Nanocomposite Membranes for Liquid and Gas Separations from the Perspective of Nanostructure Dimensions
One of the critical aspects in the design of nanocomposite membrane is the selection of a well-matched pair of nanomaterials and a polymer matrix that suits their intended application. By making use of the fascinating flexibility of nanoscale materials, the functionalities of the resultant nanocompo...
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| description | One of the critical aspects in the design of nanocomposite membrane is the selection of a well-matched pair of nanomaterials and a polymer matrix that suits their intended application. By making use of the fascinating flexibility of nanoscale materials, the functionalities of the resultant nanocomposite membranes can be tailored. The unique features demonstrated by nanomaterials are closely related to their dimensions, hence a greater attention is deserved for this critical aspect. Recognizing the impressive research efforts devoted to fine-tuning the nanocomposite membranes for a broad range of applications including gas and liquid separation, this review intends to discuss the selection criteria of nanostructured materials from the perspective of their dimensions for the production of high-performing nanocomposite membranes. Based on their dimension classifications, an overview of the characteristics of nanomaterials used for the development of nanocomposite membranes is presented. The advantages and roles of these nanomaterials in advancing the performance of the resultant nanocomposite membranes for gas and liquid separation are reviewed. By highlighting the importance of dimensions of nanomaterials that account for their intriguing structural and physical properties, the potential of these nanomaterials in the development of nanocomposite membranes can be fully harnessed. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-40331359b0fd4f058583f6d27c567d402023-11-20T17:55:37ZengMDPI AGMembranes2077-03752020-10-01101029710.3390/membranes10100297Nanocomposite Membranes for Liquid and Gas Separations from the Perspective of Nanostructure DimensionsPei Sean Goh0Kar Chun Wong1Ahmad Fauzi Ismail2Advanced Membrane Technology Research Centre (AMTEC), School of Chemical and Energy Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, Johor Bahru 81310, MalaysiaAdvanced Membrane Technology Research Centre (AMTEC), School of Chemical and Energy Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, Johor Bahru 81310, MalaysiaAdvanced Membrane Technology Research Centre (AMTEC), School of Chemical and Energy Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, Johor Bahru 81310, MalaysiaOne of the critical aspects in the design of nanocomposite membrane is the selection of a well-matched pair of nanomaterials and a polymer matrix that suits their intended application. By making use of the fascinating flexibility of nanoscale materials, the functionalities of the resultant nanocomposite membranes can be tailored. The unique features demonstrated by nanomaterials are closely related to their dimensions, hence a greater attention is deserved for this critical aspect. Recognizing the impressive research efforts devoted to fine-tuning the nanocomposite membranes for a broad range of applications including gas and liquid separation, this review intends to discuss the selection criteria of nanostructured materials from the perspective of their dimensions for the production of high-performing nanocomposite membranes. Based on their dimension classifications, an overview of the characteristics of nanomaterials used for the development of nanocomposite membranes is presented. The advantages and roles of these nanomaterials in advancing the performance of the resultant nanocomposite membranes for gas and liquid separation are reviewed. By highlighting the importance of dimensions of nanomaterials that account for their intriguing structural and physical properties, the potential of these nanomaterials in the development of nanocomposite membranes can be fully harnessed.https://www.mdpi.com/2077-0375/10/10/297nanocomposite membranesinorganic nanomaterialsnanomaterialsliquid separationgas separation |
| spellingShingle | Pei Sean Goh Kar Chun Wong Ahmad Fauzi Ismail Nanocomposite Membranes for Liquid and Gas Separations from the Perspective of Nanostructure Dimensions Membranes nanocomposite membranes inorganic nanomaterials nanomaterials liquid separation gas separation |
| title | Nanocomposite Membranes for Liquid and Gas Separations from the Perspective of Nanostructure Dimensions |
| title_full | Nanocomposite Membranes for Liquid and Gas Separations from the Perspective of Nanostructure Dimensions |
| title_fullStr | Nanocomposite Membranes for Liquid and Gas Separations from the Perspective of Nanostructure Dimensions |
| title_full_unstemmed | Nanocomposite Membranes for Liquid and Gas Separations from the Perspective of Nanostructure Dimensions |
| title_short | Nanocomposite Membranes for Liquid and Gas Separations from the Perspective of Nanostructure Dimensions |
| title_sort | nanocomposite membranes for liquid and gas separations from the perspective of nanostructure dimensions |
| topic | nanocomposite membranes inorganic nanomaterials nanomaterials liquid separation gas separation |
| url | https://www.mdpi.com/2077-0375/10/10/297 |
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