Development of ZIF-8 membranes: opportunities and challenges for commercial applications
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DOI: 10.1016/j.coche.2018.03.002
Abstract: Metal organic framework (MOF) membranes have attracted significant attentions in recent years because of their potentials in gas and liquid separations and other applications such as catalysis and chemical sensors, etc. More than half of… read more here.
Keywords: gas; mof membranes; opportunities challenges; zif ... See more keywords
Interfacial synthesis of ZIF-8 membranes with improved nanofiltration performance
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DOI: 10.1016/j.memsci.2016.09.065
Abstract: Abstract Inspired by the traditional RO membrane fabrication method of interfacial polymerization, ZIF-8 membranes were synthesized on porous polyethersulfone supports based on a liquid–liquid interfacial coordination mechanism. ZIF-8 precursors, zinc nitrate and 2-methylimidazole were dissolved… read more here.
Keywords: synthesis zif; zinc nitrate; interfacial synthesis; zif ... See more keywords
Improving hydrostability of ZIF-8 membranes via surface ligand exchange
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DOI: 10.1016/j.memsci.2017.01.065
Abstract: Abstract Zeolitic imidazolate frameworks (ZIFs) are promising materials for gas and liquid separations due to their unique pore structures and tunable surface properties. Recent studies show that ZIF crystalline powders, especially membranes, are not stable… read more here.
Keywords: surface; ligand exchange; zif; zif membranes ... See more keywords
Synthesis of tubular ZIF-8 membranes for propylene/propane separation under high-pressure
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DOI: 10.1016/j.memsci.2019.117503
Abstract: Abstract ZIF-8 membrane-based separation of propylene/propane is attractive for reducing the energy and cost of the conventional cryogenic distillation. However, the high-pressure permeation results are rarely reported on the tubular ZIF-8 membranes. In this work,… read more here.
Keywords: propylene propane; tubular zif; separation; zif ... See more keywords
Solvent-free transformation of spray coated ZnO layers to ZIF-8 membranes
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DOI: 10.1016/j.micromeso.2018.09.024
Abstract: Abstract ZIF-8 membranes were fabricated by a two-step procedure consisting of (1) a flexible and simple spray coating process to deposit uniform ZnO layers on different supports and (2) subsequent solvent-free transformation of the ZnO… read more here.
Keywords: zno layers; free transformation; zif membranes; solvent free ... See more keywords
Rapid One-Pot Microwave Synthesis of Mixed-Linker Hybrid Zeolitic-Imidazolate Framework Membranes for Tunable Gas Separations.
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DOI: 10.1021/acsami.7b18506
Abstract: The relatively slow and complex fabrication processes of polycrystalline metal-organic framework (MOF) membranes often times restrict their way to commercialization, despite their potential for molecular separation applications. Herein, we report a rapid one-pot microwave synthesis… read more here.
Keywords: framework; rapid one; linker; zif membranes ... See more keywords
Heterogeneous ZIF-L membranes with improved hydrophilicity and anti-bacterial adhesion for potential application in water treatment
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DOI: 10.1039/c8ra08758j
Abstract: Heterogeneous Zn/Co-ZIF-L membranes were prepared through the successive growth of Zn-ZIF-L and Co-ZIF-L on the macroporous ceramic supports, and the obtained heterogeneous membranes showed improved hydrophilicity and anti-bacterial adhesion. read more here.
Keywords: zif; anti bacterial; improved hydrophilicity; zif membranes ... See more keywords
Influence of Substitutional Defects in ZIF-8 Membranes on Reverse Osmosis Desalination: A Molecular Dynamics Study
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DOI: 10.3390/molecules26113392
Abstract: In this study, molecular dynamics simulation is used to investigate the effects of water-based substitutional defects in zeolitic imidazolate frameworks (ZIF)-8 membranes on their reverse osmosis (RO) desalination performance. ZIF-8 unit cells containing up to… read more here.
Keywords: molecular dynamics; substitutional defects; desalination; membranes reverse ... See more keywords
Interfacial nanoarchitectonics for ZIF-8 membranes with enhanced gas separation
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DOI: 10.3762/bjnano.13.26
Abstract: Metal-organic framework (MOF) membranes are potentially useful in gas separation applications. Conventional methods of MOF membrane preparation require multiple steps and high-pressure conditions. In this study, a reliable one-step interfacial synthesis method under atmospheric pressure… read more here.
Keywords: gas; gas separation; zif membranes; interfacial nanoarchitectonics ... See more keywords