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Dias G, Rocca L, Ferrari HZ, Bernard FL, Brandão FG, Pereira L, Einloft S. Cationic Imidazolium-Urethane-Based Poly(Ionic Liquids) Membranes for Enhanced CO 2/CH 4 Separation: Synthesis, Characterization, and Performance Evaluation. MEMBRANES 2024; 14:151. [PMID: 39057659 PMCID: PMC11279342 DOI: 10.3390/membranes14070151] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/31/2024] [Revised: 07/02/2024] [Accepted: 07/04/2024] [Indexed: 07/28/2024]
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The escalating emissions of CO2 into the atmosphere require the urgent development of technologies aimed at mitigating environmental impacts. Among these, aqueous amine solutions and polymeric membranes, such as cellulose acetate and polyimide are commercial technologies requiring improvement or substitution to enhance the economic and energetic efficiency of CO2 separation processes. Ionic liquids and poly(ionic liquids) (PILs) are candidates to replace conventional CO2 separation technologies. PILs are a class of materials capable of combining the favorable gas affinity exhibited by ionic liquids (ILs) with the processability inherent in polymeric materials. In this context, the synthesis of the IL GLYMIM[Cl] was performed, followed by ion exchange processes to achieve GLYMIM variants with diverse counter anions (NTf2-, PF6-, and BF4). Subsequently, PIL membranes were fabricated from these tailored ILs and subjected to characterization, employing techniques such as SEC, FTIR, DSC, TGA, DMA, FEG-SEM, and CO2 sorption analysis using the pressure decay method. Furthermore, permeability and ideal selectivity assessments of CO2/CH4 mixture were performed to derive the diffusion and solubility coefficients for both CO2 and CH4. PIL membranes exhibited adequate thermal and mechanical properties. The PIL-BF4 demonstrated CO2 sorption capacities of 33.5 mg CO2/g at 1 bar and 104.8 mg CO2/g at 10 bar. Furthermore, the PIL-BF4 membrane exhibited permeability and ideal (CO2/CH4) selectivity values of 41 barrer and 44, respectively, surpassing those of a commercial cellulose acetate membrane as reported in the existing literature. This study underscores the potential of PIL-based membranes as promising candidates for enhanced CO2 capture technologies.
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- Guilherme Dias
- School of Technology, Pontifical Catholic University of Rio Grande do Sul (PUCRS), Porto Alegre 90619-900, RS, Brazil; (G.D.); (L.R.); (H.Z.F.); (F.L.B.)
- Post-Graduation Program in Materials Engineering and Technology, Pontifical Catholic University of Rio Grande do Sul (PUCRS), Porto Alegre 90619-900, RS, Brazil
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- School of Technology, Pontifical Catholic University of Rio Grande do Sul (PUCRS), Porto Alegre 90619-900, RS, Brazil; (G.D.); (L.R.); (H.Z.F.); (F.L.B.)
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- School of Technology, Pontifical Catholic University of Rio Grande do Sul (PUCRS), Porto Alegre 90619-900, RS, Brazil; (G.D.); (L.R.); (H.Z.F.); (F.L.B.)
- Post-Graduation Program in Materials Engineering and Technology, Pontifical Catholic University of Rio Grande do Sul (PUCRS), Porto Alegre 90619-900, RS, Brazil
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- School of Technology, Pontifical Catholic University of Rio Grande do Sul (PUCRS), Porto Alegre 90619-900, RS, Brazil; (G.D.); (L.R.); (H.Z.F.); (F.L.B.)
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- Petrobras/CENPES, Ilha do Fundão Qd. 07, Rio de Janeiro 21941-915, RJ, Brazil; (F.G.B.); (L.P.)
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- Petrobras/CENPES, Ilha do Fundão Qd. 07, Rio de Janeiro 21941-915, RJ, Brazil; (F.G.B.); (L.P.)
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- School of Technology, Pontifical Catholic University of Rio Grande do Sul (PUCRS), Porto Alegre 90619-900, RS, Brazil; (G.D.); (L.R.); (H.Z.F.); (F.L.B.)
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Dos Santos Menezes L, Navarro da Rocha D, Nonato RC, Costa AR, Morales AR, Correr-Sobrinho L, Correr AB, Neves JG. Cellulose acetate scaffold coated with a hydroxyapatite/graphene oxide nanocomposite for application in tissue engineering. Proc Inst Mech Eng H 2024; 238:793-802. [PMID: 38902971 DOI: 10.1177/09544119241256715] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/22/2024]
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The objective of this study was to synthesize and characterize porous Cellulose Acetate (CA) scaffolds using the electrospinning technique and functionalize the surface of the scaffolds obtained through the dip-coating method with a Hydroxyapatite (HA) nanocomposite and varying concentrations of graphene oxide (GO) for application in tissue engineering regeneration techniques. The scaffolds were divided into four distinct groups based on their composition: 1) CA scaffolds; 2) CAHAC scaffolds; 3) CAHAGOC 1.0% scaffolds; 4) CAHAGOC 1.5% scaffolds. Scaffold analyses were conducted using X-ray Diffraction (XRD), Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy (FTIR), Raman Spectroscopy, Scanning Electron Microscopy with Energy Dispersive Spectroscopy (SEM/EDS), and in vitro cell viability assays (WST). For the biological test analysis, Variance (two-way) was used, followed by Tukey's post-test (α = 0.05). The XRD results revealed the predominant presence of CaP phases in the CAHAC, CAHAGOC 1.0%, and CAHAGOC 1.5% groups, emphasizing the presence of HA in the scaffolds. FTIR demonstrated characteristics of cellulose and PO4 bands in the groups containing HA, confirming the presence of CaP in the synthesized materials, as also indicated by XRD. Raman spectroscopy showed the presence of D and G bands, consistent with GO, confirming the successful incorporation of the HAGO nanocomposite into the scaffolds. The micrographs displayed overlapping electrospun fibers, forming the three-dimensional structure in the produced scaffolds. It was possible to observe hydroxyapatite crystals filling some of these pores, creating a suitable structure for cell adhesion, proliferation, and nutrition, as corroborated by the results of in vitro tests. All scaffolds exhibited high cell viability, with significant cell proliferation. Even after 48 h, there was a slight reduction in the number of cells, but a noteworthy increase in cell proliferation was evident in the CAHAGOC 1.5% group after 48 h (p < 0.05). In conclusion, it can be affirmed that the produced scaffolds demonstrated physical and biological characteristics and properties capable of promoting cell adhesion and proliferation. Therefore, they represent significant potential for application in tissue engineering, offering a new perspective regarding techniques and biomaterials applied in regenerative therapies.
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- Luan Dos Santos Menezes
- Department of Restorative Dentistry - Dental Materials Area, Piracicaba Dental School, State University of Campinas - UNICAMP, Piracicaba, Sao Paulo, Brazil
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- Department of Materials Engineering, School of Chemical Engineering, Universidade de Campinas, Campinas, Brazil
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- Department of Restorative Dentistry - Dental Materials Area, Piracicaba Dental School, State University of Campinas - UNICAMP, Piracicaba, Sao Paulo, Brazil
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- Department of Materials Engineering, School of Chemical Engineering, Universidade de Campinas, Campinas, Brazil
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- Department of Restorative Dentistry - Dental Materials Area, Piracicaba Dental School, State University of Campinas - UNICAMP, Piracicaba, Sao Paulo, Brazil
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- Department of Restorative Dentistry - Dental Materials Area, Piracicaba Dental School, State University of Campinas - UNICAMP, Piracicaba, Sao Paulo, Brazil
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- Department of Restorative Dentistry - Dental Materials Area, Piracicaba Dental School, State University of Campinas - UNICAMP, Piracicaba, Sao Paulo, Brazil
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Bashir Z, Lock SSM, Hira NE, Ilyas SU, Lim LG, Lock ISM, Yiin CL, Darban MA. A review on recent advances of cellulose acetate membranes for gas separation. RSC Adv 2024; 14:19560-19580. [PMID: 38895522 PMCID: PMC11184368 DOI: 10.1039/d4ra01315h] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/20/2024] [Accepted: 05/07/2024] [Indexed: 06/21/2024] Open
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This review thoroughly investigates the wide-ranging applications of cellulose-based materials, with a particular focus on their utility in gas separation processes. By focusing on cellulose acetate (CA), the review underscores its cost-effectiveness, robust mechanical attributes, and noteworthy CO2 solubility, positioning it as a frontrunner among polymeric gas separation membranes. The synthesis techniques for CA membranes are meticulously examined, and the discourse extends to polymeric blend membranes, underscoring their distinct advantages in gas separation applications. The exploration of advancements in CA-based mixed matrix membranes, particularly the incorporation of nanomaterials, sheds light on the significant versatility and potential improvements offered by composite materials. Fabrication techniques demonstrate exceptional gas separation performance, with selectivity values reaching up to 70.9 for CO2/CH4 and 84.1 for CO2/N2. CA/PEG (polyethylene glycol) and CA/MOF (metal-organic frameworks) demonstrated exceptional selectivity in composite membranes with favorable permeability, surpassing other composite CA membranes. Their selectivity with good permeability lies well above all the synthesised cellulose. As challenges in experimental scale separation emerge, the review seamlessly transitions to molecular simulations, emphasizing their crucial role in understanding molecular interactions and overcoming scalability issues. The significance of the review lies in addressing environmental concerns, optimizing membrane compositions, understanding molecular interactions, and bridging knowledge gaps, offering guidance for the sustainable evolution of CA-based materials in gas separation technologies.
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- Zunara Bashir
- Department of Chemical Engineering, Universiti Teknologi PETRONAS 32610 Seri Iskandar Perak Darul Ridzuan Malaysia
- Centre of Carbon Capture, Utilisation and Storage (CCCUS), Universiti Teknologi PETRONAS 32610 Seri Iskandar Perak Darul Ridzuan Malaysia
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, Universiti Teknologi PETRONAS 32610 Seri Iskandar Perak Darul Ridzuan Malaysia
- Centre of Carbon Capture, Utilisation and Storage (CCCUS), Universiti Teknologi PETRONAS 32610 Seri Iskandar Perak Darul Ridzuan Malaysia
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, Universiti Teknologi PETRONAS 32610 Seri Iskandar Perak Darul Ridzuan Malaysia
- Centre of Carbon Capture, Utilisation and Storage (CCCUS), Universiti Teknologi PETRONAS 32610 Seri Iskandar Perak Darul Ridzuan Malaysia
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- Chemical Engineering Department, University of Jeddah 23890 Jeddah Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Electrical and Robotics Engineering, School of Engineering, Monash University Malaysia Jalan Lagoon Selatan 47500 Bandar Sunway Selangor Malaysia
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- Group Technical Solutions, Project Delivery and Technology Division, PETRONAS Kuala Lumpur 50088 Malaysia
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- Department of Chemical Engineering and Energy Sustainability, Faculty of Engineering, Universiti Malaysia Sarawak (UNIMAS) 94300 Kota Samarahan Sarawak Malaysia
- Institute of Sustainable and Renewable Energy (ISuRE), Universiti Malaysia Sarawak (UNIMAS) 94300 Kota Samarahan Sarawak Malaysia
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, Universiti Teknologi PETRONAS 32610 Seri Iskandar Perak Darul Ridzuan Malaysia
- Centre of Carbon Capture, Utilisation and Storage (CCCUS), Universiti Teknologi PETRONAS 32610 Seri Iskandar Perak Darul Ridzuan Malaysia
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Balboni RDC, Cholant CM, Lemos RMJ, Rodrigues LS, Carreno NLV, Santos MJL, Avellaneda CAO, Andreazza R. Highly transparent sustainable biogel electrolyte based on cellulose acetate for application in electrochemical devices. Int J Biol Macromol 2024; 265:130757. [PMID: 38462107 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2024.130757] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/30/2023] [Revised: 03/04/2024] [Accepted: 03/07/2024] [Indexed: 03/12/2024]
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In this study, an easy and low-cost production method for a cellulose acetate-based gel polymer containing lithium perchlorate and propylene carbonate is described, as well as the investigation of its properties for potential use as an electrolyte in electrochemical devices. Cellulose acetate, a biopolymer derived from natural matrix, is colourless and transparent, as confirmed by the UV-Vis spectroscopy, with 85 % transparency in visible spectrum. The gels were prepared and tested at different concentrations and proportions to optimise their properties. Thermogravimetry, XRD, and FTIR analyses revealed crucial characteristics, including a substantial 90 % mass loss between 150 and 250 °C, a semi-crystalline nature with complete salt dissociation within the polymer matrix, and a decrease in intensity at 1780 cm-1 with increasing Li+ ion concentration, suggesting an improvement in ionic conduction capacity. In terms of electrochemical performance, the gel containing 10 % by mass of cellulose acetate and 1.4 M of LiClO4 emerged as the most promising. It exhibited a conductivity of 2.3 × 10-4 S.cm-1 at 25 °C and 3.0 × 10-4 S.cm-1 at 80 °C. Additionally, it demonstrated an ideal shape of cyclic voltammetry curves and stability after 400 cycles, establishing its suitability as an electrolyte in electrochemical devices.
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- Raphael D C Balboni
- Graduate Program in Materials Science and Engineering, Technology Development Center, Federal University of Pelotas, Pelotas, RS 96010-000, Brazil
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- Graduate Program in Materials Science and Engineering, Technology Development Center, Federal University of Pelotas, Pelotas, RS 96010-000, Brazil
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- Graduate Program in Materials Science and Engineering, Technology Development Center, Federal University of Pelotas, Pelotas, RS 96010-000, Brazil
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- Engineering, Modeling and Applied Social Sciences Center, Federal University of ABC (UFABC), Santo André, SP 09210-580, Brazil
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- Graduate Program in Materials Science and Engineering, Technology Development Center, Federal University of Pelotas, Pelotas, RS 96010-000, Brazil.
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- Institute of Chemistry, Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul, Porto Alegre, RS 91501-970, Brazil.
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- Graduate Program in Materials Science and Engineering, Technology Development Center, Federal University of Pelotas, Pelotas, RS 96010-000, Brazil
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- Graduate Program in Materials Science and Engineering, Technology Development Center, Federal University of Pelotas, Pelotas, RS 96010-000, Brazil.
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Ignatusha P, Lin H, Kapuscinsky N, Scoles L, Ma W, Patarachao B, Du N. Membrane Separation Technology in Direct Air Capture. MEMBRANES 2024; 14:30. [PMID: 38392657 PMCID: PMC10889985 DOI: 10.3390/membranes14020030] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/12/2023] [Revised: 01/16/2024] [Accepted: 01/17/2024] [Indexed: 02/24/2024]
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Direct air capture (DAC) is an emerging negative CO2 emission technology that aims to introduce a feasible method for CO2 capture from the atmosphere. Unlike carbon capture from point sources, which deals with flue gas at high CO2 concentrations, carbon capture directly from the atmosphere has proved difficult due to the low CO2 concentration in ambient air. Current DAC technologies mainly consider sorbent-based systems; however, membrane technology can be considered a promising DAC approach since it provides several advantages, e.g., lower energy and operational costs, less environmental footprint, and more potential for small-scale ubiquitous installations. Several recent advancements in validating the feasibility of highly permeable gas separation membrane fabrication and system design show that membrane-based direct air capture (m-DAC) could be a complementary approach to sorbent-based DAC, e.g., as part of a hybrid system design that incorporates other DAC technologies (e.g., solvent or sorbent-based DAC). In this article, the ongoing research and DAC application attempts via membrane separation have been reviewed. The reported membrane materials that could potentially be used for m-DAC are summarized. In addition, the future direction of m-DAC development is discussed, which could provide perspective and encourage new researchers' further work in the field of m-DAC.
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- Pavlo Ignatusha
- Energy, Mining and Environment Research Center, National Research Council of Canada, Ottawa, ON K1A 0R6, Canada
- Department of Biochemistry, Microbiology and Immunology, University of Ottawa, Ottawa, ON K1N 6N5, Canada
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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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- Energy, Mining and Environment Research Center, National Research Council of Canada, Ottawa, ON K1A 0R6, Canada
- Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering, University of Ottawa, Ottawa, ON K1N 6N5, Canada
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- Energy, Mining and Environment Research Center, National Research Council of Canada, Ottawa, ON K1A 0R6, Canada
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- Energy, Mining and Environment Research Center, National Research Council of Canada, Ottawa, ON K1A 0R6, Canada
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- Energy, Mining and Environment Research Center, National Research Council of Canada, Ottawa, ON K1A 0R6, Canada
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- Energy, Mining and Environment Research Center, National Research Council of Canada, Ottawa, ON K1A 0R6, Canada
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Gkotsis P, Peleka E, Zouboulis A. Membrane-Based Technologies for Post-Combustion CO 2 Capture from Flue Gases: Recent Progress in Commonly Employed Membrane Materials. MEMBRANES 2023; 13:898. [PMID: 38132902 PMCID: PMC10744594 DOI: 10.3390/membranes13120898] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/31/2023] [Revised: 11/22/2023] [Accepted: 11/30/2023] [Indexed: 12/23/2023]
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Carbon dioxide (CO2), which results from fossil fuel combustion and industrial processes, accounts for a substantial part of the total anthropogenic greenhouse gases (GHGs). As a result, several carbon capture, utilization and storage (CCUS) technologies have been developed during the last decade. Chemical absorption, adsorption, cryogenic separation and membrane separation are the most widely used post-combustion CO2 capture technologies. This study reviews post-combustion CO2 capture technologies and the latest progress in membrane processes for CO2 separation. More specifically, the objective of the present work is to present the state of the art of membrane-based technologies for CO2 capture from flue gases and focuses mainly on recent advancements in commonly employed membrane materials. These materials are utilized for the fabrication and application of novel composite membranes or mixed-matrix membranes (MMMs), which present improved intrinsic and surface characteristics and, thus, can achieve high selectivity and permeability. Recent progress is described regarding the utilization of metal-organic frameworks (MOFs), carbon molecular sieves (CMSs), nanocomposite membranes, ionic liquid (IL)-based membranes and facilitated transport membranes (FTMs), which comprise MMMs. The most significant challenges and future prospects of implementing membrane technologies for CO2 capture are also presented.
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- Laboratory of Chemical and Environmental Technology, Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Sciences, Aristotle University, GR-54124 Thessaloniki, Greece; (P.G.); (E.P.)
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Rehman A, Jahan Z, Khan Niazi MB, Noor T, Javed F, Othman SI, Abukhadra MR, Nawaz A. Graphene-grafted bimetallic MOF membranes for hazardous & toxic contaminants treatment. CHEMOSPHERE 2023; 340:139721. [PMID: 37541443 DOI: 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2023.139721] [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: 05/18/2023] [Revised: 07/19/2023] [Accepted: 08/01/2023] [Indexed: 08/06/2023]
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Development of membrane with improved carbon dioxide (CO2) gas separation capability is a significant challenge. However, the fabrication of membrane that efficiently separate and purification CO2-containing gases has been the focus of global attention. Cellulose Acetate (CA) has robust reinforcing characteristics when incorporated within a suitable polymer matrix. This work focus on the synthesis of novel mixed matrix membranes (MMMs) by introducing Graphene-grafted bimetallic MOFs in Cellulose Acetate polymer. The graphene-grafted bimetallic MOF (GG-BM MOFs) was prepared by a hydrothermal technique. Whereas, the solution casting approach used to fabricate membranes. The 1-5 wt% of GG-BM MOFs incorporated into the CA matrix. The mechanical, hydrophilicity and adsorption characteristics of fabricated MMMs were investigated. The crystallinity of MMM enhanced after the addition of GG-BM MOFs. In addition, the mechanical characteristics of MMMs were improved with the incorporation of GG-BM MOFs inside the polymer matrix. Maximum stress and strain was obtained for 2 wt% MMM (36.4 N/mm2 and 11% respectively). The CO2 adsorption performance was evaluated at 10 bar and 45 °C. The FTIR results represent insignificant bond shifting with the addition GG-BM MOFs at these conditions. The overall results showed that MMMs containing 2 wt% GG-BM MOFs have good adsorption properties for CO2 i.e 3.15 wt% of CO2. The MMMs have shown a decrease in the mechanical properties and CO2 adsorption at the higher GG-BM MOFs loading due to the presence of agglomeration which was confirmed through SEM. Thus, the addition of GG-BM MOFs in the CA matrix positively altered the physicochemical characteristics of the resulting MMMs, which could assist them in achieving remarkable CO2 adsorption at 2 wt%.
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- Ayesha Rehman
- Department of Chemical Engineering, School of Chemical and Materials Engineering, National University of Sciences and Technology, Islamabad, 44000, Pakistan
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, School of Chemical and Materials Engineering, National University of Sciences and Technology, Islamabad, 44000, Pakistan.
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, School of Chemical and Materials Engineering, National University of Sciences and Technology, Islamabad, 44000, Pakistan
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, School of Chemical and Materials Engineering, National University of Sciences and Technology, Islamabad, 44000, Pakistan
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- Department of Materials Engineering, School of Chemical and Materials Engineering, National University of Sciences and Technology, Islamabad, 44000, Pakistan
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- Department of Biology, College of Science, Princess Nourah Bint Abdulrahman University, P.O. BOX 84428, Riyadh, 11671, Saudi Arabia
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- Materials Technologies and Their Applications Lab, Geology Department, Faculty of Science, Beni-Suef University, Beni-Suef City, 65211, Egypt
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- School of Chemical Engineering, Yeungnam University, Gyeongsan, 712-749, Republic of Korea.
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Novel Features of Cellulose-Based Films as Sustainable Alternatives for Food Packaging. Polymers (Basel) 2022; 14:polym14224968. [PMID: 36433095 PMCID: PMC9699531 DOI: 10.3390/polym14224968] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/30/2022] [Revised: 10/31/2022] [Accepted: 11/07/2022] [Indexed: 11/18/2022] Open
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Packaging plays an important role in food quality and safety, especially regarding waste and spoilage reduction. The main drawback is that the packaging industry is among the ones that is highly dependent on plastic usage. New alternatives to conventional plastic packaging such as biopolymers-based type are mandatory. Examples are cellulose films and its derivatives. These are among the most used options in the food packaging due to their unique characteristics, such as biocompatibility, environmental sustainability, low price, mechanical properties, and biodegradability. Emerging concepts such as active and intelligent packaging provides new solutions for an extending shelf-life, and it fights some limitations of cellulose films and improves the properties of the packaging. This article reviews the available cellulose polymers and derivatives that are used as sustainable alternatives for food packaging regarding their properties, characteristics, and functionalization towards active properties enhancement. In this way, several types of films that are prepared with cellulose and their derivatives, incorporating antimicrobial and antioxidant compounds, are herein described, and discussed.
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Rehman A, Jahan Z, Sher F, Noor T, Khan Niazi MB, Akram MA, Sher EK. Cellulose acetate based sustainable nanostructured membranes for environmental remediation. CHEMOSPHERE 2022; 307:135736. [PMID: 35850224 DOI: 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2022.135736] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/22/2022] [Revised: 06/24/2022] [Accepted: 07/12/2022] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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Membrane-based gas separation has a great potential for reducing environmentally hazardous carbon dioxide (CO2) gas. The polymeric membranes developed for CO2 capturing have some limitations in their selectivity and permeability. There is a need to overcome these issues and developed such membranes having high-performance CO2 capture with cost-effectiveness. The present study aimed to synthesize mixed matrix membranes (MMMs) having improved properties CO2 adsorption performance and stability than that of pure polymer. Further, the effect on CO2 adsorption by increasing the filler concentration in MMMs was investigated. The MMMs were synthesized by incorporating (1-5 wt%) Cu-MOF-GO composites as filler into cellulose-acetate (CA) polymer matrix by adopting the solution casting method. The performance of MMMs was studied by changing the Cu-MOF-GO composite concentration (1-5 wt%) in the polymer matrix at 45 °C up to 15 bar. Morphological analysis by using SEM confirms that by increasing the concentration of Cu-MOF-GO more than 3% will result in their agglomeration in MMM. The successful incorporation of MOF within the polymer matrix of MMMs was confirmed through the presence of functional groups using FTIR and Raman spectroscopy. XRD analysis revealed that pure CA changes its semi-crystalline behaviour into crystalline by the addition of Cu-MOF-GO. The maximum tensile stress and strain rate of MMMs was 45.1 N/mm2 and 12.8%. In addition, with an increase in (4-5 wt%) Cu-MOF-GO concentration the hydrophilicity of MMMs decreases. The maximum uptake rate of CO2 was 1.79 mmol/g and 7.98 wt% at 15 bar. The adsorption results conclude that Cu-MOF-GO composite and CA-based MMM can be effective for CO2 capture.
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- Ayesha Rehman
- Department of Chemical Engineering, School of Chemical and Materials Engineering, National University of Sciences and Technology, Islamabad, 44000, Pakistan
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, School of Chemical and Materials Engineering, National University of Sciences and Technology, Islamabad, 44000, Pakistan.
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- Department of Engineering, School of Science and Technology, Nottingham Trent University, Nottingham NG11 8NS, UK.
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, School of Chemical and Materials Engineering, National University of Sciences and Technology, Islamabad, 44000, Pakistan
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, School of Chemical and Materials Engineering, National University of Sciences and Technology, Islamabad, 44000, Pakistan
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, School of Chemical and Materials Engineering, National University of Sciences and Technology, Islamabad, 44000, Pakistan
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- Department of Biosciences, School of Science and Technology, Nottingham Trent University, Nottingham NG11 8NS, UK
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Vatanpour V, Dehqan A, Paziresh S, Zinadini S, Zinatizadeh AA, Koyuncu I. Polylactic acid in the fabrication of separation membranes: A review. Sep Purif Technol 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.seppur.2022.121433] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
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Tsioptsias C, Foukas GRP, Papaioannou SM, Tzimpilis E, Tsivintzelis I. On the Thermochemical Transition Depression of Cellulose Acetate Composite Membranes. Polymers (Basel) 2022; 14:polym14163434. [PMID: 36015691 PMCID: PMC9416459 DOI: 10.3390/polym14163434] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/01/2022] [Revised: 08/18/2022] [Accepted: 08/19/2022] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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Gallic acid (GA) and quercetin (QU) are two important bioactive molecules with increased biomedical interest. Cellulose acetate (CA) is a polymer derived from cellulose and is used in various applications. In this work, differential scanning calorimetry (DSC), thermogravimetric analysis (TGA) and Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR) were used to study the thermal behavior of electrospun CA membranes loaded with quercetin or gallic acid. It was found that gallic acid and quercetin depress the thermochemical transition (simultaneous softening and decomposition) of CA, in a mechanism similar to that of the glass transition depression of amorphous polymers by plasticizers. The extensive hydrogen bonding, besides the well-known effect of constraining polymer's softening by keeping macromolecules close to each other, has a secondary effect on the thermochemical transition, i.e., it weakens chemical bonds and, inevitably, facilitates decomposition. This second effect of hydrogen bonding can provide an explanation for an unexpected observation of this study: CA membranes loaded with quercetin or gallic acid soften at lower temperatures; however, at the same time, they decompose to a higher extent than pure CA. Besides optimization of CA processing, the fundamental understanding of the thermochemical transition depression could lead to the design of more sustainable processes for biomass recycling and conversion.
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Vatanpour V, Pasaoglu ME, Barzegar H, Teber OO, Kaya R, Bastug M, Khataee A, Koyuncu I. Cellulose acetate in fabrication of polymeric membranes: A review. CHEMOSPHERE 2022; 295:133914. [PMID: 35149008 DOI: 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2022.133914] [Citation(s) in RCA: 58] [Impact Index Per Article: 29.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/26/2021] [Revised: 01/25/2022] [Accepted: 02/05/2022] [Indexed: 05/22/2023]
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Developing biodegradable polymers to fabricate filtration membranes is one of the main challenges of membrane science and technology. Cellulose acetate (CA) membranes, due to their excellent film-forming property, high chemical and mechanical stability, high hydrophilicity, eco-friendly, and suitable cost, are extensively used in water and wastewater treatment, gas separation, and energy generation purposes. The CA is one of the first materials used to fabricate filtration membranes. However, in the last decade, the possibility of modification of CA to improve permeability and stability has attracted the researcher's attention again. This review is focused on the properties of cellulose derivatives and especially CA membranes in the fabrication of polymeric separation membranes in various applications such as filtration, gas separation, adsorption, and ion exchange membranes. Firstly, a brief introduction of CA properties and used molecular weights in the fabrication of membranes will be presented. After that, different configurations of CA membranes will be outlined, and the performance of CA membranes in several applications and configurations as the main polymer and as an additive in the fabrication of other polymer-based membranes will be discussed.
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Affiliation(s)
- Vahid Vatanpour
- National Research Center on Membrane Technologies, Istanbul Technical University, Maslak, 34469, Istanbul, Turkey; Department of Applied Chemistry, Faculty of Chemistry, Kharazmi University, Tehran, 15719-14911, Iran; Environmental Engineering Department, Istanbul Technical University, Maslak, Istanbul, 34469, Turkey.
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- National Research Center on Membrane Technologies, Istanbul Technical University, Maslak, 34469, Istanbul, Turkey; Environmental Engineering Department, Istanbul Technical University, Maslak, Istanbul, 34469, Turkey
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- Department of Applied Chemistry, Faculty of Chemistry, Kharazmi University, Tehran, 15719-14911, Iran
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- National Research Center on Membrane Technologies, Istanbul Technical University, Maslak, 34469, Istanbul, Turkey
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- National Research Center on Membrane Technologies, Istanbul Technical University, Maslak, 34469, Istanbul, Turkey
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- National Research Center on Membrane Technologies, Istanbul Technical University, Maslak, 34469, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Research Laboratory of Advanced Water and Wastewater Treatment Processes, Department of Applied Chemistry, Faculty of Chemistry, University of Tabriz, 51666-16471, Tabriz, Iran; Department of Environmental Engineering, Gebze Technical University, 41400, Gebze, Turkey
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- National Research Center on Membrane Technologies, Istanbul Technical University, Maslak, 34469, Istanbul, Turkey; Environmental Engineering Department, Istanbul Technical University, Maslak, Istanbul, 34469, Turkey.
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Vatanpour V, Yavuzturk Gul B, Zeytuncu B, Korkut S, İlyasoğlu G, Turken T, Badawi M, Koyuncu I, Saeb MR. Polysaccharides in fabrication of membranes: A review. Carbohydr Polym 2022; 281:119041. [DOI: 10.1016/j.carbpol.2021.119041] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/28/2021] [Revised: 12/07/2021] [Accepted: 12/21/2021] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
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Novel polymeric additives in the preparation and modification of polymeric membranes: A comprehensive review. J IND ENG CHEM 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jiec.2022.02.036] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
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Novel Cellulose Triacetate (CTA)/Cellulose Diacetate (CDA) Blend Membranes Enhanced by Amine Functionalized ZIF-8 for CO 2 Separation. Polymers (Basel) 2021; 13:polym13172946. [PMID: 34502985 PMCID: PMC8434370 DOI: 10.3390/polym13172946] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/12/2021] [Revised: 08/25/2021] [Accepted: 08/27/2021] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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Currently, cellulose acetate (CA) membranes dominate membrane-based CO2 separation for natural gas purification due to their economical and green nature. However, their lower CO2 permeability and ease of plasticization are the drawbacks. To overcome these weaknesses, we have developed high-performance mixed matrix membranes (MMMs) consisting of cellulose triacetate (CTA), cellulose diacetate (CDA), and amine functionalized zeolitic imidazolate frameworks (NH2-ZIF-8) for CO2 separation. The NH2-ZIF-8 was chosen as a filler because (1) its pore size is between the kinetic diameters of CO2 and CH4 and (2) the NH2 groups attached on the surface of NH2-ZIF-8 have good affinity with CO2 molecules. The incorporation of NH2-ZIF-8 in the CTA/CDA blend matrix improved both the gas separation performance and plasticization resistance. The optimized membrane containing 15 wt.% of NH2-ZIF-8 had a CO2 permeability of 11.33 Barrer at 35 °C under the trans-membrane pressure of 5 bar. This is 2-fold higher than the pristine membrane, while showing a superior CO2/CH4 selectivity of 33. In addition, the former had 106% higher CO2 plasticization resistance of up to about 21 bar and an impressive mixed gas CO2/CH4 selectivity of about 40. Therefore, the newly fabricated MMMs based on the CTA/CDA blend may have great potential for CO2 separation in the natural gas industry.
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The Phase Structural Evolution and Gas Separation Performances of Cellulose Acetate/Polyimide Composite Membrane from Polymer to Carbon Stage. MEMBRANES 2021; 11:membranes11080618. [PMID: 34436381 PMCID: PMC8399511 DOI: 10.3390/membranes11080618] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/14/2021] [Revised: 08/03/2021] [Accepted: 08/10/2021] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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Blending and heat-treatment play significant roles in adjusting gas separation performances of membranes, especially for incorporating thermally labile polymers into carbon molecular sieve membranes (CMSMs). In this work, cellulose acetate (CA) is introduced into polyimide (PI) as a sacrificial phase to adjust the structure and gas separation performance from polymer to carbon. A novel result is observed that the gas permeability is reduced, even when the immiscible CA phase decomposes and forms pores after heat treatment at 350 °C. After carbonization at 600 °C, the miscible CA has changed without contribution, while the role of the immiscible CA phase has changed from original hindrance to facilitation, the composite-based CMSM at a CA content of 10 wt.% shows highest performances, a H2 permeability of ~5300 Barrer (56% enhancement) with a similar H2/N2 permselectivity of 42. The structural analyses reveal that the chain interactions and phase separation behaviors between CA and PI play critical roles on membrane structures and gas diffusion, and the corresponding phase structural evolutions during heat treatment and carbonization determine gas separation properties.
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