Abstract
Metal-organic frameworks (MOFs), owing to their ordered porous structure, ease of synthesis, and versatility of surface functionalization have attracted significant research interests for membrane-based separations. Zeolitic-imidazolate frameworks (ZIFs), a subclass of MOFs, have drawn the most research attention by virtue of their ease of forming high-quality membranes and potential in hydrocarbon mixture separations. Other MOF-based membranes such as IRMOFs, HKUST-1, MILs, UiOs, etc., were also well-studied for hydrogen purification and carbon capture. In this review, we summarize a chronological development of MOF membranes for gas separations, focusing on ZIF-8 membranes for C3H6/C3H8 separation. Other MOF membranes for H2/CO2, CO2/CH4, and CO2/N2 separations are also reviewed. Following this, we provide a thorough assessment and evaluation of the engineering challenges, including cost-effectiveness, module design, and membrane stability and reproducibility for industrial scale-up. Finally, we provide our point of view on future research and development in the area.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 119802 |
Journal | Journal of Membrane Science |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Aug 2021 |
Bibliographical note
KAUST Repository Item: Exported on 2021-08-30Acknowledged KAUST grant number(s): URF/1/3769-01
Acknowledgements: The authors acknowledge the financial supports of the Universiti Putra Malaysia under Geran Inisiatif Putra Muda (project code – GP-IPM/2020/9689700, vot no. – 9689700). H.-K.J. acknowledges the financial support from the National Science Foundation (CBET-1929596). This publication was made possible in part by NPRP grant # 12S-0209-190064 from the Qatar National Research Fund (a member of Qatar Foundation). Z. Lai acknowledges the financial support from King Abdullah University of Science and Technology URF/1/3769-01.
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Biochemistry
- Filtration and Separation
- General Materials Science
- Physical and Theoretical Chemistry