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Zhao S, Zhao Z, Zhang X, Zha Z, Tong T, Wang R, Wang Z. Polyamide Membranes with Tunable Surface Charge Induced by Dipole-Dipole Interaction for Selective Ion Separation. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY 2024; 58:5174-5185. [PMID: 38451543 DOI: 10.1021/acs.est.3c10195] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/08/2024]
Abstract
Nanofiltration (NF) has the potential to achieve precise ion-ion separation at the subnanometer scale, which is necessary for resource recovery and a circular water economy. Fabricating NF membranes for selective ion separation is highly desirable but represents a substantial technical challenge. Dipole-dipole interaction is a mechanism of intermolecular attractions between polar molecules with a dipole moment due to uneven charge distribution, but such an interaction has not been leveraged to tune membrane structure and selectivity. Herein, we propose a novel strategy to achieve tunable surface charge of polyamide membrane by introducing polar solvent with a large dipole moment during interfacial polymerization, in which the dipole-dipole interaction with acyl chloride groups of trimesoyl chloride (TMC) can successfully intervene in the amidation reaction to alter the density of surface carboxyl groups in the polyamide selective layer. As a result, the prepared positively charged (PEI-TMC)-NH2 and negatively charged (PEI-TMC)-COOH composite membranes, which show similarly high water permeance, demonstrate highly selective separations of cations and anions in engineering applications, respectively. Our findings, for the first time, confirm that solvent-induced dipole-dipole interactions are able to alter the charge type and density of polyamide membranes and achieve tunable surface charge for selective and efficient ion separation.
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- Song Zhao
- School of Chemical Engineering and Technology, Tianjin University, Tianjin 300072, P. R. China
- Tianjin Key Laboratory of Membrane Science and Desalination Technology, State Key Laboratory of Chemical Engineering, Tianjin University, Tianjin 300072, P. R. China
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- School of Chemical Engineering and Technology, Tianjin University, Tianjin 300072, P. R. China
- Tianjin Key Laboratory of Membrane Science and Desalination Technology, State Key Laboratory of Chemical Engineering, Tianjin University, Tianjin 300072, P. R. China
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- School of Chemical Engineering and Technology, Tianjin University, Tianjin 300072, P. R. China
- Tianjin Key Laboratory of Membrane Science and Desalination Technology, State Key Laboratory of Chemical Engineering, Tianjin University, Tianjin 300072, P. R. China
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- School of Chemical Engineering and Technology, Tianjin University, Tianjin 300072, P. R. China
- Tianjin Key Laboratory of Membrane Science and Desalination Technology, State Key Laboratory of Chemical Engineering, Tianjin University, Tianjin 300072, P. R. China
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- Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Colorado State University, Fort Collins, Colorado 80523, United States
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- School of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore Membrane Technology Center, Nanyang Environment and Water Research Institute, Singapore 637141, Singapore
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- School of Chemical Engineering and Technology, Tianjin University, Tianjin 300072, P. R. China
- Tianjin Key Laboratory of Membrane Science and Desalination Technology, State Key Laboratory of Chemical Engineering, Tianjin University, Tianjin 300072, P. R. China
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Tong YH, Luo LH, Jia R, Han R, Xu SJ, Xu ZL. Whether membranes developed for organic solvent nanofiltration (OSN) tend to be hydrophilic or hydrophobic? ── a review. Heliyon 2024; 10:e24330. [PMID: 38288011 PMCID: PMC10823098 DOI: 10.1016/j.heliyon.2024.e24330] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/05/2023] [Revised: 12/02/2023] [Accepted: 01/07/2024] [Indexed: 01/31/2024] Open
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In the past few decades, organic solvent nanofiltration (OSN) has attracted numerous researchers and broadly applied in various fields. Unlike conventional nanofiltration, OSN always faced a broad spectrum of solvents including polar solvents and non-polar solvents. Among those recently developed OSN membranes in lab-scale or widely used commercial membranes, researchers preferred to explore intrinsic materials or introduce nanomaterials into membranes to fabricate OSN membranes. However, the hydrophilicity of the membrane surface towards filtration performance was often ignored, which was the key factor in conventional aqueous nanofiltration. The influence of surface hydrophilicity on OSN performance was not studied systematically and thoroughly. Generally speaking, the hydrophilic OSN membranes performed well in the polar solvents while the hydrophobic OSN membranes work well in the non-polar solvent. Many review papers reviewed the basics, problems of the membranes, up-to-date studies, and applications at various levels. In this review, we have focused on the relationship between the surface hydrophilicity of OSN membranes and OSN performances. The history, theory, and mechanism of the OSN process were first recapped, followed by summarizing representative OSN research classified by surface hydrophilicity and types of membrane, which recent OSN research with its contact angles and filtration performance were listed. Finally, from the industrialization perspective, the application progress of hydrophilic and hydrophobic OSN membranes was introduced. We started with history and theory, presented many research and application cases of hydrophilic and hydrophobic OSN membranes, and discussed anticipated progress in the OSN field. Also, we pointed out some future research directions on the hydrophilicity of OSN membranes to deeply develop the effect made by membrane hydrophilicity on OSN performance for future considerations and stepping forward of the OSN industry.
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- Yi-Hao Tong
- State Key Laboratory of Chemical Engineering, Membrane Science and Engineering R&D Lab, Chemical Engineering Research Center, School of Chemical Engineering, East China University of Science and Technology, Shanghai 200237, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Chemical Engineering, Membrane Science and Engineering R&D Lab, Chemical Engineering Research Center, School of Chemical Engineering, East China University of Science and Technology, Shanghai 200237, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Chemical Engineering, Membrane Science and Engineering R&D Lab, Chemical Engineering Research Center, School of Chemical Engineering, East China University of Science and Technology, Shanghai 200237, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Chemical Engineering, Membrane Science and Engineering R&D Lab, Chemical Engineering Research Center, School of Chemical Engineering, East China University of Science and Technology, Shanghai 200237, China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, East China University of Science and Technology, Shanghai 200237, China
- State Key Laboratory of Chemical Engineering, Membrane Science and Engineering R&D Lab, Chemical Engineering Research Center, School of Chemical Engineering, East China University of Science and Technology, Shanghai 200237, China
- Shanghai Electronic Chemicals Innovation Institute, East China University of Science and Technology, Shanghai 200237, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Chemical Engineering, Membrane Science and Engineering R&D Lab, Chemical Engineering Research Center, School of Chemical Engineering, East China University of Science and Technology, Shanghai 200237, China
- Shanghai Electronic Chemicals Innovation Institute, East China University of Science and Technology, Shanghai 200237, China
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Guo H, Li F, Shui X, Wang J, Fang C, Zhu L. Ultrathin Polyamide Nanofilms with Controlled Microporosity for Enhanced Solvent Permeation. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2023. [PMID: 37479673 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.3c07440] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 07/23/2023]
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Organic solvent nanofiltration (OSN) technology shows reduced energy consumption by almost 90% with great potential in achieving low-carbon separation applications. Polyamide nanofilms with controlled intrinsic and extrinsic structures (e.g., thickness and porosity) are important for achieving such a goal but are technically challenging. Herein, ultrathin polyamide nanofilms with controlled microporosity and morphology were synthesized via a molecular layer deposition method for OSN. The key is that the polyamide synthesis is controlled in a homogenous organic phase, rather than an interface, not only involving no monomer kinetic diffusion but also broadening the applicability of amine monomers. The particular nonplanar and rigid amine monomers were superbly used to increase microporosity and the nanofilm was linearly controlled at the nanometer scale to decrease thickness. The composite membrane with the polyamide nanofilms as separation layers displayed highly superior performance to current counterparts. The ethanol and methanol permeances were up to 5.5 and 14.6 L m-2 h-1 bar-1, respectively, but the molecular weight cutoff was tailored as low as 300 Da. Such separation performance remained almost unchanged during a long-term operation. This work demonstrates a promising alternative that could synergistically control the physicochemical structures of ultrathin selective layers to fabricate high-performance OSN membranes for efficient separations.
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- Hukang Guo
- MOE Key Laboratory of Macromolecular Synthesis and Functionalization, Department of Polymer Science and Engineering, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310058, P.R. China
- MOE Engineering Research Center of Membrane and Water Treatment Technology, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310058, P.R. China
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- MOE Key Laboratory of Macromolecular Synthesis and Functionalization, Department of Polymer Science and Engineering, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310058, P.R. China
- MOE Engineering Research Center of Membrane and Water Treatment Technology, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310058, P.R. China
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- MOE Key Laboratory of Macromolecular Synthesis and Functionalization, Department of Polymer Science and Engineering, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310058, P.R. China
- MOE Engineering Research Center of Membrane and Water Treatment Technology, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310058, P.R. China
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- Center for Healthcare Materials, Shaoxing Institute, Zhejiang University, Shaoxing 312000, China
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- MOE Key Laboratory of Macromolecular Synthesis and Functionalization, Department of Polymer Science and Engineering, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310058, P.R. China
- MOE Engineering Research Center of Membrane and Water Treatment Technology, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310058, P.R. China
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- MOE Key Laboratory of Macromolecular Synthesis and Functionalization, Department of Polymer Science and Engineering, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310058, P.R. China
- MOE Engineering Research Center of Membrane and Water Treatment Technology, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310058, P.R. China
- Center for Healthcare Materials, Shaoxing Institute, Zhejiang University, Shaoxing 312000, China
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Wang S, Wang Z, Zhu S, Liu S, Zhang F, Jin J. Highly porous ultrathin polyamide membranes for fast separation of small molecules from organic solvents. J Memb Sci 2023. [DOI: 10.1016/j.memsci.2023.121540] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/05/2023]
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Qing H, Fan S, Liu Y, Li C, Meng J, Yang M, Xiao Z. Thin-Film Composite (TFC) Polydimethylsiloxane (PDMS) Membrane with High Crosslinking Density Fabricated by Coaxial Electrospray for a High Flux. Ind Eng Chem Res 2023. [DOI: 10.1021/acs.iecr.2c03758] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/07/2023]
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- Haijie Qing
- School of Chemical Engineering, Sichuan University, 610065Chengdu, China
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- School of Chemical Engineering, Sichuan University, 610065Chengdu, China
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- School of Chemical Engineering, Sichuan University, 610065Chengdu, China
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- School of Chemical Engineering, Sichuan University, 610065Chengdu, China
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- School of Chemical Engineering, Sichuan University, 610065Chengdu, China
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- School of Chemical Engineering, Sichuan University, 610065Chengdu, China
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- School of Chemical Engineering, Sichuan University, 610065Chengdu, China
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Effective regulating interfacial polymerization process of OSN membrane via in-situ constructed nano-porous interlayer of 2D TpHz covalent organic frameworks. J Memb Sci 2023. [DOI: 10.1016/j.memsci.2022.121101] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/06/2022]
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Ali S, Shah IA, Ihsanullah I, Feng X. Nanocomposite membranes for organic solvent nanofiltration: Recent advances, challenges, and prospects. CHEMOSPHERE 2022; 308:136329. [PMID: 36087722 DOI: 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2022.136329] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/06/2022] [Revised: 08/27/2022] [Accepted: 09/01/2022] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
Abstract
Organic solvent nanofiltration (OSN) is an emerging technology for the separation of organic solvents that are relevant to the petrochemical, pharmaceutical, food and fine chemical industries. The separation performance of OSN membranes has continued to push the boundary up through advanced membrane fabrication techniques and novel materials for fabricating the membranes. Despite the many advantages, OSN membranes still face such challenges as low solvent permeability and durability in harsh organic solvent conditions. To overcome these limitations, attempts have been made to incorporate nanomaterial fillers into OSN membranes to improve their overall performance. This review analyzes the potential and use of nanomaterials for OSN membranes, including covalent organic frameworks (COFs), metal-organic frameworks (MOFs), metal oxides (MOs) and carbon-based materials (CBMs). Recent advances in the state-of-the-art nano-based OSN membranes, in the form of thin-film nanocomposite (TFN) membranes and mixed matrix membranes (MMMs), are reviewed. Moreover, the separation mechanisms of OSN with nano-based membranes are discussed. The challenges faced by these OSN membranes are also elaborated, and recommendations for further research in this field are provided.
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- Sharafat Ali
- Department of Chemical Engineering, University of Waterloo, 200 University Avenue West, Waterloo, ON, N2L 3G1, Canada
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- State Key Joint Laboratory of Environmental Simulation and Pollution Control, School of Environment, Beijing Normal University, No. 19, Xinjiekouwai Street, Beijing, 100875, China
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- Center for Environment and Water, Research Institute, King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals, Dhahran, 31261, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, University of Waterloo, 200 University Avenue West, Waterloo, ON, N2L 3G1, Canada.
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Solvent-resistant polyimide aerogel film as ultrapermeable support for thin-film composite and covalent organic framework nanofiltration membranes. Sep Purif Technol 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.seppur.2022.122162] [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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Rigid twisted structured PA membranes for organic solvent nanofiltration via co-solvent assisted interfacial polymerization. J Memb Sci 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.memsci.2022.121179] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022]
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Preparation of microporous organic solvent nanofiltration (OSN) composite membrane from a novel tris-phenol monomer. Sep Purif Technol 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.seppur.2022.121985] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/23/2022]
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Lee JY, Huang TY, Belle Marie Yap Ang M, Huang SH, Tsai HA, Jeng RJ. Effects of monomer rigidity on microstructures and properties of novel polyamide thin-film composite membranes prepared through interfacial polymerization for pervaporation dehydration. J Memb Sci 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.memsci.2022.120702] [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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Li S, Yin Y, Liu S, Li H, Su B, Han L, Gao X, Gao C. Interlayered thin-film nanocomposite membrane with synergetic effect of COFs interlayer and GQDs incorporation for organic solvent nanofiltration. J Memb Sci 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.memsci.2022.120930] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/15/2022]
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He Z, Liu G, Huang M, Wang C, Hu J, Li Y. Intercalated 2D nanowires network cooperating with its entanglement in tuneable GO membrane nanochannels for ultrafast organic solvent nanofiltration. Colloids Surf A Physicochem Eng Asp 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.colsurfa.2022.130066] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/03/2022]
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