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Abdulabbas AA, Mohammed TJ, Al-Hattab TA. Statistical analysis of CO 2/N 2 gas separation permeance and selectivity using taguchi method. Heliyon 2024; 10:e29069. [PMID: 38623199 PMCID: PMC11016602 DOI: 10.1016/j.heliyon.2024.e29069] [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: 08/03/2023] [Revised: 02/29/2024] [Accepted: 03/29/2024] [Indexed: 04/17/2024] Open
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The separation of CO2 from flue gases presents a crucial challenge that needs to be addressed. However, membrane processes offer a promising alternative solution. Polysulfone (PSF)membranes were prepared using N-methyl-2-pyrrolidone (NMP) and tetrahydrofuran (THF) using a dry-wet phase inversion technique. The membranes were fabricated with the selection of casting parameters, PSF concentration (20-30 wt%), solvent ratio of THF/NMP (0/100-35/65), and evaporation time (0-4 min). In this work, the interaction between these influencing factors during preparation and membrane performance was studied. Scanning electron microscopy (SEM) was used to characterize the membranes for morphological investigation. Taguchi statistical analysis was employed in the Minitab-19 software used for the design of the experiments in this study, and the responses of the CO2 permeance and CO2/N2 separation factor were analyzed and optimized based on the casting parameters. The results showed the CO2 permeance of the membranes was determined between 1.25 ± 0.04 and 8.47 ± 0.51GPU and selectivity was between 2.95 and 8.92. The statistical analysis indicated that casting conditions affect membrane performance in the following order: PSF concentration > solvent ratio > evaporation time. The optimum parameters for casting solution were the PSF concentration of 20 wt%, THF/NMP ratio of 17.5/82.5, and evaporation time of 4 min. The selected method also reinforces the connection between membrane casting parameters and the observed outcomes in terms of permeation and morphology.
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- Ali A. Abdulabbas
- Department of Chemical Engineering and Petroleum Industries, Al-Amarah University College, Maysan, Iraq
- Chemical Engineering Department, University of Technology, Baghdad, Iraq
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- Chemical Engineering Department, University of Technology, Baghdad, Iraq
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- Chemical Engineering Department, College of Engineering, University of Babylon, Iraq
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Xavier GTM, Nunes RS, Urzedo AL, Tng KH, Le-Clech P, Araújo GCL, Mandelli D, Fadini PS, Carvalho WA. Removal of phosphorus by modified bentonite:polyvinylidene fluoride membrane-study of adsorption performance and mechanism. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL 2024:10.1007/s11356-024-32157-9. [PMID: 38270764 DOI: 10.1007/s11356-024-32157-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/24/2023] [Accepted: 01/19/2024] [Indexed: 01/26/2024]
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Enhanced phosphorus management, geared towards sustainability, is imperative due to its indispensability for all life forms and its close association with water bodies' eutrophication, primarily stemming from anthropogenic activities. In response to this concern, innovative technologies rooted in the circular economy are emerging, to remove and recover this vital nutrient to global food production. This research undertakes an evaluation of the dead-end filtration performance of a mixed matrix membrane composed of modified bentonite (MB) and polyvinylidene fluoride (PVDF) for efficient phosphorus removal from water media. The MB:PVDF membrane exhibited higher permeability and surface roughness compared to the pristine membrane, showcasing an adsorption capacity (Q) of 23.2 mgP·m-2. Increasing the adsorbent concentration resulted in a higher removal capacity (from 16.9 to 23.2 mgP·m-2) and increased solution flux (from 0.5 to 16.5 L·m-2·h-1) through the membrane. The initial phosphorus concentration demonstrates a positive correlation with the adsorption capacity of the material, while the system pressure positively influences the observed flux. Conversely, the presence of humic acid exerts an adverse impact on both factors. Additionally, the primary mechanism involved in the adsorption process is identified as the formation of inner-sphere complexes.
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- Gabriela Tuono Martins Xavier
- Center for Natural and Human Sciences, Federal University of ABC (UFABC), Santo André, Brazil
- UNESCO Centre for Membrane Science and Technology, School of Chemical Engineering, The University of New South Wales (UNSW), Sydney, Australia
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- Center for Natural and Human Sciences, Federal University of ABC (UFABC), Santo André, Brazil
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- UNESCO Centre for Membrane Science and Technology, School of Chemical Engineering, The University of New South Wales (UNSW), Sydney, Australia
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- UNESCO Centre for Membrane Science and Technology, School of Chemical Engineering, The University of New South Wales (UNSW), Sydney, Australia
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- Center for Natural and Human Sciences, Federal University of ABC (UFABC), Santo André, Brazil
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- Department of Chemistry, Federal University of São Carlos (UFSCar), São Carlos, Brazil
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- Center for Natural and Human Sciences, Federal University of ABC (UFABC), Santo André, Brazil.
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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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Katare A, Kumar S, Kundu S, Sharma S, Kundu LM, Mandal B. Mixed Matrix Membranes for Carbon Capture and Sequestration: Challenges and Scope. ACS OMEGA 2023; 8:17511-17522. [PMID: 37251167 PMCID: PMC10210031 DOI: 10.1021/acsomega.3c01666] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/12/2023] [Accepted: 04/20/2023] [Indexed: 05/31/2023]
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Carbon dioxide (CO2) is a major greenhouse gas responsible for the increase in global temperature, making carbon capture and sequestration (CCS) crucial for controlling global warming. Traditional CCS methods such as absorption, adsorption, and cryogenic distillation are energy-intensive and expensive. In recent years, researchers have focused on CCS using membranes, specifically solution-diffusion, glassy, and polymeric membranes, due to their favorable properties for CCS applications. However, existing polymeric membranes have limitations in terms of permeability and selectivity trade-off, despite efforts to modify their structure. Mixed matrix membranes (MMMs) offer advantages in terms of energy usage, cost, and operation for CCS, as they can overcome the limitations of polymeric membranes by incorporating inorganic fillers, such as graphene oxide, zeolite, silica, carbon nanotubes, and metal-organic frameworks. MMMs have shown superior gas separation performance compared to polymeric membranes. However, challenges with MMMs include interfacial defects between the polymeric and inorganic phases, as well as agglomeration with increasing filler content, which can decrease selectivity. Additionally, there is a need for renewable and naturally occurring polymeric materials for the industrial-scale production of MMMs for CCS applications, which poses fabrication and reproducibility challenges. Therefore, this research focuses on different methodologies for carbon capture and sequestration techniques, discusses their merits and demerits, and elaborates on the most efficient method. Factors to consider in developing MMMs for gas separation, such as matrix and filler properties, and their synergistic effect are also explained in this Review.
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- Aviti Katare
- Department
of Chemical Engineering, Indian Institute
of Technology Guwahati, Guwahati, Assam 781039, India
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- Department
of Chemical Engineering, Indian Institute
of Technology Guwahati, Guwahati, Assam 781039, India
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- Department
of Chemical Engineering, Indian Institute
of Technology Guwahati, Guwahati, Assam 781039, India
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- Department
of Chemical Engineering, Indian Institute
of Technology Guwahati, Guwahati, Assam 781039, India
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- Department
of Chemistry, Indian Institute of Technology
Guwahati, Guwahati, Assam 781039, India
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- Department
of Chemical Engineering, Indian Institute
of Technology Guwahati, Guwahati, Assam 781039, India
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Rando G, Sfameni S, Plutino MR. Development of Functional Hybrid Polymers and Gel Materials for Sustainable Membrane-Based Water Treatment Technology: How to Combine Greener and Cleaner Approaches. Gels 2022; 9:gels9010009. [PMID: 36661777 PMCID: PMC9857570 DOI: 10.3390/gels9010009] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/04/2022] [Revised: 12/19/2022] [Accepted: 12/21/2022] [Indexed: 12/28/2022] Open
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Water quality and disposability are among the main challenges that governments and societies will outside during the next years due to their close relationship to population growth and urbanization and their direct influence on the environment and socio-economic development. Potable water suitable for human consumption is a key resource that, unfortunately, is strongly limited by anthropogenic pollution and climate change. In this regard, new groups of compounds, referred to as emerging contaminants, represent a risk to human health and living species; they have already been identified in water bodies as a result of increased industrialization. Pesticides, cosmetics, personal care products, pharmaceuticals, organic dyes, and other man-made chemicals indispensable for modern society are among the emerging pollutants of difficult remediation by traditional methods of wastewater treatment. However, the majority of the currently used waste management and remediation techniques require significant amounts of energy and chemicals, which can themselves be sources of secondary pollution. Therefore, this review reported newly advanced, efficient, and sustainable techniques and approaches for water purification. In particular, new advancements in sustainable membrane-based filtration technologies are discussed, together with their modification through a rational safe-by-design to modulate their hydrophilicity, porosity, surface characteristics, and adsorption performances. Thus, their preparation by the use of biopolymer-based gels is described, as well as their blending with functional cross-linkers or nanofillers or by advanced and innovative approaches, such as electrospinning.
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- Giulia Rando
- Department of Chemical, Biological, Pharmaceutical and Analytical Sciences (ChiBioFarAm), University of Messina, 98166 Messina, Italy
- Institute for the Study of Nanostructured Materials, ISMN—CNR, Palermo, c/o Department of ChiBioFarAm, University of Messina, 98166 Messina, Italy
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- Institute for the Study of Nanostructured Materials, ISMN—CNR, Palermo, c/o Department of ChiBioFarAm, University of Messina, 98166 Messina, Italy
- Department of Engineering, University of Messina, Contrada di Dio, S. Agata, 98166 Messina, Italy
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- Institute for the Study of Nanostructured Materials, ISMN—CNR, Palermo, c/o Department of ChiBioFarAm, University of Messina, 98166 Messina, Italy
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +39-0906765713
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Nady N, Salem N, Elmarghany MR, Salem MS, Kandil SH. Novel Magnetic Mixed Cellulose Acetate Matrix Membranes with Oxygen-Enrichment Potential. MEMBRANES 2022; 12:1259. [PMID: 36557166 PMCID: PMC9786297 DOI: 10.3390/membranes12121259] [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: 12/06/2022] [Accepted: 12/09/2022] [Indexed: 06/17/2023]
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This work presents novel magnetic mixed cellulose-based matrix membranes that combine the advantages of a low-cost common polymer matrix, such as cellulose acetate (CA), and a low-cost magnetic filler. Moreover, the presented magnetic mixed CA matrix membranes were fabricated and used without applying an external magnetic field during either the membrane casting or the separating process. Poly(methylmethacrylate) and lithium chloride were used in order to improve the mechanical properties and porosity of the fabricated membranes. The iron-nickel magnetic alloys used were prepared through a simple chemical reduction method with unique morphologies (Fe10Ni90-starfish-like and Fe20Ni80-necklace-like). The novel magnetic mixed CA matrix membranes fabricated were characterized using different analysis techniques, including SEM, EDX, XRD, TGA, and FTIR-ATR analyses. Furthermore, the static water contact angle, membrane thickness, surface roughness, tensile strength, and membrane porosity (using ethanol and water) were determined. In addition, vibrating sample magnetometer (VSM) analysis was conducted and the oxygen transition rate (OTR) was studied. The magnetic mixed CA matrix membrane containing starfish-like Fe10Ni90 alloy was characterized by high coercivity (109 Oe) and an efficient 1.271 × 10-5 cm3/(m2·s) OTR compared to the blank CA membrane with 19.8 Oe coercivity and no OTR. The effects of the polymeric matrix composition, viscosity, and compatibility with the alloys/fillers used on the structure and performance of the fabricated mixed CA matrix membranes compared to the previously used poly(ethersufone) polymeric matrix are discussed and highlighted. The novel magnetic mixed CA matrix membranes presented have good potential for use in the oxygen-enrichment process.
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- Norhan Nady
- Polymeric Materials Research Department, City of Scientific Research and Technological Applications (SRTA-City), Borg El-Arab City, Alexandria 21934, Egypt
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- Polymeric Materials Research Department, City of Scientific Research and Technological Applications (SRTA-City), Borg El-Arab City, Alexandria 21934, Egypt
- Department of Materials Science, Institute of Graduate Studies and Research, Alexandria University, Alexandria 21526, Egypt
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- Mechanical Power Engineering Department, Faculty of Engineering, Mansoura University, Mansoura 35516, Egypt
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- Mechanical Power Engineering Department, Faculty of Engineering, Mansoura University, Mansoura 35516, Egypt
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- Department of Materials Science, Institute of Graduate Studies and Research, Alexandria University, Alexandria 21526, Egypt
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Golsefid HH, Alizadeh O, Dorosti F. Chemical Vapor Deposition Technique to Fabricate Zeolitic Imidazolate Framework-8/Polysulfone Membrane for CO2/CH4 Separation. THEORETICAL FOUNDATIONS OF CHEMICAL ENGINEERING 2022. [DOI: 10.1134/s0040579522060070] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/29/2023]
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Biogas and biohydrogen, due to their renewable nature and zero carbon footprint, are considered two of the gaseous biofuels that will replace conventional fossil fuels. Biogas from anaerobic digestion must be purified and converted into high-quality biomethane prior to use as a vehicle fuel or injection into natural gas networks. Likewise, the enrichment of biohydrogen from dark fermentation requires the removal of CO2, which is the main pollutant of this new gaseous biofuel. Currently, the removal of CO2 from both biogas and biohydrogen is carried out by means of physical/chemical technologies, which exhibit high operating costs and corrosion problems. Biological technologies for CO2 removal from biogas, such as photosynthetic enrichment and hydrogenotrophic enrichment, are still in an experimental development phase. In this context, membrane separation has emerged as the only physical/chemical technology with the potential to improve the performance of CO2 separation from both biogas and biohydrogen, and to reduce investment and operating costs, as a result of the recent advances in the field of nanotechnology and materials science. This review will focus on the fundamentals, potential and limitations of CO2 and H2 membrane separation technologies. The latest advances on membrane materials for biogas and biohydrogen purification will be systematically reviewed.
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Huang L, Xing Z, Zhuang X, Wei J, Ma Y, Wang B, Jiang X, He X, Deng L, Dai Z. Polymeric membranes and their derivatives for H2/CH4 separation: State of the art. Sep Purif Technol 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.seppur.2022.121504] [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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Lewis J, Alshami A, Talukder M, Owoade A, Baker K, Onaizi S. Agglomeration tendency and activated carbon concentration effects on
activated carbon‐polysulfone
mixed matrix membrane performance: A design of experiment formulation study. J Appl Polym Sci 2022. [DOI: 10.1002/app.52875] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/10/2022]
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- Jeremy Lewis
- University of North Dakota Grand Forks North Dakota USA
- Los Alamos National Lab Los Alamos New Mexico USA
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- University of North Dakota Grand Forks North Dakota USA
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- University of North Dakota Grand Forks North Dakota USA
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- Chemical Engineering‐ King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals Dhahran KSA
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Photocatalytic Filtration of Zinc Oxide-Based Membrane with Enhanced Visible Light Responsiveness for Ibuprofen Removal. Catalysts 2022. [DOI: 10.3390/catal12020209] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/10/2022] Open
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The growing interest in mixed matrix membranes (MMMs) for developing photocatalytic membranes has provided a new direction in the search for efficient methods to concurrently separate and degrade contaminants. In this study, a visible light-responsive photocatalyst was blended into a polyvinylidene fluoride (PVDF) membrane casting solution to prepare PVDF-ZnO/Ag2CO3/Ag2O MMMs using the wet phase inversion method. The potential of ZnO/Ag2CO3/Ag2O as a photocatalytic component that is incorporated into the membrane was explored in detail under various loadings (0.5–2.91 wt%). The membranes were tested under ibuprofen (IBF) aqueous solution to analyze the membrane behavior in the synergistic combination of membrane filtration and photodegradation. The resulting PVDF-ZnO/Ag2CO3/Ag2O membrane with a rougher membrane surface area and excellent light harvesting capability showed higher photocatalytic filtration activity in removing IBF under visible light irradiations. The MMM fluxes demonstrated higher IBF fluxes than their initial fluxes at certain durations. This indicates that the membrane actively responds to light irradiation. The increase in the positive flux could be attributed to the photoinduced hydrophilicity generated by the ZnO/Ag2CO3/Ag2O photocatalyst, resulting in easier water layer formation and rapid transport through membranes. The highest IBF removal was demonstrated by the PVDF‑ZAA2 membrane (1.96 wt% loading), with 49.96% of IBF removal within 180 min upon visible light irradiation. The reason for this lower IBF removal is that the UF membrane pores exceed the size of IBF molecules, thereby preventing the size exclusion mechanism. Thus, charge repulsion, hydrophobic adsorption, and photocatalytic activity were considered along with the IBF removal of the photocatalytic membranes. However, the recyclability of the PVDF‑ZAA2 photocatalytic membrane showed a great improvement, with 99.01% of IBF removal recovery after three cycles. These results highlight the potential of such hybrid membranes in mitigating membrane fouling by providing a platform for photocatalysts to continuously degrade pollutants present in such wastewaters. Therefore, the hybridization of a photocatalyst and membrane provides insight that could be utilized to improve and retrofit current water effluent treatment methods.
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Ashtiani S, Sofer Z, Průša F, Friess K. Molecular-level fabrication of highly selective composite ZIF-8-CNT-PDMS membranes for effective CO2/N2, CO2/H2 and olefin/paraffin separations. Sep Purif Technol 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/j.seppur.2021.119003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/06/2023]
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Singh S, Varghese AM, Reinalda D, Karanikolos GN. Graphene - based membranes for carbon dioxide separation. J CO2 UTIL 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jcou.2021.101544] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/21/2022]
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Castro-Muñoz R, Ahmad MZ, Cassano A. Pervaporation-aided Processes for the Selective Separation of Aromas, Fragrances and Essential (AFE) Solutes from Agro-food Products and Wastes. FOOD REVIEWS INTERNATIONAL 2021. [DOI: 10.1080/87559129.2021.1934008] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/21/2022]
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- Roberto Castro-Muñoz
- Tecnologico de Monterrey, Campus Toluca, Avenida Eduardo Monroy Cárdenas 2000 San Antonio Buenavista, 50110, Toluca De Lerdo, Mexico
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- Organic Materials Innovation Center (OMIC),University of Manchester, Oxford Road, Manchester M13 9PL, United Kingdom
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- Institute on Membrane Technology ITM-CNR Via P. Bucci, 17/C, 87036, Rende, (CS), Italy
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Current and future trends in polymer membrane-based gas separation technology: A comprehensive review. J IND ENG CHEM 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jiec.2021.03.030] [Citation(s) in RCA: 25] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/21/2022]
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Performance Analysis of Blended Membranes of Cellulose Acetate with Variable Degree of Acetylation for CO 2/CH 4 Separation. MEMBRANES 2021; 11:membranes11040245. [PMID: 33805339 PMCID: PMC8067227 DOI: 10.3390/membranes11040245] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/05/2021] [Revised: 02/01/2021] [Accepted: 02/09/2021] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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The separation and capture of CO2 have become an urgent and important agenda because of the CO2-induced global warming and the requirement of industrial products. Membrane-based technologies have proven to be a promising alternative for CO2 separations. To make the gas-separation membrane process more competitive, productive membrane with high gas permeability and high selectivity is crucial. Herein, we developed new cellulose triacetate (CTA) and cellulose diacetate (CDA) blended membranes for CO2 separations. The CTA and CDA blends were chosen because they have similar chemical structures, good separation performance, and its economical and green nature. The best position in Robeson’s upper bound curve at 5 bar was obtained with the membrane containing 80 wt.% CTA and 20 wt.% CDA, which shows the CO2 permeability of 17.32 barrer and CO2/CH4 selectivity of 18.55. The membrane exhibits 98% enhancement in CO2/CH4 selectivity compared to neat membrane with only a slight reduction in CO2 permeability. The optimal membrane displays a plasticization pressure of 10.48 bar. The newly developed blended membranes show great potential for CO2 separations in the natural gas industry.
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Preparation and Characterization of Nanoparticle-Doped Polymer Inclusion Membranes. Application to the Removal of Arsenate and Phosphate from Waters. MATERIALS 2021; 14:ma14040878. [PMID: 33673298 PMCID: PMC7917775 DOI: 10.3390/ma14040878] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/28/2020] [Revised: 01/31/2021] [Accepted: 02/07/2021] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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Nanoparticle-doped polymer inclusion membranes (NP-PIMs) have been prepared and characterized as new materials for the removal of arsenate and phosphate from waters. PIMs are made of a polymer, cellulose triacetate (CTA), and an extractant, which interacts with the compound of interest. We have used the ionic liquid (IL) trioctylmethylammonium chloride (Aliquat 336) as the extractant and have investigated how the addition of nanoparticles can modify membrane properties. To this end, inorganic nanoparticles, such as ferrite (Fe3O4), SiO2 and TiO2, and multiwalled carbon nanotubes (MWCNTs), were blended with the polymer/extractant mixture. Scanning electron microscopy (SEM), infrared spectroscopy (FT-IR), and contact angle measurements have been used to characterize the material. Moreover, PIM stability was checked by measuring the mass loss during the experiments. Since Aliquat 336 acts as an anion exchanger, the NP-PIMs have been explored in two different applications: (i) as sorbent materials for the extraction of arsenate and phosphate anions; (ii) as an organic phase for the separation of arsenate and phosphate in a three-phase system. The presence of oleate-coated ferrite NP in the PIM formulation represents an improvement in the efficiency of NP-PIMs used as sorbents; nevertheless, a decrease in the transport efficiency for arsenate but not for phosphate was obtained. The ease with which the NP-PIMs are prepared suggests good potential for future applications in the treatment of polluted water. Future work will address three main aspects: firstly, the implementation of the Fe3O4-PIMs for the removal of As(V) in real water containing complex matrices; secondly, the study of phosphate recovery with other cell designs that allow large volumes of contaminated water to be treated; and thirdly, the investigation of the role of MWCNTs in PIM stability.
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Malas R, Ibrahim Y, AlNashef I, Banat F, Hasan SW. Impregnation of polyethylene membranes with 1-butyl-3-methylimidazolium dicyanamide ionic liquid for enhanced removal of Cd2+, Ni2+, and Zn2+ from aqueous solutions. J Mol Liq 2020. [DOI: 10.1016/j.molliq.2020.113981] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/15/2023]
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Muthukumaraswamy Rangaraj V, Wahab MA, Reddy KSK, Kakosimos G, Abdalla O, Favvas EP, Reinalda D, Geuzebroek F, Abdala A, Karanikolos GN. Metal Organic Framework - Based Mixed Matrix Membranes for Carbon Dioxide Separation: Recent Advances and Future Directions. Front Chem 2020; 8:534. [PMID: 32719772 PMCID: PMC7350925 DOI: 10.3389/fchem.2020.00534] [Citation(s) in RCA: 33] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/23/2019] [Accepted: 05/25/2020] [Indexed: 12/13/2022] Open
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Gas separation and purification using polymeric membranes is a promising technology that constitutes an energy-efficient and eco-friendly process for large scale integration. However, pristine polymeric membranes typically suffer from the trade-off between permeability and selectivity represented by the Robeson's upper bound. Mixed matrix membranes (MMMs) synthesized by the addition of porous nano-fillers into polymer matrices, can enable a simultaneous increase in selectivity and permeability. Among the various porous fillers, metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) are recognized in recent days as a promising filler material for the fabrication of MMMs. In this article, we review representative examples of MMMs prepared by dispersion of MOFs into polymer matrices or by deposition on the surface of polymeric membranes. Addition of MOFs into other continuous phases, such as ionic liquids, are also included. CO2 separation from hydrocarbons, H2, N2, and the like is emphasized. Hybrid fillers based on composites of MOFs with other nanomaterials, e.g., of MOF/GO, MOF/CNTs, and functionalized MOFs, are also presented and discussed. Synergetic effects and the result of interactions between filler/matrix and filler/filler are reviewed, and the impact of filler and matrix types and compositions, filler loading, surface area, porosity, pore sizes, and surface functionalities on tuning permeability are discoursed. Finally, selectivity, thermal, chemical, and mechanical stability of the resulting MMMs are analyzed. The review concludes with a perspective of up-scaling of such systems for CO2 separation, including an overview of the most promising MMM systems.
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- Chemical Engineering Program, Texas A&M University at Qatar, Doha, Qatar
- School of Chemistry, Physics and Mechanical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Queensland University of Technology, Brisbane, QLD, Australia
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, Khalifa University, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, Khalifa University, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
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- Chemical Engineering Program, Texas A&M University at Qatar, Doha, Qatar
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- Institute of Nanoscience and Nanotechnology, National Centre of Scientific Research “Demokritos”, Attica, Greece
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, Khalifa University, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
- Center for Catalysis and Separations (CeCaS), Khalifa University, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
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- ADNOC Gas Processing, Department of Research and Engineering R&D, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
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- Chemical Engineering Program, Texas A&M University at Qatar, Doha, Qatar
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, Khalifa University, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
- Center for Catalysis and Separations (CeCaS), Khalifa University, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
- Research and Innovation Center on CO2 and H2 (RICH), Khalifa University, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
- Center for Membranes and Advanced Water Technology (CMAT), Khalifa University, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
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Sapalidis AA, Karantzis PI, Vairis A, Nitodas SF, Barbe S, Favvas EP. A Study of the Reinforcement Effect of MWCNTs onto Polyimide Flat Sheet Membranes. Polymers (Basel) 2020; 12:E1381. [PMID: 32575517 PMCID: PMC7361696 DOI: 10.3390/polym12061381] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/30/2020] [Revised: 06/10/2020] [Accepted: 06/16/2020] [Indexed: 11/29/2022] Open
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Polyimides rank among the most heat-resistant polymers and find application in a variety of fields, including transportation, electronics, and membrane technology. The aim of this work is to study the structural, thermal, mechanical, and gas permeation properties of polyimide based nanocomposite membranes in flat sheet configuration. For this purpose, numerous advanced techniques such as atomic force microscopy (AFM), SEM, TEM, TGA, FT-IR, tensile strength, elongation test, and gas permeability measurements were carried out. In particular, BTDA-TDI/MDI (Ρ84) co-polyimide was used as the matrix of the studied membranes, whereas multi-wall carbon nanotubes were employed as filler material at concentrations of up to 5 wt.% All studied films were prepared by the dry-cast process resulting in non-porous films of about 30-50 μm of thickness. An optimum filler concentration of 2 wt.% was estimated. At this concentration, both thermal and mechanical properties of the prepared membranes were improved, and the highest gas permeability values were also obtained. Finally, gas permeability experiments were carried out at 25, 50, and 100 °C with seven different pure gases. The results revealed that the uniform carbon nanotubes dispersion lead to enhanced gas permeation properties.
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- Andreas A. Sapalidis
- Membranes and Materials for Environmental Separations Laboratory, Institute of Nanoscience and Nanotechnology, NCSR “Demokritos”, Ag. Paraskevi, 15341 Attica, Greece;
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- Membranes and Materials for Environmental Separations Laboratory, Institute of Nanoscience and Nanotechnology, NCSR “Demokritos”, Ag. Paraskevi, 15341 Attica, Greece;
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering, Hellenic Mediterranean University, 71410 Heraklion Crete, Greece;
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- Department of Materials Science and Chemical Engineering, Stony Brook University, Stony Brook, NY 11794, USA;
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- Technische Hochschule Köln, Faculty of Applied Natural Sciences, Kaiser-Wilhelm-Allee, Gebäude E39, 51373 Leverkusen, Germany;
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- Membranes and Materials for Environmental Separations Laboratory, Institute of Nanoscience and Nanotechnology, NCSR “Demokritos”, Ag. Paraskevi, 15341 Attica, Greece;
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Suhartono J, Pertiwi DS, Noersalim C, Yulianingsih D, Sofianti F, Saptoro A, Chafidz A. Characteristics and Performances of Blended Polyethersulfone and Carbon‐Based Nanomaterial Membranes: Effect of Nanomaterial Types and Air Exposure. Chem Eng Technol 2020. [DOI: 10.1002/ceat.201900582] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [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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- Jono Suhartono
- Institut Teknologi Nasional (ITENAS) Department of Chemical Engineering Jl. PHH. Mustafa No. 23 40124 Bandung Indonesia
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- Institut Teknologi Nasional (ITENAS) Department of Chemical Engineering Jl. PHH. Mustafa No. 23 40124 Bandung Indonesia
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- Institut Teknologi Nasional (ITENAS) Department of Chemical Engineering Jl. PHH. Mustafa No. 23 40124 Bandung Indonesia
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- Institut Teknologi Nasional (ITENAS) Department of Chemical Engineering Jl. PHH. Mustafa No. 23 40124 Bandung Indonesia
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- Institut Teknologi Nasional (ITENAS) Department of Chemical Engineering Jl. PHH. Mustafa No. 23 40124 Bandung Indonesia
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- Curtin University Malaysia Department of Chemical Engineering CDT 250 98009 Miri Sarawak Malaysia
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- Universitas Islam Indonesia Chemical Engineering Department 55584 Yogyakarta Indonesia
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Synthesis and property of novel gas mixed-matrix membrane with carbon nanotubes. JOURNAL OF POLYMER RESEARCH 2020. [DOI: 10.1007/s10965-020-02074-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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Polyetherimide-Montmorillonite Nano-Hybrid Composite Membranes: CO2 Permeance Study via Theoretical Models. Processes (Basel) 2020. [DOI: 10.3390/pr8010118] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/04/2023] Open
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The incorporation of aminolauric acid modified montmorillonite (f-MMT) in polyetherimide (PEI) has been implemented to develop hollow fibre nano-hybrid composite membranes (NHCMs) with improved gas separation characteristics. The aforementioned characteristics are caused by enhanced f-MMT spatial dispersion and interfacial interactions with PEI matrix. In this study, existing gas permeation models such as, Nielsen, Cussler, Yang–Cussler, Lape–Cussler and Bharadwaj were adopted to estimate the dispersion state of f-MMT and to predict the CO2 permeance in developed NHCMs. It was found out that the average aspect ratio estimated was 53, with 3 numbers of stacks per unit tactoid, which showed that the intercalation f-MMT morphology is the dominating dispersion state of filler in PEI matrix. Moreover, it was observed that Bharadwaj model showed the least average absolute relative error (%AARE) values till 3 wt. % f-MMT loading in the range of ±10 for a pressure range of 2 to 10 bar. Hence, Bharadwaj was the best fit model for the experimental data compared to other models, as it considers the platelets orientation.
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Wong KK, Jawad ZA. A review and future prospect of polymer blend mixed matrix membrane for CO2 separation. JOURNAL OF POLYMER RESEARCH 2019. [DOI: 10.1007/s10965-019-1978-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/25/2022]
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Pulyalina AY, Shugurov SM, Larkina AA, Faikov II, Tataurov MV, Rostovtseva VA, Nesterova VP, Saprykina NN, Vinogradova LV, Polotskaya GA. Effect of Star-Shaped Modifiers on the Transport Properties of Polymer Composites in the Butan-1-ol Dehydration Process. RUSS J GEN CHEM+ 2019. [DOI: 10.1134/s1070363219100153] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/23/2022]
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Sadeghi M, Isfahani AP, Shamsabadi AA, Favakeh S, Soroush M. Improved gas transport properties of polyurethane–urea membranes through incorporating a cadmium‐based metal organic framework. J Appl Polym Sci 2019. [DOI: 10.1002/app.48704] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/01/2023]
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- Morteza Sadeghi
- Department of Chemical EngineeringIsfahan University of Technology Isfahan 84156‐83111 Iran
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- Department of Chemical EngineeringIsfahan University of Technology Isfahan 84156‐83111 Iran
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- Department of Chemical and Biological EngineeringDrexel University Philadelphia USA
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Usman M, Ahmed A, Yu B, Peng Q, Shen Y, Cong H. A review of different synthetic approaches of amorphous intrinsic microporous polymers and their potential applications in membrane-based gases separation. Eur Polym J 2019. [DOI: 10.1016/j.eurpolymj.2019.109262] [Citation(s) in RCA: 28] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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SO3H functionalized UiO-66 nanocrystals in Polysulfone based mixed matrix membranes: Synthesis and application for efficient CO2 capture. Sep Purif Technol 2019. [DOI: 10.1016/j.seppur.2019.05.060] [Citation(s) in RCA: 35] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/24/2022]
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Fauzan NAB, Mannan HA, Nasir R, Mohshim DFB, Mukhtar H. Various Techniques for Preparation of Thin‐Film Composite Mixed‐Matrix Membranes for CO
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Separation. Chem Eng Technol 2019. [DOI: 10.1002/ceat.201800520] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/05/2022]
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- Nur Aqilah Bt Fauzan
- Universiti Teknologi PETRONASChemical Engineering Department 32610 Seri Iskandar Perak Malaysia
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- Universiti Teknologi PETRONASChemical Engineering Department 32610 Seri Iskandar Perak Malaysia
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- University of JeddahDepartment of Chemical Engineering 23890 Jeddah Saudi Arabia
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- Universiti Teknologi PETRONASPetroleum Engineering Department 32610 Seri Iskandar Perak Malaysia
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- Universiti Teknologi PETRONASChemical Engineering Department 32610 Seri Iskandar Perak Malaysia
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Lewis J, Al-sayaghi MAQ, Buelke C, Alshami A. Activated carbon in mixed-matrix membranes. SEPARATION AND PURIFICATION REVIEWS 2019. [DOI: 10.1080/15422119.2019.1609986] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/01/2023]
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- Jeremy Lewis
- Department of Chemical Engineering, University of North Dakota, Grand Forks, ND, USA
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, University of North Dakota, Grand Forks, ND, USA
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, University of North Dakota, Grand Forks, ND, USA
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Predicting CO2 Permeation through an Enhanced Ionic Liquid Mixed Matrix Membrane (IL3M). INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF CHEMICAL ENGINEERING 2019. [DOI: 10.1155/2019/9525783] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/18/2022]
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Ionic liquid mixed matrix membranes (IL3Ms) were synthesized using polyethersulfone (PES) as the base polymer and silica-aluminophosphate (SAPO-34) as the dispersed particles, and their CO2 permeation was investigated. Three of the most widely used models for gas separation—the Maxwell, Lewis–Nielson, and Maxwell–Wagner–Sillar (MWS) models—were then applied to the membranes. Large deviations were found between the model predictions and experimental data. FESEM images suggested that local agglomeration and disorientation of the SAPO-34 particles within the membrane afforded substantial changes in the morphology. The MWS model, which considers the shape factor, was modified to incorporate the volume fraction of the wetted dispersed phase and the ideal shape factor. A direct relationship was found between the filler concentration and the shape factor. The modified model was shown to produce absolute and relative errors of less than 3%. When validated against data from the literature, the deviation remained within 5%. The modified model can be used to estimate the gas permeance of an IL3M.
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Thür R, Van Velthoven N, Slootmaekers S, Didden J, Verbeke R, Smolders S, Dickmann M, Egger W, De Vos D, Vankelecom IF. Bipyridine-based UiO-67 as novel filler in mixed-matrix membranes for CO2-selective gas separation. J Memb Sci 2019. [DOI: 10.1016/j.memsci.2019.01.016] [Citation(s) in RCA: 51] [Impact Index Per Article: 10.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/27/2022]
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A novel ternary mixed matrix membrane containing glycerol-modified poly(ether-block-amide) (Pebax 1657)/copper nanoparticles for CO2 separation. J Memb Sci 2019. [DOI: 10.1016/j.memsci.2018.12.012] [Citation(s) in RCA: 67] [Impact Index Per Article: 13.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/18/2022]
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Synthesis and Gas Transport Properties of Poly(2,6-dimethyl-1,4-phenylene oxide)⁻Silica Nanocomposite Membranes. MEMBRANES 2018; 8:membranes8040125. [PMID: 30518107 PMCID: PMC6315646 DOI: 10.3390/membranes8040125] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/25/2018] [Revised: 11/30/2018] [Accepted: 11/30/2018] [Indexed: 11/24/2022]
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The emulsion polymerized mixed matrix (EPMM) method is a new approach to prepare nanocomposite membranes, in which inorganic nanoparticles are synthesized in situ at the interface of a dispersed aqueous phase in a continuous phase of polymer solution. In this paper, we report the synthesis and characterization of poly(2,6-dimethyl-1,4-phenylene oxide) (PPO)-based EPMM membranes, in which silica nanoparticles are synthesized by the polymerization of tetraethylorthosilicate (TEOS) in the presence of two different co-solvents, ethanol and acetone, which are soluble in both the aqueous phase and the polymer solution. The EPPM membranes prepared in the presence of acetone show greater conversions of TEOS and a different structure of the synthesized silica nanoparticles compared to the EPMM membranes prepared in the presence of ethanol. The former membranes are both more permeable and more selective for O2/N2 and CO2/CH4. Both types of EPMM membranes are more permeable than the reference PPO membranes. However, while their O2/N2 selectivity is practically unchanged, their CO2/CH4 selectivity is decreased compared to the reference PPO membranes.
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Abdul Mannan H, Yih TM, Nasir R, Muhktar H, Mohshim DF. Fabrication and characterization of polyetherimide/polyvinyl acetate polymer blend membranes for CO 2/CH 4separation. POLYM ENG SCI 2018. [DOI: 10.1002/pen.24945] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/22/2022]
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- Hafiz Abdul Mannan
- Department of Chemical Engineering; Universiti Teknologi PETRONAS; Bandar Seri Iskandar Perak 32610 Malaysia
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- Department of Chemical Engineering; Universiti Teknologi PETRONAS; Bandar Seri Iskandar Perak 32610 Malaysia
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- Department of Chemical Engineering; Universiti Teknologi PETRONAS; Bandar Seri Iskandar Perak 32610 Malaysia
- Department of Chemical Engineering; NFC Institute of Engineering and Fertilizer Research; Faisalabad 38090 Pakistan
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- Department of Chemical Engineering; Universiti Teknologi PETRONAS; Bandar Seri Iskandar Perak 32610 Malaysia
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- Department of Petroleum Engineering; Universiti Teknologi PETRONAS; Bandar Seri Iskandar Perak 32610 Malaysia
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Guo X, Huang H, Liu D, Zhong C. Improving particle dispersity and CO2 separation performance of amine-functionalized CAU-1 based mixed matrix membranes with polyethyleneimine-grafting modification. Chem Eng Sci 2018. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ces.2018.06.008] [Citation(s) in RCA: 24] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/04/2023]
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Meshkat S, Kaliaguine S, Rodrigue D. Mixed matrix membranes based on amine and non-amine MIL-53(Al) in Pebax® MH-1657 for CO 2 separation. Sep Purif Technol 2018. [DOI: 10.1016/j.seppur.2018.02.038] [Citation(s) in RCA: 113] [Impact Index Per Article: 18.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/18/2022]
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Pulyalina A, Porotnikov D, Rudakova D, Faykov I, Chislova I, Rostovtseva V, Vinogradova L, Toikka A, Polotskaya G. Advanced membranes containing star macromolecules with C60 core for intensification of propyl acetate production. Chem Eng Res Des 2018. [DOI: 10.1016/j.cherd.2018.05.034] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/14/2022]
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Castro-Muñoz R, Galiano F, Fíla V, Drioli E, Figoli A. Mixed matrix membranes (MMMs) for ethanol purification through pervaporation: current state of the art. REV CHEM ENG 2018. [DOI: 10.1515/revce-2017-0115] [Citation(s) in RCA: 48] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/31/2022]
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Over the last few decades, different polymers have been employed as materials in membrane preparation for pervaporation (PV) application, which are currently used in the preparation of mixed matrix membranes (MMMs) for ethanol recovery and ethanol dehydration. The ethanol-water and water-ethanol mixtures are, in fact, the most studied PV systems since the bioethanol production is strongly increasing its demand. The present review focuses on the current state of the art and future trends on ethanol purification by using MMMs in PV. A particular emphasis will, therefore, be placed on the enhancement of specific components transport and selectivity through the incorporation of inorganic materials into polymeric membranes, mentioning key principles on suitable filler selection for a synergistic effect toward such separations. In addition, the following topics will be discussed: (i) the generalities of PV, including the theoretical aspects and its role in separation; (ii) a general overview of the methodologies for the preparation of MMMs; and (iii) the most recent findings based on MMMs for both ethanol recovery and ethanol dehydration for better evolution in the field. From the last decade of literature inputs, the poly(vinyl alcohol) has been the most used polymeric matrix targeting ethanol dehydration, while the zeolites have been the most used embedded materials. Today, the latest developments on MMM preparation declare that the future efforts will be directed to the chemical modification of polymeric materials as well as the incorporation of novel fillers or enhancing the existing ones through chemical modification.
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- Roberto Castro-Muñoz
- Institute on Membrane Technology, ITM-CNR , c/o University of Calabria , 87030 Rende (CS) , Italy
- University of Chemistry and Technology Prague , Department of Inorganic Technology , Prague 6 , Czech Republic
- Nanoscience Institute of Aragon (INA) , Universidad de Zaragoza , 50018 Zaragoza , Spain
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- Institute on Membrane Technology, ITM-CNR , c/o University of Calabria , Via P. Bucci 17c , 87030 Rende (CS) , Italy
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- University of Chemistry and Technology Prague , Department of Inorganic Technology , Prague 6 , Czech Republic
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- Institute on Membrane Technology, ITM-CNR , c/o University of Calabria , 87030 Rende (CS) , Italy
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- Institute on Membrane Technology, ITM-CNR , c/o University of Calabria , Via P. Bucci 17c , 87030 Rende (CS) , Italy
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Mohammad Gheimasi K, Bakhtiari O, Ahmadi M. Preparation and characterization of MWCNT-TEPA/polyurethane nanocomposite membranes for CO2/CH4 separation: Experimental and modeling. Chem Eng Res Des 2018. [DOI: 10.1016/j.cherd.2018.03.028] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/17/2022]
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Lanč M, Sysel P, Šoltys M, Štěpánek F, Fónod K, Klepić M, Vopička O, Lhotka M, Ulbrich P, Friess K. Synthesis, preparation and characterization of novel hyperbranched 6FDA-TTM based polyimide membranes for effective CO2 separation: Effect of embedded mesoporous silica particles and siloxane linkages. POLYMER 2018. [DOI: 10.1016/j.polymer.2018.04.033] [Citation(s) in RCA: 25] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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Castro-Muñoz R, Martin-Gil V, Ahmad MZ, Fíla V. Matrimid® 5218 in preparation of membranes for gas separation: Current state-of-the-art. CHEM ENG COMMUN 2017. [DOI: 10.1080/00986445.2017.1378647] [Citation(s) in RCA: 49] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/18/2022]
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- Roberto Castro-Muñoz
- Department of Inorganic Technology, University of Chemistry and Technology Prague, Prague, Czech Republic
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- Department of Inorganic Technology, University of Chemistry and Technology Prague, Prague, Czech Republic
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- Department of Inorganic Technology, University of Chemistry and Technology Prague, Prague, Czech Republic
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- Department of Inorganic Technology, University of Chemistry and Technology Prague, Prague, Czech Republic
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Duan C, Jie X, Zhu H, Liu D, Peng W, Cao Y. Gas-permeation performance of metal organic framework/polyimide mixed-matrix membranes and additional explanation from the particle size angle. J Appl Polym Sci 2017. [DOI: 10.1002/app.45728] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/28/2023]
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- Cuijia Duan
- Dalian Institute of Chemical Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences; Dalian 116023 China
- China HuaDian Science and Technology Institute; Beijing 100070 China
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- Dalian Institute of Chemical Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences; Dalian 116023 China
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- Dalian Institute of Chemical Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences; Dalian 116023 China
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- Dalian Institute of Chemical Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences; Dalian 116023 China
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- China HuaDian Science and Technology Institute; Beijing 100070 China
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- Dalian Institute of Chemical Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences; Dalian 116023 China
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Yao BJ, Ding LG, Li F, Li JT, Fu QJ, Ban Y, Guo A, Dong YB. Chemically Cross-Linked MOF Membrane Generated from Imidazolium-Based Ionic Liquid-Decorated UiO-66 Type NMOF and Its Application toward CO 2 Separation and Conversion. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2017; 9:38919-38930. [PMID: 29027785 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.7b12697] [Citation(s) in RCA: 41] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/27/2023]
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Carbon dioxide capture and transformation are of great importance to make cuts in greenhouse gas emissions. Nanometal-organic frameworks (NMOFs) could serve as ideal fillers for polymer membranes owing to their structural diversity and regulable microenvironment of the nanocage. Herein, a bifunctional, robust, and chemically cross-linked NMOF-based membrane was successfully constructed by the postsynthetic polymerization of imidazolium-based ionic liquid (IL)-decorated UiO-66 type nanoparticles (NPs) and the isocyanate-terminated polyurethane oligomer under mild conditions. The IL-modified MOF-polymer membranes exhibit a highly selective adsorption for CO2 over N2 and CH4. In addition, the obtained membrane can also be a highly active heterogeneous catalyst for CO2 transformation by cycloaddition with epoxide under an ambient pressure.
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- Bing-Jian Yao
- College of Chemistry, Chemical Engineering and Materials Science, Collaborative Innovation Center of Functionalized Probes for Chemical Imaging in Universities of Shandong, Key Laboratory of Molecular and Nano Probes, Ministry of Education, Shandong Normal University , Jinan 250014, P. R. China
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- College of Chemistry, Chemical Engineering and Materials Science, Collaborative Innovation Center of Functionalized Probes for Chemical Imaging in Universities of Shandong, Key Laboratory of Molecular and Nano Probes, Ministry of Education, Shandong Normal University , Jinan 250014, P. R. China
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- College of Chemistry, Chemical Engineering and Materials Science, Collaborative Innovation Center of Functionalized Probes for Chemical Imaging in Universities of Shandong, Key Laboratory of Molecular and Nano Probes, Ministry of Education, Shandong Normal University , Jinan 250014, P. R. China
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- College of Chemistry, Chemical Engineering and Materials Science, Collaborative Innovation Center of Functionalized Probes for Chemical Imaging in Universities of Shandong, Key Laboratory of Molecular and Nano Probes, Ministry of Education, Shandong Normal University , Jinan 250014, P. R. China
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- College of Chemistry, Chemical Engineering and Materials Science, Collaborative Innovation Center of Functionalized Probes for Chemical Imaging in Universities of Shandong, Key Laboratory of Molecular and Nano Probes, Ministry of Education, Shandong Normal University , Jinan 250014, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Catalysis, Dalian Institute of Chemical Physics, CAS , 457 Zhongshan Road, Dalian 116023, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Catalysis, Dalian Institute of Chemical Physics, CAS , 457 Zhongshan Road, Dalian 116023, P. R. China
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- College of Chemistry, Chemical Engineering and Materials Science, Collaborative Innovation Center of Functionalized Probes for Chemical Imaging in Universities of Shandong, Key Laboratory of Molecular and Nano Probes, Ministry of Education, Shandong Normal University , Jinan 250014, P. R. China
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Wang M, Wang Z, Zhao S, Wang J, Wang S. Recent advances on mixed matrix membranes for CO 2 separation. Chin J Chem Eng 2017. [DOI: 10.1016/j.cjche.2017.07.006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 89] [Impact Index Per Article: 12.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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Cheng X, Pan F, Wang M, Li W, Song Y, Liu G, Yang H, Gao B, Wu H, Jiang Z. Hybrid membranes for pervaporation separations. J Memb Sci 2017. [DOI: 10.1016/j.memsci.2017.07.009] [Citation(s) in RCA: 124] [Impact Index Per Article: 17.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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Bucior BJ, Kolmakov GV, Male JM, Liu J, Chen DL, Kumar P, Johnson JK. Adsorption and Diffusion of Fluids in Defective Carbon Nanotubes: Insights from Molecular Simulations. LANGMUIR : THE ACS JOURNAL OF SURFACES AND COLLOIDS 2017; 33:11834-11844. [PMID: 28915730 DOI: 10.1021/acs.langmuir.7b02841] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/07/2023]
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Single-walled carbon nanotubes (SWNTs) have been shown from both simulations and experiments to have remarkably low resistance to gas and liquid transport. This has been attributed to the remarkably smooth interior surface of pristine SWNTs. However, real SWNTs are known to have various defects that depend on the synthesis method and procedure used to activate the SWNTs. In this paper, we study adsorption and transport properties of atomic and molecular fluids in SWNTs having vacancy point defects. We construct models of defective nanotubes that have either unrelaxed defects, where the overall structure of the SWNT is not changed, or reconstructed defects, where the bonding topology and therefore the shape of the SWNT is allowed to change. Furthermore, we include partial atomic charges on the SWNT carbon atoms due to the reconstructed defects. We consider adsorption and diffusion of Ar atoms and CO2 and H2O molecules as examples of a noble gas, a linear quadrupolar fluid, and a polar fluid. Adsorption isotherms were found to be fairly insensitive to the defects, even for the case of water in the charged, reconstructed SWNT. We have computed both the self-diffusivities and corrected diffusivities (which are directly related to the transport diffusivities) for each of these fluids. In general, we found that at zero loading that defects can dramatically reduce the self- and corrected diffusivities. However, at high, liquidlike loadings, the self-diffusion coefficients for pristine and defective nanotubes are very similar, indicating that fluid-fluid collisions dominate the dynamics over the fluid-SWNT collisions. In contrast, the corrected diffusion coefficients can be more than an order of magnitude lower for water in defective SWNTs. This dramatic decrease in the transport diffusion is due to the formation of an ordered structure of water, which forms around a local defect site. It is therefore important to properly characterize the level and types of defects when accurate transport diffusivities are needed.
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- Benjamin J Bucior
- Department of Chemical & Petroleum Engineering, University of Pittsburgh , Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15261, United States
- Chemical & Biological Engineering, Northwestern University , Evanston, Illinois 60208, United States
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- Department of Chemical & Petroleum Engineering, University of Pittsburgh , Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15261, United States
- Physics Department, NYC College of Technology, the City University of New York , Brooklyn, New York 11201, United States
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- Department of Chemical & Petroleum Engineering, University of Pittsburgh , Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15261, United States
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- Department of Chemical & Petroleum Engineering, University of Pittsburgh , Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15261, United States
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- Department of Chemical & Petroleum Engineering, University of Pittsburgh , Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15261, United States
- Institute of Physical Chemistry, Zhejiang Normal University , Jinhua 321004, China
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- Department of Chemical & Petroleum Engineering, University of Pittsburgh , Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15261, United States
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- Department of Chemical & Petroleum Engineering, University of Pittsburgh , Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15261, United States
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