Pub Date : 2025-12-10DOI: 10.1016/j.advmem.2025.100206
Zhijiang Sun , Xianya Wu , Yumeng Wang , Yu Jiang , Tao Yao , Shengtao Niu , Jianzhou Niu , Dahui Wang , Zehua Yin , Fen Ran
Many high-performance ultrafiltration membranes have been developed to address pollutant removal in complex water environments. However, the permeability-selectivity trade-off and inherent instability issues remain unresolved. In this study, a dense ultrafiltration membrane modified with laponite nanosheets is fabricated for selective separation and purification. The laponite nanosheets exhibit excellent compatibility with the polyethersulfone matrix, owing to their well-defined dimensions, distinctive physicochemical properties, and the dispersing role of polyvinylpyrrolidone, resulting in a membrane with synergistic performance characteristics. The modified membrane demonstrates a high pure water flux (106.3 L m−2 h−1), near-complete rejection of Congo red (>99.9 %), and high rejection rate of Methylene blue (89.8 %). Within a wider pressure range (0.1–3.0 MPa), the permeation flux maintains a linear relationship with increasing pressure, while the rejection rate for Congo red is nearly 100 %. In addition, under a high pressure of 2.0 MPa, laponite nanosheets-modified polyethersulfone membrane exhibits high stability and good separation performance under high-pressure conditions. These attributes significantly enhance separation precision and operational reliability in dye wastewater systems, indicating strong potential for practical application.
为了解决复杂水环境中污染物的去除问题,开发了许多高性能超滤膜。然而,渗透选择性的权衡和固有的不稳定性问题仍然没有解决。在本研究中,制备了一种由拉脱土纳米片修饰的致密超滤膜,用于选择性分离和纯化。由于其明确的尺寸,独特的物理化学性质以及聚乙烯吡咯烷酮的分散作用,拉脱土纳米片与聚醚砜基质具有良好的相容性,从而形成具有协同性能特征的膜。改性后的膜具有较高的纯水通量(106.3 L m−2 h−1),对刚果红的去除率接近完全(99.9%),对亚甲基蓝的去除率较高(89.8%)。在较宽的压力范围内(0.1 ~ 3.0 MPa),渗透通量随压力的增加保持线性关系,刚果红的截留率接近100%。此外,在2.0 MPa高压下,拉脱土纳米片改性聚醚砜膜在高压条件下表现出高稳定性和良好的分离性能。这些特性显著提高了染料废水系统的分离精度和运行可靠性,显示出强大的实际应用潜力。
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Pub Date : 2025-11-28DOI: 10.1016/j.advmem.2025.100203
Feng-Ying Zhang , Jiang-Shan Xing , Ming-Jian Tang , Ming-Shu Li , Wai-Fen Yong , Xue-Li Cao , Mei-Ling Liu , Shi-Peng Sun , Weihong Xing
Solvent-resistant nanofiltration (SRNF) for desalination from organic solvent/water systems is crucial in electronics manufacturing. However, the development of high-performance membranes is persistently challenged by the trade-off between permeability and selectivity, along with issues of irreversible compaction and inadequate control over the interfacial polymerization (IP) process. To overcome these challenges, we engineered a high-performance solvent desalination nanofiltration (SDNF) membrane through the construction of a carboxylated microporous polymer (cPIM-1)/polyimide (PI) composite substrate, interfacial self-assembly of a cucurbit[6]uril-based host-guest selective layer, and a solvent-phase amination for enhanced rejection. The rigid skeleton of cPIM-1 significantly enhanced the compressive resistance of the composite membrane, resulting in a 10 % reduction in flux decline. The abundant surface carboxyl groups promoted the adsorption of aqueous amine monomers through electrostatic interactions, enabling precise control over the IP process. This resulted in a selective layer with smaller pores (rp = 0.16 nm) and high negative surface charge (Zeta potential = −9.54 mV). The membrane demonstrated a MgSO4 rejection rate of 91.3 % in a 30 wt% N-methylpyrrolidone (NMP)/H2O solution, representing an approximately 30 % improvement over the PI membrane without cPIM-1 doping. This study introduces a novel material design strategy for high-performance SDNF membranes, offering significant potential for the recovery of high-value components from electronic industrial waste streams.
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Sustainable and efficient separation technologies are essential for minimizing the environmental impact of the chemical and pharmaceutical industries. Membranes with stability in solvents and precise molecular separation are needed. We report poly(ether ether ketone) (PEEK) membranes engineered for the separation of multicomponent mixtures of active pharmaceutical ingredients (API) of different size and polarity. PEEK is highly stable in solvents typically used in the industry even without crosslinking, but the insolubility is a challenge for solution processing and fibers fabrication. We spun PEEK fibers from solutions in methanesulfonic acid through acid-resistant spinnerets designed and fabricated by stereolithography 3D printing, which are not susceptible to corrosion. Membranes with acetonitrile permeance of around 3 L m−2 h−1 bar−1 and over 90 % rejection of molecules with 120 g mol−1 were obtained. We also innovate in providing a comprehensive performance characterization that predicts the efficiency in separating molecule pairs of different size and chemistry, a procedure more representative of industrial applications instead of the commonly used screening with dye molecules, which can be prone to adsorption artefacts. We discuss the transport mechanisms of organic solvents through the membranes providing a comprehensive analysis of experimental results to evaluate the contributions of pore flow, permeant-polymer affinity and friction to the transport.
可持续和高效的分离技术对于尽量减少化学和制药工业对环境的影响至关重要。需要在溶剂中具有稳定性和精确分子分离的膜。我们报道了聚醚醚酮(PEEK)膜用于分离不同大小和极性的活性药物成分(API)的多组分混合物。PEEK在工业中通常使用的溶剂中非常稳定,即使没有交联,但不溶解性是溶液加工和纤维制造的一个挑战。我们通过立体光刻3D打印设计和制造的耐酸喷丝器,从甲基磺酸溶液中纺出PEEK纤维,这种喷丝器不易受腐蚀。该膜的乙腈渗透率约为3 L m−2 h−1 bar−1,对120 g mol−1的分子的去除率超过90%。我们还在提供全面的性能表征方面进行了创新,预测了分离不同大小和化学性质的分子对的效率,这是一种更能代表工业应用的程序,而不是常用的染料分子筛选,因为染料分子容易吸附伪影。我们讨论了有机溶剂通过膜的传输机制,并对实验结果进行了综合分析,以评估孔隙流动、渗透聚合物亲和和摩擦对传输的贡献。
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The pure organic nature and solubility of calixarenes in organic solvents position them as prospective fillers for mixed matrix membranes (MMMs). This investigation incorporated two calixarene materials, C-propylpyrogallol[4]arene (PgC3) and sulfonato-calix[6]arene (SCA6), into a 6FDA-TMPDA matrix to fabricate MMMs targeting C3H6/C3H8 separation. The separation performance of two calixarenes based MMMs were investigated at various filler loadings. SCA6 was found to be a more suitable filler for 6FDA-TMPDA as its abundant -OH and -HSO3 functional groups, which strengthened filler-matrix interfacial compatibility. The membrane containing 1 wt% SCA6 in 6FDA-TMPDA exhibited optimal performance, attaining the C3H6 permeability of 69.3 Barrer and an ideal selectivity of 17.3, surpassing the polymeric upper limit. The PgC3/6FDA-TMPDA MMMs also displayed a marked selectivity enhancement from 7.1 to 18.9. Both 1 wt% SCA6/6FDA-TMPDA and 5 wt% PgC3/6FDA-TMPDA membranes demonstrated long-term stability up to 20 days. The excellent separation performance and operational stability of these MMMs offer a promising alternative for efficient C3H6/C3H8 separation.
{"title":"Influence of filler microstructure on propylene/propane separation in calixarene-based mixed matrix membranes","authors":"Xiumei Geng , Ruiying Xie , Xinxin Sun , Xiang Zhang , Xuerui Wang , Roberto Castro Muñoz , Meixia Shan , Yatao Zhang","doi":"10.1016/j.advmem.2025.100192","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.advmem.2025.100192","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>The pure organic nature and solubility of calixarenes in organic solvents position them as prospective fillers for mixed matrix membranes (MMMs). This investigation incorporated two calixarene materials, C-propylpyrogallol[4]arene (PgC<sub>3</sub>) and sulfonato-calix[6]arene (SCA6), into a 6FDA-TMPDA matrix to fabricate MMMs targeting C<sub>3</sub>H<sub>6</sub>/C<sub>3</sub>H<sub>8</sub> separation. The separation performance of two calixarenes based MMMs were investigated at various filler loadings. SCA6 was found to be a more suitable filler for 6FDA-TMPDA as its abundant -OH and -HSO<sub>3</sub> functional groups, which strengthened filler-matrix interfacial compatibility. The membrane containing 1 wt% SCA6 in 6FDA-TMPDA exhibited optimal performance, attaining the C<sub>3</sub>H<sub>6</sub> permeability of 69.3 Barrer and an ideal selectivity of 17.3, surpassing the polymeric upper limit. The PgC<sub>3</sub>/6FDA-TMPDA MMMs also displayed a marked selectivity enhancement from 7.1 to 18.9. Both 1 wt% SCA6/6FDA-TMPDA and 5 wt% PgC<sub>3</sub>/6FDA-TMPDA membranes demonstrated long-term stability up to 20 days. The excellent separation performance and operational stability of these MMMs offer a promising alternative for efficient C<sub>3</sub>H<sub>6</sub>/C<sub>3</sub>H<sub>8</sub> separation.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":100033,"journal":{"name":"Advanced Membranes","volume":"7 ","pages":"Article 100192"},"PeriodicalIF":9.5,"publicationDate":"2025-11-25","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145748834","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2025-11-25DOI: 10.1016/j.advmem.2025.100189
Yuwei Wang , Boyang Hui , Yanhong Ji , Jinjin Liu , Hong Wang , Benqiao He
The separation of mono-/monovalent ions posed a long-standing challenge due to nearly identical physicochemical properties. To address the challenge, an electro-nanofiltration (ENF) strategy was proposed to separate K+/Li+ with the assistance of multivalent cations. Experimental results demonstrated that an acceptable K+/Li+ separation factor was achieved under the synergistic effect of multivalent cations and electric field (EF). Through an external EF, the multivalent cations were accumulated on the membrane surface to enhance the positive charge density and created a strong near-surface EF. Under the synergistic effects of the near-surface EF and the external EF, low-hydration-energy hydrated ion (K+·nH2O) underwent preferential dehydration. The separation could occur between hydrated (Li+·nH2O) and dehydrated (K+) ions, resulting in a SK,Li value of 3.2. Meanwhile, the ENF system exhibited good stability. The difference of activation energy (ΔEa) of transport process between K+ and Li+ increased significantly from −0.4 kJ mol−1 under NF to 8.0 kJ mol−1 under ENF, which was believed to be the kinetic reason for achieving K+/Li+ separation. Additionally, the separation of K+/Na+ or Na+/Li+ systems was achieved. Compared with existing mono-/monovalent ions separation strategies, the ENF strategy offered enhanced scalability and provided new insights into selective monovalent ion separation.
{"title":"Mono-/monovalent ions separation through an electro-nanofiltration","authors":"Yuwei Wang , Boyang Hui , Yanhong Ji , Jinjin Liu , Hong Wang , Benqiao He","doi":"10.1016/j.advmem.2025.100189","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.advmem.2025.100189","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>The separation of mono-/monovalent ions posed a long-standing challenge due to nearly identical physicochemical properties. To address the challenge, an electro-nanofiltration (ENF) strategy was proposed to separate K<sup>+</sup>/Li<sup>+</sup> with the assistance of multivalent cations. Experimental results demonstrated that an acceptable K<sup>+</sup>/Li<sup>+</sup> separation factor was achieved under the synergistic effect of multivalent cations and electric field (EF). Through an external EF, the multivalent cations were accumulated on the membrane surface to enhance the positive charge density and created a strong near-surface EF. Under the synergistic effects of the near-surface EF and the external EF, low-hydration-energy hydrated ion (K<sup>+</sup>·nH<sub>2</sub>O) underwent preferential dehydration. The separation could occur between hydrated (Li<sup>+</sup>·nH<sub>2</sub>O) and dehydrated (K<sup>+</sup>) ions, resulting in a <em>S</em><sub>K,Li</sub> value of 3.2. Meanwhile, the ENF system exhibited good stability. The difference of activation energy (Δ<em>E</em>a) of transport process between K<sup>+</sup> and Li<sup>+</sup> increased significantly from −0.4 kJ mol<sup>−1</sup> under NF to 8.0 kJ mol<sup>−1</sup> under ENF, which was believed to be the kinetic reason for achieving K<sup>+</sup>/Li<sup>+</sup> separation. Additionally, the separation of K<sup>+</sup>/Na<sup>+</sup> or Na<sup>+</sup>/Li<sup>+</sup> systems was achieved. Compared with existing mono-/monovalent ions separation strategies, the ENF strategy offered enhanced scalability and provided new insights into selective monovalent ion separation.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":100033,"journal":{"name":"Advanced Membranes","volume":"7 ","pages":"Article 100189"},"PeriodicalIF":9.5,"publicationDate":"2025-11-25","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145748832","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Carbon molecular sieve (CMS) membranes, derived from the crystalline porous and solution-processed hydrogen-bonded organic frameworks (HOFs), possess narrow pore size distributions for efficient gas molecular sieving. However, the small monomer molecules of HOF precursors (unlike polymer chains) can more easily infiltrate the porous α-Al2O3 substrates. Their conversion to CMS would lead to increased mass transfer resistance and reduced gas permeation. In this work, we turn this necessity into an advantage by fabricating CMS-interlocked-substrate membranes. This is achieved by infiltrating and confining a HOF-8 precursor within the surface voids of the substrate, followed by its subsequent conversion into CMS to serve as the selective layer. The derived CMS layers, with a thickness of ∼14.2 μm, are tightly interlocked with the substrates, as observed via scanning electron microscopy and energy-dispersive spectrometry. Consequently, the optimal CMS-interlocked-substrate membranes inherit the pore characteristics of their ordered porous precursors, featuring a narrower pore size distribution with a significant proportion of 3–4 Å ultramicropores, which yield an exceptional CO2/CH4 selectivity of 254.6. By eliminating the mass transfer resistance of continuous surface CMS layer, the membranes exhibit an enhanced CO2 permeance of 137.3 GPU, surpassing our previous results of 47.6 GPU. Moreover, the membranes maintain stable separation in long-term permeation test and after surface sanding. These findings offer new perspectives on the fabrication of advanced CMS membranes.
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Pub Date : 2025-11-24DOI: 10.1016/j.advmem.2025.100190
Zhangjun Dai , Pei Nian , Longtian Cao , Xiaolong Wang , Xinhua Gao , Wenlan Ji , Yibin Wei
Catalytic conversion of CO2 into high value-added chemicals offers an attractive route to address a range of climate issues caused by excessive CO2 emission. However, the chemical inertness of CO2 generally leads to unsatisfied CO2 conversion and product selectivity. Catalytic membrane reactors (CMRs) have been considered promising to break the thermodynamic equilibrium of CO2 catalytic reactions. This review firstly provides an overview of chemical reactions utilizing CO2 and the classification of potential CO2-derived chemical products. Then, the fundamentals of catalytic CO2 conversion and the analysis of opportunities and difficulties of such reactions are presented. The advances of microporous membrane-based CMRs are deeply discussed regarding the membrane materials, applications for common chemical synthesis and reactor designs. Finally, the current achievements and future outlook in microporous membrane reactors (MMRs) for CO2 catalytic conversion are summarized.
{"title":"Recent progress in microporous membrane reactors for catalytic conversion CO2 into value-added chemicals","authors":"Zhangjun Dai , Pei Nian , Longtian Cao , Xiaolong Wang , Xinhua Gao , Wenlan Ji , Yibin Wei","doi":"10.1016/j.advmem.2025.100190","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.advmem.2025.100190","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Catalytic conversion of CO<sub>2</sub> into high value-added chemicals offers an attractive route to address a range of climate issues caused by excessive CO<sub>2</sub> emission. However, the chemical inertness of CO<sub>2</sub> generally leads to unsatisfied CO<sub>2</sub> conversion and product selectivity. Catalytic membrane reactors (CMRs) have been considered promising to break the thermodynamic equilibrium of CO<sub>2</sub> catalytic reactions. This review firstly provides an overview of chemical reactions utilizing CO<sub>2</sub> and the classification of potential CO<sub>2</sub>-derived chemical products. Then, the fundamentals of catalytic CO<sub>2</sub> conversion and the analysis of opportunities and difficulties of such reactions are presented. The advances of microporous membrane-based CMRs are deeply discussed regarding the membrane materials, applications for common chemical synthesis and reactor designs. Finally, the current achievements and future outlook in microporous membrane reactors (MMRs) for CO<sub>2</sub> catalytic conversion are summarized.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":100033,"journal":{"name":"Advanced Membranes","volume":"7 ","pages":"Article 100190"},"PeriodicalIF":9.5,"publicationDate":"2025-11-24","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145748835","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2025-11-06DOI: 10.1016/j.advmem.2025.100188
Jingsi Yuan , Keke Liu , Yunqiu Zhou , Penglin Cheng , Binyu Zhou , Xueli Cao , Miaomiao Tian , Shi-Peng Sun , Yatao Zhang , Junyong Zhu
Covalent organic frameworks (COFs), which are porous crystalline materials built using reticular and dynamic covalent chemistry, are attracting significant interest in advanced membrane separations. Their appeal stems from their higher mass transport efficiency and superior precision sieving, enabled by their ordered and modifiable pore channels, high porosity, and designable structure. Hydrazone-linked COFs, a subclass of Schiff base COFs, have emerged as promising membrane materials due to their large surface area, structural flexibility, and abundant heteroatomic sites. The versatility of their structure allows for precise tuning of pore size, architecture, and functionality by selecting specific building blocks or through post-modification, enabling the development of customized membranes for targeted separations. This review provides a comprehensive examination of the synthesis methods and applications of hydrazone-linked COF-based membranes, highlighting how their chemical stability, pore characteristics, and heteroatomic functionalities govern their performance. We analyze various fabrication techniques—including mixing, interfacial polymerization, covalent nanosheet stacking, and in situ growth—and discuss their impact on membrane performance. The applications in gas separation, water treatment, membrane catalysis, and energy storage are systematically evaluated, with a comparative analysis against conventional membrane materials. Finally, we identify persistent challenges related to scalability and long-term stability and outline future research directions to facilitate the practical implementation of these advanced membranes.
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Pub Date : 2025-11-05DOI: 10.1016/j.advmem.2025.100187
Fan Liu , Xin Wang , Jun Wu , Hongbo Yang , Baolong Li , Zihui Dong , Xutong Han , Xiaolei Li , Qinglin Huang
The efficient separation of emulsion and the simultaneous degradation of organic pollutants remain critical challenges in wastewater treatment, particularly under harsh environments. In this work, a multifunctional Polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE)/β-FeOOH (beta-iron oxyhydroxide) nanofiber membrane was successfully fabricated via electrospinning combined with in situ mineralization. The membrane exhibited superamphiphilicity in air, underwater superoleophobicity, and superhydrophobicity in oil, with tunable surface wettability. Uniformly anchored β-FeOOH nanorods increased surface roughness and hydrophilicity while providing abundant catalytic sites, enabling synergistic oil–water emulsion separation and photo-Fenton degradation. At a low operating pressure of 0.2 bar, high permeation fluxes of 2713.29 and 2108.37 L·m⁻²·h⁻¹ were achieved for O/W (oil in water) and W/O(water in oil) emulsions, with separation efficiencies up to 99.90 %. The membrane maintained excellent chemical stability after 10 separation–regeneration cycles under pH 1 and 30 wt% NaOH conditions, retaining fluxes of 1948.47 and 2150.53 L·m⁻²·h⁻¹ with efficiencies of 99.38 % and 99.62 %, respectively. Additionally, methylene blue (MB) and rhodamine B (Rh B) removal rates remained above 98 % after five photo-Fenton cycles, and the flux recovery rate reached 97.88 %. These results demonstrate superior chemical resistance, antifouling properties, and long-term durability. Therefore, the proposed PTFE/β-FeOOH nanofiber membrane offers a promising strategy for efficient emulsion separation and organic pollutant purification in harsh environments.
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Pub Date : 2025-11-03DOI: 10.1016/j.advmem.2025.100186
Yi Gao , Tengpeng Wang , Fangsheng Liu , Dongjie Fan , Xiaoyu Xie , Zhengmao Ye , Dehua Dong , Huanting Wang , Zongping Shao
Ceramic oxygen separation membranes have advantages over cryogenic distillation and pressure swing adsorption in terms of oxygen production. However, the application of ceramic membranes is restricted by membrane stability issues at high operation temperatures. This study develops ultra-stable oxygen separation membranes through the over-doping of Ni into yttrium-doped zirconia (NYSZ). The Ni doping amount reaches 18.1 mol%, and Ni dissolution substantially increases the electronic conductivity of the yttrium-doped zirconia membranes under both oxidizing and reducing atmospheres, which is as high as 0.96 S cm−1. Accordingly, high oxygen permeation rates of up to 1.68 mL min−1 cm−2 at 800 °C were achieved, which are comparable with those of conventional perovskite membranes (3.53 mL min−1 cm−2). The ultra-stable NYSZ membranes were confirmed with stable electrochemical reforming of methane for 310 h. Therefore, the robust NYSZ membranes demonstrate great potential in practical applications.
在制氧方面,陶瓷氧分离膜具有低温蒸馏和变压吸附的优点。然而,陶瓷膜的应用受到高温下膜稳定性问题的限制。本研究通过在掺钇氧化锆(NYSZ)中过量掺杂Ni来制备超稳定的氧分离膜。Ni掺杂量达到18.1 mol%,在氧化和还原气氛下,Ni的溶解均显著提高了钇掺杂氧化锆膜的电导率,最高可达0.96 S cm−1。因此,在800°C下实现了高达1.68 mL min - 1 cm - 2的高氧渗透率,这与传统钙钛矿膜(3.53 mL min - 1 cm - 2)相当。通过稳定的甲烷电化学重整310 h,证实了NYSZ膜的超稳定性。因此,坚固耐用的NYSZ膜在实际应用中显示出巨大的潜力。
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