Advancements in Mixed-Matrix Membranes for Various Separation Applications: State of the Art and Future Prospects
Membranes,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
14(11), P. 224 - 224
Published: Oct. 25, 2024
Integrating
nanomaterials
into
membranes
has
revolutionized
selective
transport
processes,
offering
enhanced
properties
and
functionalities.
Mixed-matrix
(MMMs)
are
nanocomposite
(NCMs)
that
incorporate
inorganic
nanoparticles
(NPs)
organic
polymeric
matrices,
augmenting
mechanical
strength,
thermal
stability,
separation
performance,
antifouling
characteristics.
Various
synthesis
methods,
like
phase
inversion,
layer-by-layer
assembly,
electrospinning,
surface
modification,
enable
the
production
of
tailored
MMMs.
A
trade-off
exists
between
selectivity
flux
in
pristine
polymer
or
plain
ceramic/zeolite
membranes.
In
contrast,
MMMs,
NPs
exert
a
profound
influence
on
membrane
enhancing
both
permeability
simultaneously,
besides
exhibiting
antibacterial
efficacy.
Membranes
reported
this
work
find
application
diverse
notably
niche
membrane-based
applications,
by
addressing
challenges
such
as
fouling
degradation,
low
flux,
selectivity,
poor
rejection
properties.
This
review
comprehensively
surveys
recent
advances
nanoparticle-integrated
across
various
fields
water
purification,
heavy
metal
removal,
dye
gaseous
separation,
pervaporation
(PV),
fuel
cells
(FC),
desalination.
Efforts
have
been
made
to
underscore
role
advancing
environmental
remediation
efforts
drinking
quality
concerns
through
interesting
case
studies
literature.
Language: Английский
Development and Study of Novel Ultrafiltration Membranes Based on Cellulose Acetate
Polymers,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
16(9), P. 1236 - 1236
Published: April 28, 2024
Recently,
increasing
attention
of
researchers
in
the
field
membrane
technology
has
been
paid
to
development
membranes
based
on
biopolymers.
One
well-proven
polymers
for
porous
is
cellulose
acetate
(CA).
This
paper
devoted
study
influence
different
parameters
ultrafiltration
CA
formation
and
their
transport
properties,
such
as
variation
coagulation
bath
temperature,
shrinkage
(post-treatment
at
80
°C),
introduction
casting
solution
(polyethylene
glycol
(PEG),
polysulfone
(PS),
Pluronic
F127
(PL))
carbon
nanoparticles
(SWCNTs,
MWCNTs,
GO,
C60).
The
structural
physicochemical
properties
developed
were
studied
by
scanning
electron
atomic
force
microscopies,
Fourier-transform
infrared
spectroscopy,
X-ray
photoelectron
contact
angle
measurements.
CA-based
evaluated
bovine
serum
albumin
(BSA),
dextran
110
PVP
K-90.
All
rejected
90%
compounds
with
a
molecular
weight
from
~270,000
g/mol.
It
was
shown
that
combination
modifications
(addition
PEG,
PS,
PL,
PS-PL,
0.5
wt%
C60)
led
an
increase
fluxes
BSA
rejection
coefficients
slight
decrease
flux
recovery
ratio.
These
changes
due
increased
macrovoid
number,
more
open
structure
and/or
thinner
top
selective,
decreased
surface
roughness
hydrophobization
during
C60
modification
blend
membranes.
Optimal
found
CA-PEG+C60
(the
highest
water—394
L/(m2h)
BSA—212
fluxes)
CA-PS+C60
(maximal
coefficient
BSA—59%)
Language: Английский
Improved gas separation performance of PMMA/Matrimid@5218/graphene oxide (GO) mixed matrix membranes
Journal of CO2 Utilization,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
91, P. 103012 - 103012
Published: Dec. 30, 2024
Language: Английский
Thin-Film Composite Polyamide Membranes Modified with HKUST-1 for Water Treatment: Characterization and Nanofiltration Performance
Polymers,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
17(9), P. 1137 - 1137
Published: April 22, 2025
The
development
of
sustainable
nanofiltration
membranes
requires
alternatives
to
petroleum-derived
polymer
substrates.
This
study
demonstrates
the
successful
use
an
eco-friendly
cellulose
acetate/cellulose
nitrate
(CA/CN)
blend
substrate
for
fabricating
high-performance
modified
thin-film
composite
(mTFC)
membranes.
A
dense,
non-porous
polyamide
(PA)
selective
layer
was
formed
via
interfacial
polymerization
method
and
with
0.05–0.1
wt.%
HKUST-1
(Cu3BTC2,
MOF-199).
Characterization
by
FTIR,
XPS,
SEM,
AFM,
contact
angle
measurements
confirmed
CA/CN
substrate’s
suitability
TFC
membrane
fabrication.
incorporation
created
a
distinctive
ridge-and-valley
morphology
while
significantly
altering
PA
hydrophilicity
roughness.
mTFC
performance
could
be
fine-tuned
controlled
HKUST-1;
through
aqueous
phase
slowed
down
formation
reduced
its
thickness,
addition
organic
resulted
in
denser
due
agglomeration.
Thus,
either
enhanced
permeability
(123
LMH
bar−1
0.05
aqueous-phase
incorporation)
or
rejection
(>89%
dye
removal
organic-phase
were
achieved.
Both
also
exhibited
improved
heavy
metal
ion
(>91.7%),
confirming
their
industrial
potential.
Higher
loading
(0.1
wt.%)
caused
MOF
agglomeration,
reducing
performance.
approach
establishes
fabrication
route
tunable
targeting
specific
separation
tasks.
Language: Английский
Hybrid membranes of polyphenylsulfone/functionalized MXene nanosheets for the pervaporation dehydration of acetone and isopropyl alcohol
Polymer Composites,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
44(8), P. 4771 - 4783
Published: May 25, 2023
Abstract
The
resistance
of
pervaporation
(PV)
dehydration
membranes
to
organic
solvents
is
great
importance.
Polyphenylsulfone
(PPSU)
known
resist
most
media;
however,
its
acetone
performance
has
not
been
evaluated
yet.
In
the
present
study,
MXene
hydrophilic
nanosheets
with
hydroxyl
functional
groups
were
synthesized
and
then
incorporated
in
PPSU
membrane
prepare
PPSU/MXene
PV
for
first
time.
prepared
used
acetone/water
isopropyl
alcohol
(IPA)/water.
By
comparing
attenuated
total
reflectance
Fourier
transform
infrared
spectroscopy
spectra
pure
nanocomposite
membrane,
incorporation
into
via
loading
was
confirmed.
improved
hydrophilicity
tensile
properties
membrane.
separation
factor
dropped
up
1
wt%
increased
further
loading;
it
stayed
almost
unchanged
IPA
adding
0.5,
1,
1.5
Incorporating
MXene,
index
(PSI)
by
5.8
times
9.7
dehydration.
PPSU/1
provided
a
remarkably
higher
(261
vs.
136)
PSI
(99
58
kg/m
2
h)
than
dehydration;
flux
slightly
lower
(0.38
0.43
h).
This
study
implies
that
promising
material
organics.
Highlights
synthesized.
loaded
polyphenylsulfone
Language: Английский
Enhanced Sodium Alginate Membranes Modified with Metal–Organic Frameworks Based on Zirconium for Energy-Efficient Isopropanol Dehydration by Pervaporation
ACS Applied Polymer Materials,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
6(20), P. 12675 - 12690
Published: Oct. 8, 2024
The
zirconium-based
metal–organic
framework
(Zr-MOF)
class
presents
promising
modifiers
with
excellent
water
stability
and
adsorption
ability
for
the
development
of
pervaporation
mixed
matrix
membranes
(MMMs).
Thus,
in
this
study,
effect
introduction
Zr-MOF
MIL-140A
various
ligands
into
sodium
alginate
(SA)
was
investigated
order
to
develop
enhanced
characteristics
dehydration.
improved
SA
membrane
were
achieved
by
variation
concentration
(2–5
wt
%),
different
its
structure
(MIL-140A-AcOH,
MIL-140A-AcOH-EDTA),
CaCl2
cross-linking.
prepared
Zr-MOF,
composites,
characterized
using
attenuated
total
reflectance-Fourier
transform
infrared
spectroscopy,
analysis
low-temperature
nitrogen
adsorption,
scanning
electron
microscopy,
atomic
force
X-ray
diffraction
analysis,
thermogravimetric
contact
angle
liquid
uptake
measurements.
transport
properties
tested
dehydration
isopropanol
(IPA).
results
from
quantum
chemical
computational
experiments
employed
explain
observed
changes
interactions.
It
shown
that
modification
these
Zr-MOFs
led
improvement
performance,
particular
permeation
flux,
due
their
unique
porous
structure,
functional
groups,
favorable
interaction
components
feed.
SA+MIL-140A(4%)
cross-linked
exhibited
best
(12–70
%
water):
highest
flux
200–540
g
m–2
h–1
maintaining
99.99
content
permeate.
Language: Английский
PVDF Membrane Formation via NIPS in Isothermal and Non-Isothermal Conditions: Thermodynamics, Structure, and Properties
Membranes and Membrane Technologies,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
6(6), P. 473 - 490
Published: Dec. 1, 2024
Language: Английский
Holmium-Containing Metal-Organic Frameworks as Modifiers for PEBA-Based Membranes
Polymers,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
15(18), P. 3834 - 3834
Published: Sept. 20, 2023
Recently,
there
has
been
an
active
search
for
new
modifiers
to
create
hybrid
polymeric
materials
various
applications,
in
particular,
membrane
technology.
One
of
the
topical
is
metal-organic
frameworks
(MOFs),
which
can
significantly
alter
characteristics
obtained
mixed
matrix
membranes
(MMMs).
In
this
work,
holmium-based
MOFs
(Ho-MOFs)
were
synthesized
polyether
block
amide
(PEBA)
modification
develop
novel
MMMs
with
improved
properties.
The
study
Ho-MOFs,
polymers
and
was
carried
out
by
methods
X-ray
phase
analysis,
scanning
electron
atomic
force
microscopies,
Fourier
transform
infrared
spectroscopy,
low-temperature
nitrogen
adsorption,
dynamic
kinematic
viscosity,
static
light
scattering,
gel
permeation
chromatography,
thermogravimetric
analysis
contact
angle
measurements.
Synthesized
Ho-MOFs
had
different
structures,
particle
forms
sizes
depending
on
ligand
used.
To
effect
Ho-MOF
modifier
transport
properties,
PEBA/Ho-MOFs
retention
capacity
evaluated
vacuum
fourth-stage
filtration
dye
removal
(Congo
Red,
Fuchsin,
Glycine
thymol
blue,
Methylene
Eriochrome
Black
T).
Modified
demonstrated
flux
rejection
coefficients
dyes
containing
amino
groups:
Congo
Fuchsin
(PEBA/Ho-1,3,5-H3btc
possessed
optimal
properties:
81%
68%
Red
filtration,
respectively,
0.7
L/(m2s)
flux).
Language: Английский