Metal Organic Framework Membranes For Molecular Gas Separations

This unique compendium describes research progress on metal-organic framework (MOF) membranes for different relevant industrial gas separations. Specifically, the book focuses mainly on gas separations which are important in flue gas treatment, natural gas purification, hydrogen purification, and nuclear reprocessing. The advantages of using MOFs in mixed matrix membranes are discussed. Some of the pressing challenges in the field, and strategies to potentially overcome them are also distinctly outlined.This volume is a useful reference materials for professionals, academics, researchers and postgraduate students in chemical engineering and materials engineering.

This book aims at illustrating several examples of different membrane compositions ranging from inorganic, polymeric, metallic, metal organic framework, and composite which have been successfully deployed to separate industrially relevant gas mixtures including hydrogen, nitrogen, methane, carbon dioxide, olefins/parafins among others. Each book chapter highlights some of the current and key fundamental and technological challenges for these membranes that must be overcome in order to envision its application at industrial level. Contents: Mixed Matrix Membranes for Gas Separation Applications (Maria Carreon, Ganpat Dahe, Jie Feng and Surendar R Venna)Ceramic-Supported Organic Composite Membranes for Gas Separation (Gongping Liu and Wanqin Jin)Molecular Modeling of MOF Membranes for Gas Separations (Ilknur Erucar and Seda Keskin)Membrane Processes for N2–CH4 Separation (Shiguang Li, Zhaowang Zong, Miao Yu and Moises A Carreon)Polymer Blend Membranes for Gas Separations (Charles J Holt, Juan P Vizuet, Inga H Musselman, Kenneth J Balkus Jr and John P Ferraris)Manipulating Polyimide Nanostructures via Cross-linking for Membrane Gas Separation (Lingxiang Zhu, Maryam Omidvar and Haiqing Lin)Dense Inorganic Membranes for Hydrogen Separation (Sean-Thomas B Lundin, Neil S Patki, Thomas F Fuerst, Sandrine Ricote, Colin A Wolden and J Douglas Way) Readership: Graduate students and professionals in the field of membranes, gas separations and chemical engineering. Membranes;Gas Separations;Zeolites;Polymers;MetalsKey Features: Covers diverse industrially relevant gas separationsIllustrates different membrane compositionsChapters devoted to both experimental and modelling studies

This book gives comprehensive information on the design, preparation and application of organic-inorganic composite membranes that are used for molecular separation. Various membrane types with different materials are highlighted, including polymer/ceramic composite membranes, mixed matrix membranes, metal-organic frameworks membranes and graphene-based membranes. Physical and chemical properties, morphologies, interfacial behaviors, transport characteristics and separation performance of the organic-inorganic composite membranes are thoroughly discussed based on advanced characterization techniques. Meanwhile, the book contains several typical applications of the membranes in fields such as bio-fuels production, organic compounds recovery, solvent dehydration, carbon dioxide capture and others. In addition, large-scale production and industrial implementation of the organic-inorganic composite membranes are briefly introduced. Contents: IntroductionPrinciples of Pervaporation and Gas Separation in Membrane ProcessPolymer/Ceramic Composite MembranesMetal-Organic Frameworks MembranesGraphene-Based MembranesMixed Matrix MembranesNovel Characterization TechniquesScale-Up Fabrication and Industrial ApplicationConclusion and Prospective Readership: Researchers, academics, professionals and graduate students in chemical engineering, materials engineering, surface chemistry, new materials and polymers. Keywords: Organic-Inorganic Membrane;Pervaporation;Gas Separation;Mixed Matrix Membrane;Graphene Membrane;MOF MembraneReview:0

Metal-Organic Frameworks (MOFs) are crystalline compoundsconsisting of rigid organic molecules held together and organizedby metal ions or clusters. Special interests in these materialsarise from the fact that many are highly porous and can be used forstorage of small molecules, for example H2 orCO2. Consequently, the materials are ideal candidatesfor a wide range of applications including gas storage, separationtechnologies and catalysis. Potential applications includethe storage of hydrogen for fuel-cell cars, and the removal andstorage of carbon dioxide in sustainable technical processes. MOFsoffer the inorganic chemist and materials scientist a wide range ofnew synthetic possibilities and open the doors to new and excitingbasic research. Metal-Organic Frameworks Materials provides a solid basisfor the understanding of MOFs and insights into new inorganicmaterials structures and properties. The volume also reflectsprogress that has been made in recent years, presenting a widerange of new applications including state-of-the art developmentsin the promising technology for alternative fuels. Thecomprehensive volume investigates structures, symmetry,supramolecular chemistry, surface engineering, recognition,properties, and reactions. The content from this book will be added online to theEncyclopedia of Inorganic and Bioinorganic Chemistry: ahref="http://www.wileyonlinelibrary.com/ref/eibc"http://www.wileyonlinelibrary.com/ref/eibc/a

This text discusses the synthesis, characterization, and application of metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) for the purpose of adsorbing gases. It provides details on the fundamentals of thermodynamics, mass transfer, and diffusion that are commonly required when evaluating MOF materials for gas separation and storage applications and includes a discussion of molecular simulation tools needed to examine gas adsorption in MOFs. Additionally, the work presents techniques that can be used to characterize MOFs after gas adsorption has occurred and provides guidance on the water stability of these materials. Lastly, applications of MOFs are considered with a discussion of how to measure the gas storage capacity of MOFs, a discussion of how to screen MOFs to for filtration applications, and a discussion of the use of MOFs to perform industrial separations, such as olefin/paraffin separations. Throughout the work, fundamental information, such as a discussion on the calculation of MOF surface area and description of adsorption phenomena in packed-beds, is balanced with a discussion of the results from research literature.

This book describes the tremendous progress that has been made in the development of gas separation membranes based both on inorganic and polymeric materials. Materials discussed include polymer inclusion membranes (PIMs), metal organic frameworks (MOFs), carbon based materials, zeolites, as well as other materials, and mixed matrix membranes (MMMs) in which the above novel materials are incorporated. This broad survey of gas membranes covers material, theory, modeling, preparation, characterization (for example, by AFM, IR, XRD, ESR, Positron annihilation spectroscopy), tailoring of membranes, membrane module and system design, and applications. The book is concluded with some perspectives about the future direction of the field.

Focusing on applications in separation, adsorption and catalysis, this handbook underlines the importance of this hot and exciting topic. It provides an excellent insight into the synthesis and modification of MOFs, their synthesis on an industrial scale, their use as CO2 and chemical warfare adsorbers, and the role of defects in catalysis. In addition, the authors treat such new aspects as biocatalysis and applications in photocatalysis and optoelectronic devices.