A Prospective Concept on the Fabrication of Blend PES/PEG/DMF/NMP Mixed Matrix Membranes with Functionalised Carbon Nanotubes for CO<sub>2</sub>/N<sub>2</sub> Separation
With an ever-increasing global population, the combustion of fossil fuels has risen immensely to meet the demand for electricity, resulting in significant increase in carbon dioxide (CO<sub>2</sub>) emissions. In recent years, CO<sub>2</sub> separation technology, such as mem...
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| description | With an ever-increasing global population, the combustion of fossil fuels has risen immensely to meet the demand for electricity, resulting in significant increase in carbon dioxide (CO<sub>2</sub>) emissions. In recent years, CO<sub>2</sub> separation technology, such as membrane technology, has become highly desirable. Fabricated mixed matrix membranes (MMMs) have the most desirable gas separation performances, as these membranes have the ability to overcome the trade-off limitations. In this paper, blended MMMs are reviewed along with two polymers, namely polyether sulfone (PES) and polyethylene glycol (PEG). Both polymers can efficiently separate CO<sub>2</sub> because of their chemical properties. In addition, blended N-methyl-2-pyrrolidone (NMP) and dimethylformamide (DMF) solvents were also reviewed to understand the impact of blended MMMs’ morphology on separation of CO<sub>2</sub>. However, the fabricated MMMs had challenges, such as filler agglomeration and void formation. To combat this, functionalised multi-walled carbon nanotube (MWCNTs-F) fillers were utilised to aid gas separation performance and polymer compatibility issues. Additionally, a summary of the different fabrication techniques was identified to further optimise the fabrication methodology. Thus, a blended MMM fabricated using PES, PEG, NMP, DMF and MWCNTs-F is believed to improve CO<sub>2</sub>/nitrogen separation. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-787e2dbbc9134ca4b851cc15b73aadf42023-11-22T04:22:13ZengMDPI AGMembranes2077-03752021-07-0111751910.3390/membranes11070519A Prospective Concept on the Fabrication of Blend PES/PEG/DMF/NMP Mixed Matrix Membranes with Functionalised Carbon Nanotubes for CO<sub>2</sub>/N<sub>2</sub> SeparationAshvin Viknesh Mahenthiran0Zeinab Abbas Jawad1Department of Chemical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering and Science, Curtin University Malaysia, CDT 250, 98009 Miri, Sarawak, MalaysiaDepartment of Chemical Engineering, College of Engineering, Qatar University, P.O. Box 2713, Doha, QatarWith an ever-increasing global population, the combustion of fossil fuels has risen immensely to meet the demand for electricity, resulting in significant increase in carbon dioxide (CO<sub>2</sub>) emissions. In recent years, CO<sub>2</sub> separation technology, such as membrane technology, has become highly desirable. Fabricated mixed matrix membranes (MMMs) have the most desirable gas separation performances, as these membranes have the ability to overcome the trade-off limitations. In this paper, blended MMMs are reviewed along with two polymers, namely polyether sulfone (PES) and polyethylene glycol (PEG). Both polymers can efficiently separate CO<sub>2</sub> because of their chemical properties. In addition, blended N-methyl-2-pyrrolidone (NMP) and dimethylformamide (DMF) solvents were also reviewed to understand the impact of blended MMMs’ morphology on separation of CO<sub>2</sub>. However, the fabricated MMMs had challenges, such as filler agglomeration and void formation. To combat this, functionalised multi-walled carbon nanotube (MWCNTs-F) fillers were utilised to aid gas separation performance and polymer compatibility issues. Additionally, a summary of the different fabrication techniques was identified to further optimise the fabrication methodology. Thus, a blended MMM fabricated using PES, PEG, NMP, DMF and MWCNTs-F is believed to improve CO<sub>2</sub>/nitrogen separation.https://www.mdpi.com/2077-0375/11/7/519CO<sub>2</sub>/N<sub>2</sub> separationblend mixed matrix membranepolyether sulfonepolyethylene glycolmethyl-2-pyrrolidonedimethylformamide |
| spellingShingle | Ashvin Viknesh Mahenthiran Zeinab Abbas Jawad A Prospective Concept on the Fabrication of Blend PES/PEG/DMF/NMP Mixed Matrix Membranes with Functionalised Carbon Nanotubes for CO<sub>2</sub>/N<sub>2</sub> Separation Membranes CO<sub>2</sub>/N<sub>2</sub> separation blend mixed matrix membrane polyether sulfone polyethylene glycol methyl-2-pyrrolidone dimethylformamide |
| title | A Prospective Concept on the Fabrication of Blend PES/PEG/DMF/NMP Mixed Matrix Membranes with Functionalised Carbon Nanotubes for CO<sub>2</sub>/N<sub>2</sub> Separation |
| title_full | A Prospective Concept on the Fabrication of Blend PES/PEG/DMF/NMP Mixed Matrix Membranes with Functionalised Carbon Nanotubes for CO<sub>2</sub>/N<sub>2</sub> Separation |
| title_fullStr | A Prospective Concept on the Fabrication of Blend PES/PEG/DMF/NMP Mixed Matrix Membranes with Functionalised Carbon Nanotubes for CO<sub>2</sub>/N<sub>2</sub> Separation |
| title_full_unstemmed | A Prospective Concept on the Fabrication of Blend PES/PEG/DMF/NMP Mixed Matrix Membranes with Functionalised Carbon Nanotubes for CO<sub>2</sub>/N<sub>2</sub> Separation |
| title_short | A Prospective Concept on the Fabrication of Blend PES/PEG/DMF/NMP Mixed Matrix Membranes with Functionalised Carbon Nanotubes for CO<sub>2</sub>/N<sub>2</sub> Separation |
| title_sort | prospective concept on the fabrication of blend pes peg dmf nmp mixed matrix membranes with functionalised carbon nanotubes for co sub 2 sub n sub 2 sub separation |
| topic | CO<sub>2</sub>/N<sub>2</sub> separation blend mixed matrix membrane polyether sulfone polyethylene glycol methyl-2-pyrrolidone dimethylformamide |
| url | https://www.mdpi.com/2077-0375/11/7/519 |
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