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Arshad N, Batool SR, Razzaq S, Arshad M, Rasheed A, Ashraf M, Nawab Y, Nazeer MA. Recent advancements in polyurethane-based membranes for gas separation. ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH 2024; 252:118953. [PMID: 38636643 DOI: 10.1016/j.envres.2024.118953] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/06/2023] [Revised: 03/30/2024] [Accepted: 04/14/2024] [Indexed: 04/20/2024]
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Gas separation membranes are critical in a variety of environmental research and industrial applications. These membranes are designed to selectively allow some gases to flow while blocking others, allowing for the separation and purification of gases for a variety of applications. Therefore, the demand for fast and energy-efficient gas separation techniques is of central interest for many chemical and energy production diligences due to the intensified levels of greenhouse and industrial gases. This encourages the researchers to innovate techniques for capturing and separating these gases, including membrane separation techniques. Polymeric membranes play a significant role in gas separations by capturing gases from the fuel combustion process, purifying chemical raw material used for plastic production, and isolating pure and noncombustible gases. Polyurethane-based membrane technology offers an excellent knack for gas separation applications and has also been considered more energy-efficient than conventional phase change separation methodologies. This review article reveals a thorough delineation of the current developments and efforts made for PU membranes. It further explains its uses for the separation of valuable gases such as carbon dioxide (CO2), hydrogen (H2), nitrogen (N2), methane (CH4), or a mixture of gases from a variety of gas spillages. Polyurethane (PU) is an excellent choice of material and a leading candidate for producing gas-separating membranes because of its outstanding chemical chemistry, good mechanical abilities, higher permeability, and variable microstructure. The presence of PU improves several characteristics of gas-separating membranes. Selectivity and separation efficiency of PU-centered membranes are enhanced through modifications such as blending with other polymers, use of nanoparticles (silica, metal oxides, alumina, zeolite), and interpenetrating polymer networks (IPNs) formation. This manuscript critically analyzes the various gas transport methods and selection criteria for the fabrication of PU membranes. It also covers the challenges facing the development of PU-membrane-based separation procedures.
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- Noureen Arshad
- School of Engineering and Technology, National Textile University, Faisalabad, 37610, Pakistan; Liberty Mills Limited, Karachi, 75700, Pakistan.
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- School of Engineering and Technology, National Textile University, Faisalabad, 37610, Pakistan
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- School of Engineering and Technology, National Textile University, Faisalabad, 37610, Pakistan
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- Department of Prosthodontics, Baqai Medical University, Karachi, 74600, Pakistan
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- School of Engineering and Technology, National Textile University, Faisalabad, 37610, Pakistan
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- School of Engineering and Technology, National Textile University, Faisalabad, 37610, Pakistan; Functional Textile Research Group, National Textile University, Faisalabad, 37610, Pakistan
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- School of Engineering and Technology, National Textile University, Faisalabad, 37610, Pakistan; National Center for Composite Materials, National Textile University, Faisalabad, 37610, Pakistan
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- School of Engineering and Technology, National Textile University, Faisalabad, 37610, Pakistan; Biomaterials and Tissue Engineering Research Laboratory, National Textile University, Faisalabad, 37610, Pakistan.
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Barooah M, Kundu S, Kumar S, Katare A, Borgohain R, Uppaluri RVS, Kundu LM, Mandal B. New generation mixed matrix membrane for CO 2 separation: Transition from binary to quaternary mixed matrix membrane. CHEMOSPHERE 2024; 354:141653. [PMID: 38485000 DOI: 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2024.141653] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/31/2023] [Revised: 03/01/2024] [Accepted: 03/04/2024] [Indexed: 03/18/2024]
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Contemporary advances in material development associated with membrane gas separation refer to the cost-effective fabrication of high-performance, defect-free mixed matrix membranes (MMMs). For clean energy production, natural gas purification, and CO2 capture from flue gas systems, constituting a functional integration of polymer matrix and inorganic filler materials find huge applications. The broad domain of research and development of MMMs focused on the selection of appropriate materials, inexpensive membrane fabrication, and comparative study with other gas separation membranes for real-world applications. This study addressed a comprehensive review of the advanced MMMs wrapping various facets of membrane material selection; polymer and filler particle morphology and compatibility between the phases and the relevance of several fillers in the assembly of MMMs are analyzed. Further, the research on binary MMMs, their problems, and solutions to overcome these challenges have also been discussed. Finally, the future directions and scope of work on quaternary MMM are scrutinized in the article.
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- Mridusmita Barooah
- Department of Chemical Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati, Guwahati, 781039, Assam, India.
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati, Guwahati, 781039, Assam, India.
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati, Guwahati, 781039, Assam, India.
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati, Guwahati, 781039, Assam, India.
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati, Guwahati, 781039, Assam, India.
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati, Guwahati, 781039, Assam, India.
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- Department of Chemistry, Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati, Guwahati, 781039, Assam, India.
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati, Guwahati, 781039, Assam, India.
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Yousef S, Tonkonogovas A, Mohamed A. Graphene-modified MIL-125-NH 2 mixed matrix membranes for efficient H 2 and CH 4 purification. CHEMOSPHERE 2024; 352:141362. [PMID: 38309606 DOI: 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2024.141362] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/20/2023] [Revised: 01/31/2024] [Accepted: 02/01/2024] [Indexed: 02/05/2024]
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This study investigates the performance of the mixed matrix membranes (MMMs) incorporating hybrid fillers of metal-organic framework (MIL-125-NH2) and graphene nanosheets (GNs) for enhanced methane (CH₄) and hydrogen (H₂) separation in the purification sector. The physico-chemical properties of the MMMs were evaluated by SEM, XRD, FTIR, AFM, TGA, DTG, and Brunauer-Emmett-Teller. The permeability and selectivity of the MMMs were determined using different single gases (CO2, N2, H2, and CH4) at various temperatures (20-60 °C). Optimization of fabrication parameters resulted in a significant improvement in porosity and roughness of the fabricated MMMs. The permeabilities of the MOF/PES membrane are 20.3 (CO2), 23.9 (N2), 32.2 (CH4), and 24.1 (H2) x 104 Barrer, while incorporating 0.05 wt% of GNs into the MOF/PES membrane improved the permeability by 36 % (CO2), 41 % (N2), 31 % (CH4), and 370 % (H2). In addition, the H2/CO2 and H2/N2 selectivities of the MMMs significantly increased up to 4 and 3.3, with an improvements of 236 % and 230 %, respectively, compared to the MOF/PES membrane. Furthermore, the CH4/CO2 and CH4/N2 selectivities of the MMMs decreased by 4 %. Therefore, a hybrid filler (10 wt % of MIL-125-NH2 and 0.05 wt % of GNs is highly recommended to improve the permeability and selectivity of the PES membrane, expanding its potential applications in CH4 and H2 purification.
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- Samy Yousef
- Department of Production Engineering, Faculty of Mechanical Engineering and Design, Kaunas University of Technology, LT-51424, Kaunas, Lithuania
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- Lithuanian Energy Institute, Laboratory of Heat Equipment Research and Testing, Breslaujos 3, LT 44403, Kaunas, Lithuania
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- Section of Chemical Science and Engineering, Department of Chemistry and Bioscience, Aalborg University, Niels Bohrs Vej 8, 6700, Esbjerg, Denmark.
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Rawindran H, Arif Bin Hut N, Vrasna DK, Goh PS, Lim JW, Liew CS, Ho CD, Kang HS, Shahid MK, Ng HS, Habila MA, Khoo KS. Ultrafiltration membrane fabricated from polyethylene terephthalate plastic waste for treating microalgal wastewater and reusing for microalgal cultivation. CHEMOSPHERE 2024; 346:140591. [PMID: 37918531 DOI: 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2023.140591] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/23/2023] [Revised: 08/07/2023] [Accepted: 10/29/2023] [Indexed: 11/04/2023]
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Current study had made a significant progress in microalgal wastewater treatment through the implementation of an economically viable polyethylene terephthalate (PET) membrane derived from plastic bottle waste. The membrane exhibited an exceptional pure water flux of 156.5 ± 0.25 L/m2h and a wastewater flux of 15.37 ± 0.02 L/m2h. Moreover, the membrane demonstrated remarkable efficiency in selectively removing a wide range of residual parameters, achieving rejection rates up to 99%. The reutilization of treated wastewater to grow microalgae had resulted in a marginal decrease in microalgal density, from 10.01 ± 0.48 to 9.26 ± 0.66 g/g. However, this decline was overshadowed by a notable enhancement in lipid production with level rising from 181.35 ± 0.42 to 225.01 ± 0.11 mg/g. These findings signified the membrane's capacity to preserve nutrients availability within the wastewater; thus, positively influencing the lipid synthesis and accumulation within microalgal cells. Moreover, the membrane's comprehensive analysis of cross-sectional and surface topographies revealed the presence of macropores with a highly interconnected framework, significantly amplifying the available surface area for fluid flow. This exceptional structural attribute had substantially contributed to the membrane's efficacy by facilitating superior filtration and separation process. Additionally, the identified functional groups within the membrane aligned consistently with those commonly found in PET polymer, confirming the membrane's compatibility and efficacy in microalgal wastewater treatment.
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- Hemamalini Rawindran
- HICoE-Centre for Biofuel and Biochemical Research, Institute of Self-Sustainable Building, Department of Fundamental and Applied Sciences, Universiti Teknologi PETRONAS, 32610, Seri Iskandar, Perak Darul Ridzuan, Malaysia
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- Advanced Membrane Technology Research Centre, School of Chemical and Energy Engineering, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, 81310, Johor, Malaysia
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- Advanced Membrane Technology Research Centre, School of Chemical and Energy Engineering, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, 81310, Johor, Malaysia
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- Advanced Membrane Technology Research Centre, School of Chemical and Energy Engineering, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, 81310, Johor, Malaysia
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- HICoE-Centre for Biofuel and Biochemical Research, Institute of Self-Sustainable Building, Department of Fundamental and Applied Sciences, Universiti Teknologi PETRONAS, 32610, Seri Iskandar, Perak Darul Ridzuan, Malaysia; Department of Biotechnology, Saveetha School of Engineering, Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences, 602105, Chennai, India.
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- HICoE-Centre for Biofuel and Biochemical Research, Institute of Self-Sustainable Building, Department of Fundamental and Applied Sciences, Universiti Teknologi PETRONAS, 32610, Seri Iskandar, Perak Darul Ridzuan, Malaysia
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- Department of Chemical and Materials Engineering, Tamkang University, Tamsui, New Taipei, 251301, Taiwan
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- Marine Technology Center, Institute for Vehicle System & Engineering, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, 81310, Johor Bahru, Johor, Malaysia
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- Research Institute of Environment & Biosystem, Chungnam National University, Yuseonggu, Daejeon, 34134, Republic of Korea
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- Centre for Research and Graduate Studies, University of Cyberjaya, Persiaran Bestari, 63000, Cyberjaya, Selangor, Malaysia
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- Department of Chemistry, College of Science, King Saud University, P. O. Box 2455, Riyadh, 11451, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Chemical Engineering and Materials Science, Yuan Ze University, Taoyuan, Taiwan; Centre for Herbal Pharmacology and Environmental Sustainability, Chettinad Hospital and Research Institute, Chettinad Academy of Research and Education, Kelambakkam, 603103, Tamil Nadu, India.
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Dehghan F, Rashidi A, Parvizian F, Moghadassi A. Pore size engineering of cost-effective all-nanoporous multilayer membranes for propane/propylene separation. Sci Rep 2023; 13:21419. [PMID: 38049544 PMCID: PMC10695959 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-023-48841-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/09/2023] [Accepted: 11/30/2023] [Indexed: 12/06/2023] Open
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In this study, a new multi-layer hybrid nanocomposite membrane named MFI/GO/ZIF-8 has been synthesized. This membrane combines three nanoporous materials with different morphologies in one membrane without using polymer materials. This allows access to a previously accessible region of very high permeability and selectivity properties. In addition to introducing a new and efficient MFI/GO/ZIF-8 membrane in this work, controlling the pore size of the zeolite layer has been investigated to increase the selectivity and permeability of propylene. The membrane was made using a solvent-free hydrothermal method and a layer-by-layer deposition method. To control the pore size of the MFI layer, a two-step synthesis strategy has been implemented. In the first step, three key parameters, including crystallization time, NaOH concentration and aging time of initial suspension, are controlled. In the second step, the effect of three additional parameters including hydrothermal time, hydrothermal temperature and NH4F concentration has been investigated. The results show that the optimal pore size has decreased from 177.8 nm to 120.53 nm (i.e., 32.2%). The MFI/GO/ZIF-8 membrane with fine-tuned crystal size in the zeolite layer was subjected to detailed tests for propylene selectivity and permeability. The structural characteristics of the membrane were also performed using FT-IR, XRD, FESEM and EDS techniques. The results show that the synergistic interaction between the three layers in the nanocomposite membrane significantly improves the selectivity and permeability of propylene. The permeability and selectivity of propylene increased from 50 to 60 GPU and from 136 to 177, respectively, before and after precise crystal size control. MFI/GO/ZIF-8 membrane by controlling the pore size of the zeolite layer shows a significant increase of 23.1% in selectivity and 16.7% in propylene permeability compared to the initial state. Also, due to the precise synthesis method, the absence of solvent and the use of cheap support, the prepared membrane is considered an environmentally friendly and low-cost membrane. This study emphasizes the potential of increasing the selectivity and permeability of propylene in the MFI/GO/ZIF-8 hybrid membrane by controlling the crystal size of the zeolite layer.
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- Fahime Dehghan
- Department of Chemical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Arak University, Arak, 38156-8-8349, Iran
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- Carbon and Nanotechnology Research Center, Research Institute of Petroleum Industry (RIPI), Tehran, P.O. Box 14857-33111, Tehran, Iran.
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Arak University, Arak, 38156-8-8349, Iran.
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Arak University, Arak, 38156-8-8349, Iran
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Heimerl J, Malki ML, Mehana M. Flaring volumes in the intermountain west region: A geospatial analysis of satellite and operator-reported data with viable mitigation strategies. ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH 2023; 236:116729. [PMID: 37507036 DOI: 10.1016/j.envres.2023.116729] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/29/2023] [Revised: 07/02/2023] [Accepted: 07/23/2023] [Indexed: 07/30/2023]
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Burning associated gas has been a prevailing problem across the world for decades. This practice consumes billions of (US) dollars' worth of valuable natural gas, contributes billions of metric tons of carbon dioxide (CO2) to the atmosphere, and releases volatile chemicals to nearby communities. To assess the prevalence of wellbore flaring within the Intermountain West (I-West) region, we analyzed data from the Nightfire project and contrasted it with wellbore surface hole locations. Consequently, we will permit the analysis of the flare data on a geospatial scale and compare it with operator self-reported flaring volumes. Through this analysis, we found that New Mexico is by far the largest flaring state in the I-West region, with most of its flare gas coming from the Permian Basin. Additionally, we found that satellite data estimated volumes that were 165% larger than those self-reported by the operators. Although some of this could be an overestimation from the Nightfire project, the size of the discrepancy indicates that there may be an underestimation of flared volumes that operators report to the state. A better understanding of the discrepancy source can be identified by linking the satellite flare volume to individual wells and operators, and potential solutions may be implemented to assist New Mexico's recent waste laws in reducing Permian flared volumes. We also proposed economic solutions that could substantially reduce the flared volume through flare gas utilization through on-site processing, the construction of small spur lines, and the development of a local sink for methane.
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- Joseph Heimerl
- Los Alamos National Lab, Los Alamos, NM, 87545, United States
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- Los Alamos National Lab, Los Alamos, NM, 87545, United States
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- Los Alamos National Lab, Los Alamos, NM, 87545, United States.
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Rani GM, Pathania D, Umapathi R, Rustagi S, Huh YS, Gupta VK, Kaushik A, Chaudhary V. Agro-waste to sustainable energy: A green strategy of converting agricultural waste to nano-enabled energy applications. THE SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT 2023; 875:162667. [PMID: 36894105 DOI: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2023.162667] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/26/2022] [Revised: 02/12/2023] [Accepted: 03/02/2023] [Indexed: 06/18/2023]
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The rising demands of the growing population have raised two significant global challenges viz. energy crisis and solid-waste management, ultimately leading to environmental deterioration. Agricultural waste (agro-waste) contributes to a large amount of globally produced solid waste, contaminating the environment, and raising human-health issues on improper management. It is essential for a circular economy to meet sustainable development goals and to design strategies to convert agro-waste into energy using nanotechnology-based processing strategies, by addressing the two significant challenges. This review illustrates the nano-strategic aspects of state-of-the-art agro-waste applications for energy harvesting and storage. It details the fundamentals related to converting agro-waste into energy resources in the form of green nanomaterials, biofuels, biogas, thermal energy, solar energy, triboelectricity, green hydrogen, and energy storage modules in supercapacitors and batteries. Besides, it highlights the challenges associated with agro-waste-to-green energy modules with their possible alternate solutions and advanced prospects. This comprehensive review will serve as a fundamental structure to guide future research on smart agro-waste management and nanotechnological innovations dedicated to its utilization for green energy applications without harming the environment. The nanomaterials assisted generation and storage of energy from agro-waste is touted to be the near-future of smart solid-waste management strategy for green and circular economy.
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- Gokana Mohana Rani
- NanoBio High-Tech Materials Research Center, Department of Biological Sciences and Bioengineering, Inha University, Incheon 22212, Republic of Korea
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- Animal Nutrition Division, ICAR-National Dairy Research Institute, Karnal 132001, India
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- NanoBio High-Tech Materials Research Center, Department of Biological Sciences and Bioengineering, Inha University, Incheon 22212, Republic of Korea
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- School of Applied and Life Sciences, Uttranchal University, Dehradun, Uttrakhand, India
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- NanoBio High-Tech Materials Research Center, Department of Biological Sciences and Bioengineering, Inha University, Incheon 22212, Republic of Korea
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- Biorefining and Advanced Materials Research Center, SRUC, Kings Buildings, West Mains Road, Edinburgh EH9 3JG, UK
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- NanoBioTech Laboratory, Department of Environmental Engineering, Florida Polytechnic University, Lakeland, FL, United States; School of Engineering, University of Petroleum and Energy Studies, Dehradun 248007, India.
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- Department of Physics and Research Cell, Bhagini Nivedita College, University of Delhi, New Delhi, India; SUMAN Laboratory (SUstainable Materials & Advanced Nanotechnology Lab), New Delhi 110072, India.
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Li S, Zhang K, Liu C, Feng X, Wang P, Wang S. Nanohybrid Pebax/PEGDA-GPTMS membrane with semi-interpenetrating network structure for enhanced CO2 separations. J Memb Sci 2023. [DOI: 10.1016/j.memsci.2023.121516] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/26/2023]
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Engineering approaches for CO2 converting to biomass coupled with nanobiomaterials as biomediated towards circular bioeconomy. J CO2 UTIL 2023. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jcou.2022.102295] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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Recent advances in Poly(ionic liquids) membranes for CO2 separation. Sep Purif Technol 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.seppur.2022.121784] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/20/2022]
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Engineering CAU-10-H for preparation of mixed matrix membrane for gas separations. J Memb Sci 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.memsci.2022.121024] [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 X, Yu K, He Z, Liu B, Zhou R, Xing W. Improved SSZ-13 thin membranes fabricated by seeded-gel approach for efficient CO2 capture. Chin J Chem Eng 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.cjche.2022.07.012] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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Mohamed A, Yousef S, Tonkonogovas A, Makarevicius V, Stankevičius A. High performance of PES-GNs MMMs for gas separation and selectivity. ARAB J CHEM 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.arabjc.2021.103565] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/31/2022] Open
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Ziobrowski Z, Rotkegel A. Comparison of CO 2 Separation Efficiency from Flue Gases Based on Commonly Used Methods and Materials. MATERIALS 2022; 15:ma15020460. [PMID: 35057178 PMCID: PMC8780194 DOI: 10.3390/ma15020460] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/16/2021] [Revised: 12/31/2021] [Accepted: 01/05/2022] [Indexed: 02/01/2023]
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The comparison study of CO2 removal efficiency from flue gases at low pressures and temperatures is presented, based on commonly used methods and materials. Our own experimental results were compared and analyzed for different methods of CO2 removal from flue gases: absorption in a packed column, adsorption in a packed column and membrane separation on polymeric and ceramic membranes, as well as on the developed supported ionic liquid membranes (SILMs). The efficiency and competitiveness comparison of the investigated methods showed that SILMs obtained by coating of the polydimethylsiloxane (PDMS) membrane with 1-ethyl-3-methylimidazolium acetate ([Emim][Ac]) exhibit a high ideal CO2/N2 selectivity of 152, permeability of 2400 barrer and long term stability. Inexpensive and selective SILMs were prepared applying commercial membranes. Under similar experimental conditions, the absorption in aqueous Monoethanolamine (MEA) solutions is much faster than in ionic liquids (ILs), but gas and liquid flow rates in packed column sprayed with IL are limited due to the much higher viscosity and lower diffusion coefficient of IL. For CO2 adsorption on activated carbons impregnated with amine or IL, only a small improvement in the adsorption properties was achieved. The experimental research was compared with the literature data to find a feasible solution based on commercially available methods and materials.
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Dai Z, Deng J, He X, Scholes CA, Jiang X, Wang B, Guo H, Ma Y, Deng L. Helium separation using membrane technology: Recent advances and perspectives. Sep Purif Technol 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/j.seppur.2021.119044] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/16/2022]
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Highly permeable and selective sepiolite hybrid mixed matrix carbon membranes supported on plate carbon substrates for gas separation. Chem Eng Res Des 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/j.cherd.2021.08.012] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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Yu Y, Ma Y, Yin J, Zhang C, Feng G, Zhang Y, Meng J. Tuning the micro-phase separation of the PES-g-PEG comb-like copolymer membrane for efficient CO2 separation. Sep Purif Technol 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/j.seppur.2021.118465] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/22/2022]
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Kennedy DA, Mujčin M, Omar T, Tezel FH. Synthesis and preliminary gas permeation properties of vitreous composite clinoptilolite membranes. CHEM ENG COMMUN 2021. [DOI: 10.1080/00986445.2021.1903448] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/21/2022]
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- D. A. Kennedy
- Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering, University of Ottawa, Ottawa, ON, Canada
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- Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering, University of Ottawa, Ottawa, ON, Canada
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- Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering, University of Ottawa, Ottawa, ON, Canada
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- Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering, University of Ottawa, Ottawa, ON, Canada
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6FDA-DAM:DABA Co-Polyimide Mixed Matrix Membranes with GO and ZIF-8 Mixtures for Effective CO 2/CH 4 Separation. NANOMATERIALS 2021; 11:nano11030668. [PMID: 33800502 PMCID: PMC7999237 DOI: 10.3390/nano11030668] [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: 02/05/2021] [Revised: 03/01/2021] [Accepted: 03/04/2021] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
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This work presents the gas separation evaluation of 6FDA-DAM:DABA (3:1) co-polyimide and its enhanced mixed matrix membranes (MMMs) with graphene oxide (GO) and ZIF-8 (particle size of <40 nm). The 6FDA-copolyimide was obtained through two-stage poly-condensation polymerization, while the ZIF-8 nanoparticles were synthesized using the dry and wet method. The MMMs were preliminarily prepared with 1–4 wt.% GO and 5–15 wt.% ZIF-8 filler loading independently. Based on the best performing GO MMM, the study proceeded with making MMMs based on the mixtures of GO and ZIF-8 with a fixed 1 wt.% GO content (related to the polymer matrix) and varied ZIF-8 loadings. All the materials were characterized thoroughly using TGA, FTIR, XRD, and FESEM. The gas separation was measured with 50:50 vol.% CO2:CH4 binary mixture at 2 bar feed pressure and 25 °C. The pristine 6FDA-copolyimide showed CO2 permeability (PCO2) of 147 Barrer and CO2/CH4 selectivity (αCO2/CH4) of 47.5. At the optimum GO loading (1 wt.%), the PCO2 and αCO2/CH4 were improved by 22% and 7%, respectively. A combination of GO (1 wt.%)/ZIF-8 fillers tremendously improves its PCO2; by 990% for GO/ZIF-8 (5 wt.%) and 1.124% for GO/ZIF-8 (10 wt.%). Regrettably, the MMMs lost their selectivity by 16–55% due to the non-selective filler-polymer interfacial voids. However, the hybrid MMM performances still resided close to the 2019 upper bound and showed good performance stability when tested at different feed pressure conditions.
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Petukhov D, Kan A, Chumakov A, Konovalov O, Valeev R, Eliseev A. MXene-based gas separation membranes with sorption type selectivity. J Memb Sci 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/j.memsci.2020.118994] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/22/2022]
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Novel MMM using CO2 selective SSZ-16 and high-performance 6FDA-polyimide for CO2/CH4 separation. Sep Purif Technol 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/j.seppur.2020.117582] [Citation(s) in RCA: 39] [Impact Index Per Article: 13.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/18/2022]
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Park HM, Lee JY, Jee KY, Nakao SI, Lee YT. Hydrocarbon separation properties of a CVD-deposited ceramic membrane under single gases and binary mixed gas. Sep Purif Technol 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/j.seppur.2020.117642] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/23/2022]
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Ahmad MZ, Castro-Muñoz R, Budd PM. Boosting gas separation performance and suppressing the physical aging of polymers of intrinsic microporosity (PIM-1) by nanomaterial blending. NANOSCALE 2020; 12:23333-23370. [PMID: 33210671 DOI: 10.1039/d0nr07042d] [Citation(s) in RCA: 39] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/11/2023]
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In recent decades, polymers of intrinsic microporosity (PIMs), especially the firstly introduced PIM-1, have been actively explored for various membrane-based separation purposes and widely recognized as the next generation membrane materials of choice for gas separation due to their ultra-permeable characteristics. Unfortunately, the polymers suffer substantially the negative impacts of physical aging, a phenomenon that is primarily noticeable in high free volume polymers. The phenomenon occurs at the molecular level, which leads to changes in the physical properties, and consequently the separation performance and membrane durability. This review discusses the strategies that have been employed to manage the physical aging issue, with a focus on the approach of blending with nanomaterials to give mixed matrix membranes. A detailed discussion is provided on the types of materials used, their inherent properties, the effects on gas separation performance, and their benefits in the suppression of the aging problem.
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- Mohd Zamidi Ahmad
- Organic Materials Innovation Center (OMIC), Department of Chemistry, University of Manchester, Oxford Road, M13 9PL, UK.
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Akbari A, Karimi-Sabet J, Ghoreishi SM. Polyimide based mixed matrix membranes incorporating Cu-BDC nanosheets for impressive helium separation. Sep Purif Technol 2020. [DOI: 10.1016/j.seppur.2020.117430] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/23/2022]
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Zheng X, Ban S, Liu B, Chen G. Strain-controlled graphdiyne membrane for CO2/CH4 separation: First-principle and molecular dynamic simulation. Chin J Chem Eng 2020. [DOI: 10.1016/j.cjche.2020.05.024] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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Oprea M, Voicu SI. Recent Advances in Applications of Cellulose Derivatives-Based Composite Membranes with Hydroxyapatite. MATERIALS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2020; 13:E2481. [PMID: 32486050 PMCID: PMC7321373 DOI: 10.3390/ma13112481] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/14/2020] [Revised: 05/27/2020] [Accepted: 05/28/2020] [Indexed: 12/21/2022]
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The development of novel polymeric composites based on cellulose derivatives and hydroxyapatite represents a fascinating and challenging research topic in membranes science and technology. Cellulose-based materials are a viable alternative to synthetic polymers due to their favorable physico-chemical and biological characteristics. They are also an appropriate organic matrix for the incorporation of hydroxyapatite particles, inter and intramolecular hydrogen bonds, as well as electrostatic interactions being formed between the functional groups on the polymeric chains surface and the inorganic filler. The current review presents an overview on the main application fields of cellulose derivatives/hydroxyapatite composite membranes. Considering the versatility of hydroxyapatite particles, the hybrid materials offer favorable prospects for applications in water purification, tissue engineering, drug delivery, and hemodialysis. The preparation technique and the chemical composition have a big influence on the final membrane properties. The well-established membrane fabrication methods such as phase inversion, electrospinning, or gradual electrostatic assembly are discussed, together with the various strategies employed to obtain a homogenous dispersion of the inorganic particles in the polymeric matrix. Finally, the main conclusions and the future directions regarding the preparation and applications of cellulose derivatives/hydroxyapatite composite membranes are presented.
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- Madalina Oprea
- National Institute for Research and Development in Chemistry and Petrochemistry ICECHIM, Splaiul Independentei 202, 060021 Bucharest, Romania;
- Faculty of Applied Chemistry and Materials Science, University Politehnica of Bucharest, Gheorghe Polizu 1-7, 011061 Bucharest, Romania
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- Faculty of Applied Chemistry and Materials Science, University Politehnica of Bucharest, Gheorghe Polizu 1-7, 011061 Bucharest, Romania
- Advanced Polymer Materials Group, Faculty of Applied Chemistry and Material Science, University Polytehnica of Bucharest, Gheorghe Polizu 1-7, 011061 Bucharest, Romania
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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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Castro-Muñoz R, Fíla V, Ahmad MZ. Enhancing the CO
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Binary Mixtures. Chem Eng Technol 2019. [DOI: 10.1002/ceat.201800111] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/06/2022]
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- Roberto Castro-Muñoz
- University of Chemistry and Technology Prague Technická 5 166 28 Prague 6 Czech Republic
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- University of Chemistry and Technology Prague Technická 5 166 28 Prague 6 Czech Republic
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- University of Chemistry and Technology Prague Technická 5 166 28 Prague 6 Czech Republic
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