Science and Technology, ShanghaiTech University, Shanghai, 201210, P. R. China
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- School of Physical Science and Technology, ShanghaiTech University, Shanghai, 201210, P. R. China
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- School of Physics, Chemistry and Earth Sciences, University of Adelaide, Adelaide, South Australia, 5005, Australia
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- School of Physical Science and Technology, ShanghaiTech University, Shanghai, 201210, P. R. China
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- School of Physics, Chemistry and Earth Sciences, University of Adelaide, Adelaide, South Australia, 5005, Australia
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Liu Y, Xue B, Chen J, Lai Y, Cai L, Yin P. Supramolecular Complexation Reinforced Polymer Frustrated Packing: Controllable Dual Porosity for Improved Permselectivity of Coordination Nanocage Mixed Matrix Membranes. SMALL (WEINHEIM AN DER BERGSTRASSE, GERMANY) 2024:e2400605. [PMID: 38794874 DOI: 10.1002/smll.202400605] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/25/2024] [Revised: 05/13/2024] [Indexed: 05/26/2024]
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The developments of mixed matrix membranes (MMMs) are severely hindered by the complex inter-phase interaction and the resulting poor utilization of inorganics' microporosity. Herein, a dual porosity framework is constructed in MMMs to enhance the accessibility of inorganics' microporosity to external gas molecules for the effective application of microporosity for gas separation. Nanocomposite organogels are first prepared from the supramolecular complexation of rigid polymers and 2 nm microporous coordination nanocages (CNCs). The network structures can be maintained with microporous features after solvent removal originated from the rigid nature of polymers, and the strong coordination and hydrogen bond between the two components. Moreover, the strong supramolecular attraction reinforces the frustrated packing of the rigid polymers on CNC surface, leading to polymer networks' extrinsic pores and the interconnection of CNCs' micro-cavities for the fast gas transportation. The gas permeabilities of the MMMs are 869 times for H2 and 1099 times for CO2 higher than those of pure polymers. The open metal sites from nanocage also contribute to the enhanced gas selectivity and the overall performance surpasses 2008 H2/CO2 Robeson upper bound. The supramolecular complexation reinforced packing frustration strategy offers a simple and practical solution to achieve improved gas permselectivity in MMMs.
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- Yuan Liu
- State Key Laboratory of Luminescent Materials and Devices & School of Molecular Science and Engineering, Guangdong Basic Research Center of Excellence for Energy & Information Polymer Materials, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou, 510640, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Luminescent Materials and Devices & School of Molecular Science and Engineering, Guangdong Basic Research Center of Excellence for Energy & Information Polymer Materials, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou, 510640, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Luminescent Materials and Devices & School of Molecular Science and Engineering, Guangdong Basic Research Center of Excellence for Energy & Information Polymer Materials, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou, 510640, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Luminescent Materials and Devices & School of Molecular Science and Engineering, Guangdong Basic Research Center of Excellence for Energy & Information Polymer Materials, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou, 510640, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Luminescent Materials and Devices & School of Molecular Science and Engineering, Guangdong Basic Research Center of Excellence for Energy & Information Polymer Materials, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou, 510640, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Luminescent Materials and Devices & School of Molecular Science and Engineering, Guangdong Basic Research Center of Excellence for Energy & Information Polymer Materials, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou, 510640, China
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Ao D, Yang Z, Chen A, Sun Y, Ye M, Tian L, Cen X, Xie Z, Du J, Qiao Z, Cheetham AK, Hou J, Zhong C. Effective C 4 Separation by Zeolite Metal-Organic Framework Composite Membranes. Angew Chem Int Ed Engl 2024; 63:e202401118. [PMID: 38433100 DOI: 10.1002/anie.202401118] [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: 01/17/2024] [Revised: 02/27/2024] [Accepted: 02/27/2024] [Indexed: 03/05/2024]
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Inorganic zeolites have excellent molecular sieving properties, but they are difficult to process into macroscopic structures. In this work, we use metal-organic framework (MOF) glass as substrates to engineer the interface with inorganic zeolites, and then assemble the discrete crystalline zeolite powders into monolithic structures. The zeolites are well dispersed and stabilized within the MOF glass matrix, and the monolith has satisfactory mechanical stabilities for membrane applications. We demonstrate the effective separation performance of the membrane for 1,3-butadiene (C4H6) from other C4 hydrocarbons, which is a crucial and challenging separation in the chemical industry. The membrane achieves a high permeance of C4H6 (693.00±21.83 GPU) and a high selectivity over n-butene, n-butane, isobutene, and isobutane (9.72, 9.94, 10.31, and 11.94, respectively). This strategy opens up new possibilities for developing advanced membrane materials for difficult hydrocarbon separations.
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- De Ao
- State Key Laboratory of Separation Membranes and Membrane Processes, Tiangong University, Tianjin, 300387, China
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- Hebei Key Laboratory of Heterocyclic Compounds, Handan University, Handan, 056005, China
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- College of Chemical and Pharmaceutical Engineering, Hebei University of Science and Technology, Shijiazhuang, 050018, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Separation Membranes and Membrane Processes, Tiangong University, Tianjin, 300387, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Separation Membranes and Membrane Processes, Tiangong University, Tianjin, 300387, China
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- Institute of Seawater Desalination and Multipurpose Utilization MNR (Tianjin), Tianjin, 300192, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Separation Membranes and Membrane Processes, Tiangong University, Tianjin, 300387, China
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- School of Chemical Engineering, The University of Queensland, St Lucia, QLD 4072, Australia
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- College of Chemical and Pharmaceutical Engineering, Hebei University of Science and Technology, Shijiazhuang, 050018, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Separation Membranes and Membrane Processes, Tiangong University, Tianjin, 300387, China
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- Materials Research Laboratory, University of California, Santa Barbara, California, 93106, USA
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- School of Chemical Engineering, The University of Queensland, St Lucia, QLD 4072, Australia
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- State Key Laboratory of Separation Membranes and Membrane Processes, Tiangong University, Tianjin, 300387, China
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Yu S, Kim N, Choe JH, Kim H, Kim DW, Youn J, Lee YH, Hong CS. Postsynthetically Modified Alkoxide-Exchanged Ni 2(OR) 2BTDD: Synergistic Interactions of CO 2 with Open Metal Sites and Functional Groups. Angew Chem Int Ed Engl 2024; 63:e202400855. [PMID: 38503692 DOI: 10.1002/anie.202400855] [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: 01/15/2024] [Revised: 03/18/2024] [Accepted: 03/19/2024] [Indexed: 03/21/2024]
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Postsynthetic modifications (PSMs) of metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) play a crucial role in enhancing material performance through open metal site (OMS) functionalization or ligand exchange. However, a significant challenge persists in preserving open metal sites during ligand exchange, as these sites are inherently bound by incoming ligands. In this study, for the first time, we introduced alkoxides by exchanging bridging chloride in Ni2Cl2BTDD (BTDD=bis (1H-1,2,3,-triazolo [4,5-b],-[4',5'-i]) dibenzo[1,4]dioxin) through PSM. Rietveld refinement of synchrotron X-ray diffraction data indicated that the alkoxide oxygen atom bridges Ni(II) centers while the OMSs of the MOF are preserved. Due to the synergy of the existing OMS and introduced functional group, the alkoxide-exchanged MOFs showed CO2 uptakes superior to the pristine MOF. Remarkably, the tert-butoxide-substituted Ni_T exhibited a nearly threefold and twofold increase in CO2 uptake compared to Ni2Cl2BTDD at 0.15 and 1 bar, respectively, as well as high water stability relative to the other exchanged frameworks. Furthermore, the Grand Canonical Monte Carlo simulations for Ni_T suggested that CO2 interacts with the OMS and the surrounding methyl groups of tert-butoxide groups, which is responsible for the enhanced CO2 capacity. This work provides a facile and unique synthetic strategy for realizing a desirable OMS-incorporating MOF platform through bridging ligand exchange.
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- Sumin Yu
- Department of Chemistry, Korea University, Seoul, 02841, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Chemistry, Korea University, Seoul, 02841, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Chemistry, Korea University, Seoul, 02841, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Chemistry, Korea University, Seoul, 02841, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Chemistry, Korea University, Seoul, 02841, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Chemistry, Korea University, Seoul, 02841, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Chemistry, Korea University, Seoul, 02841, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Chemistry, Korea University, Seoul, 02841, Republic of Korea
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Baratta M, Nezhdanov AV, Mashin AI, Nicoletta FP, De Filpo G. Carbon nanotubes buckypapers: A new frontier in wastewater treatment technology. THE SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT 2024; 924:171578. [PMID: 38460681 DOI: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2024.171578] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/19/2023] [Revised: 03/06/2024] [Accepted: 03/06/2024] [Indexed: 03/11/2024]
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Occurrence of contaminants in water is one of the major global concerns humanity is still facing today: most of them are extremely toxic and dangerous for human health, obliging their removal for a proper and correct process of sanitation. Among wastewater treatment technologies, in the view of development of sustainable and environmentally friendly processes, membrane adsorption has proved to be a fast and simple method in the removal of pollutants, offering great contaminants recovery percentages, fast adsorbent regeneration and recycle, and easy scale-up. Due to their large surface area and tunable chemistry, carbon nanotubes (CNTs)-based materials revealed to be extraordinary adsorbents, exceeding by far performances of ordinary organic and inorganic membranes such as polyethersulfone, polyvinylidene fluoride, polytetrafluoroethylene, ceramics, currently employed in membrane technologies for wastewater treatment. In consideration of this, the review aims to summarize recent developments in the field of carbon nanotubes-based materials for pollutants recovery from water through adsorption processes. After a brief introduction concerning what adsorption phenomenon is and how it is performed and governed by using carbon nanotubes-based materials, the review discusses into detail the employment of three common typologies of CNTs-based materials (CNTs powders, CNTs-doped polymeric membranes and CNTs membranes) in adsorption process for the removal of water pollutants. Particularly focus will be devoted on the emergent category of self-standing CNTs membranes (buckypapers), made entirely of carbon nanotubes, exhibiting superior performances than CNTs and CNTs-doped polymeric membranes in terms of preparation strategy, recovery percentages of pollutants and regeneration possibilities. The extremely encouraging results presented in this review aim to support and pave the way to the introduction of alternative and more efficient pathways in wastewater treatment technologies to contrast the problem of water pollution.
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- Mariafrancesca Baratta
- Department of Chemistry and Chemical Technologies, University of Calabria, 87036 Rende, Italy
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- Applied Physics & Microelectronics, Lobachevsky State University of Nizhni Novgorod, Nizhni Novgorod 603105, Russia
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- Department of Pharmacy, Health and Nutritional Sciences, University of Calabria, 87036 Rende, Italy
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- Department of Chemistry and Chemical Technologies, University of Calabria, 87036 Rende, Italy.
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Picchi D, Biglione C, Horcajada P. Nanocomposites Based on Magnetic Nanoparticles and Metal-Organic Frameworks for Therapy, Diagnosis, and Theragnostics. ACS NANOSCIENCE AU 2024; 4:85-114. [PMID: 38644966 PMCID: PMC11027209 DOI: 10.1021/acsnanoscienceau.3c00041] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/21/2023] [Revised: 11/29/2023] [Accepted: 11/29/2023] [Indexed: 04/23/2024]
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In the last two decades, metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) with highly tunable structure and porosity, have emerged as drug nanocarriers in the biomedical field. In particular, nanoscaled MOFs (nanoMOFs) have been widely investigated because of their potential biocompatibility, high drug loadings, and progressive release. To enhance their properties, MOFs have been combined with magnetic nanoparticles (MNPs) to form magnetic nanocomposites (MNP@MOF) with additional functionalities. Due to the magnetic properties of the MNPs, their presence in the nanosystems enables potential combinatorial magnetic targeted therapy and diagnosis. In this Review, we analyze the four main synthetic strategies currently employed for the fabrication of MNP@MOF nanocomposites, namely, mixing, in situ formation of MNPs in presynthesized MOF, in situ formation of MOFs in the presence of MNPs, and layer-by-layer methods. Additionally, we discuss the current progress in bioapplications, focusing on drug delivery systems (DDSs), magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), magnetic hyperthermia (MHT), and theragnostic systems. Overall, we provide a comprehensive overview of the recent advances in the development and bioapplications of MNP@MOF nanocomposites, highlighting their potential for future biomedical applications with a critical analysis of the challenges and limitations of these nanocomposites in terms of their synthesis, characterization, biocompatibility, and applicability.
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- Advanced Porous Materials
Unit, IMDEA Energy Institute, Móstoles, 28935 Madrid, Spain
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- Advanced Porous Materials
Unit, IMDEA Energy Institute, Móstoles, 28935 Madrid, Spain
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Wang L, Zha S, Zhang S, Jin J. Sulfonated Chitosan Gel Membrane with Confined Amine Carriers for Stable and Efficient Carbon Dioxide Capture. CHEMSUSCHEM 2024:e202400160. [PMID: 38596908 DOI: 10.1002/cssc.202400160] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/24/2024] [Revised: 04/01/2024] [Accepted: 04/05/2024] [Indexed: 04/11/2024]
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Capturing carbon dioxide (CO2) from flue gases is a crucial step towards reducing CO2 emissions. Among the various carbon capture methods, facilitated transport membranes (FTMs) have emerged as a promising technology for CO2 capture owing to their high efficiency and low energy consumption in separating CO2. However, FTMs still face the challenge of losing mobile carriers due to weak interaction between the carriers and membrane matrix. Herein, we report a sulfonated chitosan (SCS) gel membrane with confined amine carriers for effective CO2 capture. In this structure, diethylenetriamine (DETA) as a CO2-mobile carrier is confined within the SCS gel membrane via electrostatic forces, which can react reversibly with CO2 and thus greatly facilitate its transport. The SCS ion gel membrane allows for the fast diffusion of amine carriers within it while blocking the diffusion of nonreactive gases, like N2. Thus, the prepared membrane exhibits exceptional CO2 separation capabilities when tested under simulated flue gas conditions with CO2 permeance of 1155 GPU and an ultra-high CO2/N2 selectivity of above 550. Moreover, the membrane retains a stable separation performance during the 170 h continuous test. The excellent CO2 separation performance demonstrates the high potential of gel membranes for CO2 capture from flue gas.
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- Lixinyu Wang
- College of Chemistry, Chemical Engineering and Materials Science, Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Advanced Functional Polymer Design and Application, Soochow University, Suzhou, Jiangsu, 215123, China
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- Department of Research and Development, Shanghai ECO Polymer Sci.&Tech. CO., Ltd, Shanghai, 201306, China
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- College of Chemistry, Chemical Engineering and Materials Science, Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Advanced Functional Polymer Design and Application, Soochow University, Suzhou, Jiangsu, 215123, China
- Collaborative Innovation Center of Suzhou Nano Science and Technology, Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Advanced Negative Carbon Technologies, Soochow University, Suzhou, Jiangsu, 215123, China
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- College of Chemistry, Chemical Engineering and Materials Science, Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Advanced Functional Polymer Design and Application, Soochow University, Suzhou, Jiangsu, 215123, China
- Collaborative Innovation Center of Suzhou Nano Science and Technology, Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Advanced Negative Carbon Technologies, Soochow University, Suzhou, Jiangsu, 215123, China
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Yuhara K, Tanaka K. The Photosalient Effect and Thermochromic Luminescence Based on o-Carborane-Assisted π-Stacking in the Crystalline State. Angew Chem Int Ed Engl 2024; 63:e202319712. [PMID: 38339862 DOI: 10.1002/anie.202319712] [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: 12/20/2023] [Revised: 02/08/2024] [Accepted: 02/09/2024] [Indexed: 02/12/2024]
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Herein, we report the unique multiple-stimuli responsiveness of anthracene-tethered o-carborane derivatives. We designed and synthesized anthracene derivatives with different substitution positions and numbers of the o-carborane units. Two compounds had characteristic crystal structures involving the columnar π-stacking structures of the anthracene units. From the analysis of crystalline-state structure-property relationships, it was revealed that the crystals exhibited the photosalient effect accompanied by photochemical [4+4] cycloaddition reactions and temperature-dependent photophysical dual-emission properties including excimer emission of anthracene. Those properties were considered as non-radiative and radiative deactivation pathways through the excimer formation in the excited state and the formation of excimer species was facilitated by the π-stacking structure of anthracene units. Moreover, we found unusual temperature dependency on the occurrence of the photosalient effect. According to the data from variable temperature X-ray crystallography, a strong correlation between lattice shrinkage and strain accumulation is suggested.
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- Kazuhiro Yuhara
- Department of Polymer Chemistry, Graduate School of Engineering, Kyoto University, Katsura, Nishikyo-ku, Kyoto, 615-8510, Japan
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- Department of Polymer Chemistry, Graduate School of Engineering, Kyoto University, Katsura, Nishikyo-ku, Kyoto, 615-8510, Japan
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Hussain A, Gul H, Raza W, Qadir S, Rehan M, Raza N, Helal A, Shaikh MN, Aziz MA. Micro and Nanoporous Membrane Platforms for Carbon Neutrality: Membrane Gas Separation Prospects. CHEM REC 2024; 24:e202300352. [PMID: 38501854 DOI: 10.1002/tcr.202300352] [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: 11/23/2023] [Revised: 02/12/2024] [Indexed: 03/20/2024]
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Recently, carbon neutrality has been promoted as a potentially practical solution to global CO2 emissions and increasing energy-consumption challenges. Many attempts have been made to remove CO2 from the environment to address climate change and rising sea levels owing to anthropogenic CO2 emissions. Herein, membrane technology is proposed as a suitable solution for carbon neutrality. This review aims to comprehensively evaluate the currently available scientific research on membranes for carbon capture, focusing on innovative microporous material membranes used for CO2 separation and considering their material, chemical, and physical characteristics and permeability factors. Membranes from such materials comprise metal-organic frameworks, zeolites, silica, porous organic frameworks, and microporous polymers. The critical obstacles related to membrane design, growth, and CO2 capture and usage processes are summarized to establish novel membranes and strategies and accelerate their scaleup.
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- Arshad Hussain
- Interdisciplinary Research Center for Hydrogen Technologies and Carbon Management (IRC-HTCM), King Fahd University of Petroleum & Minerals, KFUPM Box 5040, 31261, Dhahran, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Chemistry, Shaheed Benazir Bhutto Women University, 25000, Peshawar, Pakistan
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- Institute for Advanced Study, Shenzhen University, 518060, Guangdong, China
- College of Civil and Transportation Engineering, Shenzhen University, 518060, Shenzhen, Guangdong, China
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- Dalian Institute of Chemical Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, 116023, Dalian, PR China
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, Beijing Institute of Technology, 100000, Beijing, China
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- College of Science, Chemistry Department, Imam Mohammad Ibn Saud Islamic University (IMSIU), 11623, Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
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- Interdisciplinary Research Center for Hydrogen Technologies and Carbon Management (IRC-HTCM), King Fahd University of Petroleum & Minerals, KFUPM Box 5040, 31261, Dhahran, Saudi Arabia
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- Interdisciplinary Research Center for Hydrogen Technologies and Carbon Management (IRC-HTCM), King Fahd University of Petroleum & Minerals, KFUPM Box 5040, 31261, Dhahran, Saudi Arabia
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- Interdisciplinary Research Center for Hydrogen Technologies and Carbon Management (IRC-HTCM), King Fahd University of Petroleum & Minerals, KFUPM Box 5040, 31261, Dhahran, Saudi Arabia
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Hua Y, Mohamed AMO, Choi GM, Cho KY, Economou IG, Jeong HK. Unexpectedly High Propylene/Propane Separation Performance of Asymmetric Mixed-Matrix Membranes through Additive-Assisted In Situ ZIF-8 Filler Formation: Experimental and Computational Studies. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2024; 16:15273-15285. [PMID: 38482600 PMCID: PMC10982995 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.3c19491] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/28/2023] [Revised: 02/29/2024] [Accepted: 03/04/2024] [Indexed: 04/04/2024]
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Zeolitic-imidazolate framework-8 (ZIF-8), composed of a zinc center tetrahedrally coordinated with 2-methylimidazolate linkers, has garnered extensive attention as a selective filler for propylene-selective mixed-matrix membranes (MMMs). Recently, we reported an innovative and scalable MMM fabrication approach, termed "phase-inversion in sync with in situ MOF formation" (PIMOF), aimed at addressing the prevailing challenges in MMM processing. In this study, we intend to investigate the effect of additives, specifically sodium formate and 1,4-butanediol, on the modification of ZIF-8 filler formation within the polymer matrix in order to further improve the separation performance of the asymmetric MMMs prepared by the PIMOF. Remarkably, MMMs prepared with sodium formate as an additive in the coagulation bath exhibited an unprecedented C3H6/C3H8 separation factor of 222.5 ± 1.8 with a C3H6 permeance of 10.1 ± 0.3 GPU, surpassing that of MMMs prepared without additives (a C3 separation factor of 57.7 ± 11.2 with a C3 permeance of 22.5 ± 4.5 GPU). Our computational work complements the experimental investigation by studying the effect of ZIF-8 nanoparticle size on the specific surface interaction energy and apertures of ZIF-8. Calculations indicate that by having smaller ZIF-8 nanoparticles, stronger interactions are present with the polymer affecting the aperture of ZIF-8 nanoparticles. This reduction in aperture size is expected to improve selectivity toward propylene by reducing the permeability of propylene. These results represent a significant advancement, surpassing the performance of all previously reported propylene-selective MMMs and most high-quality polycrystalline ZIF-8 membranes. The notably enhanced separation performance primarily arises from the formation of exceedingly small ZIF-8-like particles with an amorphous or poorly crystalline structure, corroborated by our computational work.
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- Yinying Hua
- Artie
McFerrin Department of Chemical Engineering and Department of Materials Science
and Engineering, Texas A&M University, 3122 TAMU, College Station, Texas 77843-3122, United States
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- Chemical
Engineering Program, Texas A&M University
at Qatar, PO Box 23874, Doha 23874, Qatar
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- Department
of Industrial Chemistry, Pukyong National
University, 45 Yongso-ro, Nam-gu, Busan 48513, Republic of Korea
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- Department
of Industrial Chemistry, Pukyong National
University, 45 Yongso-ro, Nam-gu, Busan 48513, Republic of Korea
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- Chemical
Engineering Program, Texas A&M University
at Qatar, PO Box 23874, Doha 23874, Qatar
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- Artie
McFerrin Department of Chemical Engineering and Department of Materials Science
and Engineering, Texas A&M University, 3122 TAMU, College Station, Texas 77843-3122, United States
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Kim M, Choi W, Lee CH, Kim DW. 2D MOFs and Zeolites for Composite Membrane and Gas Separation Applications: A Brief Review. ACS MATERIALS AU 2024; 4:148-161. [PMID: 38496048 PMCID: PMC10941277 DOI: 10.1021/acsmaterialsau.3c00072] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/31/2023] [Revised: 11/16/2023] [Accepted: 11/20/2023] [Indexed: 03/19/2024]
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Commercial membranes have predominantly been fabricated from polymers due to their economic viability and processability. This choice offers significant advantages in energy efficiency, cost-effectiveness, and operational simplicity compared to conventional separation techniques like distillation. However, polymeric membranes inherently exhibit a trade-off between their permeability and selectivity, which is summarized in the Robeson upper bound. To potentially surpass these limitations, mixed-matrix membranes (MMMs) can be an alternative solution, which can be constructed by combining polymers with inorganic additives such as metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) and zeolites. Incorporating high-aspect-ratio fillers like MOF nanosheets and zeolite nanosheets is of significant importance. This incorporation not only enhances the efficiency of separation processes but also reinforces the mechanical robustness of the membranes. We outline synthesis techniques for producing two-dimensional (2D) crystals (including nanocrystals with high aspect ratio) and provide examples of their integration into membranes to customize separation performances. Moreover, we propose a potential trajectory for research in the area of high-aspect-ratio materials-based MMMs, supported by a mathematical-model-based performance prediction.
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- Minsu Kim
- 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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- 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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Kumar P, Abbas Z, Kumar P, Das D, Mobin SM. Highlights in Interface of Wastewater Treatment by Utilizing Metal Organic Frameworks: Purification and Adsorption Kinetics. LANGMUIR : THE ACS JOURNAL OF SURFACES AND COLLOIDS 2024; 40:5040-5059. [PMID: 38419155 DOI: 10.1021/acs.langmuir.3c03724] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/02/2024]
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Polluted water has become a concern for the scientific community as it causes many severe threats to living beings. Detection or removal of contaminants present in wastewater and attaining purity of water that can be used for various purposes are a primary responsibility. Different treatment methods have already been used for the purification of sewage. There is a need for low-cost, highly selective, and reusable materials that can efficiently remove pollutants or purify contaminated water. In this regard, MOFs have shown significant potential for applications such as supercapacitors, drug delivery, gas storage, pollutant adsorption, etc. The outstanding structural diversity, substantial surface areas, and adjustable pore sizes of MOFs make them superior candidates for wastewater treatment. This Review provides an overview of the interaction science and engineering (kinetic and thermodynamic aspects with interactions) underpinning MOFs for water purification. First, fundamental strategies for the synthesis methods of MOFs, different categories, and their applicability in wastewater treatment are summarized, followed by a detailed explanation of various interaction mechanisms. Finally, current challenges and future outlooks for research on MOF materials toward the adsorption of hazardous components are discussed. A new avenue for modifying their structural characteristics for the adsorption and separation of hazardous materials, which will undoubtedly direct future work, is also summarized.
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Chen C, Shen L, Lin H, Zhao D, Li B, Chen B. Hydrogen-bonded organic frameworks for membrane separation. Chem Soc Rev 2024; 53:2738-2760. [PMID: 38333989 DOI: 10.1039/d3cs00866e] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/10/2024]
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Hydrogen-bonded organic frameworks (HOFs) are a new class of crystalline porous materials that are formed through the interconnection of organic or metal-organic building units via intermolecular hydrogen bonds. The remarkable flexibility and reversibility of hydrogen bonds, coupled with the customizable nature of organic units, endow HOFs with mild synthesis conditions, high crystallinity, solvent processability, and facile self-healing and regeneration properties. Consequently, these features have garnered significant attention across various fields, particularly in the realm of membrane separation. Herein, we present an overview of the recent advances in HOF-based membranes, including their advanced fabrication strategies and fascinating applications in membrane separation. To attain the desired HOF-based membranes, careful consideration is dedicated to crucial factors such as pore size, stability, hydrophilicity/hydrophobicity, and surface charge of the HOFs. Additionally, diverse preparation methods for HOF-based membranes, including blending, in situ growth, solution-processing, and electrophoretic deposition, have been analyzed. Furthermore, applications of HOF-based membranes in gas separation, water treatment, fuel cells, and other emerging application areas are presented. Finally, the challenges and prospects of HOF-based membranes are critically pointed out.
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- Cheng Chen
- College of Geography and Environmental Sciences, Zhejiang Normal University, Jinhua 321004, China.
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- College of Geography and Environmental Sciences, Zhejiang Normal University, Jinhua 321004, China.
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- College of Geography and Environmental Sciences, Zhejiang Normal University, Jinhua 321004, China.
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- College of Geography and Environmental Sciences, Zhejiang Normal University, Jinhua 321004, China.
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- College of Geography and Environmental Sciences, Zhejiang Normal University, Jinhua 321004, China.
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- Key Laboratory of the Ministry of Education for Advanced Catalysis Materials, College of Chemistry and Materials Sciences, Zhejiang Normal University, Jinhua 321004, China
- Fujian Key Laboratory of Polymer Materials, College of Chemistry and Materials Science, Fujian Normal University, Fuzhou, Fujian, China.
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Zhang B, Dai X, Wei N, Cui X, Fan F, Zhang J, Zhang D, Meng F, Qi W, Fu Y. Fabrication of Oriented MOF-Based Mixed Matrix Membrane via Ion-Induced Synchronous Synthesis. SMALL (WEINHEIM AN DER BERGSTRASSE, GERMANY) 2024; 20:e2305688. [PMID: 37922529 DOI: 10.1002/smll.202305688] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/07/2023] [Revised: 10/16/2023] [Indexed: 11/07/2023]
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Developing a facile strategy for constructing oriented mixed matrix membranes (MMMs) with uniformly dispersed and high-loading metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) is a crucial scientific challenge in probing the enhanced capability and potential applications of MOF-polymer MMMs. Herein, a novel synchronous synthetic method for constructing oriented CuBDC/poly(m-phenylenediamine) (CuBDC/PmPD) MMM with uniform MOF dispersion at high loading at the air-solution interface via the dual function of metal ions is reported. The resulting MMM exhibits excellent separation performance in ion sieving and seawater desalination due to the structural integrity of the proposed membrane and the highly interconnected channels created through the oriented distribution of MOF in a polymer matrix. Such a cutting-edge approach may provide promising insights into the development of advanced MMMs with optimized structure and superior performances.
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- Bing Zhang
- Department of Chemistry, College of Sciences, Northeastern University, Shenyang, 110819, P. R. China
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- Institute of Metal Research, Shenyang National Laboratory for Materials Science, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shenyang, 110016, P. R. China
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- Multi-Scale Porous Materials Center, Institute of Advanced Interdisciplinary Studies & School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Chongqing University, Chongqing, 400044, P. R. China
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- Department of Chemistry, College of Sciences, Northeastern University, Shenyang, 110819, P. R. China
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- Department of Chemistry, College of Sciences, Northeastern University, Shenyang, 110819, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Polymer Physics and Chemistry, Changchun Institute of Applied Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Changchun, 130022, P. R. China
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- Multi-Scale Porous Materials Center, Institute of Advanced Interdisciplinary Studies & School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Chongqing University, Chongqing, 400044, P. R. China
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- Department of Chemistry, College of Sciences, Northeastern University, Shenyang, 110819, P. R. China
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- Institute of Metal Research, Shenyang National Laboratory for Materials Science, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shenyang, 110016, P. R. China
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- Department of Chemistry, College of Sciences, Northeastern University, Shenyang, 110819, P. R. China
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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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Wang Z, Furukawa S. Pore-Networked Soft Materials Based on Metal-Organic Polyhedra. Acc Chem Res 2024; 57:327-337. [PMID: 38205789 DOI: 10.1021/acs.accounts.3c00655] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/12/2024]
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ConspectusThe last two decades have witnessed a tremendous development of crystalline microporous adsorbents in a wide range of applications including molecular adsorption, storage and separation, purification, as well as catalysis. The main players as porous materials that have contributed to the developments are extended molecular frameworks (e.g., metal-organic frameworks, MOFs; covalent-organic frameworks, COFs) or discrete porous molecules (e.g., metal-organic cages, MOCs; porous organic cages, POCs) thanks to the high degrees of freedom in their structural designability and tunability. To overcome the processability issue originating from their powder forms after synthesis, one main strategy is to hybridize the microporous adsorbents as pore-containing fillers with solvents or polymers as processable matrices to produce porous soft materials, such as porous liquids, gels/aerogels, and mixed-matrix membranes, depending on the form of matrix used. Nevertheless, the fabrication of "ideal" hybrid materials relies on the homogeneous distribution of the pore-containing fillers within the matrices. It is still challenging to find a versatile way to solve the aggregation issues of fillers and their insufficient interaction with the matrices, which are concerned with inhibiting the translation of the distinctive properties of microporous adsorbents into the obtained hybrid soft materials.Herein, we describe a new bottom-up approach for the fabrication of "pore-networked soft materials" based on the concept of directly interconnecting the pore-containing fillers into a continuous pore network within the matrices. The advantages of the pore-networking strategy lie in two main aspects: (i) the elimination of the need to struggle with the aggregation issue of fillers due to their overall interconnection throughout the matrices; (ii) the generation of continuous pore networks that guarantee the efficient molecular mass transfer in the materials. In this Account, we summarize our state-of-the-art progress of pore-networked soft materials based on the use of MOCs, alternatively called metal-organic polyhedra (MOPs) herein, as pore units for the pore network construction. The good solubility of MOPs in organic solvents allows them to be feasibly processed in solution, wherein the coordination of MOPs with organic linkers leads to the formation of linked MOP gels featuring not only intrinsic MOP cavities but also tunable extrinsic porosities generated between linked MOPs through the control of MOP/linker structures and network connectivity. Furthermore, the matrix of the linked MOP network, here referred to as the continuous phase with respect to the entire porous MOP network, is not limited to the solvents. We anticipate that the implementation of air, liquids, and polymers as the matrices could result in different forms of pore-networked soft materials like aerogels, foams, gels, monoliths, and membranes. For instance, we demonstrate the fabrication of linked MOP aerogel and permanently porous gel with their potential applications on selective CO2 photoreduction and gas sorption, respectively. We believe that the pore-network strategies will advance the development of porous soft materials featuring unique advantages and properties beyond the current hybrid systems.
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- Zaoming Wang
- Institute for Integrated Cell-Material Science (WPI-iCeMS), Kyoto University, Yoshida, Sakyo-ku, Kyoto 606-8501, Japan
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- Institute for Integrated Cell-Material Science (WPI-iCeMS), Kyoto University, Yoshida, Sakyo-ku, Kyoto 606-8501, Japan
- Department of Synthetic Chemistry and Biological Chemistry, Graduate School of Engineering, Kyoto University, Katsura, Nishikyo-ku, Kyoto 615-8510, Japan
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Zhang C, Fan L, Kang Z, Sun D. Solution processing of crystalline porous material based membranes for CO 2 separation. Chem Commun (Camb) 2024. [PMID: 38273772 DOI: 10.1039/d3cc05545k] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/27/2024]
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The carbon emission problem is a significant challenge in today's society, which has led to severe global climate issues. Membrane-based separation technology has gained considerable interest in CO2 separation due to its simplicity, environmental friendliness, and energy efficiency. Crystalline porous materials (CPMs), such as zeolites, metal-organic frameworks, covalent organic frameworks, hydrogen-bonded organic frameworks, and porous organic cages, hold great promise for advanced CO2 separation membranes because of their ordered and customizable pore structures. However, the preparation of defect-free and large-area crystalline porous material (CPM)-based membranes remains challenging, limiting their practical use in CO2 separation. To address this challenge, the solution-processing method, commonly employed in commercial polymer preparation, has been adapted for CPM membranes in recent years. Nanosheets, spheres, molecular cages, and even organic monomers, depending on the CPM type, are dissolved in suitable solvents and processed into continuous membranes for CO2 separation. This feature article provides an overview of the recent advancements in the solution processing of CPM membranes. It summarizes the differences among the solution-processing methods used for forming various CPM membranes, highlighting the key factors for achieving continuous membranes. The article also summarizes and discusses the CO2 separation performance of these membranes. Furthermore, it addresses the current issues and proposes future research directions in this field. Overall, this feature article aims to shed light on the development of solution-processing techniques for CPM membranes, facilitating their practical application in CO2 separation.
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- Caiyan Zhang
- School of Materials Science and Engineering, State Key Laboratory of Heavy Oil Processing, China University of Petroleum (East China), Qingdao, Shandong 266580, China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, State Key Laboratory of Heavy Oil Processing, China University of Petroleum (East China), Qingdao, Shandong 266580, China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, State Key Laboratory of Heavy Oil Processing, China University of Petroleum (East China), Qingdao, Shandong 266580, China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, State Key Laboratory of Heavy Oil Processing, China University of Petroleum (East China), Qingdao, Shandong 266580, China
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Li S, Han WY, Wang ZX, Sun YJ, Zheng Z, Yin MJ, Liu S, An QF. Dormancy and double-activation strategy for construction of high-performance mixed-matrix membranes. Angew Chem Int Ed Engl 2024; 63:e202315167. [PMID: 37983657 DOI: 10.1002/anie.202315167] [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: 10/09/2023] [Revised: 11/16/2023] [Accepted: 11/20/2023] [Indexed: 11/22/2023]
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Mixed-matrix membranes (MMMs) have the potential for energy-efficient gas separation by matching the superior mass transfer and anti-plasticization properties of the fillers with processability and scaling up features of the polymers. However, construction of high-performance MMMs has been prohibited due to low filler-loading and the existence of interfacial defects. Here, high MOF-loaded, i.e., 55 wt %, MMMs are developed by a 'dormancy and double-activation' (DDA) strategy. High MOF precursor concentration suppresses crystallization in the membrane casting solution, realizing molecular level mixing of all components. Then, the polymeric matrix was formed with uniform encapsulation of MOF nutrients. Subsequently, double-activation was employed to induce MOF crystallization: the alkali promotes MOFs nucleation to harvest small porous nanocrystals while excessive ligands activate the metal ions to enhance the MOFs conversion. As such, quasi-semi-continuous mass transfer channels can be formed in the MMMs by the connected MOFs nanocrystals to boost the gas permeability. The optimized MMM shows significantly ameliorated CO2 permeability, i.e., 2841 Barrer, five-fold enhancement compared with pristine polymer membrane, with a good CO2 /N2 selectivity of 36. Besides, the nanosized MOFs intensify their interaction with polymer chains, endowing the MMMs with good anti-plasticization behaviour and stability, which advances practical application of MMMs in carbon capture.
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- Shuo Li
- Beijing Key Laboratory for Green Catalysis and Separation, Department of Chemical Engineering, Beijing University of Technology, Beijing, 100124, China
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- Beijing Key Laboratory for Green Catalysis and Separation, Department of Chemical Engineering, Beijing University of Technology, Beijing, 100124, China
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- Beijing Key Laboratory for Green Catalysis and Separation, Department of Chemical Engineering, Beijing University of Technology, Beijing, 100124, China
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- Beijing Key Laboratory for Green Catalysis and Separation, Department of Chemical Engineering, Beijing University of Technology, Beijing, 100124, China
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- Faculty of Materials and Manufacturing, Beijing University of Technology, Beijing, 100124, China
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- Beijing Key Laboratory for Green Catalysis and Separation, Department of Chemical Engineering, Beijing University of Technology, Beijing, 100124, China
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- WA School of Mines: Minerals, Energy and Chemical Engineering, Curtin University, Bentley, WA 6102, Australia
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- Beijing Key Laboratory for Green Catalysis and Separation, Department of Chemical Engineering, Beijing University of Technology, Beijing, 100124, China
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Dassouki K, Dasgupta S, Dumas E, Steunou N. Interfacing metal organic frameworks with polymers or carbon-based materials: from simple to hierarchical porous and nanostructured composites. Chem Sci 2023; 14:12898-12925. [PMID: 38023506 PMCID: PMC10664523 DOI: 10.1039/d3sc03659f] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/17/2023] [Accepted: 10/17/2023] [Indexed: 12/01/2023] Open
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In the past few years, metal organic frameworks (MOFs) have been assembled with (bio)polymers and a series of carbon-based materials (graphene, graphene oxide, carbon nanotubes, carbon quantum dots, etc.) leading to a wide range of composites differing in their chemical composition, pore structure and functionality. The objective was mainly to overcome the limitations of MOFs in terms of mechanical properties, chemical stability and processability while imparting novel functionality (electron conductivity, (photo)catalytic activity, etc.) and hierarchical porosity. These composites were considered for numerous applications including gas/liquid adsorption and separation, (photo)catalysis, biomedicine, energy storage, conversion and so on. The performance of such composites depends strongly on their microstructural and physico-chemical properties which are mainly driven by the chemical strategies used to design and process such composites. In this perspective article, we propose to cover this topic and provide a useful survey of recent progress in the synthesis and design of MOFs-carbon material composites. This article will describe the development of composites with increasing complexity in terms of porous architecture, spatial structuration and organisation, and functionality.
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- Khaled Dassouki
- Institut Lavoisier de Versailles, UMR CNRS 8180, Université de Versailles St Quentin en Yvelines, Université Paris Saclay Versailles France
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- Institut Lavoisier de Versailles, UMR CNRS 8180, Université de Versailles St Quentin en Yvelines, Université Paris Saclay Versailles France
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- Institut Lavoisier de Versailles, UMR CNRS 8180, Université de Versailles St Quentin en Yvelines, Université Paris Saclay Versailles France
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- Institut Lavoisier de Versailles, UMR CNRS 8180, Université de Versailles St Quentin en Yvelines, Université Paris Saclay Versailles France
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La Cognata S, Amendola V. Recent applications of organic cages in sensing and separation processes in solution. Chem Commun (Camb) 2023; 59:13668-13678. [PMID: 37902039 DOI: 10.1039/d3cc04522f] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/31/2023]
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Organic cages are three-dimensional polycyclic compounds of great interest in the scientific community due to their unique features, which generally include simple synthesis based on the dynamic covalent chemistry strategies, structural tunability and high selectivity. In this feature article, we present the advances over the last ten years in the application of organic cages as chemosensors or components in chemosensing devices for the determination of analytes (pollutants, analytes of biological interest) in complex aqueous media including wine, fruit juice, urine. Details on the recent applications of organic cages as selective (back-)extractants or masking agents for potential applications in relevant separation processes, such as the plutonium and uranium recovery by extraction, are also provided. Over the last ten years, organic cages with permanent porosity in the liquid and solid states have been highly appreciated as porous materials able to discriminate molecules of different sizes. These features, combined with good solvent processability and film-forming tendency, have proved useful in the fabrication of membranes for gas separation, solvent nanofiltration and water remediation processes. An overview of the recent applications of organic cages in membrane separation technologies is given.
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- Sonia La Cognata
- Department of Chemistry, University of Pavia, Viale Taramelli 12, Pavia, I-27100, Italy.
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- Department of Chemistry, University of Pavia, Viale Taramelli 12, Pavia, I-27100, Italy.
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Xu N, Tang Z, Jiang YP, Fang J, Zhang L, Lai X, Sun QJ, Fan JM, Tang XG, Liu QX, Jian JK. Highly Sensitive Ratiometric Fluorescent Flexible Sensor Based on the RhB@ZIF-8@PVDF Mixed-Matrix Membrane for Broad-Spectrum Antibiotic Detection. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2023. [PMID: 37924319 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.3c12756] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/06/2023]
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Antibiotics play an essential role in the treatment of various diseases. However, the overuse of antibiotics has led to the pollution of water bodies and food safety, affecting human health. Herein, we report a dual-emission MOF-based flexible sensor for the detection of antibiotics in water, which was prepared by first encapsulating rhodamine B (RhB) by a zeolite imidazolium ester skeleton (ZIF-8) and then blending it with polyvinylidene difluoride (PVDF). The luminescent properties, structural tunability, and flexible porosity of the MOF-based composites were combined with the processability and flexibility of polymers to prepare luminescent membranes. The sensor is capable of dual-emission ratiometric fluorescence sensing of nitrofurantoin (NFT) and oxytetracycline (OTC), exhibiting sensitive detection of fluorescence burst and fluorescence enhancement, respectively, with detection limits of 0.012 μM and 8.9 nM. With the advantages of visual detection, high sensitivity, short detection time, and simplicity, the highly sensitive ratiometric fluorescent flexible sensor has great potential for detecting antibiotics in an aqueous environment. It will further stimulate interest in luminescent MOF-based mixed matrix membranes and their sensing applications.
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- Nuan Xu
- School of Physics and Optoelectric Engineering, Guangdong University of Technology, Guangzhou Higher Education Mega Center, Guangzhou 510006, China
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- School of Physics and Optoelectric Engineering, Guangdong University of Technology, Guangzhou Higher Education Mega Center, Guangzhou 510006, China
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- School of Physics and Optoelectric Engineering, Guangdong University of Technology, Guangzhou Higher Education Mega Center, Guangzhou 510006, China
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- School of Physics and Optoelectric Engineering, Guangdong University of Technology, Guangzhou Higher Education Mega Center, Guangzhou 510006, China
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- School of Physics and Optoelectric Engineering, Guangdong University of Technology, Guangzhou Higher Education Mega Center, Guangzhou 510006, China
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- School of Physics and Optoelectric Engineering, Guangdong University of Technology, Guangzhou Higher Education Mega Center, Guangzhou 510006, China
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- School of Physics and Optoelectric Engineering, Guangdong University of Technology, Guangzhou Higher Education Mega Center, Guangzhou 510006, China
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- School of Automation, Guangdong University of Technology, Guangzhou 510006, China
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- School of Physics and Optoelectric Engineering, Guangdong University of Technology, Guangzhou Higher Education Mega Center, Guangzhou 510006, China
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- School of Physics and Optoelectric Engineering, Guangdong University of Technology, Guangzhou Higher Education Mega Center, Guangzhou 510006, China
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- School of Physics and Optoelectric Engineering, Guangdong University of Technology, Guangzhou Higher Education Mega Center, Guangzhou 510006, China
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Bora P, Bhuyan C, Rajguru P, Hazarika S. A Gemini basic ionic liquid and functionalized cellulose nanocrystal-based mixed matrix membrane for CO 2/N 2 separation. Chem Commun (Camb) 2023; 59:12887-12890. [PMID: 37818637 DOI: 10.1039/d3cc03628f] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/12/2023]
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Owing to the adverse environmental impact, carbon capture and separation have gained tremendous interest throughout the globe. Herein, a CO2/N2 gas separative mixed matrix membrane containing amine functionalized cellulose nanocrystals and a Gemini basic ionic liquid has been developed, which exhibits the highest permeance of 21 033 GPU and moderate selectivity of 21.3.
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- Prarthana Bora
- Chemical Engineering Group and Centre for Petroleum Research, CSIR-North East Institute of Science and Technology, Jorhat-785006, Assam, India.
- Academy of Scientific and Innovative Research (AcSIR), Ghaziabad-201002, India
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- Chemical Engineering Group and Centre for Petroleum Research, CSIR-North East Institute of Science and Technology, Jorhat-785006, Assam, India.
- Academy of Scientific and Innovative Research (AcSIR), Ghaziabad-201002, India
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- Chemical Engineering Group and Centre for Petroleum Research, CSIR-North East Institute of Science and Technology, Jorhat-785006, Assam, India.
- Academy of Scientific and Innovative Research (AcSIR), Ghaziabad-201002, India
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- Chemical Engineering Group and Centre for Petroleum Research, CSIR-North East Institute of Science and Technology, Jorhat-785006, Assam, India.
- Academy of Scientific and Innovative Research (AcSIR), Ghaziabad-201002, India
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Ettlinger R, Vornholt SM, Roach MC, Tuttle RR, Thai J, Kothari M, Boese M, Holwell A, Duncan MJ, Reynolds M, Morris RE. Mixed Metal-Organic Framework Mixed-Matrix Membranes: Insights into Simultaneous Moisture-Triggered and Catalytic Delivery of Nitric Oxide using Cryo-scanning Electron Microscopy. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2023; 15:49835-49842. [PMID: 37818956 PMCID: PMC10614190 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.3c11283] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/31/2023] [Accepted: 09/14/2023] [Indexed: 10/13/2023]
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The fundamental chemical and structural diversity of metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) is vast, but there is a lack of industrial adoption of these extremely versatile compounds. To bridge the gap between basic research and industry, MOF powders must be formulated into more application-relevant shapes and/or composites. Successful incorporation of varying ratios of two different MOFs, CPO-27-Ni and CuBTTri, in a thin polymer film represents an important step toward the development of mixed MOF mixed-matrix membranes. To gain insight into the distribution of the two different MOFs in the polymer, we report their investigation by Cryo-scanning electron microscopy (Cryo-SEM) tomography, which minimizes surface charging and electron beam-induced damage. Because the MOFs are based on two different metal ions, Ni and Cu, the elemental maps of the MOF composite cross sections clearly identify the size and location of each MOF in the reconstructed 3D model. The tomography run was about six times faster than conventional focused ion beam (FIB)-SEM and the first insights to image segmentation combined with machine learning could be achieved. To verify that the MOF composites combined the benefits of rapid moisture-triggered release of nitric oxide (NO) from CPO-27-Ni with the continuous catalytic generation of NO from CuBTTri, we characterized their ability to deliver NO individually and simultaneously. These MOF composites show great promise to achieve optimal dual NO delivery in real-world medical applications.
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- Romy Ettlinger
- School
of Chemistry, University of St. Andrews, North Haugh, St Andrews KY16 9ST, United Kingdom
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- School
of Chemistry, University of St. Andrews, North Haugh, St Andrews KY16 9ST, United Kingdom
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- Department
of Chemistry, Colorado State University, 1872 Campus Delivery, Fort Collins, Colorado 80523, United States
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- Department
of Chemistry, Colorado State University, 1872 Campus Delivery, Fort Collins, Colorado 80523, United States
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- Department
of Chemistry, Colorado State University, 1872 Campus Delivery, Fort Collins, Colorado 80523, United States
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- ZEISS Research
Microscopy Solutions, Carl-Zeiss-Straße 22, Oberkochen 73447, Germany
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- ZEISS Research
Microscopy Solutions, Carl-Zeiss-Straße 22, Oberkochen 73447, Germany
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- Carl
Zeiss
Microscopy Ltd, Cambourne, Cambridge CB23 6DW, United Kingdom
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- School
of Chemistry, University of St. Andrews, North Haugh, St Andrews KY16 9ST, United Kingdom
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- Department
of Chemistry, Colorado State University, 1872 Campus Delivery, Fort Collins, Colorado 80523, United States
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- School
of Chemistry, University of St. Andrews, North Haugh, St Andrews KY16 9ST, United Kingdom
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Drożdż W, Ciesielski A, Stefankiewicz AR. Dynamic Cages-Towards Nanostructured Smart Materials. Angew Chem Int Ed Engl 2023; 62:e202307552. [PMID: 37449543 DOI: 10.1002/anie.202307552] [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: 05/29/2023] [Revised: 07/13/2023] [Accepted: 07/14/2023] [Indexed: 07/18/2023]
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The interest in capsular assemblies such as dynamic organic and coordination cages has blossomed over the last decade. Given their chemical and structural variability, these systems have found applications in diverse fields of research, including energy conversion and storage, catalysis, separation, molecular recognition, and live-cell imaging. In the exploration of the potential of these discrete architectures, they are increasingly being employed in the formation of more complex systems and smart materials. This Review highlights the most promising pathways to overcome common drawbacks of cage systems (stability, recovery) and discusses the most promising strategies for their hybridization with systems featuring various dimensionalities. Following the description of the most recent advances in the fabrication of zero to three-dimensional cage-based systems, this Review will provide the reader with the structure-dependent relationship between the employed cages and the properties of the materials.
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- Wojciech Drożdż
- Faculty of Chemistry, Adam Mickiewicz University, Uniwersytetu Poznańskiego 8, 61-614, Poznań, Poland
- Center for Advanced Technology, Adam Mickiewicz University, Uniwersytetu Poznańskiego 10, 61-614, Poznań, Poland
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- Center for Advanced Technology, Adam Mickiewicz University, Uniwersytetu Poznańskiego 10, 61-614, Poznań, Poland
- Institut de Science et d'Ingénierie Supramoléculaires, Université de Strasbourg & CNRS, 8 allée Gaspard Monge, 67000, Strasbourg, France
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- Faculty of Chemistry, Adam Mickiewicz University, Uniwersytetu Poznańskiego 8, 61-614, Poznań, Poland
- Center for Advanced Technology, Adam Mickiewicz University, Uniwersytetu Poznańskiego 10, 61-614, Poznań, Poland
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Saif-ur-Rehman, Shozab Mehdi M, Fakhar-e-Alam M, Asif M, Rehman J, A. Alshgari R, Jamal M, Uz Zaman S, Umar M, Rafiq S, Muhammad N, Fawad JB, Shafiee SA. Deep Eutectic Solvent Coated Cerium Oxide Nanoparticles Based Polysulfone Membrane to Mitigate Environmental Toxicology. Molecules 2023; 28:7162. [PMID: 37894641 PMCID: PMC10609010 DOI: 10.3390/molecules28207162] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/12/2023] [Revised: 10/04/2023] [Accepted: 10/11/2023] [Indexed: 10/29/2023] Open
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In this study, ceria nanoparticles (NPs) and deep eutectic solvent (DES) were synthesized, and the ceria-NP's surfaces were modified by DES to form DES-ceria NP filler to develop mixed matrix membranes (MMMs). For the sake of interface engineering, MMMs of 2%, 4%, 6% and 8% filler loadings were fabricated using solution casting technique. The characterizations of SEM, FTIR and TGA of synthesized membranes were performed. SEM represented the surface and cross-sectional morphology of membranes, which indicated that the filler is uniformly dispersed in the polysulfone. FTIR was used to analyze the interaction between the filler and support, which showed there was no reaction between the polymer and DES-ceria NPs as all the peaks were consistent, and TGA provided the variation in the membrane materials with respect to temperature, which categorized all of the membranes as very stable and showed that the trend of stability increases with respect to DES-ceria NPs filler loading. For the evaluation of efficiency of the MMMs, the gas permeation was tested. The permeability of CO2 was improved in comparison with the pristine Polysulfone (PSF) membrane and enhanced selectivities of 35.43 (αCO2/CH4) and 39.3 (αCO2/N2) were found. Hence, the DES-ceria NP-based MMMs proved useful in mitigating CO2 from a gaseous mixture.
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- Saif-ur-Rehman
- Department of Chemical Engineering, COMSATS University Islamabad, Lahore Campus, Defence Road, Off Raiwind Road, Lahore 54000, Punjab, Pakistan; (M.J.); (J.b.F.)
- Interdisciplinary Research Center in Biomedical Materials, COMSATS University Islamabad, Lahore Campus, Defence Road, Off Raiwind Road, Lahore 54000, Punjab, Pakistan
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, Ghulam Ishaq Khan Institute of Engineering Sciences and Technology, Topi 23460, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan; (S.U.Z.); (M.U.)
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- Department of Physics, GC University Faisalabad, Faisalabad 38000, Punjab, Pakistan; (M.F.-e.-A.); (M.A.)
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- Department of Physics, GC University Faisalabad, Faisalabad 38000, Punjab, Pakistan; (M.F.-e.-A.); (M.A.)
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- State Key Laboratory of Metastable Materials Science and Technology, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Yanshan University, Qinhuangdao 066004, China;
- Department of Chemistry, Kulliyyah of Science, International Islamic University, Malaysia, Jalan Sultan Ahmad Shah, Kuantan 25200, Pahang, Malaysia;
- MEU Research Unit, Middle East University, Amman 541350, Jordan
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- Chemistry Department, College of Science, King Saud University, Riyadh 11451, Saudi Arabia;
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, COMSATS University Islamabad, Lahore Campus, Defence Road, Off Raiwind Road, Lahore 54000, Punjab, Pakistan; (M.J.); (J.b.F.)
- Interdisciplinary Research Center in Biomedical Materials, COMSATS University Islamabad, Lahore Campus, Defence Road, Off Raiwind Road, Lahore 54000, Punjab, Pakistan
- Department of Chemical Engineering, Universiti Teknologi PETRONAS, Bandar Seri Iskandar 32610, Perak, Malaysia
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, Ghulam Ishaq Khan Institute of Engineering Sciences and Technology, Topi 23460, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan; (S.U.Z.); (M.U.)
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, Ghulam Ishaq Khan Institute of Engineering Sciences and Technology, Topi 23460, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan; (S.U.Z.); (M.U.)
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- Department of Chemical, Polymer and Composite Materials Engineering, University of Engineering and Technology Lahore, New Campus, Lahore 39161, Punjab, Pakistan;
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- Department of Dental Materials, Institute of Basic Medical Sciences, Khyber Medical University, Peshawar 25100, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan;
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, COMSATS University Islamabad, Lahore Campus, Defence Road, Off Raiwind Road, Lahore 54000, Punjab, Pakistan; (M.J.); (J.b.F.)
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- Department of Chemistry, Kulliyyah of Science, International Islamic University, Malaysia, Jalan Sultan Ahmad Shah, Kuantan 25200, Pahang, Malaysia;
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Mobili R, La Cognata S, Monteleone M, Longo M, Fuoco A, Serapian SA, Vigani B, Milanese C, Armentano D, Jansen JC, Amendola V. Gas Permeation through Mechanically Resistant Self-Standing Membranes of a Neat Amorphous Organic Cage. Chemistry 2023; 29:e202301437. [PMID: 37433050 DOI: 10.1002/chem.202301437] [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: 05/05/2023] [Revised: 06/27/2023] [Accepted: 07/11/2023] [Indexed: 07/13/2023]
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The synthesis and characterization of a novel film-forming organic cage and of its smaller analogue are here described. While the small cage produced single crystals suitable for X-ray diffraction studies, the large one was isolated as a dense film. Due to its remarkable film-forming properties, this latter cage could be solution processed into transparent thin-layer films and mechanically stable dense self-standing membranes of controllable thickness. Thanks to these peculiar features, the membranes were also successfully tested for gas permeation, reporting a behavior similar to that found with stiff glassy polymers such as polymers of intrinsic microporosity or polyimides. Given the growing interest in the development of molecular-based membranes, for example for separation technologies and functional coatings, the properties of this organic cage were investigated by thorough analysis of their structural, thermal, mechanical and gas transport properties, and by detailed atomistic simulations.
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- Riccardo Mobili
- Department of Chemistry, University of Pavia, viale Torquato Taramelli 12, 27100, Pavia, Italy
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- Department of Chemistry, University of Pavia, viale Torquato Taramelli 12, 27100, Pavia, Italy
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- Institute on Membrane Technology, National Research Council of Italy (CNR-ITM), via P. Bucci 17/C, Rende (CS), 87036, Italy
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- Institute on Membrane Technology, National Research Council of Italy (CNR-ITM), via P. Bucci 17/C, Rende (CS), 87036, Italy
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- Institute on Membrane Technology, National Research Council of Italy (CNR-ITM), via P. Bucci 17/C, Rende (CS), 87036, Italy
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- Department of Chemistry, University of Pavia, viale Torquato Taramelli 12, 27100, Pavia, Italy
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- Department of Drug Sciences, University of Pavia, viale Torquato Taramelli 12, 27100, Pavia, Italy
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- Department of Chemistry, University of Pavia, viale Torquato Taramelli 12, 27100, Pavia, Italy
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- Department of Chemistry & Chemical Technologies, University of Calabria, Via P. Bucci, 13/C, 87036, Rende (CS), Italy
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- Institute on Membrane Technology, National Research Council of Italy (CNR-ITM), via P. Bucci 17/C, Rende (CS), 87036, Italy
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- Department of Chemistry, University of Pavia, viale Torquato Taramelli 12, 27100, Pavia, Italy
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Liu Y, Xue B, Lai Y, Cai L, Chen K, Yin P. Microscopic mechanism of gas transport in mixed matrix membranes of coordination nanocages. J Memb Sci 2023; 683:121821. [DOI: 10.1016/j.memsci.2023.121821] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 09/14/2024]
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Lu J, Yoshida Y, Kanamori K, Kitagawa H. Robust Proton Conduction against Mechanical Stress in Flexible Free-Standing Membrane Composed of Two-Dimensional Coordination Polymer. Angew Chem Int Ed Engl 2023; 62:e202306942. [PMID: 37403672 DOI: 10.1002/anie.202306942] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/17/2023] [Revised: 06/21/2023] [Accepted: 07/04/2023] [Indexed: 07/06/2023]
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Introduction of mechanical flexibility into proton-conducting coordination polymers (CPs) is in high demand for future protonic applications such as fuel cells and hydrogen sensors. Although such mechanical properties have been primarily investigated in one-dimensional (1D) CPs, in this study, we successfully fabricated highly flexible free-standing CP membranes with a high surface-to-volume ratio, which is beneficial for enhanced performance in the aforementioned applications. We fabricated a layered CP, Cu2 (NiTCPP) (H4 (H2 TCPP); 5,10,15,20-tetrakis(4-carboxyphenyl) porphyrin), in which a two-dimensional (2D) square grid sheet composed of tetradentate nickel porphyrins and paddlewheel-type copper dimers was connected to each other by weak van der Waals forces. The mechanical flexibility was evaluated by bending and tensile tests. The flexural and Young's moduli of the membrane were significantly higher than those of conventional Nafion membranes. Electrochemical impedance spectroscopy analysis revealed that the in-plane proton conductivity of the membrane was maintained even under applied bending stress. Because the X-ray diffraction analysis indicates that the proton-conducting pathway through the hydrogen bonding network remains intact during the bending operation, our present study provides a promising strategy for the fabrication of new and advanced 2D CPs without using substrates or additional polymers for protonic devices.
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- Jiangfeng Lu
- Division of Chemistry, Graduate School of Science, Kyoto University, Kitashirakawa-Oiwakecho, Sakyo-ku, Kyoto 606-8502, Japan
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- Division of Chemistry, Graduate School of Science, Kyoto University, Kitashirakawa-Oiwakecho, Sakyo-ku, Kyoto 606-8502, Japan
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- Division of Chemistry, Graduate School of Science, Kyoto University, Kitashirakawa-Oiwakecho, Sakyo-ku, Kyoto 606-8502, Japan
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- Division of Chemistry, Graduate School of Science, Kyoto University, Kitashirakawa-Oiwakecho, Sakyo-ku, Kyoto 606-8502, Japan
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Carta M, Antonangelo AR, Jansen JC, Longo M. The Difference in Performance and Compatibility between Crystalline and Amorphous Fillers in Mixed Matrix Membranes for Gas Separation (MMMs). Polymers (Basel) 2023; 15:2951. [PMID: 37447596 DOI: 10.3390/polym15132951] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/06/2023] [Revised: 06/17/2023] [Accepted: 06/27/2023] [Indexed: 07/15/2023] Open
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An increasing number of high-performing gas separation membranes is reported almost on a daily basis, yet only a few of them have reached commercialisation while the rest are still considered pure research outcomes. This is often attributable to a rapid change in the performance of these separation systems over a relatively short time. A common approach to address this issue is the development of mixed matrix membranes (MMMs). These hybrid systems typically utilise either crystalline or amorphous additives, so-called fillers, which are incorporated into polymeric membranes at different loadings, with the aim to improve and stabilise the final gas separation performance. After a general introduction to the most relevant models to describe the transport properties in MMMs, this review intends to investigate and discuss the main advantages and disadvantages derived from the inclusion of fillers of different morphologies. Particular emphasis will be given to the study of the compatibility at the interface between the filler and the matrix created by the two different classes of additives, the inorganic and crystalline fillers vs. their organic and amorphous counterparts. It will conclude with a brief summary of the main findings.
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- Mariolino Carta
- Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science and Engineering, Swansea University, Grove Building, Singleton Park, Swansea SA2 8PP, UK
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- Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science and Engineering, Swansea University, Grove Building, Singleton Park, Swansea SA2 8PP, UK
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- Institute on Membrane Technology, National Research Council of Italy (CNR-ITM), Via P. Bucci 17/C, 87036 Rende, Italy
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- Institute on Membrane Technology, National Research Council of Italy (CNR-ITM), Via P. Bucci 17/C, 87036 Rende, Italy
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Du J, Dong H, Yang X, He Q. Asymmetric synthesis of a novel “dual-matrix” mixed matrix membrane (MMM) and its food applications. Food Packag Shelf Life 2023. [DOI: 10.1016/j.fpsl.2023.101071] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 04/01/2023]
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Duan Y, Li L, Shen Z, Cheng J, He K. Engineering Metal-Organic-Framework (MOF)-Based Membranes for Gas and Liquid Separation. MEMBRANES 2023; 13:membranes13050480. [PMID: 37233541 DOI: 10.3390/membranes13050480] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/14/2023] [Revised: 04/21/2023] [Accepted: 04/26/2023] [Indexed: 05/27/2023]
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Separation is one of the most energy-intensive processes in the chemical industry, and membrane-based separation technology contributes significantly to energy conservation and emission reduction. Additionally, metal-organic framework (MOF) materials have been widely investigated and have been found to have enormous potential in membrane separation due to their uniform pore size and high designability. Notably, pure MOF films and MOF mixed matrix membranes (MMMs) are the core of the "next generation" MOF materials. However, there are some tough issues with MOF-based membranes that affect separation performance. For pure MOF membranes, problems such as framework flexibility, defects, and grain orientation need to be addressed. Meanwhile, there still exist bottlenecks for MMMs such as MOF aggregation, plasticization and aging of the polymer matrix, poor interface compatibility, etc. Herein, corresponding methods are introduced to solve these problems, including inhibiting framework flexibility, regulating synthesis conditions, and enhancing the interaction between MOF and substrate. A series of high-quality MOF-based membranes have been obtained based on these techniques. Overall, these membranes revealed desired separation performance in both gas separation (e.g., CO2, H2, and olefin/paraffin) and liquid separation (e.g., water purification, organic solvent nanofiltration, and chiral separation).
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- Yutian Duan
- College of Electrical Engineering, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310027, China
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- SINOPEC Nanjing Research Institute of Chemical Industry Co., Ltd., Nanjing 210048, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, The First Affiliated Hospital of University of Science and Technology of China (USTC), Division of Life Sciences and Medicine, University of Science and Technology, Hefei 230001, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, The First Affiliated Hospital of University of Science and Technology of China (USTC), Division of Life Sciences and Medicine, University of Science and Technology, Hefei 230001, China
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- Imaging Center, Third Affiliated Hospital of Anhui Medical University, Hefei 230031, China
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Vasileiou AN, Theodorakopoulos GV, Karousos DS, Bouroushian M, Sapalidis AA, Favvas EP. Nanocarbon-Based Mixed Matrix Pebax-1657 Flat Sheet Membranes for CO 2/CH 4 Separation. MEMBRANES 2023; 13:membranes13050470. [PMID: 37233531 DOI: 10.3390/membranes13050470] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/04/2023] [Revised: 04/24/2023] [Accepted: 04/26/2023] [Indexed: 05/27/2023]
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In the present work, Pebax-1657, a commercial multiblock copolymer (poly(ether-block-amide)), consisting of 40% rigid amide (PA6) groups and 60% flexible ether (PEO) linkages, was selected as the base polymer for preparing dense flat sheet mixed matrix membranes (MMMs) using the solution casting method. Carbon nanofillers, specifically, raw and treated (plasma and oxidized) multi-walled carbon nanotubes (MWCNTs) and graphene nanoplatelets (GNPs) were incorporated into the polymeric matrix in order to improve the gas-separation performance and polymer's structural properties. The developed membranes were characterized by means of SEM and FTIR, and their mechanical properties were also evaluated. Well-established models were employed in order to compare the experimental data with theoretical calculations concerning the tensile properties of MMMs. Most remarkably, the tensile strength of the mixed matrix membrane with oxidized GNPs was enhanced by 55.3% compared to the pure polymeric membrane, and its tensile modulus increased 3.2 times compared to the neat one. In addition, the effect of nanofiller type, structure and amount to real binary CO2/CH4 (10/90 vol.%) mixture separation performance was evaluated under elevated pressure conditions. A maximum CO2/CH4 separation factor of 21.9 was reached with CO2 permeability of 384 Barrer. Overall, MMMs exhibited enhanced gas permeabilities (up to fivefold values) without sacrificing gas selectivity compared to the corresponding pure polymeric membrane.
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- Athanasios N Vasileiou
- Institute of Nanoscience and Nanotechnology, National Center for Scientific Research "Demokritos", Aghia Paraskevi, 15341 Attica, Greece
- School of Chemical Engineering, National Technical University of Athens, 9 Iroon Polytechniou Street, Zografou, 15780 Athens, Greece
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- Institute of Nanoscience and Nanotechnology, National Center for Scientific Research "Demokritos", Aghia Paraskevi, 15341 Attica, Greece
- School of Chemical Engineering, National Technical University of Athens, 9 Iroon Polytechniou Street, Zografou, 15780 Athens, Greece
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- Institute of Nanoscience and Nanotechnology, National Center for Scientific Research "Demokritos", Aghia Paraskevi, 15341 Attica, Greece
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- School of Chemical Engineering, National Technical University of Athens, 9 Iroon Polytechniou Street, Zografou, 15780 Athens, Greece
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- Institute of Nanoscience and Nanotechnology, National Center for Scientific Research "Demokritos", Aghia Paraskevi, 15341 Attica, Greece
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- Institute of Nanoscience and Nanotechnology, National Center for Scientific Research "Demokritos", Aghia Paraskevi, 15341 Attica, Greece
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Cheng Y, Joarder B, Datta SJ, Alsadun N, Poloneeva D, Fan D, Khairova R, Bavykina A, Jia J, Shekhah O, Shkurenko A, Maurin G, Gascon J, Eddaoudi M. Mixed Matrix Membranes with Surface Functionalized Metal-Organic Framework Sieves for Efficient Propylene/Propane Separation. ADVANCED MATERIALS (DEERFIELD BEACH, FLA.) 2023:e2300296. [PMID: 37045553 DOI: 10.1002/adma.202300296] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/10/2023] [Revised: 03/31/2023] [Indexed: 06/19/2023]
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Membrane technology, regarded as an environmentally friendly and sustainable approach, offers great potential to address the large energy penalty associated with the energy-intensive propylene/propane separation. Quest for molecular sieving membranes for this important separation is of tremendous interest. Here, a fluorinated metal-organic framework (MOF) material, known as KAUST-7 (KAUST: King Abdullah University of Science and Technology) with well-defined narrow 1D channels that can effectively discriminate propylene from propane based on a size-sieving mechanism, is successfully incorporated into a polyimide matrix to fabricate molecular sieving mixed matrix membranes (MMMs). Markedly, the surface functionalization of KAUST-7 nanoparticles with carbene moieties affords the requisite interfacial compatibility, with minimal nonselective defects at polymer-filler interfaces, for the fabrication of a molecular sieving MMM. The optimal membrane with a high MOF loading (up to 45 wt.%) displays a propylene permeability of ≈95 barrer and a mixed propylene/propane selectivity of ≈20, far exceeding the state-of-the-art upper bound limits. Moreover, the resultant membrane exhibits robust structural stability under practical conditions, including high pressures (up to 8 bar) and temperatures (up to 100 °C). The observed outstanding performance attests to the importance of surface engineering for the preparation and plausible deployment of high-performance MMMs for industrial applications.
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- Youdong Cheng
- Functional Materials Design, Discovery and Development (FMD3), Advanced Membranes & Porous Materials Center (AMPMC), Division of Physical Sciences and Engineering, King Abdullah University of Science and Technology, Thuwal, 23955-6900, Saudi Arabia
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- Functional Materials Design, Discovery and Development (FMD3), Advanced Membranes & Porous Materials Center (AMPMC), Division of Physical Sciences and Engineering, King Abdullah University of Science and Technology, Thuwal, 23955-6900, Saudi Arabia
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- Functional Materials Design, Discovery and Development (FMD3), Advanced Membranes & Porous Materials Center (AMPMC), Division of Physical Sciences and Engineering, King Abdullah University of Science and Technology, Thuwal, 23955-6900, Saudi Arabia
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- Functional Materials Design, Discovery and Development (FMD3), Advanced Membranes & Porous Materials Center (AMPMC), Division of Physical Sciences and Engineering, King Abdullah University of Science and Technology, Thuwal, 23955-6900, Saudi Arabia
- Department of Chemistry, College of Science, King Faisal University (KFU), Al-Ahsa, 31982-400, Saudi Arabia
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- Advanced Catalytic Materials (ACM), KAUST Catalysis Center (KCC), Division of Physical Sciences and Engineering, King Abdullah University of Science and Technology, Thuwal, 23955-6900, Saudi Arabia
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- Institut Charles Gerhardt Montpellier (ICGM), Université de Montpellier, CNRS, ENSCM, Montpellier, 34095, France
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- Advanced Catalytic Materials (ACM), KAUST Catalysis Center (KCC), Division of Physical Sciences and Engineering, King Abdullah University of Science and Technology, Thuwal, 23955-6900, Saudi Arabia
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- Advanced Catalytic Materials (ACM), KAUST Catalysis Center (KCC), Division of Physical Sciences and Engineering, King Abdullah University of Science and Technology, Thuwal, 23955-6900, Saudi Arabia
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- Functional Materials Design, Discovery and Development (FMD3), Advanced Membranes & Porous Materials Center (AMPMC), Division of Physical Sciences and Engineering, King Abdullah University of Science and Technology, Thuwal, 23955-6900, Saudi Arabia
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- Functional Materials Design, Discovery and Development (FMD3), Advanced Membranes & Porous Materials Center (AMPMC), Division of Physical Sciences and Engineering, King Abdullah University of Science and Technology, Thuwal, 23955-6900, Saudi Arabia
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- Functional Materials Design, Discovery and Development (FMD3), Advanced Membranes & Porous Materials Center (AMPMC), Division of Physical Sciences and Engineering, King Abdullah University of Science and Technology, Thuwal, 23955-6900, Saudi Arabia
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- Institut Charles Gerhardt Montpellier (ICGM), Université de Montpellier, CNRS, ENSCM, Montpellier, 34095, France
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- Advanced Catalytic Materials (ACM), KAUST Catalysis Center (KCC), Division of Physical Sciences and Engineering, King Abdullah University of Science and Technology, Thuwal, 23955-6900, Saudi Arabia
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- Functional Materials Design, Discovery and Development (FMD3), Advanced Membranes & Porous Materials Center (AMPMC), Division of Physical Sciences and Engineering, King Abdullah University of Science and Technology, Thuwal, 23955-6900, Saudi Arabia
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Xia C, Li X, Wu Y, Suharti S, Unpaprom Y, Pugazhendhi A. A review on pollutants remediation competence of nanocomposites on contaminated water. ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH 2023; 222:115318. [PMID: 36693465 DOI: 10.1016/j.envres.2023.115318] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/24/2022] [Revised: 01/08/2023] [Accepted: 01/16/2023] [Indexed: 06/17/2023]
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Clean freshwater has been required for drinking, sanitation, agricultural activities, and industry, as well as for the development and maintenance of the eco - systems on which all livelihoods rely. Water contamination is currently a significant concern for researchers all over the world; hence it is essential that somehow this issue is resolved as soon as possible. It is now recognised as one of the most important research areas in the world. Current wastewater treatment techniques degrade a wide range of wastewaters efficiently; however, such methods have some limitations. Recently, nanotechnology has emerged as a wonderful solution, and researchers are conducting research in this water remediation field with a variety of potential applications. The pollutants remediation capability of nanocomposites as adsorbents, photocatalysts, magnetic separation, and so on for contaminant removal from contaminated water has been examined in this study. This study has spotlighted the most significant nanocomposites invention reported to date for contaminated and effluent remediation, as well as a research gap as well as possible future perspectives.
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- Changlei Xia
- Jiangsu Co-Innovation Center of Efficient Processing and Utilization of Forest Resources, International Innovation Center for Forest Chemicals and Materials, College of Materials Science and Engineering, Nanjing Forestry University, Nanjing, Jiangsu, 210037, China
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- Jiangsu Co-Innovation Center of Efficient Processing and Utilization of Forest Resources, International Innovation Center for Forest Chemicals and Materials, College of Materials Science and Engineering, Nanjing Forestry University, Nanjing, Jiangsu, 210037, China
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- Jiangsu Co-Innovation Center of Efficient Processing and Utilization of Forest Resources, International Innovation Center for Forest Chemicals and Materials, College of Materials Science and Engineering, Nanjing Forestry University, Nanjing, Jiangsu, 210037, China
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- Department of Chemistry, State University of Malang, Malang, East Java, Indonesia
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- Program in Biotechnology, Maejo University, Chiang Mai, Thailand
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- School of Engineering, Lebanese American University, Byblos, Lebanon; University Centre for Research & Development, Department of Civil Engineering, Chandigarh University, Mohali, India.
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Hu L, Chen K, Lee WI, Kisslinger K, Rumsey C, Fan S, Bui VT, Esmaeili N, Tran T, Ding Y, Trebbin M, Nam CY, Swihart MT, Lin H. Palladium-Percolated Networks Enabled by Low Loadings of Branched Nanorods for Enhanced H 2 Separations. ADVANCED MATERIALS (DEERFIELD BEACH, FLA.) 2023:e2301007. [PMID: 37002918 DOI: 10.1002/adma.202301007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/01/2023] [Revised: 03/18/2023] [Indexed: 05/21/2023]
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Nanoparticles (NPs) at high loadings are often used in mixed matrix membranes (MMMs) to improve gas separation properties, but they can lead to defects and poor processability that impede membrane fabrication. Herein, it is demonstrated that branched nanorods (NRs) with controlled aspect ratios can significantly reduce the required loading to achieve superior gas separation properties while maintaining excellent processability, as demonstrated by the dispersion of palladium (Pd) NRs in polybenzimidazole for H2 /CO2 separation. Increasing the aspect ratio from 1 for NPs to 40 for NRs decreases the percolation threshold volume fraction by a factor of 30, from 0.35 to 0.011. An MMM with percolated networks formed by Pd NRs at a volume fraction of 0.039 exhibits H2 permeability of 110 Barrer and H2 /CO2 selectivity of 31 when challenged with simulated syngas at 200 °C, surpassing Robeson's upper bound. This work highlights the advantage of NRs over NPs and nanowires and shows that right-sizing nanofillers in MMMs is critical to construct highly sieving pathways at minimal loadings. This work paves the way for this general feature to be applied across materials systems for a variety of chemical separations.
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- Leiqing Hu
- Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering, University at Buffalo, The State University of New York, Buffalo, NY, 14260, USA
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- Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering, University at Buffalo, The State University of New York, Buffalo, NY, 14260, USA
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- Department of Materials Science and Chemical Engineering, Stony Brook University, Stony Brook, NY, 11794, USA
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- Center for Functional Nanomaterials, Brookhaven National Laboratory, Upton, NY, 11973, USA
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- Department of Chemistry, University at Buffalo, The State University of New York, Buffalo, NY, 14260, USA
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering, University of Colorado, Boulder, CO, 80309, USA
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- Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering, University at Buffalo, The State University of New York, Buffalo, NY, 14260, USA
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- Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering, University at Buffalo, The State University of New York, Buffalo, NY, 14260, USA
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- Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering, University at Buffalo, The State University of New York, Buffalo, NY, 14260, USA
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering, University of Colorado, Boulder, CO, 80309, USA
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- Department of Chemistry, University at Buffalo, The State University of New York, Buffalo, NY, 14260, USA
- Research and Education in Energy, Environment, and Water (RENEW) Institute, University at Buffalo, The State University of New York, Buffalo, NY, 14260, USA
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- Department of Materials Science and Chemical Engineering, Stony Brook University, Stony Brook, NY, 11794, USA
- Center for Functional Nanomaterials, Brookhaven National Laboratory, Upton, NY, 11973, USA
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- Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering, University at Buffalo, The State University of New York, Buffalo, NY, 14260, USA
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- Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering, University at Buffalo, The State University of New York, Buffalo, NY, 14260, USA
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Figueroa-Quintero L, Villalgordo-Hernández D, Delgado-Marín JJ, Narciso J, Velisoju VK, Castaño P, Gascón J, Ramos-Fernández EV. Post-Synthetic Surface Modification of Metal-Organic Frameworks and Their Potential Applications. SMALL METHODS 2023; 7:e2201413. [PMID: 36789569 DOI: 10.1002/smtd.202201413] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 14.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/30/2022] [Revised: 12/21/2022] [Indexed: 06/18/2023]
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Metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) are porous hybrid materials with countless potential applications. Most of these rely on their porous structure, tunable composition, and the possibility of incorporating and expanding their functions. Although functionalization of the inner surface of MOF crystals has received considerable attention in recent years, methods to functionalize selectively the outer crystal surface of MOFs are developed to a lesser extent, despite their importance. This article summarizes different types of post-synthetic modifications and possible applications of modified materials such as: catalysis, adsorption, drug delivery, mixed matrix membranes, and stabilization of porous liquids.
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- Leidy Figueroa-Quintero
- Laboratorio de Materiales Avanzados, Departamento de Química Inorgánica - Instituto Universitario de Materiales de Alicante Universidad de Alicante, E-03080, Alicante, Spain
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- Laboratorio de Materiales Avanzados, Departamento de Química Inorgánica - Instituto Universitario de Materiales de Alicante Universidad de Alicante, E-03080, Alicante, Spain
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- Laboratorio de Materiales Avanzados, Departamento de Química Inorgánica - Instituto Universitario de Materiales de Alicante Universidad de Alicante, E-03080, Alicante, Spain
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- Laboratorio de Materiales Avanzados, Departamento de Química Inorgánica - Instituto Universitario de Materiales de Alicante Universidad de Alicante, E-03080, Alicante, Spain
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- KAUST Catalysis Center, King Abdullah University of Science and Technology, Thuwal, 23955-6900, Saudi Arabia
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- KAUST Catalysis Center, King Abdullah University of Science and Technology, Thuwal, 23955-6900, Saudi Arabia
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- KAUST Catalysis Center, King Abdullah University of Science and Technology, Thuwal, 23955-6900, Saudi Arabia
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- Laboratorio de Materiales Avanzados, Departamento de Química Inorgánica - Instituto Universitario de Materiales de Alicante Universidad de Alicante, E-03080, Alicante, Spain
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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: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 11.0] [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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Bioinspired inhibition of aggregation in metal-organic frameworks (MOFs). iScience 2023; 26:106239. [PMID: 36915688 PMCID: PMC10006690 DOI: 10.1016/j.isci.2023.106239] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/28/2022] [Revised: 01/30/2023] [Accepted: 02/15/2023] [Indexed: 02/19/2023] Open
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Different from traditional procedures of using solid stabilizers like polymers and surfactants, here we demonstrate that water, as a very "soft" matter, could function as a "spacer" to prevent the aggregation of metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) in aqueous dispersions. Our theoretical calculations reveal in case of an excess of positively charged metal nodes of MOFs, where water molecules are ligated to metal nodes that greatly enhance MOFs' solution dispersibility through electrostatic stabilization. This discovery has motivated us to develop a facile experimental approach for producing a category of "clean" MOF dispersions without foreign additives. Potential application has been demonstrated for the size fractionation of MOFs, which results in small-size MOFs (50-80 nm) characteristic of superior electrocatalytic oxygen evolution activities (256 mV at 10 mA cm-2, Tafel slope of 49 mV dec-1 and durability >30 h). This work would provide new clues for aqueous processing of MOFs for many emerging applications.
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Xu T, Zhang P, Cui F, Li J, Kan L, Tang B, Zou X, Liu Y, Zhu G. Fine-Tuned Ultra-Microporous Metal-Organic Framework in Mixed-Matrix Membrane: Pore-Tailoring Optimization for C 2 H 2 /C 2 H 4 Separation. ADVANCED MATERIALS (DEERFIELD BEACH, FLA.) 2023; 35:e2204553. [PMID: 36573630 DOI: 10.1002/adma.202204553] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/20/2022] [Revised: 10/27/2022] [Indexed: 06/18/2023]
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Effective separation of ethyne from ethyne/ethylene (C2 H2 /C2 H4 ) mixtures is a challenging and crucial industrial process. Herein, an ultra-microporous metal-organic framework (MOF) platform, Cd(dicarboxylate)2 (ditriazole), with triangular channels is proposed for high-efficiency separation of C2 H2 from C2 H4 . The targeted structures are constructed via a mixed-ligand strategy by selecting different-sized ligands, allowing for tunable pore sizes and volumes. The pore properties can be further optimized by additional modification via pore environment tailoring. This concept leads to the successful synthesis of three ultra-microporous Cd-MOFs (JLU-MOF87-89). As intended, C2 H2 uptake and C2 H2 /C2 H4 selectivity gradually increase with progressively optimizing the pore structure by adjusting ligand length and substituents. JLU-MOF89, functionalized with methyl groups, features the most optimal pore chemistry and shows selective recognition of C2 H2 over C2 H4 , owing to the framework-C2 H2 host-guest interactions. Furthermore, JLU-MOFs are fabricated into mixed-matrix membranes for C2 H2 /C2 H4 separation. C2 H2 permeability and C2 H2 /C2 H4 permselectivity are substantially enhanced by ≥400% and ≥200%, respectively, after hybridization of JLU-MOF88 and JLU-MOF89 with a polyimide polymer (6FDA-ODA). These membranes can work efficiently and are stable under different conditions, demonstrating their potential in actual ethyne separation.
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- Tong Xu
- State Key Laboratory of Inorganic Synthesis and Preparative Chemistry, College of Chemistry, Jilin University, Changchun, 130012, P. R. China
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- Faculty of Chemistry, Northeast Normal University, Changchun, 130024, P. R. China
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- Faculty of Chemistry, Northeast Normal University, Changchun, 130024, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Inorganic Synthesis and Preparative Chemistry, College of Chemistry, Jilin University, Changchun, 130012, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Inorganic Synthesis and Preparative Chemistry, College of Chemistry, Jilin University, Changchun, 130012, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Inorganic Synthesis and Preparative Chemistry, College of Chemistry, Jilin University, Changchun, 130012, P. R. China
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- Faculty of Chemistry, Northeast Normal University, Changchun, 130024, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Inorganic Synthesis and Preparative Chemistry, College of Chemistry, Jilin University, Changchun, 130012, P. R. China
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- Faculty of Chemistry, Northeast Normal University, Changchun, 130024, P. R. China
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Li J, Cheng Z, Wang Z, Dong J, Jiang H, Wang W, Zou X, Zhu G. Ultramicroporous Covalent Organic Framework Nanosheets with Functionality Pair for Membrane C 2 H 2 /C 2 H 4 Separation. Angew Chem Int Ed Engl 2023; 62:e202216675. [PMID: 36624052 DOI: 10.1002/anie.202216675] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/12/2022] [Revised: 01/05/2023] [Accepted: 01/09/2023] [Indexed: 01/11/2023]
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Gas separation efficiency of covalent organic framework (COF) membrane can be greatly elevated through precise functionalization. A pair-functionalized COF membrane of 1,3,5-triformylphloroglucinol (TP) and isoquinoline-5,8-diamine (IQD) monomers in two and three nodes is designed and synthesized. TP-IQD is crystallized in a two-dimensional structure with a pore size of 6.5 Å and a surface area of 289 m2 g-1 . This COF possesses N-O paired groups which cooperatively interact with C2 H2 instead of C2 H4 . TP-IQD nanosheets of ≈10 μm in width and ≈4 nm in thickness are prepared by mechanical exfoliation; they are further processed with 6FDA-ODA polymer into a hybrid membrane. High porosity and functionality pair of TP-IQD offer the membrane with significantly increased C2 H2 permeability and C2 H2 /C2 H4 selectivity which are 160 % and 430 % higher of pure 6FDA-ODA. The boosted performance demonstrates high efficiency of the pair-functionality strategy for the synthesis of separation-led COFs.
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- Jialu Li
- Faculty of Chemistry, Northeast Normal University, Changchun, 130024, P. R. China
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- Faculty of Chemistry, Northeast Normal University, Changchun, 130024, P. R. China
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- Faculty of Chemistry, Northeast Normal University, Changchun, 130024, P. R. China
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- Faculty of Chemistry, Northeast Normal University, Changchun, 130024, P. R. China
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- Faculty of Chemistry, Northeast Normal University, Changchun, 130024, P. R. China
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- Faculty of Chemistry, Northeast Normal University, Changchun, 130024, P. R. China
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- Faculty of Chemistry, Northeast Normal University, Changchun, 130024, P. R. China
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- Faculty of Chemistry, Northeast Normal University, Changchun, 130024, P. R. China
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Hirosawa F, Watanabe K, Miyagawa M, Takaba H. Direct evaluation of void effect on gas permeation in mixed matrix membrane by non-equilibrium molecular dynamics. J Memb Sci 2023. [DOI: 10.1016/j.memsci.2023.121594] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 04/03/2023]
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Troyano J, Maspoch D. Propagating MOF flexibility at the macroscale: the case of MOF-based mechanical actuators. Chem Commun (Camb) 2023; 59:1744-1756. [PMID: 36661894 DOI: 10.1039/d2cc05813h] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/18/2023]
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Shapeshifting materials have captured the imagination of researchers for their myriad potential applications, yet their practical development remains challenging. These materials operate by mechanical actuation: their structural responses to external stimuli generate mechanical work. Here, we review progress on the use of flexible metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) in composite actuators that shapeshift in a controlled fashion. We highlight the dynamic behaviour of flexible MOFs, which are unique among materials, even other porous ones, and introduce the concept of propagation, which involves the efficient transmission of flexible MOF deformations to the macroscale. Furthermore, we explain how researchers can observe, measure, and induce such effects in MOF composites. Next, we review pioneering first-generation MOF-composite actuators that shapeshift in response to changes in humidity, temperature, pressure, or to other stimuli. Finally, we allude to recent developments, identify remaining R & D hurdles, and suggest future directions in this field.
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- Javier Troyano
- Inorganic Chemistry Department, Autonomous University of Madrid, 28049 Madrid, Spain. .,Institute for Advanced Research in Chemical Sciences (IAdChem), Autonomous University of Madrid, 28049 Madrid, Spain
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- Catalan Institute of Nanoscience and Nanotechnology (ICN2), CSIC and the Barcelona Institute of Science and Technology, Campus UAB, Bellaterra, 08193 Barcelona, Spain. .,Departament de Química, Facultat de Ciències, Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona, 08193 Bellaterra, Spain.,ICREA, Pg. Lluís Companys 23, 08010 Barcelona, Spain
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