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Hua Y, Mohamed AMO, Choi GM, Cho KY, Economou IG, Jeong HK. Unexpectedly High Propylene/Propane Separation Performance of Asymmetric Mixed-Matrix Membranes through Additive-Assisted In Situ ZIF-8 Filler Formation: Experimental and Computational Studies. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2024; 16:15273-15285. [PMID: 38482600 PMCID: PMC10982995 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.3c19491] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/28/2023] [Revised: 02/29/2024] [Accepted: 03/04/2024] [Indexed: 04/04/2024]
Abstract
Zeolitic-imidazolate framework-8 (ZIF-8), composed of a zinc center tetrahedrally coordinated with 2-methylimidazolate linkers, has garnered extensive attention as a selective filler for propylene-selective mixed-matrix membranes (MMMs). Recently, we reported an innovative and scalable MMM fabrication approach, termed "phase-inversion in sync with in situ MOF formation" (PIMOF), aimed at addressing the prevailing challenges in MMM processing. In this study, we intend to investigate the effect of additives, specifically sodium formate and 1,4-butanediol, on the modification of ZIF-8 filler formation within the polymer matrix in order to further improve the separation performance of the asymmetric MMMs prepared by the PIMOF. Remarkably, MMMs prepared with sodium formate as an additive in the coagulation bath exhibited an unprecedented C3H6/C3H8 separation factor of 222.5 ± 1.8 with a C3H6 permeance of 10.1 ± 0.3 GPU, surpassing that of MMMs prepared without additives (a C3 separation factor of 57.7 ± 11.2 with a C3 permeance of 22.5 ± 4.5 GPU). Our computational work complements the experimental investigation by studying the effect of ZIF-8 nanoparticle size on the specific surface interaction energy and apertures of ZIF-8. Calculations indicate that by having smaller ZIF-8 nanoparticles, stronger interactions are present with the polymer affecting the aperture of ZIF-8 nanoparticles. This reduction in aperture size is expected to improve selectivity toward propylene by reducing the permeability of propylene. These results represent a significant advancement, surpassing the performance of all previously reported propylene-selective MMMs and most high-quality polycrystalline ZIF-8 membranes. The notably enhanced separation performance primarily arises from the formation of exceedingly small ZIF-8-like particles with an amorphous or poorly crystalline structure, corroborated by our computational work.
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Affiliation(s)
- Yinying Hua
- Artie
McFerrin Department of Chemical Engineering and Department of Materials Science
and Engineering, Texas A&M University, 3122 TAMU, College Station, Texas 77843-3122, United States
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- Chemical
Engineering Program, Texas A&M University
at Qatar, PO Box 23874, Doha 23874, Qatar
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- Department
of Industrial Chemistry, Pukyong National
University, 45 Yongso-ro, Nam-gu, Busan 48513, Republic of Korea
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- Department
of Industrial Chemistry, Pukyong National
University, 45 Yongso-ro, Nam-gu, Busan 48513, Republic of Korea
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- Chemical
Engineering Program, Texas A&M University
at Qatar, PO Box 23874, Doha 23874, Qatar
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- Artie
McFerrin Department of Chemical Engineering and Department of Materials Science
and Engineering, Texas A&M University, 3122 TAMU, College Station, Texas 77843-3122, United States
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Peng D, Duan S, Feng X, Liu Z, Wang J, Li D, Zhang Y. Mixed-matrix membranes containing zero-dimension porphyrin-based complex for propylene/propane separation. Sep Purif Technol 2023. [DOI: 10.1016/j.seppur.2023.123656] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 04/04/2023]
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Peng D, Feng X, Yang G, Niu X, Liu Z, Zhang Y. In-situ growth of silver complex on ZIF-8 towards mixed matrix membranes for propylene/propane separation. J Memb Sci 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.memsci.2022.121267] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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Hansen solubility parameters-guided mixed matrix membranes with linker-exchanged metal-organic framework fillers showing enhanced gas separation performance. J Memb Sci 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.memsci.2022.121238] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/02/2022]
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Park S, Jeong HK. Cross-Linked Polyimide/ZIF-8 Mixed-Matrix Membranes by In Situ Formation of ZIF-8: Effect of Cross-Linking on Their Propylene/Propane Separation. MEMBRANES 2022; 12:964. [PMID: 36295723 PMCID: PMC9609502 DOI: 10.3390/membranes12100964] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/02/2022] [Revised: 09/20/2022] [Accepted: 09/24/2022] [Indexed: 06/16/2023]
Abstract
Despite their potential for the scalable production of mixed-matrix membranes (MMMs), the MMMs prepared by the polymer-modification-enabled in situ metal-organic framework formation (PMMOF) process showed a considerable reduction in gas permeability as the filler loading increased. It was hypothesized that a correlation existed between the decrease in permeability and the change in the properties of the polymer, such as free volume and chain flexibility, upon in situ MOF formation. Herein, we aim to address the permeability reduction by using a cross-linked polyimide (6FDA-DAM:DABA (3:2)). It was found the degree of cross-linking affected not only the properties of the polymer, but also the in situ formation of the ZIF-8 filler particles in the cross-linked polymer. The proper degree of cross-linking resulted in suppressing C3H6 permeability reduction, suggesting a possible strategy to overcome the issue of PMMOF. The swelling of the polymer followed by chain rearrangement during the PMMOF, as well as the structural rigidity of the polymer, were found to be critical in mitigating permeability reduction.
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- Sunghwan Park
- School of Energy Materials & Chemical Engineering, Kyungpook National University, Sangju-si 37224, Korea
- Department of Advanced Science and Technology Convergence, Kyungpook National University, Sangju-si 37224, Korea
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- Artie McFerrin Department of Chemical Engineering, Texas A&M University, 3122 TAMU, College Station, TX 77843-3122, USA
- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Texas A&M University, 3122 TAMU, College Station, TX 77843-3122, USA
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Highly durable ZIF-8 tubular membranes via precursor-assisted processing for propylene/propane separation. J Memb Sci 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.memsci.2022.120813] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/20/2022]
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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]
Abstract
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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Ding R, Wang Q, Ruan X, Dai Y, Li X, Zheng W, He G. Novel and versatile PEI modified ZIF-8 hollow nanotubes to construct CO2 facilitated transport pathway in MMMs. Sep Purif Technol 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.seppur.2022.120768] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/09/2023]
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Feng X, Peng D, Shan M, Niu X, Zhang Y. Facilitated propylene transport in mixed matrix membranes containing
ZIF
‐8@Agmim core‐shell hybrid material. AIChE J 2022. [DOI: 10.1002/aic.17707] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/11/2022]
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- Xiaoquan Feng
- School of Chemical Engineering Zhengzhou University Zhengzhou China
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- School of Chemical Engineering Zhengzhou University Zhengzhou China
- School of Material & Chemical Engineering Zhengzhou University of Light Industry Zhengzhou China
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- School of Chemical Engineering Zhengzhou University Zhengzhou China
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- School of Chemical Engineering Zhengzhou University Zhengzhou China
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- School of Chemical Engineering Zhengzhou University Zhengzhou China
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Sun Y, Tian L, Qiao Z, Geng C, Guo X, Zhong C. Surface modification of bilayer structure on metal-organic frameworks towards mixed matrix membranes for efficient propylene/propane separation. J Memb Sci 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.memsci.2022.120350] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/02/2023]
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Abdul Hamid MR, Qian Y, Wei R, Li Z, Pan Y, Lai Z, Jeong HK. Polycrystalline metal-organic framework (MOF) membranes for molecular separations: Engineering prospects and challenges. J Memb Sci 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/j.memsci.2021.119802] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/10/2023]
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Chuah CY, Jiang X, Goh K, Wang R. Recent Progress in Mixed-Matrix Membranes for Hydrogen Separation. MEMBRANES 2021; 11:666. [PMID: 34564483 PMCID: PMC8466440 DOI: 10.3390/membranes11090666] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/29/2021] [Revised: 08/19/2021] [Accepted: 08/25/2021] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
Abstract
Membrane separation is a compelling technology for hydrogen separation. Among the different types of membranes used to date, the mixed-matrix membranes (MMMs) are one of the most widely used approaches for enhancing separation performances and surpassing the Robeson upper bound limits for polymeric membranes. In this review, we focus on the recent progress in MMMs for hydrogen separation. The discussion first starts with a background introduction of the current hydrogen generation technologies, followed by a comparison between the membrane technology and other hydrogen purification technologies. Thereafter, state-of-the-art MMMs, comprising emerging filler materials that include zeolites, metal-organic frameworks, covalent organic frameworks, and graphene-based materials, are highlighted. The binary filler strategy, which uses two filler materials to create synergistic enhancements in MMMs, is also described. A critical evaluation on the performances of the MMMs is then considered in context, before we conclude with our perspectives on how MMMs for hydrogen separation can advance moving forward.
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- Chong Yang Chuah
- Singapore Membrane Technology Centre, Nanyang Environment & Water Research Institute, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore 637141, Singapore; (C.Y.C.); (X.J.); (K.G.)
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- Singapore Membrane Technology Centre, Nanyang Environment & Water Research Institute, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore 637141, Singapore; (C.Y.C.); (X.J.); (K.G.)
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- Singapore Membrane Technology Centre, Nanyang Environment & Water Research Institute, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore 637141, Singapore; (C.Y.C.); (X.J.); (K.G.)
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- Singapore Membrane Technology Centre, Nanyang Environment & Water Research Institute, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore 637141, Singapore; (C.Y.C.); (X.J.); (K.G.)
- School of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore 639798, Singapore
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Abdul Hamid MR, Shean Yaw TC, Mohd Tohir MZ, Wan Abdul Karim Ghani WA, Sutrisna PD, Jeong HK. Zeolitic imidazolate framework membranes for gas separations: Current state-of-the-art, challenges, and opportunities. J IND ENG CHEM 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jiec.2021.03.047] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/16/2022]
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