Polymers of Intrinsic Microporosity (PIMs) and Membrane Technologies
A special issue of Membranes (ISSN 2077-0375). This special issue belongs to the section "Membrane Applications".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 30 April 2024 | Viewed by 103
Special Issue Editor
Interests: polymers of intrinsic microporosity; membranes for gas separation; polymer topology; polymer characterization
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Dear Colleagues,
Polymers of intrinsic microporosity (PIMs) are a class of organic polymers known for their unique structure and properties, particularly their high intrinsic microporosity.
The use of PIMs in membrane technologies has been explored as their microporous structure allows for the separation of gas mixtures. They can thus be applied in areas such as natural gas purification, carbon capture, and other industrial gas separation processes.
In this Special Issue, original research articles and reviews are welcome. Research areas may include (but are not limited to) the following: the new/modified synthesis of polymers of intrinsic microporosity (PIMs), the functionalization of reported PIMs, and reports of metal interactions/other novel additives blended with PIMs to yield improved membrane performance. Articles that focus on the aging of PIMs in thin-film composites would also be welcome.
I look forward to receiving your contributions or from members of your research groups.
Dr. Andrew Foster
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- polymers of intrinsic microporosity (PIMs)
- functionalization of PIMs
- polymeric membranes
- membrane characterization
- gas separation
- membrane aging
- thin film composites
