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Qadeer K, Al-Hinai A, Chuah LF, Sial NR, Al-Muhtaseb AH, Al Abri R, Qyyum MA, Lee M. Methanol production and purification via membrane-based technology: Recent advancements, challenges, and the way forward. CHEMOSPHERE 2023:139007. [PMID: 37253401 DOI: 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2023.139007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/05/2022] [Revised: 05/08/2023] [Accepted: 05/21/2023] [Indexed: 06/01/2023]
Abstract
Industrail revolution on the back of fossil fuels has costed humanity higher temperatures on the planet due to ever-growing concentration of CO2 emissions in Earth's atmosphere. To tackle global warming demand for renewable energy sources continues to increase. Along renewables, there has been a growing interest in converting carbon dioxide to methanol, which can be used as a fuel or a feedstock for producing chemicals. The current review study provides a comprehensive overview of the recent advancements, challenges, and future prospects of methanol production and purification via membrane-based technology. Traditional downstream processes for methanol production, such as distillation and absorption, have several drawbacks, including high energy consumption and environmental concerns. In comparison to conventional technologies, membrane-based separation techniques have emerged as a promising alternative for producing and purifying methanol. The review highlights recent developments in membrane-based methanol production and purification technology, including using novel membrane materials such as ceramic, polymeric, and mixed matrix membranes. Additionally, integrating photocatalytic processes with membrane separation has been investigated to improve the conversion of carbon dioxide to methanol. Despite the potential benefits of membrane-based systems, several challenges need to be addressed. Membrane fouling and scaling are significant issues that can reduce the efficiency and lifespan of the membranes. Furthermore, the cost-effectiveness of membrane-based systems compared to traditional methods is a critical consideration that must be evaluated. In conclusion, the review provides insights into the current state of membrane-based technology for methanol production and purification and identifies areas for future research. The development of high-performance membranes and the optimization of membrane-based processes are crucial for improving the efficiency and cost-effectiveness of this technology and for advancing the goal of sustainable energy production.
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- Kinza Qadeer
- School of Chemical Engineering, Yeungnam University, Gyeongsan, 712-749, South Korea
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- Sustainable Energy Research Center (SERC) and Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, College of Engineering, Sultan Qaboos University, Muscat, Oman.
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- Faculty of Maritime Studies, Universiti Malaysia Terengganu, Terengganu, Malaysia
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- School of Chemical Engineering, Yeungnam University, Gyeongsan, 712-749, South Korea
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- Department of Petroleum and Chemical Engineering, College of Engineering, Sultan Qaboos University, Muscat, Oman
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- Sustainable Energy Research Center (SERC) and Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, College of Engineering, Sultan Qaboos University, Muscat, Oman
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- Department of Petroleum & Chemical Engineering, Sultan Qaboos University, Muscat, Oman.
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- School of Chemical Engineering, Yeungnam University, Gyeongsan, 712-749, South Korea.
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Zhu X, Huang Y, Ji Y. Theoretical study on the solvation mechanism of camptothecin in ionic liquids. Phys Chem Chem Phys 2023; 25:12426-12442. [PMID: 37096366 DOI: 10.1039/d2cp05557k] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 04/26/2023]
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To reduce the environmental pollution caused by organic solvents and improve the extraction efficiency, a range of imidazolium-based ionic liquid (IL) combinations of [Omim]+ paired with [Br]-, [BF4]-, [Cl]-, [ClO4]-, [HsO4]-, [NO3]-, [NTf2]-, [OAc]-, [PF6]-, and [TsO]- are explored for the extraction of camptothecin (CPT) using molecular dynamics (MD) simulation and density functional theory (DFT) calculations. It is found that the ILs containing [Br]-, [OAc]-, and [TsO]- anions are the most promising solvents for CPT solvation because they exhibit stronger interaction energy and the lowest self-diffusion coefficient of CPT among all ILs. The microscopic mechanism at the molecular level is revealed based on DFT calculations and MD simulations, and the results demonstrate that the IL (i.e., [Omim][TsO]) containing anions with strong hydrogen bond (HB) acceptability and aromatic ring structure corresponds to both the strongest van der Waals interaction and strongest HB interaction of CPT-anions. Therefore, it is recommended that anions with aromatic ring structures or strong HB acceptability are promising anion candidates, while anions containing electron withdrawing groups and bulky substituents should be avoided. This work provides intermolecular insight into designing and selecting effective ILs for natural insoluble active pharmaceutical ingredient dissolution and extraction in further research.
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- Xiaotong Zhu
- Jiangsu Province Hi-Tech Key Laboratory for Biomedical Research, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Southeast University, Nanjing, 211189, P. R. China.
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- Jiangsu Province Hi-Tech Key Laboratory for Biomedical Research, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Southeast University, Nanjing, 211189, P. R. China.
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- Jiangsu Province Hi-Tech Key Laboratory for Biomedical Research, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Southeast University, Nanjing, 211189, P. R. China.
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Wang L, Cui Y, Li J, Song Z, Cheng H, Qi Z. Toward high-performance associative extraction by forming deep eutectic solvent: A component pairing and mechanism study. Chem Eng Sci 2023. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ces.2023.118602] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/07/2023]
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Guo C, Du L, Liu X, Cao Y, Zheng S, He G. Multilevel Comparison of Ionic Liquid Separation of a Methanol/Methyl Acetate/Water Mixture. Ind Eng Chem Res 2023. [DOI: 10.1021/acs.iecr.2c04318] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/25/2023]
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- Chao Guo
- College of Materials and Chemistry & Chemical Engineering, Chengdu University of Technology, Chengdu610059, China
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- College of Materials and Chemistry & Chemical Engineering, Chengdu University of Technology, Chengdu610059, China
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- College of Materials and Chemistry & Chemical Engineering, Chengdu University of Technology, Chengdu610059, China
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- College of Materials and Chemistry & Chemical Engineering, Chengdu University of Technology, Chengdu610059, China
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- College of Materials and Chemistry & Chemical Engineering, Chengdu University of Technology, Chengdu610059, China
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- College of Biomass Science and Engineering, Sichuan University, Chengdu610065, China
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Dai Y, Chu X, Jiao Y, Li Y, Shan F, Zhao S, Li G, Lei Z, Cui P, Zhu Z, Wang Y. Molecular insights into azeotrope separation in the methyl tert-butyl ether production process using ChCl-based deep eutectic solvents. Chem Eng Sci 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ces.2022.118179] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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Wang L, Zhang X, li C, Cao X, Zhao W, Xiang S. Superefficient separation of HFC-245fa/HF using extractive distillation: from computational thermodynamics to process assessment. Sep Purif Technol 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.seppur.2022.122663] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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Zhao Q, Li Y, Li C, Yan M, Zhu Z, Cui P, Qi J, Wang Y, Wang C. Molecular dynamics-assisted process design and multi-objective optimization for efficient production of N-butyl acetate by reactive-extractive distillation/pervaporation. Sep Purif Technol 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.seppur.2022.121427] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/26/2023]
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