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Liu Y, Sim J, Hailemariam RH, Lee J, Rho H, Park KD, Kim DW, Woo YC. Status and future trends of hollow fiber biogas separation membrane fabrication and modification techniques. CHEMOSPHERE 2022; 303:134959. [PMID: 35580646 DOI: 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2022.134959] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/01/2022] [Revised: 05/04/2022] [Accepted: 05/10/2022] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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With the increasing global demand for energy, renewable and sustainable biogas has attracted considerable attention. However, the presence of various gases such as methane, carbon dioxide (CO2), nitrogen, and hydrogen sulfide in biogas, and the potential emission of acid gases, which may adversely influence the environment, limits the efficient application of biogas in many fields. Consequently, researchers have focused on the upgrade and purification of biogas to eliminate impurities and obtain high-quality and high-purity biomethane with an increased combustion efficiency. In this context, the removal of CO2 gas, which is the most abundant contaminant in biogas, is of significance. Compared to conventional biogas purification processes such as water scrubbing, chemical absorption, pressure swing adsorption, and cryogenic separation, advanced membrane separation technologies are simpler to implement, easier to scale, and incur lower costs. Notably, hollow fiber membranes enhance the gas separation efficiency and decrease costs because their large specific surface area provides a greater range of gas transport. Several reviews have described biogas upgrading technologies and gas separation membranes composed of different materials. In this review, five commonly used commercial biogas upgrading technologies, as well as biological microalgae-based techniques are compared, the advantages and limitations of polymeric and mixed matrix hollow fiber membranes are highlighted, and methods to fabricate and modify hollow fiber membranes are described. This will provide more ideas and methods for future low-cost, large-scale industrial biogas upgrading using membrane technology.
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- Yuying Liu
- Department of Environment Research, Korea Institute of Civil Engineering and Building Technology (KICT), 283, Goyang-Daero, Ilsanseo-Gu, Goyang-Si, Gyeonggi-Do, 10223, Republic of Korea; Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, Yonsei University, Yonsei-ro 50, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul, 03722, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Environment Research, Korea Institute of Civil Engineering and Building Technology (KICT), 283, Goyang-Daero, Ilsanseo-Gu, Goyang-Si, Gyeonggi-Do, 10223, Republic of Korea; Department of Civil and Environment Engineering, University of Science and Technology (UST), 217 Gajeong-Ro, Yuseong-Gu, Daejeon, 34113, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Environment Research, Korea Institute of Civil Engineering and Building Technology (KICT), 283, Goyang-Daero, Ilsanseo-Gu, Goyang-Si, Gyeonggi-Do, 10223, Republic of Korea; Department of Civil and Environment Engineering, University of Science and Technology (UST), 217 Gajeong-Ro, Yuseong-Gu, Daejeon, 34113, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Environment Research, Korea Institute of Civil Engineering and Building Technology (KICT), 283, Goyang-Daero, Ilsanseo-Gu, Goyang-Si, Gyeonggi-Do, 10223, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Environment Research, Korea Institute of Civil Engineering and Building Technology (KICT), 283, Goyang-Daero, Ilsanseo-Gu, Goyang-Si, Gyeonggi-Do, 10223, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Environment Research, Korea Institute of Civil Engineering and Building Technology (KICT), 283, Goyang-Daero, Ilsanseo-Gu, Goyang-Si, Gyeonggi-Do, 10223, 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 Environment Research, Korea Institute of Civil Engineering and Building Technology (KICT), 283, Goyang-Daero, Ilsanseo-Gu, Goyang-Si, Gyeonggi-Do, 10223, Republic of Korea; Department of Civil and Environment Engineering, University of Science and Technology (UST), 217 Gajeong-Ro, Yuseong-Gu, Daejeon, 34113, Republic of Korea.
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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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Raza A, Askari M, Liang CZ, Peng N, Farrukh S, Hussain A, Chung TS. Advanced multiple-layer composite CTA/CDA hollow fiber membranes for CO2 separations. J Memb Sci 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/j.memsci.2021.119124] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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Askari M, Liang CZ, Choong LT(S, Chung TS. Optimization of TFC-PES hollow fiber membranes for reverse osmosis (RO) and osmotically assisted reverse osmosis (OARO) applications. J Memb Sci 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/j.memsci.2021.119156] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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Ye L, Jie X, Wang L, Xu G, Sun Y, Kang G, Cao Y. Preparation and gas separation performance of thermally rearranged poly(benzoxazole-co-amide) (TR-PBOA) hollow fiber membranes deriving from polyamides. Sep Purif Technol 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/j.seppur.2020.117870] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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Pang R, Chen KK, Han Y, Ho WW. Highly permeable polyethersulfone substrates with bicontinuous structure for composite membranes in CO2/N2 separation. J Memb Sci 2020. [DOI: 10.1016/j.memsci.2020.118443] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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Iyer GM, Liu L, Zhang C. Hydrocarbon separations by glassy polymer membranes. JOURNAL OF POLYMER SCIENCE 2020. [DOI: 10.1002/pol.20200128] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/06/2023]
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- Gaurav M. Iyer
- Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering University of Maryland College Park MD USA
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- Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering University of Maryland College Park MD USA
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- Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering University of Maryland College Park MD USA
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Kim SY, Cho Y, Kang SW. Correlation between Functional Group and Formation of Nanoparticles in PEBAX/Ag Salt/Al Salt Complexes for Olefin Separation. Polymers (Basel) 2020; 12:polym12030667. [PMID: 32192086 PMCID: PMC7183082 DOI: 10.3390/polym12030667] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/12/2020] [Revised: 03/05/2020] [Accepted: 03/07/2020] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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poly ether-block-amide (PEBAX)-2533/metal salt/Al salt membranes were prepared for mixed olefin/paraffin separation. PEBAX-2533 with 80% ether group and 20% amide group was suggested as the polymer matrix for comparison of separation performance according to the functional group ratio in copolymer PEBAX. In addition, Al salts were used to stabilize metal ions for a long time as additives. High permeance was expected with the proportion of high ether groups, since these functional groups provided relatively permeable regions. As a result, the PEBAX-2533 composite membrane showed a selectivity of 5 (propylene/propane) with 10 GPU. However, the permeance of membrane was not unexpectedly improved and the selectivity was reduced. The result was analyzed by using SEM, RAMAN and thermogravimetric analysis (TGA), including Fourier transform infrared (FTIR). The reduction in separation performance was determined by using FT-IR. Based on these results, in order to stabilize the metal ions interacting with the polymer through Al(NO3)3, it was concluded that a specific ratio of the amide group was needed in PEBAX as a polymer matrix.
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- So Young Kim
- Department of Chemistry, Sangmyung University, Seoul 03016, Korea;
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- Department of Energy Systems Engineering, Soonchunhyang University, Asan 31538, Korea
- Correspondence: (Y.C.); (S.W.K.); Tel.: +82-2-2287-5362 (S.W.K.)
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- Department of Chemistry, Sangmyung University, Seoul 03016, Korea;
- Department of Chemistry and Energy Engineering, Sangmyung University, Seoul 03016, Korea
- Correspondence: (Y.C.); (S.W.K.); Tel.: +82-2-2287-5362 (S.W.K.)
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Naderi A, Chung TS, Weber M, Maletzko C. High performance dual-layer hollow fiber membrane of sulfonated polyphenylsulfone/Polybenzimidazole for hydrogen purification. J Memb Sci 2019. [DOI: 10.1016/j.memsci.2019.117292] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/26/2022]
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A Bibliometric Survey of Paraffin/Olefin Separation Using Membranes. MEMBRANES 2019; 9:membranes9120157. [PMID: 31779146 PMCID: PMC6950670 DOI: 10.3390/membranes9120157] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/11/2019] [Revised: 10/29/2019] [Accepted: 10/30/2019] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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Bibliometric studies allow to collect, organize and process information that can be used to guide the development of research and innovation and to provide basis for decision-making. Paraffin/olefin separations constitute an important industrial issue because cryogenic separation methods are frequently needed in industrial sites and are very expensive. As a consequence, the use of membrane separation processes has been extensively encouraged and has become an attractive alternative for commercial separation processes, as this may lead to reduction of production costs, equipment size, energy consumption and waste generation. For these reasons, a bibliometric survey of paraffin/olefin membrane separation processes is carried out in the present study in order to evaluate the maturity of the technology for this specific application. Although different studies have proposed the use of distinct alternatives for olefin/paraffin separations, the present work makes clear that consensus has yet to be reached among researchers and technicians regarding the specific membranes and operation conditions that will make these processes scalable for large-scale commercial applications.
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Japip S, Lee GR, Chung TS. The Role of Fluorinated Aryl Ether Moiety in Polyimide- co-etherimide on Gas Transport Properties. Ind Eng Chem Res 2019. [DOI: 10.1021/acs.iecr.9b04713] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/21/2023]
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- Susilo Japip
- Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, National University of Singapore, 117585, Singapore
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- Engineering Science Programme, National University of Singapore, 117575, Singapore
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- Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, National University of Singapore, 117585, Singapore
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Najari S, Saeidi S, Gallucci F, Drioli E. Mixed matrix membranes for hydrocarbons separation and recovery: a critical review. REV CHEM ENG 2019. [DOI: 10.1515/revce-2018-0091] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/30/2023]
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The separation and purification of light hydrocarbons are significant challenges in the petrochemical and chemical industries. Because of the growing demand for light hydrocarbons and the environmental and economic issues of traditional separation technologies, much effort has been devoted to developing highly efficient separation techniques. Accordingly, polymeric membranes have gained increasing attention because of their low costs and energy requirements compared with other technologies; however, their industrial exploitation is often hampered because of the trade-off between selectivity and permeability. In this regard, high-performance mixed matrix membranes (MMMs) are prepared by embedding various organic and/or inorganic fillers into polymeric materials. MMMs exhibit the advantageous and disadvantageous properties of both polymer and filler materials. In this review, the influence of filler on polymer chain packing and membrane sieving properties are discussed. Furthermore, the influential parameters affecting MMMs affinity toward hydrocarbons separation are addressed. Selection criteria for a suitable combination of polymer and filler are discussed. Moreover, the challenges arising from polymer/filler interactions are analyzed to allow for the successful implementation of this promising class of membranes.
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- Sara Najari
- Department of Chemical Engineering , Tarbiat Modares University , Tehran 14115-114 , Iran
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- Department of Energy Engineering , Budapest University of Technology and Economics , Budapest , Hungary
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- Inorganic Membranes and Membrane Reactors, Eindhoven University of Technology, Department of Chemical Engineering and Chemistry , Eindhoven , The Netherlands
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- Institute on Membrane Technology, ITM-CNR , c/o University of Calabria , Via P. Bucci 17c , 87030 Rende (CS) , Italy
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Hollow fiber (HF) membrane fabrication: A review on the effects of solution spinning conditions on morphology and performance. J IND ENG CHEM 2019. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jiec.2018.10.005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 30] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/05/2023]
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Solvent and thermal resistant ultrafiltration membranes from alkyne-functionalized high-performance polymers. J Memb Sci 2018. [DOI: 10.1016/j.memsci.2018.07.025] [Citation(s) in RCA: 24] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/06/2023]
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An H, Lee AS, Kammakakam I, Sang Hwang S, Kim JH, Lee JH, Suk Lee J. Bromination/debromination-induced thermal crosslinking of 6FDA-Durene for aggressive gas separations. J Memb Sci 2018. [DOI: 10.1016/j.memsci.2017.09.083] [Citation(s) in RCA: 25] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/18/2022]
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Jiang B, Dou H, Zhang L, Wang B, Sun Y, Yang H, Huang Z, Bi H. Novel supported liquid membranes based on deep eutectic solvents for olefin-paraffin separation via facilitated transport. J Memb Sci 2017. [DOI: 10.1016/j.memsci.2017.05.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 67] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/03/2023]
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Jusoh N, Yeong YF, Lau KK, M. Shariff A. Enhanced gas separation performance using mixed matrix membranes containing zeolite T and 6FDA-durene polyimide. J Memb Sci 2017. [DOI: 10.1016/j.memsci.2016.10.044] [Citation(s) in RCA: 43] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/20/2022]
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Liu J, Xiao Y, Liao KS, Chung TS. Highly permeable and aging resistant 3D architecture from polymers of intrinsic microporosity incorporated with beta-cyclodextrin. J Memb Sci 2017. [DOI: 10.1016/j.memsci.2016.10.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 48] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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Hosseini SS, Najari S, Kundu PK, Tan NR, Roodashti SM. Simulation and sensitivity analysis of transport in asymmetric hollow fiber membrane permeators for air separation. RSC Adv 2015. [DOI: 10.1039/c5ra13943k] [Citation(s) in RCA: 23] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022] Open
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Development of advanced membranes requires deep insights about the process. Sensitivity analysis is performed to analyze the effects of module properties and process operational conditions on the performance of air separation membrane permeators.
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- Seyed Saeid Hosseini
- Department of Chemical Engineering
- Tarbiat Modares University
- Tehran
- Iran 14115-114
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- Department of Chemical Engineering
- Tarbiat Modares University
- Tehran
- Iran 14115-114
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- Department of Chemical Engineering
- University of Waterloo
- Waterloo
- Canada N2L 3G1
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- Research & Development Dept
- HOSSTECH Group
- Singapore 528844
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Natural gas purification and olefin/paraffin separation using thermal cross-linkable co-polyimide/ZIF-8 mixed matrix membranes. J Memb Sci 2013. [DOI: 10.1016/j.memsci.2013.05.016] [Citation(s) in RCA: 212] [Impact Index Per Article: 19.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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Favvas EP, Papageorgiou SK, Nolan JW, Stefanopoulos KL, Mitropoulos AC. Effect of air gap on gas permeance/selectivity performance of BTDA-TDI/MDI copolyimide hollow fiber membranes. J Appl Polym Sci 2013. [DOI: 10.1002/app.39677] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/09/2022]
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- Department of Petroleum and Natural Gas Technology; Cavala Institute of Technology; St. Lucas; Kavala; Greece
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- Department of Petroleum and Natural Gas Technology; Cavala Institute of Technology; St. Lucas; Kavala; Greece
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