Metal–Organic Framework Membranes for Applications in Multi-Fields
A special issue of Membranes (ISSN 2077-0375). This special issue belongs to the section "Membrane Applications".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 May 2024 | Viewed by 372
Special Issue Editors
Interests: membrane separation; reverse osmosis; forward osmosis
Interests: membrane separation; reverse osmosis; nanofiltration; forward osmosis
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleague,
Metal–Organic Frameworks (MOFs) are a new class of porous solid materials which are attractive for a variety of industrial applications. In recent years, a variety of excellent MOF membranes have been successfully prepared and widely used in the fields of separation, catalysis, optics, sensing, and metal protection.
This Special Issue, “Metal–Organic Framework Membranes for Applications in Multi-Fields”, aims to highlight recent research regarding novel membranes with MOF, from the preparation and incorporation of MOF in membranes, fouling control strategies of MOF-integrated membranes, and characterization of membranes in terms of physio-chemical properties, separation performance, and durability.
Original research articles and reviews are welcome. Research areas may include (but are not limited to) the following: membrane separation; desalination; wastewater treatment; gas separation; gas purification; metal–organic frameworks; anti-fouling; MOF membranes; thin-film nanocomposites; mixed matrix membranes.
We invite you and your colleagues to submit a contribution to this Special Issue in which leading experts will describe their works, ideas, and findings.
Prof. Dr. Qipeng Zhao
Prof. Dr. Liang Shen
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- membrane separation
- desalination
- wastewater treatment
- gas separation
- gas purification
- metal–organic framework
- anti-fouling
- MOF membranes
- thin-film nanocomposite
- mixed-matrix membranes
Planned Papers
The below list represents only planned manuscripts. Some of these manuscripts have not been received by the Editorial Office yet. Papers submitted to MDPI journals are subject to peer-review.
Title: Recent Progress of Solvent-Resistant Mixed Matrix Membranes
Authors: Qiuyang Huang; Zhuofan Gao
Affiliation: 1. School of Resources and Environmental Engineering, Wuhan University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China 2. Changjiang River Scientific Research Institute, Wuhan 430010, China
Abstract: With the rapid development of solvent-resistant membrane separation technology, mixed matrix membranes (MMMs) have gained significant attention for solvent separation in recent years. However, there is a high demand for purification in chemical and pharmaceutical industries with highly concentrated acids, alkalis and solvents. In some cases, those highly concentrated acids, alkalis and solvents must be further purified in high-temperature conditions. Therefore, improving the chemical (i.e., acids, alkalis, and solvents) and thermal resistance of MMMs is highly significant. Besides, enhancing the permeability, selectivity, and antifouling performances of MMMs remains the critical bottleneck in membrane solvent separation. This work compiles recent research studies on the design, preparation, and application of solvent-resistant MMMs. It elucidates the methods of MMMs design and preparation and summarizes the impacts of nanomaterials and their modifications on the membrane performance. It also reviews the current status of solvent-resistant MMM applications and offers a few inspirations for further in-depth research development on solvent-resistant MMMs.
