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50th Anniversary Perspective: Polymers and Mixed Matrix Membranes for Gas and Vapor Separation: A Review and Prospective Opportunities

Macromolecules · 2017 · Vol. 50(20) · pp. 7809–7843

Michele Galizia✉(University of Oklahoma)Won Seok(Massachusetts Institute of Technology)Zachary P. Smith(Massachusetts Institute of Technology)Timothy C. Merkel(Membrane Technology & Research (United States))Richard W. Baker(Membrane Technology & Research (United States))Benny D. Freeman(The University of Texas at Austin)

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Abstract

Membrane gas separation is a mature and expanding technology. However, the availability of better membrane materials would promote faster growth. In this Perspective we analyze the state of the art of membrane materials, including polymers and hybrid materials, as well as the current issues and barriers, and finally, we outline future research directions in membrane science. Development of new membrane materials for large scale separations will rely on a multidisciplinary approach that embraces the broad fields of chemical and materials engineering, polymer science, and materials chemistry.

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