Issue 15, 2013
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Journal of Materials Chemistry A

Challenges and opportunities for mixed-matrix membranes for gas separation

Guangxi Dong,ab   Hongyu Liab  and  Vicki Chen*a  

* Corresponding authors

a UNESCO Centre for Membrane Science and Technology, School of Chemical Engineering, The University of New South Wales, Sydney, NSW, Australia
E-mail: v.chen@unsw.edu.au
Fax: +61-2-9385 5966
Tel: +61-2-9385 4813

b The Cooperative Research Centre for Greenhouse Gas Technologies (CO2CRC), School of Chemical Engineering, The University of New South Wales, Sydney, NSW, Australia

Abstract

Mixed-Matrix Membranes (MMMs) combining the benefits of both polymeric and inorganic materials have become a focus for the next-generation gas separation membranes. In this review, major challenges surrounding MMMs and the strategies to tackle these challenges are given in detail. The selection criteria of polymeric and inorganic materials are discussed in terms of their physical and chemical compatibility as well as large scale fabrication issues. Major models for separation performance prediction of MMMs are reviewed in terms of their interrelations and limitations. A discussion is provided regarding the future direction of MMMs.

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DOI
https://doi.org/10.1039/C3TA00927K
Article type
Feature Article
Submitted
01 Nov 2012
Accepted
02 Jan 2013
First published
09 Jan 2013

J. Mater. Chem. A, 2013,1, 4610-4630

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