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Wang Z, Nakagawa K, Guan K, Hu M, Mai Z, Fu W, Shen Q, Okamoto Y, Matsuoka A, Kamio E, Yoshioka T, Matsuyama H. Self-Aggregation Control of Porphyrin for Enhanced Selective Covalent Organic Network Membranes. SMALL (WEINHEIM AN DER BERGSTRASSE, GERMANY) 2025; 21:e2407986. [PMID: 39491513 PMCID: PMC11962695 DOI: 10.1002/smll.202407986] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/05/2024] [Revised: 10/19/2024] [Indexed: 11/05/2024]
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Covalent organic networks (CONs) are considered ideal for precise molecular separation compared with traditional polymer membranes because their pores have a sharp molecular weight cut-off and a robust structure. However, challenges remain with regard to tuning pores as a prerequisite for facile membrane fabrication to a defect-free layer. Herein, a highly conjugated amino-porphyrin is used and exploited its tunable stacking behavior to fabricate porphyrin-based polyamide CONs with ordered structures through interfacial polymerization with acyl chlorides. Controlling the self-aggregation behavior of the porphyrin and the conformation of the acyl chlorides can create different covalent networks. Acid-triggered porphyrin protonation offsets stacking to reduce the pore in the network from mesopore to micropore, enabling selective molecule transport. Furthermore, different acyl chloride ligands are used to control the interlayer bonding in CONs. Accordingly, the tailored pore diameters (0.48-0.78 nm) are confirmed by the molecule rejections with performance stability over 25 days of operation, as well as under various conditions. This study leverages porphyrin chemistry and interfacial polymerization to fabricate a defect-free CON layer with a significantly lower molecular weight cut-off (< 330 Da) than previously reported porphyrin-based membranes (>800 Da). This will pave the way for the development of ideal topological membranes.
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- Zheng Wang
- Department of Chemical Science and EngineeringKobe University1‐1 Rokkodai, NadaKobe657‐8501Japan
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- Graduate School of Science, Technology and InnovationKobe University1‐1 Rokkodai, NadaKobe657‐8501Japan
- Research Center for Membrane and Film TechnologyKobe University1‐1 Rokkodai, NadaKobe657‐8501Japan
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- Research Center for Membrane and Film TechnologyKobe University1‐1 Rokkodai, NadaKobe657‐8501Japan
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- Research Center for Membrane and Film TechnologyKobe University1‐1 Rokkodai, NadaKobe657‐8501Japan
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- Research Center for Membrane and Film TechnologyKobe University1‐1 Rokkodai, NadaKobe657‐8501Japan
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- Department of Chemical Science and EngineeringKobe University1‐1 Rokkodai, NadaKobe657‐8501Japan
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- Department of Polymer Science and EngineeringZhejiang UniversityHangzhou310027P. R. China
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- Research Center for Membrane and Film TechnologyKobe University1‐1 Rokkodai, NadaKobe657‐8501Japan
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- Department of Chemical Science and EngineeringKobe University1‐1 Rokkodai, NadaKobe657‐8501Japan
- Research Center for Membrane and Film TechnologyKobe University1‐1 Rokkodai, NadaKobe657‐8501Japan
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- Department of Chemical Science and EngineeringKobe University1‐1 Rokkodai, NadaKobe657‐8501Japan
- Research Center for Membrane and Film TechnologyKobe University1‐1 Rokkodai, NadaKobe657‐8501Japan
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- Graduate School of Science, Technology and InnovationKobe University1‐1 Rokkodai, NadaKobe657‐8501Japan
- Research Center for Membrane and Film TechnologyKobe University1‐1 Rokkodai, NadaKobe657‐8501Japan
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- Department of Chemical Science and EngineeringKobe University1‐1 Rokkodai, NadaKobe657‐8501Japan
- Research Center for Membrane and Film TechnologyKobe University1‐1 Rokkodai, NadaKobe657‐8501Japan
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Liu Z, Huang Y, Lv Y, Zhou Y, Wang K, Zhao H. Bioderived Polyarylester Nanofilms from Innovative Plant Materials for High-Efficient Organic Solvent Nanofiltration. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2025. [PMID: 39951683 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.4c19244] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/16/2025]
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The successful realization of thin film composite (TFC) organic solvent nanofiltration (OSN) membranes with high permeability and small solute selectivity for solute-solute separation to purify drugs in complex solution environments remains challenging in the pharmaceutical industry. Here, we present the preparation of high cross-linked TFC OSN membranes via interfacial polymerization (IP) utilizing phlorotannin, a plant-derived biomass phenolic compound, as a promising aqueous phase monomer. Benefiting from the presence of multiple cross-linking sites and twisted rigid structure in phlorotannin, nanofiltration membranes with excellent molecular selectivity and solvent permeability were successfully fabricated. This allowed for straightforward separation and purification of active pharmaceutical ingredients from intermediates. The membranes demonstrated remarkable stability over extended periods of operation and adaptability to a diverse array of solvent environments, making them a highly promising option for use in fine chemicals, biopharmaceuticals, and other fields.
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- Zihao Liu
- School of Chemical Engineering, Sichuan University,Chengdu 610065, P. R. China
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- School of Chemical Engineering, Sichuan University,Chengdu 610065, P. R. China
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- School of Chemical Engineering, Sichuan University,Chengdu 610065, P. R. China
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- School of Chemical Engineering, Sichuan University,Chengdu 610065, P. R. China
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- School of Chemical Engineering, Sichuan University,Chengdu 610065, P. R. China
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- School of Chemical Engineering, Sichuan University,Chengdu 610065, P. R. China
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Górecki R, Bhaumik S, Qasem E, Loiola L, Emwas AH, Ntetsikas K, Hadjichristidis N, Nunes SP. Well-Defined Block Copolymer Vitrimer Membranes. SMALL (WEINHEIM AN DER BERGSTRASSE, GERMANY) 2025; 21:e2409139. [PMID: 39593261 DOI: 10.1002/smll.202409139] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/06/2024] [Revised: 11/08/2024] [Indexed: 11/28/2024]
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A well-defined α,ω-dialdehyde polyisoprene-b-polystyrene block copolymer, synthesized using anionic polymerization high-vacuum techniques, is employed to prepare vitrimers with tris(2-aminoethyl)amine as the cross-linking agent. The vitrimer network, featuring dynamic imine cross-links, results in robust, flexible, and solvent-resistant films, which are applicable in thin film composite membranes. These vitrimer membranes, with molecular weight cut-offs in the nanofiltration range, are successfully used for organic solvent separation and evaluated for gas separation. The cross-linking density, controlled by the cross-linker, affects the material's gas permeability and affinity for CO₂. The dynamic nature of the imine cross-links enables the vitrimer's self-healing ability, activated by heat treatment at temperatures as low as 50 °C. Additionally, the vitrimer membranes can be reprocessed through solvent dissolution in the presence of the excess cross-linking agent.
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- Radosław Górecki
- Environmental Science and Engineering Program, Biological and Environmental Science and Engineering Division, King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST), Thuwal, 23955-6900, Saudi Arabia
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- Polymer Synthesis Laboratory, Chemistry Program, Physical Science and Engineering Division, KAUST Catalysis Center, King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST), Thuwal, 23955-6900, Saudi Arabia
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- Environmental Science and Engineering Program, Biological and Environmental Science and Engineering Division, King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST), Thuwal, 23955-6900, Saudi Arabia
- Research & Development Center, Saudi Aramco, Dhahran, 31311, Saudi Arabia
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- Environmental Science and Engineering Program, Biological and Environmental Science and Engineering Division, King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST), Thuwal, 23955-6900, Saudi Arabia
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- Core Labs, King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST), Thuwal, 23955-6900, Saudi Arabia
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- Polymer Synthesis Laboratory, Chemistry Program, Physical Science and Engineering Division, KAUST Catalysis Center, King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST), Thuwal, 23955-6900, Saudi Arabia
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- Polymer Synthesis Laboratory, Chemistry Program, Physical Science and Engineering Division, KAUST Catalysis Center, King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST), Thuwal, 23955-6900, Saudi Arabia
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- Environmental Science and Engineering Program, Biological and Environmental Science and Engineering Division, King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST), Thuwal, 23955-6900, Saudi Arabia
- Chemical Engineering Program, Physical Science and Engineering Division, King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST), Thuwal, 23955-6900, Saudi Arabia
- Chemistry Program, KAUST Catalysis Center, Physical Science and Engineering Division, King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST), Thuwal, 23955-6900, Saudi Arabia
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Yang H, Zhang H, Kang C, Ji C, Shi D, Zhao D. Solvent-responsive covalent organic framework membranes for precise and tunable molecular sieving. SCIENCE ADVANCES 2024; 10:eads0260. [PMID: 39693424 DOI: 10.1126/sciadv.ads0260] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/25/2024] [Accepted: 11/13/2024] [Indexed: 12/20/2024]
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Membrane-based nanofiltration has the potential to revolutionize the large-scale treatment of organic solvents in various applications. However, the widely used commercial membranes suffer from low permeability, narrow structural tunability, and limited chemical resistance. Here, we report a strategy for fabricating covalent organic framework (COF) membranes with solvent-responsive structural flexibility. The interlayer shifting of these COF membranes in polar organic solvents results in sub-nanopores with high selectivity. High rejection rates (>99%), high permeance (>15 kilogram meter-2 hour-1 bar-1), and excellent organic solvent resistance of these smart COF membranes are achieved for a diverse array of nanofiltration applications.
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- Hao Yang
- Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, National University of Singapore, 4 Engineering Drive 4, Singapore 117585, Singapore
- State Key Laboratory of Pollution Control and Resource Reuse, School of the Environment, Nanjing University, Nanjing 210023, China
- Institute for the Environment and Health, Nanjing University Suzhou Campus, Suzhou 215163, China
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- Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, National University of Singapore, 4 Engineering Drive 4, Singapore 117585, Singapore
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- Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, National University of Singapore, 4 Engineering Drive 4, Singapore 117585, Singapore
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- Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, National University of Singapore, 4 Engineering Drive 4, Singapore 117585, Singapore
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- Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, National University of Singapore, 4 Engineering Drive 4, Singapore 117585, Singapore
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- Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, National University of Singapore, 4 Engineering Drive 4, Singapore 117585, Singapore
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Wu S, Peng LE, Yang Z, Sarkar P, Barboiu M, Tang CY, Fane AG. Next-Generation Desalination Membranes Empowered by Novel Materials: Where Are We Now? NANO-MICRO LETTERS 2024; 17:91. [PMID: 39702561 DOI: 10.1007/s40820-024-01606-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/05/2024] [Accepted: 11/23/2024] [Indexed: 12/21/2024]
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Membrane desalination is an economical and energy-efficient method to meet the current worldwide water scarcity. However, state-of-the-art reverse osmosis membranes are gradually being replaced by novel membrane materials as a result of ongoing technological advancements. These novel materials possess intrinsic pore structures or can be assembled to form lamellar membrane channels for selective transport of water or solutes (e.g., NaCl). Still, in real applications, the results fall below the theoretical predictions, and a few properties, including large-scale fabrication, mechanical strength, and chemical stability, also have an impact on the overall effectiveness of those materials. In view of this, we develop a new evaluation framework in the form of radar charts with five dimensions (i.e., water permeance, water/NaCl selectivity, membrane cost, scale of development, and stability) to assess the advantages, disadvantages, and potential of state-of-the-art and newly developed desalination membranes. In this framework, the reported thin film nanocomposite membranes and membranes developed from novel materials were compared with the state-of-the-art thin film composite membranes. This review will demonstrate the current advancements in novel membrane materials and bridge the gap between different desalination membranes. In this review, we also point out the prospects and challenges of next-generation membranes for desalination applications. We believe that this comprehensive framework may be used as a future reference for designing next-generation desalination membranes and will encourage further research and development in the field of membrane technology, leading to new insights and advancements.
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- Siqi Wu
- Department of Civil Engineering, The University of Hong Kong, Pokfulam, Hong Kong SAR, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Civil Engineering, The University of Hong Kong, Pokfulam, Hong Kong SAR, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Civil Engineering, The University of Hong Kong, Pokfulam, Hong Kong SAR, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Civil Engineering, The University of Hong Kong, Pokfulam, Hong Kong SAR, People's Republic of China
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- Institut Européen des Membrane, University of Montpellier, ENSCM, CNRS UMR5635, Place Eugène Bataillon, CC 047, 34095, Montpellier, France
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- Department of Civil Engineering, The University of Hong Kong, Pokfulam, Hong Kong SAR, People's Republic of China.
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- UNESCO Centre for Membrane Science and Technology, School of Chemical Engineering, The University of New South Wales (UNSW), Sydney, NSW, 2052, Australia
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Zhang JC, Lv TR, Yin MJ, Ji YL, Jin CG, Chen BH, An QF. PEDOT:PSS Nanoparticle Membranes for Organic Solvent Nanofiltration. SMALL (WEINHEIM AN DER BERGSTRASSE, GERMANY) 2024; 20:e2405285. [PMID: 39420752 DOI: 10.1002/smll.202405285] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/27/2024] [Revised: 09/28/2024] [Indexed: 10/19/2024]
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Recycling of valuable solutes and recovery of organic solvents via organic solvent nanofiltration (OSN) are important for sustainable development. However, the trade-off between solvent permeability and solute rejection hampers the application of OSN membranes. To address this issue, the poly(3,4-ethylenedioxythiophene):poly(styrene sulfonate) (PEDOT:PSS) nanoparticle membrane with hierarchical pores is constructed for OSN via vacuum filtration. The small pores (the free volume of the polymer chain) charge for the solute rejection (high rejection efficiency for low molecule weight solute) and allow solvent passing while the large pores (the void between two PEDOT:PSS nanoparticles) promote the solvent transport. Owing to the lack of connectivity among the large pores, the fabricated PEDOT:PSS nanoparticle membrane enhanced solvent permeance while maintaining a high solute rejection efficiency. The optimized PEDOT:PSS membrane affords a MeOH permeance of 7.2 L m-2 h-1 bar-1 with over 90% rejection of organic dyes, food additives, and photocatalysts. Moreover, the rigidity of PEDOT endows the membrane with distinctive stability under high-pressure conditions. The membrane is used to recycle the valuable catalysts in a methanol solution for 150 h, maintaining good separation performance. Considering its high separation performance and stability, the proposed PEDOT:PSS membrane has great potential for industrial applications.
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- Jia-Chen Zhang
- Beijing Key Laboratory for Green Catalysis and Separation, Department of Chemical Engineering, College of Materials Science and Engineering, Beijing University of Technology, Beijing, 100124, China
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- Beijing Key Laboratory for Green Catalysis and Separation, Department of Chemical Engineering, College of Materials Science and Engineering, Beijing University of Technology, Beijing, 100124, China
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- Beijing Key Laboratory for Green Catalysis and Separation, Department of Chemical Engineering, College of Materials Science and Engineering, Beijing University of Technology, Beijing, 100124, China
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- Center for Membrane and Water Science & Technology, Zhejiang University of Technology, Hangzhou, 310014, China
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- Beijing Key Laboratory for Green Catalysis and Separation, Department of Chemical Engineering, College of Materials Science and Engineering, Beijing University of Technology, Beijing, 100124, China
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- Beijing Key Laboratory for Green Catalysis and Separation, Department of Chemical Engineering, College of Materials Science and Engineering, Beijing University of Technology, Beijing, 100124, China
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- Beijing Key Laboratory for Green Catalysis and Separation, Department of Chemical Engineering, College of Materials Science and Engineering, Beijing University of Technology, Beijing, 100124, China
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Wu X, Cheng P, Cai C, Tian M, Zhang Y, der Bruggen BV, Zhu J. Physical and Chemical Dual Confinement Promotes Controllable Synthesis of Loose-Structured Azine-Linked Nanofilms for Fast Molecular Separation. NANO LETTERS 2024; 24:14797-14805. [PMID: 39501765 DOI: 10.1021/acs.nanolett.4c04326] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2024]
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Thin-film composite (TFC) membranes, featuring nanoscale film thickness and customizable pore structures, hold promise for solute-solute separations. However, achieving on-demand molecular sieving requires fine control over the membrane microstructure. Here, the concept of physical and chemical dual confinement (PCDC) is introduced to fabricate loose-structured TFC membranes via confined interfacial polymerization (IP). This concept leverages the synergistic effects of physically restricted monomer diffusion and a chemically inhibited reaction to achieve controlled nanofilm growth. Dorsal addition of the aqueous phase to the hydrogel reduces the diamine diffusion via electrostatic and H-bonding interactions within its nanopores. The prepassivation of hydrazine using acid protonation effectively weakens its ability for nucleophilic reactivity. This confined IP between twisted TFPA and short-chain hydrazine yielded loosely structured azine-linked nanofilms, which displayed a high permeability of 53.4 LMH bar-1 and effective differentiation of binary mixtures. This PCDC concept offers a useful guideline to finely tailor polymeric nanofilms for precise separations.
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- Xingming Wu
- School of Chemical Engineering, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou 450001, China
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- School of Chemical Engineering, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou 450001, China
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- School of Chemical Engineering, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou 450001, China
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- School of Ecology and Environment, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou 450001, China
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- School of Chemical Engineering, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou 450001, China
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, KU Leuven, Celestijnenlaan 200F, B-3001 Leuven, Belgium
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- School of Chemical Engineering, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou 450001, China
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Zhang W, Luo J, Ling H, Huang L, Xue S. Carbon-Doped TiO 2 Nanofiltration Membranes Prepared by Interfacial Reaction of Glycerol with TiCl 4 Vapor. MEMBRANES 2024; 14:233. [PMID: 39590619 PMCID: PMC11596831 DOI: 10.3390/membranes14110233] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/19/2024] [Revised: 11/05/2024] [Accepted: 11/06/2024] [Indexed: 11/28/2024]
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In the pursuit of developing advanced nanofiltration membranes with high permeation flux for organic solvents, a TiO2 nanofilm was synthesized via a vapor-liquid interfacial reaction on a flat-sheet α-Al2O3 ceramic support. This process involves the reaction of glycerol, an organic precursor with a structure featuring 1,2-diol and 1,3-diol groups, with TiCl4 vapor to form organometallic hybrid films. Subsequent calcination in air at 250 °C transforms these hybrid films into carbon-doped titanium oxide nanofilms. The unique structure of glycerol plays a crucial role in determining the properties of the resulting nanopores, which exhibit high solvent permeance and effective solute rejection. The synthesized carbon-doped TiO2 nanofiltration membranes demonstrated impressive performance, achieving a pure methanol permeability as high as 90.9 L·m-2·h -1·bar-1. Moreover, these membranes exhibited a rejection rate of 93.2% for Congo Red in a methanol solution, underscoring their efficacy in separating solutes from solvents. The rigidity of the nanopores within these nanofilms, when supported on ceramic materials, confers high chemical stability even in the presence of polar solvents. This robustness makes the carbon-doped TiO2 nanofilms suitable for applications in the purification and recovery of organic solvents.
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- Tianjin Key Laboratory of Organic Solar Cells and Photochemical Conversion, School of Chemistry & Chemical Engineering, Tianjin University of Technology, Tianjin 300384, China; (W.Z.); (H.L.); (L.H.)
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- Tianjin Key Laboratory of Organic Solar Cells and Photochemical Conversion, School of Chemistry & Chemical Engineering, Tianjin University of Technology, Tianjin 300384, China; (W.Z.); (H.L.); (L.H.)
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Song Z, Liu L, Sun Q, Du J, Guan J, Dou P, Zhang R, Jiang Z, Liu J. Crystalline Porous Organic Cage Membranes Constructed Using Fortified Intermolecular Interactions for Molecular Sieving. Angew Chem Int Ed Engl 2024; 63:e202409296. [PMID: 38923710 DOI: 10.1002/anie.202409296] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/16/2024] [Revised: 06/21/2024] [Accepted: 06/24/2024] [Indexed: 06/28/2024]
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Among the various types of materials with intrinsic porosity, porous organic cages (POCs) are distinctive as discrete molecules that possess intrinsic cavities and extrinsic channels capable of facilitating molecular sieving. However, the fabrication of POC membranes remains highly challenging due to the weak noncovalent intermolecular interactions and most reported POCs are powders. In this study, we constructed crystalline free-standing porous organic cage membranes by fortifying intermolecular interactions through the induction of intramolecular hydrogen bonds, which was confirmed by single-crystal X-ray analysis. To elucidate the driving forces behind, a series of terephthaldehyde building blocks containing different substitutions were reacted with flexible triamine under different conditions via interfacial polymerization (IP). Furthermore, density functional theory (DFT) calculations suggest that intramolecular hydrogen bonding can significantly boost the intermolecular interactions. The resulting membranes exhibited fast solvent permeance and high rejection of dyes not only in water, but also in organic solvents. In addition, the membrane demonstrated excellent performance in precise molecular sieving in organic solvents. This work opens an avenue to designing and fabricating free-standing membranes composed of porous organic materials for efficient molecular sieving.
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- Ziye Song
- Department of Environmental Science and Engineering, CAS Key Laboratory of Urban Pollutant Conversion, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, 230026, China
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- Department of Environmental Science and Engineering, CAS Key Laboratory of Urban Pollutant Conversion, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, 230026, China
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- Department of Environmental Science and Engineering, CAS Key Laboratory of Urban Pollutant Conversion, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, 230026, China
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- Department of Environmental Science and Engineering, CAS Key Laboratory of Urban Pollutant Conversion, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, 230026, China
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- Department of Environmental Science and Engineering, CAS Key Laboratory of Urban Pollutant Conversion, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, 230026, China
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- Department of Environmental Science and Engineering, CAS Key Laboratory of Urban Pollutant Conversion, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, 230026, China
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- Key Laboratory for Green Chemical Technology, School of Chemical Engineering and Technology, Tianjin University, Tianjin, 300072, China
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- Key Laboratory for Green Chemical Technology, School of Chemical Engineering and Technology, Tianjin University, Tianjin, 300072, China
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- Department of Environmental Science and Engineering, CAS Key Laboratory of Urban Pollutant Conversion, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, 230026, China
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Shen Y, Li Y, Yuan S, Shen J, Wang D, Zhang N, Niu J, Wang Z, Wang Z. Polyfunctional Arylamine Based Nanofiltration Membranes with Enhanced Aggressive Organic Solvents Resistance. NANO LETTERS 2024; 24:10169-10176. [PMID: 39109989 DOI: 10.1021/acs.nanolett.4c02403] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 08/22/2024]
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Organic solvent nanofiltration (OSN) membranes with high separation performance and excellent stability in aggressive organic solvents are urgently desired for chemical separation. Herein, we utilized a polyfunctional arylamine tetra-(4-aminophenyl) ethylene (TAPE) to prepare a highly cross-linked polyamide membrane with a low molecular weight cut-off (MWCO) of 312 Da. Owing to its propeller-like conformation, TAPE formed micropores within the polyamide membrane and provided fast solvent transport channels. Importantly, the rigid conjugated skeleton and high connectivity between micropores effectively prevented the expansion of the polyamide matrix in aggressive organic solvents. The membrane maintained high separation performance even immersed in N,N-dimethylformamide for 90 days. Based on the aggregation-induced emission (AIE) effect of TAPE, the formation of polyamide membrane can be visually monitored by fluorescence imaging technology, which achieved visual guidance for membrane fabrication. This work provides a vital foundation for utilizing polyfunctional monomers in the interfacial polymerization reaction to prepare high-performance OSN membranes.
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- Yun Shen
- Frontiers Science Center for Deep Ocean Multispheres and Earth System, Key Laboratory of Marine Chemistry Theory and Technology, Ministry of Education, Ocean University of China, Qingdao 266100, P. R. China
- Shandong Provincial Key Laboratory of Water Pollution Control and Resource Reuse, School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Shandong University, Qingdao 266237, P. R. China
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- Frontiers Science Center for Deep Ocean Multispheres and Earth System, Key Laboratory of Marine Chemistry Theory and Technology, Ministry of Education, Ocean University of China, Qingdao 266100, P. R. China
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- Shandong Provincial Key Laboratory of Water Pollution Control and Resource Reuse, School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Shandong University, Qingdao 266237, P. R. China
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- College of Chemical Engineering, Zhejiang University of Technology, Hangzhou 310014, China
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- Shandong Provincial Key Laboratory of Water Pollution Control and Resource Reuse, School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Shandong University, Qingdao 266237, P. R. China
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- Shandong Provincial Key Laboratory of Water Pollution Control and Resource Reuse, School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Shandong University, Qingdao 266237, P. R. China
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- Frontiers Science Center for Deep Ocean Multispheres and Earth System, Key Laboratory of Marine Chemistry Theory and Technology, Ministry of Education, Ocean University of China, Qingdao 266100, P. R. China
- Shandong Provincial Key Laboratory of Water Pollution Control and Resource Reuse, School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Shandong University, Qingdao 266237, P. R. China
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- Shandong Provincial Key Laboratory of Water Pollution Control and Resource Reuse, School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Shandong University, Qingdao 266237, P. R. China
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- Shandong Provincial Key Laboratory of Water Pollution Control and Resource Reuse, School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Shandong University, Qingdao 266237, P. R. China
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Lee TH, Balcik M, Wu WN, Pinnau I, Smith ZP. Dual-phase microporous polymer nanofilms by interfacial polymerization for ultrafast molecular separation. SCIENCE ADVANCES 2024; 10:eadp6666. [PMID: 39141741 PMCID: PMC11323956 DOI: 10.1126/sciadv.adp6666] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/05/2024] [Accepted: 07/09/2024] [Indexed: 08/16/2024]
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Fine-tuning microporosity in polymers with a scalable method has great potential for energy-efficient molecular separations. Here, we report a dual-phase molecular engineering approach to prepare microporous polymer nanofilms through interfacial polymerization. By integrating two micropore-generating units such as a water-soluble Tröger's base diamine (TBD) and a contorted spirobifluorene (SBF) motif, the resultant TBD-SBF polyamide shows an unprecedentedly high surface area. An ultrathin TBD-SBF membrane (~20 nm) exhibits up to 220 times improved solvent permeance with a moderate molecular weight cutoff (~640 g mol-1) compared to the control membrane prepared by conventional chemistry, which outperforms currently reported polymeric membranes. We also highlight the great potential of the SBF-based microporous polyamides for hydrocarbon separations by exploring the isomeric effects of aqueous phase monomers to manipulate microporosity.
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- Tae Hoon Lee
- Department of Chemical Engineering, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Cambridge, MA 02139, USA
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- Advanced Membranes and Porous Materials Center, Chemical Engineering Program, Physical Science and Engineering Division, King Abdullah University of Science and Technology, Thuwal 23955, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Cambridge, MA 02139, USA
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- Advanced Membranes and Porous Materials Center, Chemical Engineering Program, Physical Science and Engineering Division, King Abdullah University of Science and Technology, Thuwal 23955, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Cambridge, MA 02139, USA
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Yao A, Hou J, Dou P, Du J, Sun Q, Song Z, Liu L, Guan J, Liu J. Microporous polyarylate membranes based on 3D phenolphthalein for molecular sieving. SCIENCE ADVANCES 2024; 10:eado7687. [PMID: 39121217 PMCID: PMC11313862 DOI: 10.1126/sciadv.ado7687] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/20/2024] [Accepted: 07/08/2024] [Indexed: 08/11/2024]
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Thin-film composite (TFC) membranes have gradually replaced some traditional technologies in the extraction, separation, and concentration of high value-added pharmaceutical ingredients due to their controllable microstructure. Nevertheless, devising solvent-stable, scalable TFC membranes with high permeance and efficient molecule selectivity is urgently needed to improve the separation efficiency in the separation process. Here, we propose phenolphthalein, a commercial acid-base indicator, as an economical monomer for optimizing the micropore structure of selective layers with thickness down to 30 nanometers formed by in situ interfacial reactions. Molecular dynamics simulations indicate that the polyarylate membranes prepared using three-dimensional phenolphthalein monomers exhibit tunable microporosity and higher pore interconnectivity. Moreover, the TFC membranes show a high methanol permeance (9.9 ± 0.1 liters per square meter per hour per bar) and small molecular weight cutoff (≈289 daltons) for organic micropollutants in organic solvent systems. The polyarylate membranes exhibit higher mechanical strength (2.4 versus 0.8 gigapascals) compared to the traditional polyamide membrane.
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- Ayan Yao
- Department of Environmental Science and Engineering, University of Science and Technology of China, 230052, China
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- Department of Environmental Science and Engineering, University of Science and Technology of China, 230052, China
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- Department of Environmental Science and Engineering, University of Science and Technology of China, 230052, China
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- Department of Environmental Science and Engineering, University of Science and Technology of China, 230052, China
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- Department of Environmental Science and Engineering, University of Science and Technology of China, 230052, China
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- Department of Environmental Science and Engineering, University of Science and Technology of China, 230052, China
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- Department of Environmental Science and Engineering, University of Science and Technology of China, 230052, China
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- Department of Environmental Science and Engineering, University of Science and Technology of China, 230052, China
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- Department of Environmental Science and Engineering, University of Science and Technology of China, 230052, China
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Siow WJS, Chong JY, Ong JH, Kraft M, Wang R, Xu R. Vapor/Vapor-Solid Interfacial Growth of Covalent Organic Framework Membranes on Alumina Hollow Fiber for Advanced Molecular Separation. Angew Chem Int Ed Engl 2024; 63:e202406830. [PMID: 38787808 DOI: 10.1002/anie.202406830] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/10/2024] [Revised: 05/16/2024] [Accepted: 05/23/2024] [Indexed: 05/26/2024]
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Covalent organic frameworks (COFs), known for their chemical stability and porous crystalline structure, hold promises as advanced separation membranes. However, fabricating high-quality COF membranes, particularly on industrial-preferred hollow fiber substrates, remains challenging. This study introduces a novel vapor/vapor-solid (V/V-S) method for growing ultrathin crystalline TpPa-1 COF membranes on the inner lumen surface of alumina hollow fibers (TpPa-1/Alumina). Through vapor-phase monomer introduction onto polydopamine-modified alumina at 170 °C and 1 atm, efficient polymerization and crystallization occur at the confined V-S interface. This enables one-step growth within 8 h, producing 100 nm thick COF membranes with strong substrate adhesion. TpPa-1/Alumina exhibits exceptional stability and performance over 80 h in continuous cross-flow organic solvent nanofiltration (OSN), with methanol permeance of about 200 L m-2 h-1 bar-1 and dye rejection with molecular weight cutoff (MWCO) of approximately 700 Da. Moreover, the versatile V/V-S method synthesizes two additional COF membranes (TpPa2Cl/Alumina and TpHz/Alumina) with different pore sizes and chemical environments. Adjusting the COF membrane thickness between 100-500 nm is achievable easily by varying the growth cycle numbers. Notably, TpPa2Cl/Alumina demonstrates excellent OSN performance in separating the model active pharmaceutical ingredient glycyrrhizic acid (GA) from dimethyl sulfoxide (DMSO), highlighting the method's potential for large-scale industrial applications.
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- Wei Jian Samuel Siow
- School of Chemistry, Chemical Engineering and Biotechnology, Nanyang Technological University, 62 Nanyang Drive, Singapore, 637459, Singapore
- Singapore Membrane Technology Centre, Nanyang Environment and Water Research Institute, Nanyang Technological University, 1 Cleantech Loop, Singapore, 637141, Singapore
- Nanyang Environment and Water Research Institute, Interdisciplinary Graduate Programme, Nanyang Technological University, 61 Nanyang Drive, Singapore, 637335, Singapore
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- Singapore Membrane Technology Centre, Nanyang Environment and Water Research Institute, Nanyang Technological University, 1 Cleantech Loop, Singapore, 637141, Singapore
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- School of Chemistry, Chemical Engineering and Biotechnology, Nanyang Technological University, 62 Nanyang Drive, Singapore, 637459, Singapore
- Nanyang Environment and Water Research Institute, Interdisciplinary Graduate Programme, Nanyang Technological University, 61 Nanyang Drive, Singapore, 637335, Singapore
- Environmental Chemistry and Materials Centre, Nanyang Environment and Water Research Institute, Nanyang Technological University, 1 Cleantech Loop, Singapore, 637141, Singapore
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- School of Chemistry, Chemical Engineering and Biotechnology, Nanyang Technological University, 62 Nanyang Drive, Singapore, 637459, Singapore
- Cambridge Centre for Carbon Reduction in Chemical Technologies, Campus for Research Excellence and Technological Enterprise, National Research Foundation, CREATE Tower, 1 Create Way, Singapore, 138602, Singapore
- Department of Chemical Engineering and Biotechnology, University of Cambridge, West Cambridge, Philippa Fawcett Drive, Cambridge, CB3 0AS, United Kingdom
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- Singapore Membrane Technology Centre, Nanyang Environment and Water Research Institute, Nanyang Technological University, 1 Cleantech Loop, Singapore, 637141, Singapore
- School of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Nanyang Technological University, 50 Nanyang Avenue, Singapore, 639798, Singapore
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- School of Chemistry, Chemical Engineering and Biotechnology, Nanyang Technological University, 62 Nanyang Drive, Singapore, 637459, Singapore
- Cambridge Centre for Carbon Reduction in Chemical Technologies, Campus for Research Excellence and Technological Enterprise, National Research Foundation, CREATE Tower, 1 Create Way, Singapore, 138602, Singapore
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Miller K, Gayle JM, Roy S, Abdellah MH, Hardian R, Cseri L, Demingos PG, Nadella HR, Lee F, Tripathi M, Gupta S, Guo G, Bhattacharyya S, Wang X, Dalton AB, Garg A, Singh CV, Vajtai R, Szekely G, Ajayan P. Tunable 2D Conjugated Porous Organic Polymer Films for Precise Molecular Nanofiltration and Optoelectronics. SMALL (WEINHEIM AN DER BERGSTRASSE, GERMANY) 2024; 20:e2401269. [PMID: 38687141 DOI: 10.1002/smll.202401269] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/23/2024] [Revised: 03/13/2024] [Indexed: 05/02/2024]
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Structural design of 2D conjugated porous organic polymer films (2D CPOPs), by tuning linkage chemistries and pore sizes, provides great adaptability for various applications, including membrane separation. Here, four free-standing 2D CPOP films of imine- or hydrazone-linked polymers (ILP/HLP) in combination with benzene (B-ILP/HLP) and triphenylbenzene (TPB-ILP/HLP) aromatic cores are synthesized. The anisotropic disordered films, composed of polymeric layered structures, can be exfoliated into ultrathin 2D-nanosheets with layer-dependent electrical properties. The bulk CPOP films exhibit structure-dependent optical properties, triboelectric nanogenerator output, and robust mechanical properties, rivaling previously reported 2D polymers and porous materials. The exfoliation energies of the 2D CPOPs and their mechanical behavior at the molecular level are investigated using density function theory (DFT) and molecular dynamics (MD) simulations, respectively. Exploiting the structural tunability, the comparative organic solvent nanofiltration (OSN) performance of six membranes having different pore sizes and linkages to yield valuable trends in molecular weight selectivity is investigated. Interestingly, the OSN performances follow the predicted transport modeling values based on theoretical pore size calculations, signifying the existence of permanent porosity in these materials. The membranes exhibit excellent stability in organic solvents at high pressures devoid of any structural deformations, revealing their potential in practical OSN applications.
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- Kristen Miller
- Department of Materials Science and NanoEngineering, Rice University, Houston, Texas, 77005, USA
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- Department of Materials Science and NanoEngineering, Rice University, Houston, Texas, 77005, USA
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- Department of Materials Science and NanoEngineering, Rice University, Houston, Texas, 77005, USA
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- Advanced Membranes and Porous Materials Center, Physical Science and Engineering Division, King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST), Thuwal, 23955-6900, Saudi Arabia
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- Advanced Membranes and Porous Materials Center, Physical Science and Engineering Division, King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST), Thuwal, 23955-6900, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Chemical Engineering & Analytical Science, School of Engineering, The University of Manchester, The Mill, Sackville Street, Manchester, M1 3BB, UK
- Department of Chemistry, Femtonics Ltd., Tuzolto u. 58, Budapest, 1094, Hungary
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- Department of Material Science and Engineering, University of Toronto, Ontario, ON M5S 1A1, Canada
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- Department of Material Science and Engineering, University of Toronto, Ontario, ON M5S 1A1, Canada
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- Department of Physics and Astronomy, University of Sussex, Brighton, BN1 9RH, UK
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- Department of Physics and Astronomy, University of Sussex, Brighton, BN1 9RH, UK
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur, Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh 208016, India
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- Department of Materials Science and NanoEngineering, Rice University, Houston, Texas, 77005, USA
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- Department of Materials Science and NanoEngineering, Rice University, Houston, Texas, 77005, USA
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- Shared Equipment Authority, Rice University, Houston, Texas, 77005, USA
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- Department of Physics and Astronomy, University of Sussex, Brighton, BN1 9RH, UK
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- Department of Sustainable Energy Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur, Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh 208016, India
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- Department of Material Science and Engineering, University of Toronto, Ontario, ON M5S 1A1, Canada
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- Department of Materials Science and NanoEngineering, Rice University, Houston, Texas, 77005, USA
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- Advanced Membranes and Porous Materials Center, Physical Science and Engineering Division, King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST), Thuwal, 23955-6900, Saudi Arabia
- Chemical Engineering Program, Physical Science and Engineering Division (PSE), King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST), Thuwal, 23955-6900, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Materials Science and NanoEngineering, Rice University, Houston, Texas, 77005, USA
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Ma L, Hou M, Wang Y, Tong W, Zheng J. Organosiloxane membranes for heavy aromatic oil fractionation. Chem Commun (Camb) 2024; 60:8083-8086. [PMID: 38990518 DOI: 10.1039/d4cc02669a] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 07/12/2024]
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The industrial separation of hydrocarbons relies on distillation. Organic solvent nanofiltration can provide an energy-efficient alternative. We prepared high performance organosiloxane membranes for fractionation of heavy aromatics. They achieved a high permeance up to 0.13 L m-2 h-1 bar-1, with a rejection rate of 88.7% for hydrocarbons with five aromatic rings.
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- Liang Ma
- State Key Laboratory of Green Chemical Engineering and Industrial Catalysis, SINOPEC Shanghai Research Institute of Petrochemical Technology Co.,Ltd, Shanghai 201208, China.
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- State Key Laboratory of Green Chemical Engineering and Industrial Catalysis, SINOPEC Shanghai Research Institute of Petrochemical Technology Co.,Ltd, Shanghai 201208, China.
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- State Key Laboratory of Green Chemical Engineering and Industrial Catalysis, SINOPEC Shanghai Research Institute of Petrochemical Technology Co.,Ltd, Shanghai 201208, China.
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- State Key Laboratory of Green Chemical Engineering and Industrial Catalysis, SINOPEC Shanghai Research Institute of Petrochemical Technology Co.,Ltd, Shanghai 201208, China.
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- State Key Laboratory of Green Chemical Engineering and Industrial Catalysis, SINOPEC Shanghai Research Institute of Petrochemical Technology Co.,Ltd, Shanghai 201208, China.
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Sarkar P, Wu C, Yang Z, Tang CY. Empowering ultrathin polyamide membranes at the water-energy nexus: strategies, limitations, and future perspectives. Chem Soc Rev 2024; 53:4374-4399. [PMID: 38529541 DOI: 10.1039/d3cs00803g] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/27/2024]
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Membrane-based separation is one of the most energy-efficient methods to meet the growing need for a significant amount of fresh water. It is also well-known for its applications in water treatment, desalination, solvent recycling, and environmental remediation. Most typical membranes used for separation-based applications are thin-film composite membranes created using polymers, featuring a top selective layer generated by employing the interfacial polymerization technique at an aqueous-organic interface. In the last decade, various manufacturing techniques have been developed in order to create high-specification membranes. Among them, the creation of ultrathin polyamide membranes has shown enormous potential for achieving a significant increase in the water permeation rate, translating into major energy savings in various applications. However, this great potential of ultrathin membranes is greatly hindered by undesired transport phenomena such as the geometry-induced "funnel effect" arising from the substrate membrane, severely limiting the actual permeation rate. As a result, the separation capability of ultrathin membranes is still not fully unleashed or understood, and a critical assessment of their limitations and potential solutions for future studies is still lacking. Here, we provide a summary of the latest developments in the design of ultrathin polyamide membranes, which have been achieved by controlling the interfacial polymerization process and utilizing a number of novel manufacturing processes for ionic and molecular separations. Next, an overview of the in-depth assessment of their limitations resulting from the substrate membrane, along with potential solutions and future perspectives will be covered in this review.
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- Pulak Sarkar
- Department of Civil Engineering, The University of Hong Kong, Pokfulam, Hong Kong SAR, China.
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- Department of Civil Engineering, The University of Hong Kong, Pokfulam, Hong Kong SAR, China.
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- Department of Civil Engineering, The University of Hong Kong, Pokfulam, Hong Kong SAR, China.
- Dow Centre for Sustainable Engineering Innovation, School of Chemical Engineering, The University of Queensland, Brisbane, QLD 4072, Australia
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- Department of Civil Engineering, The University of Hong Kong, Pokfulam, Hong Kong SAR, China.
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Xiao H, Feng Y, Goundry WRF, Karlsson S. Organic Solvent Nanofiltration in Pharmaceutical Applications. Org Process Res Dev 2024; 28:891-923. [PMID: 38660379 PMCID: PMC11036530 DOI: 10.1021/acs.oprd.3c00470] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/05/2023] [Revised: 02/22/2024] [Accepted: 02/28/2024] [Indexed: 04/26/2024]
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Separation and purification in organic solvents are indispensable procedures in pharmaceutical manufacturing. However, they still heavily rely on the conventional separation technologies of distillation and chromatography, resulting in high energy and massive solvent consumption. As an alternative, organic solvent nanofiltration (OSN) offers the benefits of low energy consumption, low solid waste generation, and easy scale-up and incorporation into continuous processes. Thus, there is a growing interest in employing membrane technology in the pharmaceutical area to improve process sustainability and energy efficiency. This Review comprehensively summarizes the recent progress (especially the last 10 years) of organic solvent nanofiltration and its applications in the pharmaceutical industry, including the concentration and purification of active pharmaceutical ingredients, homogeneous catalyst recovery, solvent exchange and recovery, and OSN-assisted peptide/oligonucleotide synthesis. Furthermore, the challenges and future perspectives of membrane technology in pharmaceutical applications are discussed in detail.
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- Hui Xiao
- Early
Chemical Development, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Biopharmaceuticals R&D, AstraZeneca, Macclesfield SK10 2NA, United Kingdom
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- Early
Chemical Development, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Biopharmaceuticals R&D, AstraZeneca Gothenburg, SE-431 83 Mölndal, Sweden
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Chemical Development, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Biopharmaceuticals R&D, AstraZeneca, Macclesfield SK10 2NA, United Kingdom
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Chemical Development, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Biopharmaceuticals R&D, AstraZeneca Gothenburg, SE-431 83 Mölndal, Sweden
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Azadi E, Singh N, Dinari M, Kim JS. Recent advances in the fabrication of organic solvent nanofiltration membranes using covalent/metal organic frameworks. Chem Commun (Camb) 2024; 60:2865-2886. [PMID: 38372347 DOI: 10.1039/d3cc06057h] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/20/2024]
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Organic solvent nanofiltration (OSN) has evolved as a vital technological frontier with paramount significance in the separation and purification of organic solvents. Its implication is particularly prominent in industries such as pharmaceuticals, petrochemicals, and environmental remediation. This comprehensive review, meticulously navigates through the current state of research in OSN membranes, unveiling both the critical challenges and promising opportunities that beckon further exploration. The central focus of this review is on the unique utilization of covalent organic frameworks (COFs) and metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) in OSN membrane design, leveraging their distinctive structural attributes-tunable porosity, robust chemical stability, and molecular sieving capabilities. These qualities position them as exceptional candidates for crafting membranes tailored to the intricacies of organic solvent environments. Our investigation extends into the fundamental principles that render COFs and MOFs adept in OSN applications, dissecting their varied fabrication methods while offering insights into the advantages and limitations of each. Moreover, we address environmental and sustainability considerations in the use of COF and MOF-based OSN membranes. Furthermore, we meticulously present the latest advancements and innovations in this burgeoning field, charting a course toward potential future directions and emerging research areas. By underscoring the challenges awaiting exploration, this review not only provides a panoramic view of the current OSN landscape but also lays the groundwork for the evolution of efficient and sustainable OSN technologies, specifically harnessing the unique attributes of COFs and MOFs.
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- Elham Azadi
- Department of Chemistry, Isfahan University of Technology, Isfahan, 84156-83111, Iran.
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- Department of Chemistry, Korea University, Seoul 02841, Korea.
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- Department of Chemistry, Isfahan University of Technology, Isfahan, 84156-83111, Iran.
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- Department of Chemistry, Korea University, Seoul 02841, Korea.
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Xue YR, Liu C, Ma ZY, Zhu CY, Wu J, Liang HQ, Yang HC, Zhang C, Xu ZK. Harmonic amide bond density as a game-changer for deciphering the crosslinking puzzle of polyamide. Nat Commun 2024; 15:1539. [PMID: 38378907 PMCID: PMC10879148 DOI: 10.1038/s41467-024-45918-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/16/2023] [Accepted: 02/07/2024] [Indexed: 02/22/2024] Open
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It is particularly essential to analyze the complex crosslinked networks within polyamide membranes and their correlation with separation efficiency for the insightful tailoring of desalination membranes. However, using the degree of network crosslinking as a descriptor yields abnormal analytical outcomes and limited correlation with desalination performance due to imperfections in segmentation and calculation methods. Herein, we introduce a more rational parameter, denoted as harmonic amide bond density (HABD), to unravel the relationship between the crosslinked networks of polyamide membranes and their desalination performance. HABD quantifies the number of distinct amide bonds per unit mass of polyamide, based on a comprehensive segmentation of polyamide structure and consistent computational protocols derived from X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy data. Compared to its counterpart, HABD overcomes the limitations and offers a more accurate depiction of the crosslinked networks. Empirical data validate that HABD exhibits the expected correlation with the salt rejection and water permeance of reverse osmosis and nanofiltration polyamide membranes. Notably, HABD is applicable for analyzing complex crosslinked polyamide networks formed by highly functional monomers. By offering a powerful toolbox for systematic analysis of crosslinked polyamide networks, HABD facilitates the development of permselective membranes with enhanced performance in desalination applications.
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- Yu-Ren Xue
- Key Lab of Adsorption and Separation Materials & Technologies of Zhejiang Province, MOE Engineering Research Center of Membrane and Water Treatment, Department of Polymer Science and Engineering, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, 310058, China
- The "Belt and Road" Sino-Portugal Joint Lab on Advanced Materials, International Research Center for X Polymers, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, 310058, China
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- Key Lab of Adsorption and Separation Materials & Technologies of Zhejiang Province, MOE Engineering Research Center of Membrane and Water Treatment, Department of Polymer Science and Engineering, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, 310058, China
- The "Belt and Road" Sino-Portugal Joint Lab on Advanced Materials, International Research Center for X Polymers, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, 310058, China
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- Key Lab of Adsorption and Separation Materials & Technologies of Zhejiang Province, MOE Engineering Research Center of Membrane and Water Treatment, Department of Polymer Science and Engineering, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, 310058, China
- The "Belt and Road" Sino-Portugal Joint Lab on Advanced Materials, International Research Center for X Polymers, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, 310058, China
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- Key Lab of Adsorption and Separation Materials & Technologies of Zhejiang Province, MOE Engineering Research Center of Membrane and Water Treatment, Department of Polymer Science and Engineering, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, 310058, China
- The "Belt and Road" Sino-Portugal Joint Lab on Advanced Materials, International Research Center for X Polymers, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, 310058, China
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- Department of Chemistry, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, 310058, China
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- Key Lab of Adsorption and Separation Materials & Technologies of Zhejiang Province, MOE Engineering Research Center of Membrane and Water Treatment, Department of Polymer Science and Engineering, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, 310058, China.
- The "Belt and Road" Sino-Portugal Joint Lab on Advanced Materials, International Research Center for X Polymers, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, 310058, China.
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- Key Lab of Adsorption and Separation Materials & Technologies of Zhejiang Province, MOE Engineering Research Center of Membrane and Water Treatment, Department of Polymer Science and Engineering, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, 310058, China
- The "Belt and Road" Sino-Portugal Joint Lab on Advanced Materials, International Research Center for X Polymers, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, 310058, China
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- Key Lab of Adsorption and Separation Materials & Technologies of Zhejiang Province, MOE Engineering Research Center of Membrane and Water Treatment, Department of Polymer Science and Engineering, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, 310058, China
- The "Belt and Road" Sino-Portugal Joint Lab on Advanced Materials, International Research Center for X Polymers, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, 310058, China
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- Key Lab of Adsorption and Separation Materials & Technologies of Zhejiang Province, MOE Engineering Research Center of Membrane and Water Treatment, Department of Polymer Science and Engineering, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, 310058, China.
- The "Belt and Road" Sino-Portugal Joint Lab on Advanced Materials, International Research Center for X Polymers, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, 310058, China.
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Yan Z, Zhang L, Sang Y, Li D, Wang J, Wang J, Zhang Y. Polymer carbon nitride nanosheet-based lamellar membranes inspired by "couple hardness with softness" for ultrafast molecular separation in organic solvents. MATERIALS HORIZONS 2024; 11:923-929. [PMID: 38180454 DOI: 10.1039/d3mh01571h] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/06/2024]
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Membranes with ultrafast molecular separation ability in organic solvents can offer unprecedented opportunities for efficient and low-cost solvent recovery in industry. Herein, a graphene-like polymer carbon nitride nanosheet (PCNN) with a low-friction surface was applied as the main membrane building block to boost the ultrafast transport of the solvent. Meanwhile, inspired by the concept of "couple hardness with softness", soft and flexible graphene oxide (GO) was chosen to fix the random stack of the rigid PCNN and tailor the lamellar structure of the PCNN membrane. The optimal PCNN/GO lamellar membrane shows a remarkable methanol permeance of 435.5 L m-2 h-1 bar-1 (four times higher than that of the GO membrane) while maintaining a high rejection for reactive black (RB, 98.9% in ethanol). Molecular dynamics simulations were conducted to elucidate the ultrafast transport mechanism of the PCNN/GO membrane. This study reveals that PCNN is a promising building block for lamellar membranes and may open up new avenues for high-performance molecular separation membranes.
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- Zhipeng Yan
- School of Chemical Engineering, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, Henan, 450001, People's Republic of China.
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- School of Chemical Engineering, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, Henan, 450001, People's Republic of China.
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- School of Chemical Engineering, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, Henan, 450001, People's Republic of China.
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- School of Chemical Engineering, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, Henan, 450001, People's Republic of China.
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- School of Chemical Engineering, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, Henan, 450001, People's Republic of China.
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- School of Chemical Engineering, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, Henan, 450001, People's Republic of China.
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- School of Chemical Engineering, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, Henan, 450001, People's Republic of China.
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Tong YH, Luo LH, Jia R, Han R, Xu SJ, Xu ZL. Whether membranes developed for organic solvent nanofiltration (OSN) tend to be hydrophilic or hydrophobic? ── a review. Heliyon 2024; 10:e24330. [PMID: 38288011 PMCID: PMC10823098 DOI: 10.1016/j.heliyon.2024.e24330] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/05/2023] [Revised: 12/02/2023] [Accepted: 01/07/2024] [Indexed: 01/31/2024] Open
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In the past few decades, organic solvent nanofiltration (OSN) has attracted numerous researchers and broadly applied in various fields. Unlike conventional nanofiltration, OSN always faced a broad spectrum of solvents including polar solvents and non-polar solvents. Among those recently developed OSN membranes in lab-scale or widely used commercial membranes, researchers preferred to explore intrinsic materials or introduce nanomaterials into membranes to fabricate OSN membranes. However, the hydrophilicity of the membrane surface towards filtration performance was often ignored, which was the key factor in conventional aqueous nanofiltration. The influence of surface hydrophilicity on OSN performance was not studied systematically and thoroughly. Generally speaking, the hydrophilic OSN membranes performed well in the polar solvents while the hydrophobic OSN membranes work well in the non-polar solvent. Many review papers reviewed the basics, problems of the membranes, up-to-date studies, and applications at various levels. In this review, we have focused on the relationship between the surface hydrophilicity of OSN membranes and OSN performances. The history, theory, and mechanism of the OSN process were first recapped, followed by summarizing representative OSN research classified by surface hydrophilicity and types of membrane, which recent OSN research with its contact angles and filtration performance were listed. Finally, from the industrialization perspective, the application progress of hydrophilic and hydrophobic OSN membranes was introduced. We started with history and theory, presented many research and application cases of hydrophilic and hydrophobic OSN membranes, and discussed anticipated progress in the OSN field. Also, we pointed out some future research directions on the hydrophilicity of OSN membranes to deeply develop the effect made by membrane hydrophilicity on OSN performance for future considerations and stepping forward of the OSN industry.
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- Yi-Hao Tong
- State Key Laboratory of Chemical Engineering, Membrane Science and Engineering R&D Lab, Chemical Engineering Research Center, School of Chemical Engineering, East China University of Science and Technology, Shanghai 200237, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Chemical Engineering, Membrane Science and Engineering R&D Lab, Chemical Engineering Research Center, School of Chemical Engineering, East China University of Science and Technology, Shanghai 200237, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Chemical Engineering, Membrane Science and Engineering R&D Lab, Chemical Engineering Research Center, School of Chemical Engineering, East China University of Science and Technology, Shanghai 200237, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Chemical Engineering, Membrane Science and Engineering R&D Lab, Chemical Engineering Research Center, School of Chemical Engineering, East China University of Science and Technology, Shanghai 200237, China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, East China University of Science and Technology, Shanghai 200237, China
- State Key Laboratory of Chemical Engineering, Membrane Science and Engineering R&D Lab, Chemical Engineering Research Center, School of Chemical Engineering, East China University of Science and Technology, Shanghai 200237, China
- Shanghai Electronic Chemicals Innovation Institute, East China University of Science and Technology, Shanghai 200237, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Chemical Engineering, Membrane Science and Engineering R&D Lab, Chemical Engineering Research Center, School of Chemical Engineering, East China University of Science and Technology, Shanghai 200237, China
- Shanghai Electronic Chemicals Innovation Institute, East China University of Science and Technology, Shanghai 200237, China
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Yu H, Guan J, Chen Y, Sun Y, Zhou S, Zheng J, Zhang Q, Li S, Zhang S. Large-Area Soluble Covalent Organic Framework Oligomer Coating for Organic Solution Nanofiltration Membranes. SMALL (WEINHEIM AN DER BERGSTRASSE, GERMANY) 2024; 20:e2305613. [PMID: 37712119 DOI: 10.1002/smll.202305613] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/28/2023] [Indexed: 09/16/2023]
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Covalent organic frameworks (COFs) are a family of engaging membrane materials for molecular separation, which remain challenging to fabricate in the form of thin-film composite membranes due to slow crystal growth and insoluble powder. Here, an additive approach is presented to construct COF-based thin-film composite membranes in 10 min via COF oligomer coating onto poly(ether ether ketone) (PEEK)ultrafiltration membranes. By the virtue of ultra-thin liquid phase and liquid-solid interface-confined assembly, the COF oligomers are fast stacked up and grow along the interface with the solvent evaporation. Benefiting from the low out-plane resistance of COFs, COF@PEEK composite membranes exhibit high solvent permeances in a negative correlation with solvent viscosity. The well-defined pore structures enable high molecular sieving ability (Mw = 300 g mol-1 ). Besides, the COF@PEEK composite membranes possess excellent mechanical integrities and steadily operate for over 150 h in the condition of high-pressure cross flow. This work not only exemplifies the high-efficiency and scale-up preparation of COF-based thin-film composite membranes but also provides a new strategy for COF membrane processing.
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- Huiting Yu
- Key Laboratory of Polymer Ecomaterials, Changchun Institute of Applied Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Changchun, 130022, China
- School of Applied Chemistry and Engineering, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, 230026, China
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- Key Laboratory of Polymer Ecomaterials, Changchun Institute of Applied Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Changchun, 130022, China
- School of Applied Chemistry and Engineering, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, 230026, China
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- Key Laboratory of Polymer Ecomaterials, Changchun Institute of Applied Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Changchun, 130022, China
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- Key Laboratory of Polymer Ecomaterials, Changchun Institute of Applied Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Changchun, 130022, China
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- Institute of Physics and Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100190, China
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- Key Laboratory of Polymer Ecomaterials, Changchun Institute of Applied Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Changchun, 130022, China
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- Key Laboratory of Polymer Ecomaterials, Changchun Institute of Applied Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Changchun, 130022, China
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- Key Laboratory of Polymer Ecomaterials, Changchun Institute of Applied Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Changchun, 130022, China
- School of Applied Chemistry and Engineering, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, 230026, China
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- Key Laboratory of Polymer Ecomaterials, Changchun Institute of Applied Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Changchun, 130022, China
- School of Applied Chemistry and Engineering, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, 230026, China
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Yao A, Du J, Sun Q, Liu L, Song Z, He W, Liu J. Flexible Covalent Organic Network with Ordered Honeycomb Nanoarchitecture for Molecular Separations. ACS NANO 2023; 17:22916-22927. [PMID: 37962059 DOI: 10.1021/acsnano.3c08028] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2023]
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Membranes with precisely defined nanostructure are desirable for energy-efficient molecular separations. The emergence of membranes with honeycomb lattice or topological nanopores is of fundamental importance. The tailor-made nanostructure and morphology may have huge potential to resolve the longstanding bottlenecks in membrane science and technology. Herein, inspired by honeycomb architecture, we demonstrate an effective and scalable route based on interfacial polymerization (IP) to generate flexible and ordered covalent organic network (CON) membranes for liquid-phase molecular separations. The aperture size of a CON membrane can be reasonably designed through the strong covalent bond between molecular building blocks. The fabricated CON membrane formed by IP showed an obviously size-dependent sieving of molecules, yielding a stepwise conversion from low rejection to the expected high rejection. Moreover, the CON membrane was also found to have the sieving capability for tetracycline and ciprofloxacin, ascribed to the effect of size exclusion by an ordered single-nanoscale channel (<1 nm). This approach provides a viable strategy for creating target-sized channels from molecular-level design and demonstrates their potential for accurate molecular separations.
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- Ayan Yao
- Department of Environmental Science and Engineering, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei 230052, Anhui, China
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- Department of Environmental Science and Engineering, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei 230052, Anhui, China
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- Department of Environmental Science and Engineering, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei 230052, Anhui, China
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- Department of Environmental Science and Engineering, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei 230052, Anhui, China
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- Department of Environmental Science and Engineering, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei 230052, Anhui, China
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- Department of Environmental Science and Engineering, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei 230052, Anhui, China
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- Department of Environmental Science and Engineering, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei 230052, Anhui, China
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Sepesy M, Banik T, Scott J, Venturina LAF, Johnson A, Schneider BL, Sibley MM, Duval CE. Chemically Stable Styrenic Electrospun Membranes with Tailorable Surface Chemistry. MEMBRANES 2023; 13:870. [PMID: 37999356 PMCID: PMC10673432 DOI: 10.3390/membranes13110870] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/02/2023] [Revised: 10/27/2023] [Accepted: 10/30/2023] [Indexed: 11/25/2023]
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Membranes with tailorable surface chemistry have applications in a wide range of industries. Synthesizing membranes from poly(chloromethyl styrene) directly incorporates an alkyl halide surface-bound initiator which can be used to install functional groups via SN2 chemistry or graft polymerization techniques. In this work, poly(chloromethyl styrene) membranes were synthesized through electrospinning. After fabrication, membranes were crosslinked with a diamine, and the chemical resistance of the membranes was evaluated by exposure to 10 M nitric acid, ethanol, or tetrahydrofuran for 24 h. The resulting membranes had diameters on the order of 2-5 microns, porosities of >80%, and permeance on the order of 10,000 L/m2/h/bar. Crosslinking the membranes generally increased the chemical stability. The degree of crosslinking was approximated using elemental analysis for nitrogen and ranged from 0.5 to 0.9 N%. The poly(chloromethyl styrene) membrane with the highest degree of crosslinking did not dissolve in THF after 24 h and retained its high permeance after solvent exposure. The presented chemically resistant membranes can serve as a platform technology due to their versatile surface chemistry and can be used in membrane manufacturing techniques that require the membrane to be contacted with organic solvents or monomers. They can also serve as a platform for separations that are performed in strong acids.
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- Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, OH 44106, USA
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Yang J, Zhu S, Zhang H. Polycation-Intercalated MXene Membrane with Enhanced Permselective and Anti-Microbial Properties. NANOMATERIALS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2023; 13:2885. [PMID: 37947731 PMCID: PMC10650023 DOI: 10.3390/nano13212885] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/25/2023] [Revised: 10/19/2023] [Accepted: 10/24/2023] [Indexed: 11/12/2023]
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Two-dimensional (2D) nanomaterial-based membranes feature attractive properties for molecular separation and transport, which exhibit huge potential in various chemical processes. However, the low permeability and bio-fouling of the MXene membrane in water treatment become huge obstacles to its practical application. Herein, a highly permselective and anti-bacterial 2D nanofiltration membrane is fabricated by intercalating a polycation of polydiallyldimethylammonium chloride (PDDA) into the Ti3C2Tx MXene laminar architecture through a facile and patternable electrostatic assembly strategy. As a result, the as-fabricated Ti3C2Tx/PDDA composite membrane exhibits higher water permeance up to 73.4 L m-2 h-1 with a rejection above 94.6% for MgCl2. The resultant membrane simultaneously possesses good resistance to swelling and long-term stability in water environments, even after 8 h. Additionally, the Ti3C2Tx/PDDA membrane also demonstrates a high flux recovery ratio of nearly 96.1% to bovine serum albumin proteins after being cleaned. More importantly, the current membrane shows excellent anti-adhesive and anti-microbial activity against Gram-negative Escherichia coli (E. coli) and Gram-positive Staphylococcus aureus (S. aureus), with inhibition rates of 90% and 95% against E. coli and S. aureus, respectively. This holds great potential for the application of the polyelectrolyte-intercalated MXene membrane in serving as a promising platform to separate molecules and/or ions in an aquatic environment.
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- Jie Yang
- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Xi’an Polytechnic University, Xi’an 710048, China
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- School of Materials Science and Chemical Engineering, Xi’an Technological University, Xi’an 710021, China
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- School of Materials Science and Chemical Engineering, Xi’an Technological University, Xi’an 710021, China
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Wang M, Shi GM, Zhao D, Liu X, Jiang J. Machine Learning-Assisted Design of Thin-Film Composite Membranes for Solvent Recovery. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY 2023; 57:15914-15924. [PMID: 37814603 DOI: 10.1021/acs.est.3c04773] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/11/2023]
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Organic solvents are extensively utilized in industries as raw materials, reaction media, and cleaning agents. It is crucial to efficiently recover solvents for environmental protection and sustainable manufacturing. Recently, organic solvent nanofiltration (OSN) has emerged as an energy-efficient membrane technology for solvent recovery; however, current OSN membranes are largely fabricated by trial-and-error methods. In this study, for the first time, we develop a machine learning (ML) approach to design new thin-film composite membranes for solvent recovery. The monomers used in interfacial polymerization, along with membrane, solvent and solute properties, are featurized to train ML models via gradient boosting regression. The ML models demonstrate high accuracy in predicting OSN performance including solvent permeance and solute rejection. Subsequently, 167 new membranes are designed from 40 monomers and their OSN performance is predicted by the ML models for common solvents (methanol, acetone, dimethylformamide, and n-hexane). New top-performing membranes are identified with methanol permeance superior to that of existing membranes. Particularly, nitrogen-containing heterocyclic monomers are found to enhance microporosity and contribute to higher permeance. Finally, one new membrane is experimentally synthesized and tested to validate the ML predictions. Based on the chemical structures of monomers, the ML approach developed here provides a bottom-up strategy toward the rational design of new membranes for high-performance solvent recovery and many other technologically important applications.
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- Mao Wang
- Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, National University of Singapore, Singapore 117576, Singapore
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- Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, National University of Singapore, Singapore 117576, Singapore
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- Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, National University of Singapore, Singapore 117576, Singapore
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- Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, National University of Singapore, Singapore 117576, Singapore
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- Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, National University of Singapore, Singapore 117576, Singapore
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Lin Z, Zhong J, Sun R, Wei Y, Sun Z, Li W, Chen L, Sun Y, Zhang H, Pang J, Jiang Z. InSitu Integrated Fabrication for Multi-Interface Stabilized and Highly Durable Polyaniline@Graphene Oxide/Polyether Ether Ketone Special Separation Membranes. ADVANCED SCIENCE (WEINHEIM, BADEN-WURTTEMBERG, GERMANY) 2023; 10:e2302654. [PMID: 37381631 PMCID: PMC10477839 DOI: 10.1002/advs.202302654] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/25/2023] [Revised: 06/06/2023] [Indexed: 06/30/2023]
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Special separation membranes are widely employed for separation and purification purposes under challenging operating conditions due to their low energy consumption, excellent solvent, and corrosion resistance. However, the development of membranes is limited by corrosion-resistant polymer substrates and precise interfacial separation layers. Herein, polyaniline (PANI) is employed to achieve insitu anchoring of multiple interfaces, resulting in the fabrication of polyaniline@graphene oxide/polyether ether ketone (PANI@GO/PEEK) membranes. Insitu growth of PANI achieves the adequate bonding of the PEEK substrate and GO separation interface, which solves the problem of solution processing of PEEK and the instability of GO layers. By bottom-up confined polymerization of aniline, it could control the pore size of the separation layer, correct defects, and anchor among polymer, nano-separation layer, and nano-sheet. The mechanism of membrane construction within the confined domain and micro-nano structure modulation is further explored. The membranes demonstrate exceptional stability realizing over 90% rejection in 2 m HCl, NaOH, and high temperatures. Additionally, -membranes exhibit remarkable durability after 240 days immersion and 100 h long-term operation, which display the methanol flux of 50.2 L m-2 h-1 and 92% rejection of AF (585 g mol-1 ). This method substantially contributes to special separation membranes by offering a novel strategy.
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- Ziyu Lin
- Key Laboratory of High Performance Plastics (Jilin University)Ministry of EducationNational & Local Joint Engineering Laboratory for Synthetic Technology of High Performance PolymerCollege of ChemistryJilin UniversityChangchun130012P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of High Performance Plastics (Jilin University)Ministry of EducationNational & Local Joint Engineering Laboratory for Synthetic Technology of High Performance PolymerCollege of ChemistryJilin UniversityChangchun130012P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of High Performance Plastics (Jilin University)Ministry of EducationNational & Local Joint Engineering Laboratory for Synthetic Technology of High Performance PolymerCollege of ChemistryJilin UniversityChangchun130012P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of High Performance Plastics (Jilin University)Ministry of EducationNational & Local Joint Engineering Laboratory for Synthetic Technology of High Performance PolymerCollege of ChemistryJilin UniversityChangchun130012P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of High Performance Plastics (Jilin University)Ministry of EducationNational & Local Joint Engineering Laboratory for Synthetic Technology of High Performance PolymerCollege of ChemistryJilin UniversityChangchun130012P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of High Performance Plastics (Jilin University)Ministry of EducationNational & Local Joint Engineering Laboratory for Synthetic Technology of High Performance PolymerCollege of ChemistryJilin UniversityChangchun130012P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of High Performance Plastics (Jilin University)Ministry of EducationNational & Local Joint Engineering Laboratory for Synthetic Technology of High Performance PolymerCollege of ChemistryJilin UniversityChangchun130012P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of High Performance Plastics (Jilin University)Ministry of EducationNational & Local Joint Engineering Laboratory for Synthetic Technology of High Performance PolymerCollege of ChemistryJilin UniversityChangchun130012P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of High Performance Plastics (Jilin University)Ministry of EducationNational & Local Joint Engineering Laboratory for Synthetic Technology of High Performance PolymerCollege of ChemistryJilin UniversityChangchun130012P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of High Performance Plastics (Jilin University)Ministry of EducationNational & Local Joint Engineering Laboratory for Synthetic Technology of High Performance PolymerCollege of ChemistryJilin UniversityChangchun130012P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of High Performance Plastics (Jilin University)Ministry of EducationNational & Local Joint Engineering Laboratory for Synthetic Technology of High Performance PolymerCollege of ChemistryJilin UniversityChangchun130012P. R. China
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Wang S, Wang Z, Zhu S, Liu S, Zhang F, Jin J. Highly porous ultrathin polyamide membranes for fast separation of small molecules from organic solvents. J Memb Sci 2023. [DOI: 10.1016/j.memsci.2023.121540] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/05/2023]
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Yuan S, Ajam H, Sinnah ZAB, Altalbawy FMA, Abdul Ameer SA, Husain A, Al Mashhadani ZI, Alkhayyat A, Alsalamy A, Zubaid RA, Cao Y. The roles of artificial intelligence techniques for increasing the prediction performance of important parameters and their optimization in membrane processes: A systematic review. ECOTOXICOLOGY AND ENVIRONMENTAL SAFETY 2023; 260:115066. [PMID: 37262969 DOI: 10.1016/j.ecoenv.2023.115066] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/27/2023] [Revised: 05/13/2023] [Accepted: 05/22/2023] [Indexed: 06/03/2023]
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Membrane-based separation processes has been recently of significant global interest compared to other conventional separation approaches due to possessing undeniable advantages like superior performance, environmentally-benign nature and simplicity of application. Computational simulation of fluids has shown its undeniable role in modeling and simulation of numerous physical/chemical phenomena including chemical engineering, chemical reaction, aerodynamics, drug delivery and plasma physics. Definition of fluids can be occurred using the Navier-Stokes equations, but solving the equations remains an important challenge. In membrane-based separation processes, true perception of fluid's manner through disparate membrane modules is an important concern, which has been significantly limited applying numerical/computational procedures such s computational fluid dynamics (CFD). Despite this noteworthy advantage, the optimization of membrane processes using CFD is time-consuming and expensive. Therefore, combination of artificial intelligence (AI) and CFD can result in the creation of a promising hybrid model to accurately predict the model results and appropriately optimize membrane processes and phase separation. This paper aims to provide a comprehensive overview about the advantages of commonly-employed ML-based techniques in combination with the CFD to intelligently increase the optimization accuracy and predict mass transfer and the unfavorable events (i.e., fouling) in various membrane processes. To reach this objective, four principal strategies of AI including SL, USL, SSL and ANN were explained and their advantages/disadvantages were discussed. Then after, prevalent ML-based algorithm for membrane-based separation processes. Finally, the application potential of AI techniques in different membrane processes (i.e., fouling control, desalination and wastewater treatment) were presented.
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- Shuai Yuan
- Information Engineering College, Yantai Institute of Technology, Yantai, Shandong 264005, China.
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- Department of Intelligent Medical Systems, Al Mustaqbal University College, Babylon 51001, Iraq
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- Mathematics Department, University Colleges at Nairiyah, University of Hafr Al Batin, Saudi Arabia
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- National Institute of Laser Enhanced Sciences (NILES), University of Cairo, Giza 12613, Egypt; Department of Chemistry, University College of Duba, University of Tabuk, Tabuk, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Medical Instrumentation, Al-farahidi University, Baghdad, Iraq
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- Scientific Research Centre of the Islamic University, The Islamic University, Najaf, Iraq
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- College of Technical Engineering, Imam Ja'afar Al-Sadiq University, Al-Muthanna 66002, Iraq
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- School of Computer Science and Engineering, Xi'an Technological University, Xi'an 710021, China
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Gao Q, Bouwen D, Yuan S, Gui X, Xing Y, Zheng J, Ling H, Zhu Q, Wang Y, Depuydt S, Li J, Volodine A, Jin P, Van der Bruggen B. Robust loose nanofiltration membrane with fast solute transfer for dye/salt separation. J Memb Sci 2023. [DOI: 10.1016/j.memsci.2023.121518] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/03/2023]
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Ranasinghe Arachchige NR, Xiong NW, Bowden NB. Separation of C18 Fatty Acid Esters and Fatty Acids Derived from Vegetable Oils Using Nanometer-Sized Covalent Organic Frameworks Incorporated in Polyepoxy Membranes. ACS APPLIED NANO MATERIALS 2023; 6:6715-6725. [PMID: 37152919 PMCID: PMC10153466 DOI: 10.1021/acsanm.3c00442] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/30/2023] [Accepted: 03/31/2023] [Indexed: 05/09/2023]
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Fatty acids (FAs) and FA methyl esters (FAMEs) are easily isolated from vegetable oil and are important starting materials for the chemical industry to produce commercial products that are green, biorenewable, and nontoxic. A challenge in these applications is that mixtures of five or more FAs and FAMEs are isolated from a vegetable oil source, and methods to separate these mixtures are decades old and have increasingly high costs associated with the production of high-purity single-component FAs or FAMEs. We developed a method to separate these mixtures using mixed matrix membranes containing nanometer-sized covalent organic frameworks. The 2D, crystalline COFs possessed narrow distributions of pore sizes of 1.3, 1.8, 2.3, and 3.4 nm that separated FAs and FAMEs based on their degrees of unsaturation. The COFs were synthesized, characterized, and then encapsulated at 10 or 20% by weight into a prepolymer of epoxy that was then fully cured. For all mixed matrix membranes, as the degree of unsaturation increased, the FAs or FAMEs had a slower flux. The largest difference in flux was obtained for a COF/epoxy membrane with a pore size of 1.8 nm, and methyl stearate had a 5.9× faster flux than methyl linolenate. These are the first membranes that can separate the important C18 FAs and FAMEs found in vegetable oil.
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Fabrication of Organic Solvent Nanofiltration Membrane through Interfacial Polymerization Using N-Phenylthioure as Monomer for Dimethyl Sulfoxide Recovery. SEPARATIONS 2023. [DOI: 10.3390/separations10030179] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/09/2023] Open
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To recover dimethyl sulfoxide, an organic solvent nanofiltration membrane is prepared via the interfacial polymerization method. N-Phenylthiourea (NP)is applied as a water-soluble monomer, reacted with trimesoyl chloride (TMC) on the polyetherimide substrate crosslinked by ethylenediamine. The results of attenuated total reflectance-fourier transform infrared spectroscopy and X-ray electron spectroscopy confirm that N-Phenylthiourea reacts with TMC. The membrane morphology is investigated through atomic force microscopy and scanning electronic microscopy, respectively. The resultant optimized TFC membranes NF-1NP exhibited stable permeance of about 4.3 L m−2 h−1 bar-1 and rejection of 97% for crystal violet (407.98 g mol−1) during a 36 h continuous separation operation. It was also found that the NF-1NP membrane has the highest rejection rate in dimethyl sulfoxide (DMSO), and the rejection rates in methanol, acetone, tetrahydrofuran, ethyl acetate and dimethylacetamide(DMAc) are 51%, 84%, 94%, 96% and 92% respectively. The maximum flux in the methanol system is 11 L m−2 h−1 bar−1, while that in acetone, tetrahydrofuran, ethyl acetate and DMAc is 4.3 L m−2 h−1 bar−1, 6.3 L m−2 h−1 bar−1, 3.2 L m−2 h−1 bar−1, 4.9 L m−2 h−1 bar−1 and 2.1 L m−2 h−1 bar−1, respectively. It was also found that the membrane prepared by N-Phenylthiourea containing aromatic groups has lower mobility and stronger solvent resistance than that of by thiosemicarbazide.
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Verbeke R, Nulens I, Thijs M, Lenaerts M, Bastin M, Van Goethem C, Koeckelberghs G, Vankelecom IF. Solutes in solvent resistant and solvent tolerant nanofiltration: How molecular interactions impact membrane rejection. J Memb Sci 2023. [DOI: 10.1016/j.memsci.2023.121595] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/29/2023]
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Zhou Z, Lu TD, Sun SP, Wang Q. Roles and gains of coordination chemistry in nanofiltration membrane: A review. CHEMOSPHERE 2023; 318:137930. [PMID: 36693478 DOI: 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2023.137930] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/15/2022] [Revised: 01/14/2023] [Accepted: 01/19/2023] [Indexed: 06/17/2023]
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The nanofiltration (NF) membranes with the specific separation accuracy for molecules with the size of 0.5-2 nm have been applied in various industries. However, the traditional polymeric NF membranes still face problems like the trade-off effect, organic solvent consumption, and weak durability in harsh conditions. The participation of coordination action or metal-organic coordination compounds (MOCs) brings the membrane with uniform pores, better antifouling properties, and high hydrophilicity. Some of the aqueous-phase reactions also help to introduce a green fabrication process to NF membranes. This review critically summarizes the recent research progress in coordination chemistry relevant NF membranes. The participation of coordination chemistry was classified by the various functions in NF membranes like additives, interlayers, selective layers, coating layers, and cross-linkers. Then, the effect and mechanism of the coordination chemistry on the performance of NF membranes are discussed in depth. Perspectives are given for the further promotion that coordination chemistry can make in NF processes. This review also provides comprehensive insight and constructive guidance on high-performance NF membranes with coordination chemistry.
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- Zhengzhong Zhou
- National-Local Joint Engineering Research Center of Biomass Refining and High-Quality Utilization, Institute of Urban and Rural Mining, Changzhou University, Changzhou, 213164, China
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- School of Petrochemical Engineering, Changzhou University, Changzhou, 213164, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Materials-Oriented Chemical Engineering, Jiangsu National Synergetic Innovation Center for Advanced Materials, College of Chemical Engineering, Nanjing Tech University, Nanjing, 211816, China
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- National-Local Joint Engineering Research Center of Biomass Refining and High-Quality Utilization, Institute of Urban and Rural Mining, Changzhou University, Changzhou, 213164, China.
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Zhang X, Li T, Wang Z, Wang J, Zhao S. Polar aprotic solvent-resistant nanofiltration membranes generated by flexible-chain binding interfacial polymerization onto PTFE substrate. J Memb Sci 2023. [DOI: 10.1016/j.memsci.2022.121294] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/23/2022]
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Zhou MY, Su QW, Yu WH, Fang LF, Zhu BK. Organic solvent nanofiltration with nanoparticles aggregation based on electrostatic interaction for molecular separation. J Memb Sci 2023. [DOI: 10.1016/j.memsci.2023.121409] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
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Ray SS, Soni R, Huyen DTT, Ravi S, Myung S, Lee CY, Kwon Y. Chemical engineering of electrospun
nanofibrous‐based three‐layered
nonwoven polymeric protective mask for enhanced performance. J Appl Polym Sci 2023. [DOI: 10.1002/app.53584] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/06/2023]
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- Saikat Sinha Ray
- Department of Urban and Environmental Engineering Ulsan National Institute of Science and Technology (UNIST) Ulsan South Korea
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- School of Energy and Chemical Engineering Ulsan National Institute of Science and Technology (UNIST) Ulsan South Korea
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- Department of Urban and Environmental Engineering Ulsan National Institute of Science and Technology (UNIST) Ulsan South Korea
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- Department of Urban and Environmental Engineering Ulsan National Institute of Science and Technology (UNIST) Ulsan South Korea
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- Research Center for Bio‐based Chemistry Korea Research Institute of Chemical Technology (KRICT) Ulsan South Korea
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- School of Energy and Chemical Engineering Ulsan National Institute of Science and Technology (UNIST) Ulsan South Korea
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- Department of Urban and Environmental Engineering Ulsan National Institute of Science and Technology (UNIST) Ulsan South Korea
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Intermolecular cross-linked polymer of intrinsic microporosity-1 (PIM-1)-based thin-film composite hollow fiber membrane for organic solvent nanofiltration. J Memb Sci 2023. [DOI: 10.1016/j.memsci.2023.121370] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/08/2023]
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Wang C, Wang L, Soo A, Bansidhar Pathak N, Kyong Shon H. Machine learning based prediction and optimization of thin film nanocomposite membranes for organic solvent nanofiltration. Sep Purif Technol 2023. [DOI: 10.1016/j.seppur.2022.122328] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 04/04/2023]
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Ali S, Shah IA, Ihsanullah I, Feng X. Nanocomposite membranes for organic solvent nanofiltration: Recent advances, challenges, and prospects. CHEMOSPHERE 2022; 308:136329. [PMID: 36087722 DOI: 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2022.136329] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/06/2022] [Revised: 08/27/2022] [Accepted: 09/01/2022] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
Abstract
Organic solvent nanofiltration (OSN) is an emerging technology for the separation of organic solvents that are relevant to the petrochemical, pharmaceutical, food and fine chemical industries. The separation performance of OSN membranes has continued to push the boundary up through advanced membrane fabrication techniques and novel materials for fabricating the membranes. Despite the many advantages, OSN membranes still face such challenges as low solvent permeability and durability in harsh organic solvent conditions. To overcome these limitations, attempts have been made to incorporate nanomaterial fillers into OSN membranes to improve their overall performance. This review analyzes the potential and use of nanomaterials for OSN membranes, including covalent organic frameworks (COFs), metal-organic frameworks (MOFs), metal oxides (MOs) and carbon-based materials (CBMs). Recent advances in the state-of-the-art nano-based OSN membranes, in the form of thin-film nanocomposite (TFN) membranes and mixed matrix membranes (MMMs), are reviewed. Moreover, the separation mechanisms of OSN with nano-based membranes are discussed. The challenges faced by these OSN membranes are also elaborated, and recommendations for further research in this field are provided.
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- Sharafat Ali
- Department of Chemical Engineering, University of Waterloo, 200 University Avenue West, Waterloo, ON, N2L 3G1, Canada
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- State Key Joint Laboratory of Environmental Simulation and Pollution Control, School of Environment, Beijing Normal University, No. 19, Xinjiekouwai Street, Beijing, 100875, China
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- Center for Environment and Water, Research Institute, King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals, Dhahran, 31261, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, University of Waterloo, 200 University Avenue West, Waterloo, ON, N2L 3G1, Canada.
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Li H, Huang L, Li X, Huang W, Li L, Li W, Cai M, Zhong Z. Calcium-alginate/HKUST-1 interlayer-assisted interfacial polymerization reaction enhances performance of solvent-resistant nanofiltration membranes. Sep Purif Technol 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.seppur.2022.123031] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/27/2022]
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PTFE porous membrane technology: A comprehensive review. J Memb Sci 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.memsci.2022.121115] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/11/2023]
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Rigid twisted structured PA membranes for organic solvent nanofiltration via co-solvent assisted interfacial polymerization. J Memb Sci 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.memsci.2022.121179] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022]
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Preparation of microporous organic solvent nanofiltration (OSN) composite membrane from a novel tris-phenol monomer. Sep Purif Technol 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.seppur.2022.121985] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/23/2022]
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Gan F, Jiang S, Zhou J, Wang J, Wen J, Mo J, Han S, Fan L, Yi N, Wu Y. Architecting dual coordination interactions in polyimide for constructing structurally controllable high-performance nanofiltration membranes. Eur Polym J 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.eurpolymj.2022.111702] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022]
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Cyclomatrix polyphosphazene organic solvent nanofiltration membranes. J Memb Sci 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.memsci.2022.121215] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/24/2022]
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Liu L, Liu S, Wang E, Su B. Hollow Fiber Membrane for Organic Solvent Nanofiltration: A Mini Review. MEMBRANES 2022; 12:membranes12100995. [PMID: 36295754 PMCID: PMC9607374 DOI: 10.3390/membranes12100995] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/04/2022] [Revised: 10/07/2022] [Accepted: 10/10/2022] [Indexed: 06/03/2023]
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Organic solvents take up 80% of the total chemicals used in pharmaceutical and related industries, while their reuse rate is less than 50%. Traditional solvent treatment methods such as distillation and evaporation have many disadvantages such as high cost, environmental unfriendliness, and difficulty in recovering heat-sensitive, high-value molecules. Organic solvent nanofiltration (OSN) has been a prevalent research topic for the separation and purification of organic solvent systems since the beginning of this century with the benefits of no-phase change, high operational flexibility, low cost, as well as environmental friendliness. Especially, hollow fiber (HF) OSN membranes have gained a lot of attention due to their high packing density and easy scale-up as compared with flat-sheet OSN membranes. This paper critically reviewed the recent research progress in the preparation of HF OSN membranes with high performance, including different materials, preparation methods, and modification treatments. This paper also predicts the future direction of HF OSN membrane development.
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- Liyang Liu
- Key Laboratory of Marine Chemistry Theory and Technology, Ocean University of China, Ministry of Education, 238 Songling Road, Qingdao 266100, China
- College of Chemistry & Chemical Engineering, Ocean University of China, 238 Songling Road, Qingdao 266100, China
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- Key Laboratory of Marine Chemistry Theory and Technology, Ocean University of China, Ministry of Education, 238 Songling Road, Qingdao 266100, China
- College of Chemistry & Chemical Engineering, Ocean University of China, 238 Songling Road, Qingdao 266100, China
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- Key Laboratory of Marine Chemistry Theory and Technology, Ocean University of China, Ministry of Education, 238 Songling Road, Qingdao 266100, China
- College of Chemistry & Chemical Engineering, Ocean University of China, 238 Songling Road, Qingdao 266100, China
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- Key Laboratory of Marine Chemistry Theory and Technology, Ocean University of China, Ministry of Education, 238 Songling Road, Qingdao 266100, China
- College of Chemistry & Chemical Engineering, Ocean University of China, 238 Songling Road, Qingdao 266100, China
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Zhang Y, Yang F, Qin S, Huang J, Yang X, Wang W, Li Y, Wu C, Shao L. Deprotonated tannic acid regulating pyrrole polymerization to enhance nanofiltration performance for molecular separations under both aqueous and organic solvent environments. Sep Purif Technol 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.seppur.2022.121647] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/10/2023]
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Li H, Li X, Ouyang G, Li L, Zhong Z, Cai M, Li W, Huang W. Tannic acid/Fe3+ interlayer for preparation of high-permeability polyetherimide organic solvent nanofiltration membranes for organic solvent separation. Chin J Chem Eng 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.cjche.2022.09.014] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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Aristizábal SL, Upadhyaya L, Falca G, Gebreyohannes AY, Aijaz MO, Karim MR, Nunes SP. Acid-free fabrication of polyaryletherketone membranes. J Memb Sci 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.memsci.2022.120798] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/17/2022]
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