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Huang Z, Ling Zhao D, Shen L, Lin H, Chen C, Xu Y, Li B, Teng J, Han L, Chung TS. Mxenes for membrane separation: from fabrication strategies to advanced applications. Sci Bull (Beijing) 2024; 69:125-140. [PMID: 37957069 DOI: 10.1016/j.scib.2023.11.008] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/28/2023] [Revised: 09/15/2023] [Accepted: 10/23/2023] [Indexed: 11/15/2023]
Abstract
Transition metal carbides/nitrides/carbonitrides, commonly referred to as MXenes, have gained widespread attention since their discovery in 2011 as a promising family of two-dimensional (2D) materials. Their impressive chemical, electrical, thermal, mechanical, and biological properties have fueled a surge in research focused on the synthesis and application of MXenes in various fields, including membrane-based separation. By engineering the materials and membrane structures, MXene-based membranes have demonstrated remarkable separation performance and added functionalities, such as antifouling and photocatalytic properties. In this review, we aim to have a timely and critical review of research on their fabrication strategy and performance in advanced molecular separation and ion exchange, beginning with a brief introduction of the preparation and physicochemical properties of MXenes. Finally, outlooks and future works are outlined with the aims to provide valuable insights and guidance for advancing membranes' applications in different separation domains.
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- Zhengyi Huang
- 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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- 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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- Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, National University of Singapore, Singapore 117585, Singapore.
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Massoumılari Ş, Velioǧlu S. Can MXene be the Effective Nanomaterial Family for the Membrane and Adsorption Technologies to Reach a Sustainable Green World? ACS OMEGA 2023; 8:29859-29909. [PMID: 37636908 PMCID: PMC10448662 DOI: 10.1021/acsomega.3c01182] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/21/2023] [Accepted: 06/29/2023] [Indexed: 08/29/2023]
Abstract
Environmental pollution has intensified and accelerated due to a steady increase in the number of industries, and exploring methods to remove hazardous contaminants, which can be typically divided into inorganic and organic compounds, have become inevitable. Therefore, the development of efficacious technology for the separation processes is of paramount importance to ensure the environmental remediation. Membrane and adsorption technologies garnered attention, especially with the use of novel and high performing nanomaterials, which provide a target-specific solution. Specifically, widespread use of MXene nanomaterials in membrane and adsorption technologies has emerged due to their intriguing characteristics, combined with outstanding separation performance. In this review, we demonstrated the intrinsic properties of the MXene family for several separation applications, namely, gas separation, solvent dehydration, dye removal, separation of oil-in-water emulsions, heavy metal ion removal, removal of radionuclides, desalination, and other prominent separation applications. We highlighted the recent advancements used to tune separation potential of the MXene family such as the manipulation of surface chemistry, delamination or intercalation methods, and fabrication of composite or nanocomposite materials. Moreover, we focused on the aspects of stability, fouling, regenerability, and swelling, which deserve special attention when the MXene family is implemented in membrane and adsorption-based separation applications.
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- Şirin Massoumılari
- Institute
of Nanotechnology, Gebze Technical University, Gebze 41400, Kocaeli, Turkey
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- Institute
of Nanotechnology, Gebze Technical University, Gebze 41400, Kocaeli, Turkey
- Nanotechnology
Research and Application Center, Gebze Technical
University, Gebze 41400, Kocaeli, Turkey
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Zhang R, Mo Y, Gao Y, Zhou Z, Hou X, Ren X, Wang J, Chu X, Lu Y. Constructing a Hierarchical Hydrophilic Crosslink Network on the Surface of a Polyvinylidene Fluoride Membrane for Efficient Oil/Water Emulsion Separation. MEMBRANES 2023; 13:255. [PMID: 36984642 PMCID: PMC10053406 DOI: 10.3390/membranes13030255] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/16/2023] [Revised: 02/02/2023] [Accepted: 02/15/2023] [Indexed: 06/18/2023]
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Oil/water mixtures from industrial and domestic wastewater adversely affect the environment and human beings. In this context, the development of a facile and improved separation method is crucial. Herein, dopamine was used as a bioadhesive to bind tea polyphenol (TP) onto the surface of a polyvinylidene fluoride (PVDF) membrane to form the first hydrophilic polymer network. Sodium periodate (NaIO4) is considered an oxidising agent for triggering self-polymerisation and can be used to introduce hydrophilic groups via surface manipulation to form the second hydrophilic network. In contrast to the individual polydopamine (PDA) and TP/NaIO4 composite coatings for a hydrophobic PVDF microfiltration membrane, a combination of PDA, TP, and NaIO4 has achieved the most facile treatment process for transforming the hydrophobic membrane into the hydrophilic state. The hierarchical superhydrophilic network structure with a simultaneous underwater superoleophobic membrane exhibited excellent performance in separating various oil-in-water emulsions, with a high water flux (1530 L.m-2 h-1.bar) and improved rejection (98%). The water contact angle of the modified membrane was 0° in 1 s. Moreover, the steady polyphenol coating was applied onto the surface, which endowed the membrane with an adequate antifouling and recovery capability and a robust durability against immersion in an acid, alkali, or salt solution. This facile scale-up method depends on in situ plant-inspired chemistry and has remarkable potential for practical applications.
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- Ruixian Zhang
- Guangxi Key Laboratory for Polysaccharide Materials and Modification, Guangxi Higher Education Institutes Key Laboratory for New Chemical and Biological Transformation Process Technology, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Guangxi Minzu University, Nanning 530006, China
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- Institute of Artificial Intelligence, Guangxi Minzu University, Nanning 530006, China
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- Guangxi Key Laboratory for Polysaccharide Materials and Modification, Guangxi Higher Education Institutes Key Laboratory for New Chemical and Biological Transformation Process Technology, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Guangxi Minzu University, Nanning 530006, China
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- Guangxi Key Laboratory for Polysaccharide Materials and Modification, Guangxi Higher Education Institutes Key Laboratory for New Chemical and Biological Transformation Process Technology, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Guangxi Minzu University, Nanning 530006, China
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- Guangxi Key Laboratory for Polysaccharide Materials and Modification, Guangxi Higher Education Institutes Key Laboratory for New Chemical and Biological Transformation Process Technology, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Guangxi Minzu University, Nanning 530006, China
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- Guangxi Key Laboratory for Polysaccharide Materials and Modification, Guangxi Higher Education Institutes Key Laboratory for New Chemical and Biological Transformation Process Technology, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Guangxi Minzu University, Nanning 530006, China
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- Guangxi Key Laboratory for Polysaccharide Materials and Modification, Guangxi Higher Education Institutes Key Laboratory for New Chemical and Biological Transformation Process Technology, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Guangxi Minzu University, Nanning 530006, China
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- Guangxi Key Laboratory for Polysaccharide Materials and Modification, Guangxi Higher Education Institutes Key Laboratory for New Chemical and Biological Transformation Process Technology, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Guangxi Minzu University, Nanning 530006, China
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- Guangxi Key Laboratory for Polysaccharide Materials and Modification, Guangxi Higher Education Institutes Key Laboratory for New Chemical and Biological Transformation Process Technology, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Guangxi Minzu University, Nanning 530006, China
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Li R, Fu X, Liu G, Li J, Zhou G, Liu G, Jin W. Room-temperature in situ synthesis of MOF@MXene membrane for efficient hydrogen purification. J Memb Sci 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.memsci.2022.121097] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/07/2022]
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Liu Y, Fan S, Chen Y, Chen J, Meng J, Yang M, Li C, Qing H, Xiao Z. Catalytic membrane nano reactor with two-dimensional channels assembly of graphene oxide nanosheets with ZIF-67 derived Co3S4 catalyst immobilized on. Sep Purif Technol 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.seppur.2022.121797] [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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Lau HS, Lau SK, Soh LS, Hong SU, Gok XY, Yi S, Yong WF. State-of-the-Art Organic- and Inorganic-Based Hollow Fiber Membranes in Liquid and Gas Applications: Looking Back and Beyond. MEMBRANES 2022; 12:539. [PMID: 35629866 PMCID: PMC9144028 DOI: 10.3390/membranes12050539] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/14/2022] [Revised: 05/19/2022] [Accepted: 05/20/2022] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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The aggravation of environmental problems such as water scarcity and air pollution has called upon the need for a sustainable solution globally. Membrane technology, owing to its simplicity, sustainability, and cost-effectiveness, has emerged as one of the favorable technologies for water and air purification. Among all of the membrane configurations, hollow fiber membranes hold promise due to their outstanding packing density and ease of module assembly. Herein, this review systematically outlines the fundamentals of hollow fiber membranes, which comprise the structural analyses and phase inversion mechanism. Furthermore, illustrations of the latest advances in the fabrication of organic, inorganic, and composite hollow fiber membranes are presented. Key findings on the utilization of hollow fiber membranes in microfiltration (MF), nanofiltration (NF), reverse osmosis (RO), forward osmosis (FO), pervaporation, gas and vapor separation, membrane distillation, and membrane contactor are also reported. Moreover, the applications in nuclear waste treatment and biomedical fields such as hemodialysis and drug delivery are emphasized. Subsequently, the emerging R&D areas, precisely on green fabrication and modification techniques as well as sustainable materials for hollow fiber membranes, are highlighted. Last but not least, this review offers invigorating perspectives on the future directions for the design of next-generation hollow fiber membranes for various applications. As such, the comprehensive and critical insights gained in this review are anticipated to provide a new research doorway to stimulate the future development and optimization of hollow fiber membranes.
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- Hui Shen Lau
- School of Energy and Chemical Engineering, Xiamen University Malaysia, Sepang 43900, Selangor, Malaysia; (H.S.L.); (S.K.L.); (L.S.S.); (S.U.H.); (X.Y.G.)
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- School of Energy and Chemical Engineering, Xiamen University Malaysia, Sepang 43900, Selangor, Malaysia; (H.S.L.); (S.K.L.); (L.S.S.); (S.U.H.); (X.Y.G.)
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- School of Energy and Chemical Engineering, Xiamen University Malaysia, Sepang 43900, Selangor, Malaysia; (H.S.L.); (S.K.L.); (L.S.S.); (S.U.H.); (X.Y.G.)
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- School of Energy and Chemical Engineering, Xiamen University Malaysia, Sepang 43900, Selangor, Malaysia; (H.S.L.); (S.K.L.); (L.S.S.); (S.U.H.); (X.Y.G.)
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- School of Energy and Chemical Engineering, Xiamen University Malaysia, Sepang 43900, Selangor, Malaysia; (H.S.L.); (S.K.L.); (L.S.S.); (S.U.H.); (X.Y.G.)
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- U.S. Department of Energy, National Energy Technology Laboratory, 626 Cochrans Mill Rd, Pittsburgh, PA 15236, USA;
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- School of Energy and Chemical Engineering, Xiamen University Malaysia, Sepang 43900, Selangor, Malaysia; (H.S.L.); (S.K.L.); (L.S.S.); (S.U.H.); (X.Y.G.)
- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Xiamen University, Xiamen 361005, China
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