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Wang Y, Duan S, Wang H, Wei C, Qin L, Dong G, Zhang Y. Thin Film Nanocomposite Membranes Based on Zeolitic Imidazolate Framework-8/Halloysite Nanotube Composites. MEMBRANES 2023; 14:7. [PMID: 38248697 PMCID: PMC10819655 DOI: 10.3390/membranes14010007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/28/2023] [Revised: 12/20/2023] [Accepted: 12/23/2023] [Indexed: 01/23/2024]
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Thin film nanocomposite (TFN) membranes have proven their unrivaled value, as they can combine the advantages of different materials and furnish membranes with improved selectivity and permeability. The development of TFN membranes has been severely limited by the poor dispersion of the nanoparticles and the weak adhesion between the nanoparticles and the polymer matrix. In this study, to address the poor dispersion of nanoparticles in TFN membranes, we proposed a new combination of m-ZIF-8 and m-HNTs, wherein the ZIF-8 and HNTs were modified with poly (sodium p-styrenesulfonate) to enhance their dispersion in water. Furthermore, the hydropathic properties of the membranes can be well controlled by adjusting the content of m-ZIF-8 and m-HNTs. A series of modified m-ZIF-8/m-HNT/PAN membranes were prepared to modulate the dye/salt separation performance of TFN membranes. The experimental results showed that our m-ZIF-8/m-HNT/PAN membranes can elevate the water flux significantly up to 42.6 L m-2 h-1 MPa-1, together with a high rejection of Reactive Red 49 (more than 80%). In particular, the optimized NFM-7.5 membrane that contained 7.5 mg of HNTs and 2.5 mg of ZIF-8 showed a 97.1% rejection of Reactive Red 49 and 21.3% retention of NaCl.
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- Yan Wang
- School of Chemical Engineering, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou 450001, China; (Y.W.); (S.D.); (L.Q.); (G.D.)
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- School of Chemical Engineering, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou 450001, China; (Y.W.); (S.D.); (L.Q.); (G.D.)
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- School of Material Science and Engineering, North China University of Water Resources and Electric Power, Zhengzhou 450046, China
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- Pollution Prevention and Control Office, Ecological Environment Protection Commission of Zhengzhou, Zhengzhou 450007, China;
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- School of Chemical Engineering, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou 450001, China; (Y.W.); (S.D.); (L.Q.); (G.D.)
- Research Department of New Energy Technology, Zhengzhou Institute of Emerging Industrial Technology, Zhengzhou 450046, China
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- School of Chemical Engineering, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou 450001, China; (Y.W.); (S.D.); (L.Q.); (G.D.)
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- School of Chemical Engineering, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou 450001, China; (Y.W.); (S.D.); (L.Q.); (G.D.)
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Vasileiou AN, Theodorakopoulos GV, Karousos DS, Bouroushian M, Sapalidis AA, Favvas EP. Nanocarbon-Based Mixed Matrix Pebax-1657 Flat Sheet Membranes for CO 2/CH 4 Separation. MEMBRANES 2023; 13:membranes13050470. [PMID: 37233531 DOI: 10.3390/membranes13050470] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/04/2023] [Revised: 04/24/2023] [Accepted: 04/26/2023] [Indexed: 05/27/2023]
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In the present work, Pebax-1657, a commercial multiblock copolymer (poly(ether-block-amide)), consisting of 40% rigid amide (PA6) groups and 60% flexible ether (PEO) linkages, was selected as the base polymer for preparing dense flat sheet mixed matrix membranes (MMMs) using the solution casting method. Carbon nanofillers, specifically, raw and treated (plasma and oxidized) multi-walled carbon nanotubes (MWCNTs) and graphene nanoplatelets (GNPs) were incorporated into the polymeric matrix in order to improve the gas-separation performance and polymer's structural properties. The developed membranes were characterized by means of SEM and FTIR, and their mechanical properties were also evaluated. Well-established models were employed in order to compare the experimental data with theoretical calculations concerning the tensile properties of MMMs. Most remarkably, the tensile strength of the mixed matrix membrane with oxidized GNPs was enhanced by 55.3% compared to the pure polymeric membrane, and its tensile modulus increased 3.2 times compared to the neat one. In addition, the effect of nanofiller type, structure and amount to real binary CO2/CH4 (10/90 vol.%) mixture separation performance was evaluated under elevated pressure conditions. A maximum CO2/CH4 separation factor of 21.9 was reached with CO2 permeability of 384 Barrer. Overall, MMMs exhibited enhanced gas permeabilities (up to fivefold values) without sacrificing gas selectivity compared to the corresponding pure polymeric membrane.
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- Athanasios N Vasileiou
- Institute of Nanoscience and Nanotechnology, National Center for Scientific Research "Demokritos", Aghia Paraskevi, 15341 Attica, Greece
- School of Chemical Engineering, National Technical University of Athens, 9 Iroon Polytechniou Street, Zografou, 15780 Athens, Greece
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- Institute of Nanoscience and Nanotechnology, National Center for Scientific Research "Demokritos", Aghia Paraskevi, 15341 Attica, Greece
- School of Chemical Engineering, National Technical University of Athens, 9 Iroon Polytechniou Street, Zografou, 15780 Athens, Greece
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- Institute of Nanoscience and Nanotechnology, National Center for Scientific Research "Demokritos", Aghia Paraskevi, 15341 Attica, Greece
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- School of Chemical Engineering, National Technical University of Athens, 9 Iroon Polytechniou Street, Zografou, 15780 Athens, Greece
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- Institute of Nanoscience and Nanotechnology, National Center for Scientific Research "Demokritos", Aghia Paraskevi, 15341 Attica, Greece
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- Institute of Nanoscience and Nanotechnology, National Center for Scientific Research "Demokritos", Aghia Paraskevi, 15341 Attica, Greece
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Fu XB, Yang JC, Zhang G, Zhang ML, Wang XJ, Yang J. Tough and Excellent Heat-Resistant Semiaromatic Polyamide Elastomer Containing Hierarchical Bonds: Synthesis and Synergistic Molecular Design. Ind Eng Chem Res 2023. [DOI: 10.1021/acs.iecr.2c04027] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/16/2023]
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- Xiao-bo Fu
- College of Polymer Science and Engineering, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610065, China
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- Analytical and Testing Center, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610064, China
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- Analytical and Testing Center, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610064, China
- State Key Laboratory of Polymer Materials Engineering (Sichuan University), Chengdu 610065, China
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- College of Polymer Science and Engineering, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610065, China
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- Analytical and Testing Center, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610064, China
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- Analytical and Testing Center, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610064, China
- State Key Laboratory of Polymer Materials Engineering (Sichuan University), Chengdu 610065, China
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Su Y, Zhang X, Li H, Peng D, Zhang Y. In-situ incorporation of halloysite nanotubes with 2D zeolitic imidazolate framework-L based membrane for dye/salt separation. Chin J Chem Eng 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.cjche.2022.11.005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/05/2022]
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Pazani F, Shariatifar M, Salehi Maleh M, Alebrahim T, Lin H. Challenge and promise of mixed matrix hollow fiber composite membranes for CO2 separations. Sep Purif Technol 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.seppur.2022.122876] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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Jia M, Liang Y, Liu Z, Liu Y, Zhang X, Guo H. Hydroxypropyl-β-cyclodextrin-incorporated Pebax composite membrane for improved permselectivity in organic solvent nanofiltration. RSC Adv 2022; 12:16893-16902. [PMID: 35754874 PMCID: PMC9171748 DOI: 10.1039/d2ra01491b] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/07/2022] [Accepted: 05/24/2022] [Indexed: 11/21/2022] Open
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Thanks to the characteristic hollow cavity structure and sustainable and nontoxic macrocycle molecule feature, cyclodextrins have been used as building block to fabricate organic solvent nanofiltration (OSN) membranes with enhanced permeability and selectivity. Herein, hydroxypropyl-β-cyclodextrin (HP-β-CD) was incorporated into a poly(ether-block-amide) (Pebax) layer on a polysulfone support, followed by crosslinking with toluene 2,4-diisocyanate to prepare a crosslinked HP-β-CD/Pebax (CHP) membrane. By adjusting the initial HP-β-CD concentration (x) and crosslinking reaction time (y), the microporous structure and surface morphology of CHP x-y (x = 0, 0.25, 0.5, 0.75; y = 5, 10, 15) membranes could be manipulated. The OSN performances of the CHP x-y membranes were evaluated by the removal of dyes in methanol solution. The results revealed that the optimal CHP0.5-10 membrane exhibited a high methanol permeance of 8.7 L m-2 h-1 bar-1, high dye rejection (>96%), and high running stability (at least 336 h), due to the intrinsically microporous structure and surface morphology. This work would inspire the further development of cyclodextrins and other macrocyclic molecules in the preparation of OSN membranes and provide a promising strategy to fabricate state-of-the-art membranes for the efficient separation of organic solvent reclamation and removal of organic pollutants.
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- Mengmeng Jia
- Faculty of Materials and Manufacturing, Beijing University of Technology Beijing 100124 P. R. China
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- Institut für Anorganische Chemie, Eberhard Karls Universität Tübingen Auf der Morgenstelle 18 72076 Tübingen Germany
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- Faculty of Materials and Manufacturing, Beijing University of Technology Beijing 100124 P. R. China
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- Faculty of Materials and Manufacturing, Beijing University of Technology Beijing 100124 P. R. China
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- Faculty of Materials and Manufacturing, Beijing University of Technology Beijing 100124 P. R. China
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- Faculty of Materials and Manufacturing, Beijing University of Technology Beijing 100124 P. R. China
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Wong KC, Goh PS, Ismail AF, Kang HS, Guo Q, Jiang X, Ma J. The State-of-the-Art Functionalized Nanomaterials for Carbon Dioxide Separation Membrane. MEMBRANES 2022; 12:186. [PMID: 35207107 PMCID: PMC8879035 DOI: 10.3390/membranes12020186] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/23/2021] [Revised: 01/21/2022] [Accepted: 01/26/2022] [Indexed: 02/01/2023]
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Nanocomposite membrane (NCM) is deemed as a practical and green separation solution which has found application in various fields, due to its potential to delivery excellent separation performance economically. NCM is enabled by nanofiller, which comes in a wide range of geometries and chemical features. Despite numerous advantages offered by nanofiller incorporation, fabrication of NCM often met processing issues arising from incompatibility between inorganic nanofiller and polymeric membrane. Contemporary, functionalization of nanofiller which modify the surface properties of inorganic material using chemical agents is a viable approach and vigorously pursued to refine NCM processing and improve the odds of obtaining a defect-free high-performance membrane. This review highlights the recent progress on nanofiller functionalization employed in the fabrication of gas-separative NCMs. Apart from the different approaches used to obtain functionalized nanofiller (FN) with good dispersion in solvent and polymer matrix, this review discusses the implication of functionalization in altering the structure and chemical properties of nanofiller which favor interaction with specific gas species. These changes eventually led to the enhancement in the gas separation efficiency of NCMs. The most frequently used chemical agents are identified for each type of gas. Finally, the future perspective of gas-separative NCMs are highlighted.
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- Kar Chun Wong
- Advanced Membrane Technology Research Centre (AMTEC), School of Chemical and Energy Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, Johor Bahru 81310, Malaysia;
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- Advanced Membrane Technology Research Centre (AMTEC), School of Chemical and Energy Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, Johor Bahru 81310, Malaysia;
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- Advanced Membrane Technology Research Centre (AMTEC), School of Chemical and Energy Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, Johor Bahru 81310, Malaysia;
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- Marine Technology Centre, Institute for Vehicle System & Engineering, School of Mechanical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, Johor Bahru 81310, Malaysia;
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- State Key Laboratory of High-Efficiency Utilization of Coal and Green Chemical Engineering, Ningxia University, Yinchuan 750021, China; (Q.G.); (X.J.); (J.M.)
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- State Key Laboratory of High-Efficiency Utilization of Coal and Green Chemical Engineering, Ningxia University, Yinchuan 750021, China; (Q.G.); (X.J.); (J.M.)
- School of Mechanical Engineering, Ningxia University, Yinchuan 750021, China
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- State Key Laboratory of High-Efficiency Utilization of Coal and Green Chemical Engineering, Ningxia University, Yinchuan 750021, China; (Q.G.); (X.J.); (J.M.)
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Mixed-matrix membranes consisting of Pebax and novel nitrogen-doped porous carbons for CO2 separation. J Memb Sci 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.memsci.2021.120182] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/01/2023]
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Multiblock poly(ether-b-amide) copolymers comprised of PA1212 and PPO-PEO-PPO with specific moisture-responsive and antistatic properties. Chin J Chem Eng 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.cjche.2022.01.010] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/18/2022]
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Fu XB, Zhang T, Yang JC, Zhang G, Zhang ML, Wang XJ, Yang J. Structures and properties of newly synthesized semi-aromatic polyamide thermoplastic elastomers. Polym Chem 2022. [DOI: 10.1039/d2py00541g] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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Novel semi-aromatic polyamide based thermoplastic elastomers containing both strong and weak H-bond units were fabricated via a facile “two-step” melt polycondensation method. The structures and properties of a series of TPAEs are discussed.
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- Xiao-bo Fu
- College of Polymer Science and Engineering, Sichuan University, Chengdu, 610065, China
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- College of Polymer Science and Engineering, Sichuan University, Chengdu, 610065, China
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- Analytical and Testing Center, Sichuan University, Chengdu, 610064, China
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- Analytical and Testing Center, Sichuan University, Chengdu, 610064, China
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- College of Polymer Science and Engineering, Sichuan University, Chengdu, 610065, China
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- Analytical and Testing Center, Sichuan University, Chengdu, 610064, China
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- Analytical and Testing Center, Sichuan University, Chengdu, 610064, China
- State Key Laboratory of Polymer Materials Engineering, Sichuan University, Chengdu, 610065, China
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Guo F, Li B, Ding R, Li D, Jiang X, He G, Xiao W. A Novel Composite Material UiO-66@HNT/Pebax Mixed Matrix Membranes for Enhanced CO 2/N 2 Separation. MEMBRANES 2021; 11:693. [PMID: 34564510 PMCID: PMC8467370 DOI: 10.3390/membranes11090693] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/12/2021] [Revised: 09/03/2021] [Accepted: 09/05/2021] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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Mixing a polymer matrix and nanofiller to prepare a mixed matrix membrane (MMM) is an effective method for enhancing gas separation performance. In this work, a unique UiO-66-decorated halloysite nanotubes composite material (UiO-66@HNT) was successfully synthesized via a solvothermal method and dispersed into the Pebax-1657 matrix to prepare MMMs for CO2/N2 separation. A remarkable characteristic of this MMM was that the HNT lumen provided the highway for CO2 diffusion due to the unique affinity of UiO-66 for CO2. Simultaneously, the close connection of the UiO-66 layer on the external surface of HNTs created relatively continuous pathways for gas permeation. A suite of microscopy, diffraction, and thermal techniques was used to characterize the morphology and structure of UiO-66@HNT and the membranes. As expected, the embedding UiO-66@HNT composite materials significantly improved the separation performances of the membranes. Impressively, the as-obtained membrane acquired a high CO2 permeability of 119.08 Barrer and CO2/N2 selectivity of 76.26. Additionally, the presence of UiO-66@HNT conferred good long-term stability and excellent interfacial compatibility on the MMMs. The results demonstrated that the composite filler with fast transport pathways designed in this study was an effective strategy to enhance gas separation performance of MMMs, verifying its application potential in the gas purification industry.
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- Fei Guo
- State Key Laboratory of Fine Chemicals, Department of Chemical Engineering, Dalian University of Technology, 2 Linggong Road, Dalian 116024, China; (F.G.); (B.L.); (R.D.); (D.L.); (X.J.); (G.H.)
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- State Key Laboratory of Fine Chemicals, Department of Chemical Engineering, Dalian University of Technology, 2 Linggong Road, Dalian 116024, China; (F.G.); (B.L.); (R.D.); (D.L.); (X.J.); (G.H.)
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- State Key Laboratory of Fine Chemicals, Department of Chemical Engineering, Dalian University of Technology, 2 Linggong Road, Dalian 116024, China; (F.G.); (B.L.); (R.D.); (D.L.); (X.J.); (G.H.)
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- State Key Laboratory of Fine Chemicals, Department of Chemical Engineering, Dalian University of Technology, 2 Linggong Road, Dalian 116024, China; (F.G.); (B.L.); (R.D.); (D.L.); (X.J.); (G.H.)
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- State Key Laboratory of Fine Chemicals, Department of Chemical Engineering, Dalian University of Technology, 2 Linggong Road, Dalian 116024, China; (F.G.); (B.L.); (R.D.); (D.L.); (X.J.); (G.H.)
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- State Key Laboratory of Fine Chemicals, Department of Chemical Engineering, Dalian University of Technology, 2 Linggong Road, Dalian 116024, China; (F.G.); (B.L.); (R.D.); (D.L.); (X.J.); (G.H.)
- State Key Laboratory of Fine Chemicals, School of Petroleum and Chemical Engineering, Dalian University of Technology, 2 Dagong Road, Panjin 124221, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Fine Chemicals, Department of Chemical Engineering, Dalian University of Technology, 2 Linggong Road, Dalian 116024, China; (F.G.); (B.L.); (R.D.); (D.L.); (X.J.); (G.H.)
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CO2-philic mixed matrix membranes based on low-molecular-weight polyethylene glycol and porous organic polymers. J Memb Sci 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/j.memsci.2021.119081] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/24/2022]
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Thanakkasaranee S, Sadeghi K, Seo J. Smart steam release of newly developed temperature-responsive nanocomposite films derived from phase change material. POLYMER 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/j.polymer.2021.123543] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/22/2022]
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Shi F, Sun J, Wang J, Liu M, Yan Z, Zhu B, Li Y, Cao X. MXene versus graphene oxide: Investigation on the effects of 2D nanosheets in mixed matrix membranes for CO2 separation. J Memb Sci 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/j.memsci.2020.118850] [Citation(s) in RCA: 24] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/23/2022]
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Fu X, Jiang Y, Wang Y, Zhou C, Lei J. Synthesis and properties of styrenic triblock copolymers with dual structural asymmetry via RAFT emulsion polymerization. Eur Polym J 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/j.eurpolymj.2020.110146] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/26/2022]
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Facile Preparation of Polymer-Grafted Halloysite Nanotubes via a Redox System: a Novel Approach to Construct Antibacterial Hydrogel. Macromol Res 2020. [DOI: 10.1007/s13233-020-8130-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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Ji F, Fu P, Wang S, Liu T, Lv L, Guan X, Zhang X, Zhao H, Qiao X, Pang X, Liu M, Zhao Q, Cui Z. Novel biocompatible multiblock Polydimethylsiloxane-PA1212 copolymers. REACT FUNCT POLYM 2020. [DOI: 10.1016/j.reactfunctpolym.2020.104688] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/05/2023]
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Chehrazi E, Sharif A, Karimi M. Rational Design of Halloysite Surface Chemistry for High Performance Nanotube-Thin Film Nanocomposite Gas Separation Membranes. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2020; 12:37527-37537. [PMID: 32692915 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.0c06374] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/11/2023]
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The interfacial region has a critical role in determining the gas separation properties of nanofiller-containing membranes. However, the effects of surface chemistry of nanofillers on gas separation performance of thin film nanocomposite (TFN) membranes, prepared by the interfacial polymerization method, have been rarely studied in depth. In this work, pristine and three differently surface-modified halloysite nanotubes (HNTs), by non- (SHNT), moderately (ASHNT), or highly CO2-philic (SFHNT) agents, are embedded in the polyamide top layer of thin film nanocomposite (TFN) membranes for CO2/N2 and CO2/CH4 separations. Trimethoxyoctyl silane, 3-(2-aminoethylaminopropyl)trimethoxysilane, and poly(styrenesulfonic acid) are used as modifying agents to quantitatively investigate the effects of interfacial interactions between the polyamide and HNTs on the gas permeation of TFNs. This allows us to provide an interfacial design strategy to fabricate high-performance gas separation membranes. Pure gas permeations conducted on the TFNs at the feed gas pressure of 10 bar showed that CO2 permeance and CO2/N2 and CO2/CH4 selectivities were increased by 145%, 130%, and 108%, respectively, after addition of 0.05 w/v% of sulfonated HNTs. The experimental gas permeations through all TFNs/HNTs, except TFNs/SFHNTs, agree well with predictions of a recently developed model, which suggests the importance of considering the neglected role of CO2 interactions with the HNT/polyamide interface in the model. These results unambiguously proved that designing the interfacial layer thickness in the nanotube-containing membranes is an effective approach to tuning the gas separation properties. The results show that the dispersion of HNTs in the polyamide top layer and the experimental CO2/gas selectivity was increased with increasing interfacial thickness, aint, upon surface modification. Moreover, it is quantitatively demonstrated that the thickness of the interfacial layer between the filler and polymer matrix is a function of gas pressure applied on the membrane.
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- Ehsan Chehrazi
- Department of Polymer Reaction Engineering, Faculty of Chemical Engineering, Tarbiat Modares University, P.O. Box 14155-143, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Polymer Reaction Engineering, Faculty of Chemical Engineering, Tarbiat Modares University, P.O. Box 14155-143, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Textile Engineering, Amirkabir University of Technology, Hafez Avenue, P.O. Box 15914, Tehran, Iran
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Shi F, Tian Q, Wang J, Wang Q, Shi F, Li Y, Nunes SP. Carbon Quantum Dot-Enabled Tuning of the Microphase Structures of Poly(ether- b-amide) Membrane for CO 2 Separation. Ind Eng Chem Res 2020. [DOI: 10.1021/acs.iecr.0c03432] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/17/2022]
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- Fei Shi
- School of Chemical Engineering, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou 450001, P. R. China
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- School of Chemical Engineering, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou 450001, P. R. China
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- School of Chemical Engineering, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou 450001, P. R. China
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- School of Chemical Engineering, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou 450001, P. R. China
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- School of Chemical Engineering, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou 450001, P. R. China
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- School of Chemical Engineering, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou 450001, P. R. China
- Biological and Environmental Science and Engineering Division, Advanced Membranes and Porous Materials Center, King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST), 23955-6900 Thuwal, Saudi Arabia
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- Biological and Environmental Science and Engineering Division, Advanced Membranes and Porous Materials Center, King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST), 23955-6900 Thuwal, Saudi Arabia
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Selyanchyn O, Selyanchyn R, Fujikawa S. Critical Role of the Molecular Interface in Double-Layered Pebax-1657/PDMS Nanomembranes for Highly Efficient CO 2/N 2 Gas Separation. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2020; 12:33196-33209. [PMID: 32589389 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.0c07344] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/11/2023]
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In this work, we deposited a CO2-selective block copolymer, Pebax-1657, as a selective layer with a thickness of 2-20 nm on the oxygen plasma-activated surface of poly(dimethylsiloxane) (PDMS) used as a gutter layer (thickness ∼400 nm). This double-layered structure was subsequently transferred onto the polyacrylonitrile (PAN) microporous support and studied for CO2/N2 separation. The effect of interfacial molecular arrangements between the selective and gutter layers on CO2 permeance and selectivity has been investigated. We have revealed that the gas permeance and selectivity do not follow the conventional theoretical predictions for the multilayer membrane (resistance in series transport model); specifically, more selective CO2/N2 separation membranes were achieved with ultrathin selective layers. Detailed characterization of the chemical structure of the outermost membrane surface suggests that nanoscale blending of the ultrathin Pebax-1657 layer with O2 plasma-activated PDMS chains on the surface takes place. This nanoblending at the interface between the selective and gutter layers played a critical role in enhancing the CO2/N2 selectivity. CO2 permeances in the developed thin-film composite membranes (TFCM) were between 1200 and 3500 gas permeance units (GPU) and the respective CO2/N2 selectivities were between 72 and 23, providing the gas separation performance suitable for CO2 capture in postcombustion processes. This interpenetrating polymer interface enhanced the overall selectivity of the membrane significantly, exceeding the separation ability of the pristine Pebax-1657 polymer.
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- Olena Selyanchyn
- WPI International Institute for Carbon-Neutral Energy Research (WPI-I2CNER), Kyushu University, 744 Motooka, Nishi-ku, Fukuoka 819-0395, Japan
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- WPI International Institute for Carbon-Neutral Energy Research (WPI-I2CNER), Kyushu University, 744 Motooka, Nishi-ku, Fukuoka 819-0395, Japan
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- WPI International Institute for Carbon-Neutral Energy Research (WPI-I2CNER), Kyushu University, 744 Motooka, Nishi-ku, Fukuoka 819-0395, Japan
- Center for Molecular Systems (CMS), Kyushu University, 744 Motooka, Nishi-ku, Fukuoka 819-0395, Japan
- NanoMembrane Technologies Inc., 4-1, Kyudai-Shimachi, Nishi-ku, Fukuoka 819-0388, Japan
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Jiang J, Tang Q, Pan X, Xi Z, Zhao L, Yuan W. Structure and Morphology of Thermoplastic Polyamide Elastomer Based on Long-Chain Polyamide 1212 and Renewable Poly(trimethylene glycol). Ind Eng Chem Res 2020. [DOI: 10.1021/acs.iecr.0c01334] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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- Jie Jiang
- State Key Laboratory of Chemical Engineering, School of Chemical Engineering, East China University of Science and Technology, Shanghai 200237, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Chemical Engineering, School of Chemical Engineering, East China University of Science and Technology, Shanghai 200237, China
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- Flinders Institute for Nanoscale Science and Technology, Flinders University, Sturt Road, Bedford Park, South Australia 5042, Australia
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- State Key Laboratory of Chemical Engineering, School of Chemical Engineering, East China University of Science and Technology, Shanghai 200237, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Chemical Engineering, School of Chemical Engineering, East China University of Science and Technology, Shanghai 200237, China
- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Xinjiang University, Urumqi, Xinjiang 830046, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Chemical Engineering, School of Chemical Engineering, East China University of Science and Technology, Shanghai 200237, China
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Shi F, Sun J, Wang J, Liu M, Wang S, Cao X, Yan Z, Li Y, Nunes SP. Exploration of the Synergy Between 2D Nanosheets and a Non-2D Filler in Mixed Matrix Membranes for Gas Separation. Front Chem 2020; 8:58. [PMID: 32117883 PMCID: PMC7013040 DOI: 10.3389/fchem.2020.00058] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/05/2019] [Accepted: 01/17/2020] [Indexed: 12/04/2022] Open
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Dual-filler MMMs have attracted special interests in recent years because of the possibility of producing synergetic effect. This study is aimed at exploring the underlying synergy between two-dimensional (2D) nanosheets and a non-2D filler in mixed matrix membranes for gas separation. MXene or graphene oxide (GO) as typical nanosheet filler is selected to be in pair with a non-2D filler, SiO2 or halloysite nanotubes (HNTs), with Pebax as the polymer matrix. In this way, four pairs of binary fillers are designed and the corresponding four groups of MMMs are fabricated. By tuning the mass ratio of binary fillers, synergetic effect is found for each group of MMMs. However, the two 2D fillers found different preferential non-2D partners. GO works better with HNTs than SiO2, while MXene prefers SiO2 to HNTs. To be noted, GO/HNTs renders the membranes the maximum enhancement of CO2 permeability (153%) and CO2/N2 selectivity (72%) compared to Pebax control membrane, while each of them as single filler only brought about very limited enhancement of CO2 separation performance. The possible mechanisms are thoroughly discussed in terms of filler dispersion, nanosheet flexibility, and the tortuosity and connectivity of the surface diffusion pathways along nanosheets.
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- Feng Shi
- Department of Chemical Engineering, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, China
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, China
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, China
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, China
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- Biological and Environmental Science and Engineering Division, Advanced Membranes and Porous Materials Center, King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST), Thuwal, Saudi Arabia
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- Key Laboratory of Nuclear Radiation and Nuclear Energy Technology, Institute of High Energy Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, China
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, China
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, China
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- Biological and Environmental Science and Engineering Division, Advanced Membranes and Porous Materials Center, King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST), Thuwal, Saudi Arabia
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Zeng G, Wei K, Yang D, Yan J, Zhou K, Patra T, Sengupta A, Chiao YH. Improvement in performance of PVDF ultrafiltration membranes by co-incorporation of dopamine and halloysite nanotubes. Colloids Surf A Physicochem Eng Asp 2020. [DOI: 10.1016/j.colsurfa.2019.124142] [Citation(s) in RCA: 24] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/25/2022]
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Afshoun HR, Pourafshari Chenar M, Moradi MR, Ismail AF, Matsuura T. Effects of halloysite nanotubes on the morphology and CO
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separation performance of Pebax/polyetherimide thin‐film composite membranes. J Appl Polym Sci 2019. [DOI: 10.1002/app.48860] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/18/2023]
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- Hamid Reza Afshoun
- Department of Chemical Engineering, Faculty of EngineeringFerdowsi University of Mashhad Mashhad P.O. Box 91775‐1111 Iran
- Khorasan Razavi Gas Company Mashhad P.O. Box 4694‐11365 Iran
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, Faculty of EngineeringFerdowsi University of Mashhad Mashhad P.O. Box 91775‐1111 Iran
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, Faculty of EngineeringFerdowsi University of Mashhad Mashhad P.O. Box 91775‐1111 Iran
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- Advanced Membrane Technology Research Centre (AMTEC)Universiti Teknologi Malaysia Skudai Johor 81310 Malaysia
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- Department of Chemical and Biological EngineeringUniversity of Ottawa Ottawa K1N 6N5 Canada
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Ding Y. Perspective on Gas Separation Membrane Materials from Process Economics Point of View. Ind Eng Chem Res 2019. [DOI: 10.1021/acs.iecr.9b05975] [Citation(s) in RCA: 32] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/11/2023]
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- Yong Ding
- Air Liquide Advanced Technologies US LLC, 35A Cabot Road, Woburn, Massachusetts 01801, United States
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Ji Y, Chen G, Liu G, Zhao J, Liu G, Gu X, Jin W. Ultrathin Membranes with a Polymer/Nanofiber Interpenetrated Structure for High-Efficiency Liquid Separations. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2019; 11:36717-36726. [PMID: 31509377 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.9b12445] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/10/2023]
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Ultrathin-film composite membranes comprising an ultrathin polymeric active layer have been extensively explored in gas separation applications benefiting from their extraordinary permeation flux for high-throughput separation. However, the practical realization of an ultrathin active layer in liquid separations is still impeded by the trade-off effect between the membrane thickness (permeation flux) and structural stability (separation factor). Herein, we report a general multiple and alternate spin-coating strategy, collaborating with the interface-decoration layer of copper hydroxide nanofibers (CHNs), to obtain ultrathin and robust polymer-based membranes for high-performance liquid separations. The structural stability arises from the poly(dimethylsiloxane) (PDMS)/CHN interpenetrated structure, which confers the synergistic effect between PDMS and CHNs to concurrently resist PDMS swelling and avoid CHNs from collapsing, while the ultrathin thickness is enabled by the sub-10 nm pore size of the CHN layer, the rapid cross-linking reaction during spin-coating, and the small thickness of the CHN layer. As a result, the as-prepared membrane possesses an exceptional butanol/water separation performance with a flux of 6.18 kg/(m2 h) and a separation factor of 31, far exceeding the state-of-the-art polymer membranes. The strategy delineated in this work provides a straightforward method for the design of ultrathin and structurally stable polymer membranes, holding great potential for the practical application of high-efficiency separations.
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- Yufan Ji
- State Key Laboratory of Materials-Oriented Chemical Engineering, College of Chemical Engineering , Nanjing Tech University , 30 Puzhu South Road , Nanjing 211800 , P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Materials-Oriented Chemical Engineering, College of Chemical Engineering , Nanjing Tech University , 30 Puzhu South Road , Nanjing 211800 , P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Materials-Oriented Chemical Engineering, College of Chemical Engineering , Nanjing Tech University , 30 Puzhu South Road , Nanjing 211800 , P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Materials-Oriented Chemical Engineering, College of Chemical Engineering , Nanjing Tech University , 30 Puzhu South Road , Nanjing 211800 , P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Materials-Oriented Chemical Engineering, College of Chemical Engineering , Nanjing Tech University , 30 Puzhu South Road , Nanjing 211800 , P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Materials-Oriented Chemical Engineering, College of Chemical Engineering , Nanjing Tech University , 30 Puzhu South Road , Nanjing 211800 , P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Materials-Oriented Chemical Engineering, College of Chemical Engineering , Nanjing Tech University , 30 Puzhu South Road , Nanjing 211800 , P. R. China
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Zhang H, Cheng C, Song H, Bai L, Cheng Y, Ba X, Wu Y. A facile one-step grafting of polyphosphonium onto halloysite nanotubes initiated by Ce(iv). Chem Commun (Camb) 2019; 55:1040-1043. [DOI: 10.1039/c8cc08667b] [Citation(s) in RCA: 29] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/18/2022]
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Polyphosphonium was facilely grafted onto HNTs in an aqueous phase by a one-step method initiated by Ce(iv) at a mild temperature.
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- Hailei Zhang
- College of Chemistry and Environmental Science
- Hebei University
- Baoding
- P. R. China
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- College of Chemistry and Environmental Science
- Hebei University
- Baoding
- P. R. China
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- College of Chemistry and Environmental Science
- Hebei University
- Baoding
- P. R. China
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- College of Chemistry and Environmental Science
- Hebei University
- Baoding
- P. R. China
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- College of Chemistry and Environmental Science
- Hebei University
- Baoding
- P. R. China
- Key Laboratory of Medicinal Chemistry and Molecular Diagnosis of Ministry of Education
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- College of Chemistry and Environmental Science
- Hebei University
- Baoding
- P. R. China
- Affiliated Hospital of Hebei University
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- College of Chemistry and Environmental Science
- Hebei University
- Baoding
- P. R. China
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