Activated carbon in mixed-matrix membranes. Issue 1 (2nd January 2021)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Lewis, Jeremy; Al-sayaghi, Maram A. Q.; Buelke, Chris; Alshami, Ali
• Is Part Of: Separation and purification reviews. Volume 50:Issue 1(2021)
• Page Start: 1
• Page End: 31
• Publication Date: 2021-01-02
• Subjects: Separation (Technology) -- Periodicals; Chemicals -- Purification -- Periodicals; 660.2842
• DOI: 10.1080/15422119.2019.1609986
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1542-2119

Abstract

Abstract : Mixed matrix membranes (MMMs) have emerged as strong contenders to conventional membranes for gas and liquid separations. Although numerous studies on filler/matrix combinations have been conducted and thoroughly reviewed, a review of activated carbon (AC) as a filler has thus far been minimal. This review intends to fill this gap via critically analyzing the state-of-the-art on AC as a filler in MMMs. Aspects of AC-MMM research, with emphasis on AC fabrication from biomass pyrolysis, AC-MMM fabrication and resulting properties, and influence of AC on MMM performance are thoroughly elucidated. Furthermore, the various applications that have been investigated with AC-MMM membranes, and several predictive models that have been specifically utilized for AC-MMMs are also discussed.