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Carvalho SGM, Muccillo ENS, Muccillo R. Design and Validation of an Experimental Setup for Evaluation of Gas Permeation in Ceramic Membranes. MEMBRANES 2023; 13:246. [PMID: 36837749 PMCID: PMC9960571 DOI: 10.3390/membranes13020246] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/17/2022] [Revised: 02/06/2023] [Accepted: 02/14/2023] [Indexed: 06/18/2023]
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An experimental setup for the evaluation of permeation of gaseous species with the possibility of simultaneously collecting electrochemical impedance spectroscopy data in disk-shaped ceramic membranes was designed and assembled. It consists of an alumina sample holder with thermocouple tips and platinum electrodes located close to both sides of the sample. Water-cooled inlet and outlet gas connections allowed for the insertion of the sample chamber into a programmable split tubular furnace. Gas permeation through a ceramic membrane can be monitored with mass flow controllers, a mass spectrometer, and an electrochemical impedance analyzer. For testing and data validation, ceramic composite membranes were prepared with the infiltration of molten eutectic compositions of alkali salts (lithium, sodium, and potassium carbonates) into porous gadolinia-doped ceria. Values of the alkali salt melting points and the permeation rates of carbon dioxide, in agreement with reported data, were successfully collected.
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- Sabrina G. M. Carvalho
- Center of Science and Technology of Materials, Energy and Nuclear Research Institute, Cidade Universitária, Av. Prof. Lineu Prestes, 2242, São Paulo 05508-000, SP, Brazil
- Institute of Physics, University of São Paulo, São Paulo 05508-090, SP, Brazil
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- Center of Science and Technology of Materials, Energy and Nuclear Research Institute, Cidade Universitária, Av. Prof. Lineu Prestes, 2242, São Paulo 05508-000, SP, Brazil
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- Center of Science and Technology of Materials, Energy and Nuclear Research Institute, Cidade Universitária, Av. Prof. Lineu Prestes, 2242, São Paulo 05508-000, SP, Brazil
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Jamale A, Starykevich M, Marques F. Elucidation of subtle degradation mechanisms in composite CO2 separation membranes. J Memb Sci 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.memsci.2022.120968] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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Chen T, Xu Y, Zhang Y, Gong Y, Zhang Y, Lin JY. Double-layer ceramic-carbonate hollow fiber membrane with superior mechanical strength for CO2 separation. J Memb Sci 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.memsci.2022.120701] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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Ovalle-Encinia O, Lin JY. High-pressure CO2 permeation properties and stability of ceramic-carbonate dual-phase membranes. J Memb Sci 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.memsci.2021.120249] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/19/2022]
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Tape-casting and freeze-drying gadolinia-doped ceria composite membranes for carbon dioxide permeation. J Memb Sci 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.memsci.2022.120355] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/19/2022]
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Huang H, Samsun RC, Peters R, Stolten D. CFD modeling of a membrane reactor concept for integrated CO 2 capture and conversion. REACT CHEM ENG 2022. [DOI: 10.1039/d2re00282e] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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Development of a catalytic membrane reactor concept and investigation of its performance by CFD simulations.
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- Hong Huang
- Electrochemical Process Engineering (IEK-14), Forschungszentrum Jülich GmbH, 52425, Jülich, Germany
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- Electrochemical Process Engineering (IEK-14), Forschungszentrum Jülich GmbH, 52425, Jülich, Germany
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- Electrochemical Process Engineering (IEK-14), Forschungszentrum Jülich GmbH, 52425, Jülich, Germany
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- Techno-Economic Systems Analysis (IEK-3), Forschungszentrum Jülich GmbH, 52425, Jülich, Germany
- JARA-ENERGY, 52056 Aachen, Germany
- Chair for Fuel Cells, RWTH Aachen University, 52072, Aachen, Germany
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Ovalle-Encinia O, Wu HC, Chen T, Lin JY. CO2-permselective membrane reactor for steam reforming of methane. J Memb Sci 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.memsci.2021.119914] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/24/2022]
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Recent Advances in Molten-Carbonate Membranes for Carbon Dioxide Separation: Focus on Material Selection, Geometry, and Surface Modification. ScientificWorldJournal 2021; 2021:1876875. [PMID: 34744523 PMCID: PMC8570901 DOI: 10.1155/2021/1876875] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/22/2021] [Revised: 10/03/2021] [Accepted: 10/05/2021] [Indexed: 11/20/2022] Open
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Membranes for carbon dioxide permeation have been recognized as potential candidates for CO2 separation technology, particularly in the energy sector. Supported molten-salt membranes provide ionic routes to facilitate carbon dioxide transport across the membrane, permit the use of membrane at higher temperature, and offer selectivity based on ionic affinity of targeted compound. In this review, molten-carbonate ceramic membranes have been evaluated for CO2 separation. Various research studies regarding mechanisms of permeation, properties of molten salt, significance of material selection, geometry of support materials, and surface modifications have been assessed with reference to membrane stabilities and operational flux rates. In addition, the outcomes of permeation experiments, stability tests, selection of the compatible materials, and the role of interfacial reactions for membrane degradation have also been discussed. At the end, major challenges and possible solutions are highlighted along with future recommendations for fabricating efficient carbon dioxide separation membranes.
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Belousov VV, Fedorov SV. Bubble nucleation in core-shell structured molten oxide-based membranes with combined diffusion-bubbling oxygen mass transfer: experiment and theory. Phys Chem Chem Phys 2021; 23:24029-24038. [PMID: 34664561 DOI: 10.1039/d1cp03355g] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/16/2023]
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Oxygen-selective membranes are likely to play a leading part in the future separation processes relevant to energy engineering. A newly developed molten copper and vanadium oxide-based diffusion-bubbling membrane with core-shell structure and fast combined oxygen mass transfer is a promising candidate for efficient oxygen separation. In this work, the oxygen bubble nucleation and transport properties of the diffusion-bubbling membrane were experimentally and theoretically studied. Bubble size distribution and cumulative oxygen flux have been plotted as functions of oxygen partial pressure. The relationship between the bubble density, oxygen partial pressure, and oxygen permeation flux was established. The oxygen flux and bubble density vary in the ranges of 3.2 × 10-8-1.4 × 10-7 mol cm-2 s-1 and 1.3 × 1013-5.8 × 1013 m-3 at ΔPO2 = 0.1-0.75 atm, respectively. The mechanisms of homogeneous, heterogeneous, pseudo-classical and non-classical nucleation are reviewed within the framework of the Cahn-Hilliard model. It is shown that the homogeneous nucleation mechanism is most likely in the membrane core. The estimated values of the interfacial tension, energy barrier, and rate nucleation are 0.02 J m-2, 5 kT, and 4 × 1029 m-3 s-1, respectively.
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- Valery V Belousov
- Baikov Institute of Metallurgy and Materials Science, Russian Academy of Sciences, 49 Leninsky Pr., 119334 Moscow, Russian Federation.
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- Baikov Institute of Metallurgy and Materials Science, Russian Academy of Sciences, 49 Leninsky Pr., 119334 Moscow, Russian Federation.
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Grima L, Mutch G, Oliete P, Bucheli W, Merino R, Papaioannou E, Bailey J, Kok M, Brett D, Shearing P, Metcalfe I, Sanjuán M. High CO2 permeability in supported molten-salt membranes with highly dense and aligned pores produced by directional solidification. J Memb Sci 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/j.memsci.2021.119057] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/22/2022]
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Meng L, Ovalle-Encinia O, Lin JYS. Catalyst-Free Ceramic–Carbonate Dual-Phase Membrane Reactors for High-Temperature Water Gas Shift: A Simulation Study. Ind Eng Chem Res 2021. [DOI: 10.1021/acs.iecr.1c00541] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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- Lie Meng
- School for Engineering of Matter, Transport and Energy, Arizona State University, Tempe, Arizona 85287, United States
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- School for Engineering of Matter, Transport and Energy, Arizona State University, Tempe, Arizona 85287, United States
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- School for Engineering of Matter, Transport and Energy, Arizona State University, Tempe, Arizona 85287, United States
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Controlling molten carbonate distribution in dual-phase molten salt-ceramic membranes to increase carbon dioxide permeation rates. J Memb Sci 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/j.memsci.2020.118640] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/20/2022]
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Hollow Fiber Membrane Contactors for Post-Combustion Carbon Capture: A Review of Modeling Approaches. MEMBRANES 2020; 10:membranes10120382. [PMID: 33266013 PMCID: PMC7759912 DOI: 10.3390/membranes10120382] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/30/2020] [Revised: 11/23/2020] [Accepted: 11/25/2020] [Indexed: 11/24/2022]
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Hollow fiber membrane contactors (HFMCs) can effectively separate CO2 from post-combustion flue gas by providing a high contact surface area between the flue gas and a liquid solvent. Accurate models of carbon capture HFMCs are necessary to understand the underlying transport processes and optimize HFMC designs. There are various methods for modeling HFMCs in 1D, 2D, or 3D. These methods include (but are not limited to): resistance-in-series, solution-diffusion, pore flow, Happel’s free surface model, and porous media modeling. This review paper discusses the state-of-the-art methods for modeling carbon capture HFMCs in 1D, 2D, and 3D. State-of-the-art 1D, 2D, and 3D carbon capture HFMC models are then compared in depth, based on their underlying assumptions. Numerical methods are also discussed, along with modeling to scale up HFMCs from the lab scale to the commercial scale.
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Lee S, Lim H. Utilization of CO2 arising from methane steam reforming reaction: Use of CO2 membrane and heterotic reactors. J IND ENG CHEM 2020. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jiec.2020.08.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/23/2022]
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Widakdo J, Chiao YH, Lai YL, Imawan AC, Wang FM, Hung WS. Mechanism of a Self-Assembling Smart and Electrically Responsive PVDF-Graphene Membrane for Controlled Gas Separation. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2020; 12:30915-30924. [PMID: 32539328 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.0c04402] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/11/2023]
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The development of science and technology is accompanied by a complex composition of multiple pollutants. Conventional passive separation processes are not sufficient for current industrial applications. The advent of active or responsive separation methods has become highly essential for future applications. In this work, we demonstrate the preparation of a smart electrically responsive membrane, a poly(vinylidene difluoride) (PVDF)-graphene composite membrane. The high graphene content induces the self-assembly of PVDF with a high β-phase content, which displays a unique self-piezoelectric property. Additionally, the membrane exhibits excellent electrical conductivity and unique capacitive properties, and the resultant nanochannels in the membrane can be reversibly adjusted by external voltage applications, resulting in the tailored gas selectivity of a single membrane. After the application of voltage to the membrane, the permeability and selectivity toward carbon dioxide increase simultaneously. Moreover, atomic-level positron annihilation spectroscopic studies reveal the piezoelectric effect on the free volume of the membrane, which helps us to formulate a gas permeation mechanism for the electrically responsive membrane. Overall, the novel active membrane separation process proposed in this work opens new avenues for the development of a new generation of responsive membranes.
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- Januar Widakdo
- Graduate Institute of Applied Science and Technology, Advanced Membrane Materials Research Center, National Taiwan University of Science and Technology, Taipei 10607, Taiwan
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, University of Arkansas, Fayetteville, Arkansas 72701, United States
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- Green Energy and Environment Research Laboratories, Industrial Technology Research Institute, Hsinchu 31057, Taiwan
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- Graduate Institute of Applied Science and Technology, National Taiwan University of Science and Technology, Taipei 10607, Taiwan
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- Graduate Institute of Applied Science and Technology, and Sustainable Energy Center, National Taiwan University of Science and Technology, Taipei 10607, Taiwan
- R&D Centre for Membrane Technology and Department of Chemical Engineering, Chung Yuan University, Taoyuan 32023, Taiwan
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- Graduate Institute of Applied Science and Technology, Advanced Membrane Materials Research Center, National Taiwan University of Science and Technology, Taipei 10607, Taiwan
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Yang L, Ricote S, Lundin STB, Way JD. Ceramic/Metal-Supported, Tubular, Molten Carbonate Membranes for High-Temperature CO 2 Separations. Ind Eng Chem Res 2020. [DOI: 10.1021/acs.iecr.0c01668] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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- Liqiu Yang
- Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering, Colorado School of Mines, Golden, Colorado 80401, United States
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering, Colorado School of Mines, Golden, Colorado 80401, United States
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- Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering, Colorado School of Mines, Golden, Colorado 80401, United States
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- Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering, Colorado School of Mines, Golden, Colorado 80401, United States
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Wu HC, Rui Z, Lin JY. Hydrogen production with carbon dioxide capture by dual-phase ceramic-carbonate membrane reactor via steam reforming of methane. J Memb Sci 2020. [DOI: 10.1016/j.memsci.2019.117780] [Citation(s) in RCA: 28] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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Chen T, Wang Z, Hu J, Wai MH, Kawi S, Lin Y. High CO2 permeability of ceramic-carbonate dual-phase hollow fiber membrane at medium-high temperature. J Memb Sci 2020. [DOI: 10.1016/j.memsci.2019.117770] [Citation(s) in RCA: 26] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/25/2022]
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Oxygen permeation through single-phase perovskite membrane: Modeling study and comparison with the dual-phase membrane. Sep Purif Technol 2020. [DOI: 10.1016/j.seppur.2019.116224] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/16/2022]
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Chen T, Wang Z, Das S, Liu L, Li Y, Kawi S, Lin Y. A novel study of sulfur-resistance for CO2 separation through asymmetric ceramic-carbonate dual-phase membrane at high temperature. J Memb Sci 2019. [DOI: 10.1016/j.memsci.2019.03.021] [Citation(s) in RCA: 24] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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