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Chin.J.Chem.Eng. ›› 2017, Vol. 25 ›› Issue (11): 1653-1675.DOI: 10.1016/j.cjche.2017.05.009

• Special Issue of Membranes and Membrane Processes based on Confined Mass Transfer • Previous Articles     Next Articles

Polymer-based membranes for solvent-resistant nanofiltration:A review

Siow Kee Lim1,2, Kunli Goh1,3, Tae-Hyun Bae1,3, Rong Wang1,4   

  1. 1 Singapore Membrane Technology Center, Nanyang Environment and Water Research Institute, Nanyang Technological University,1 Cleantech Loop, 637141 Singapore, Singapore;
    2 Nanyang Environment and Water Research Institute, Interdisciplinary Graduate School, Nanyang Technological University, 637141 Singapore, Singapore;
    3 School of Chemical and Biomedical Engineering, Nanyang Technological University, 62 Nanyang Drive, 637459 Singapore, Singapore;
    4 School of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Nanyang Technological University, 50 Nanyang Avenue, 639798 Singapore, Singapore
  • Received:2016-12-27 Revised:2017-05-26 Online:2018-01-18 Published:2017-11-28
  • Contact: Rong Wang,E-mail address:rwang@ntu.edu.sg

Polymer-based membranes for solvent-resistant nanofiltration:A review

Siow Kee Lim1,2, Kunli Goh1,3, Tae-Hyun Bae1,3, Rong Wang1,4   

  1. 1 Singapore Membrane Technology Center, Nanyang Environment and Water Research Institute, Nanyang Technological University,1 Cleantech Loop, 637141 Singapore, Singapore;
    2 Nanyang Environment and Water Research Institute, Interdisciplinary Graduate School, Nanyang Technological University, 637141 Singapore, Singapore;
    3 School of Chemical and Biomedical Engineering, Nanyang Technological University, 62 Nanyang Drive, 637459 Singapore, Singapore;
    4 School of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Nanyang Technological University, 50 Nanyang Avenue, 639798 Singapore, Singapore
  • 通讯作者: Rong Wang,E-mail address:rwang@ntu.edu.sg

Abstract: Separation of organic mixture is an inevitable process in most modern industrial processes. In the quest for a more sustainable and efficient separation, solvent-resistant nanofiltration (SRNF) has emerged as a promising answer. This is because SRNF is a membrane-based process which offers the key advantages of high efficacy and low energy intensity separation. In particular, polymer-based membranes can offer compelling opportunities for SRNF with unprecedented cost-effectiveness. As a result, intensive research efforts have been devoted into developing novel polymer-based membranes with solvent-resistant capacities as well as exploring potential applications in different types of industries. In this review, we aim to give an overview of the recent progress in the development of the state-of-the-art polymer-based membranes for SRNF in the first section. Emerging nanomaterials for mixed matrix and thin film nanocomposite membranes are also covered in this section. This is followed by a discussion on the current status of membrane engineering and SRNF membrane commercialization. In the third section, we highlight recent efforts in adopting SRNF for relevant industrial applications such as food, bio-refinery, petrochemical, fine chemical and pharmaceutical industries followed by separations of enantiomers in stereochemistry, homogeneous catalysis and ionic liquids. Finally, we offer a perspective and provide deeper insights to help shape future research direction in this very important field of SRNF.

Key words: Nanofiltration, Solvent-resistant, Polymeric membranes, Nanomaterials, Crosslinking, Industrial applications

摘要: Separation of organic mixture is an inevitable process in most modern industrial processes. In the quest for a more sustainable and efficient separation, solvent-resistant nanofiltration (SRNF) has emerged as a promising answer. This is because SRNF is a membrane-based process which offers the key advantages of high efficacy and low energy intensity separation. In particular, polymer-based membranes can offer compelling opportunities for SRNF with unprecedented cost-effectiveness. As a result, intensive research efforts have been devoted into developing novel polymer-based membranes with solvent-resistant capacities as well as exploring potential applications in different types of industries. In this review, we aim to give an overview of the recent progress in the development of the state-of-the-art polymer-based membranes for SRNF in the first section. Emerging nanomaterials for mixed matrix and thin film nanocomposite membranes are also covered in this section. This is followed by a discussion on the current status of membrane engineering and SRNF membrane commercialization. In the third section, we highlight recent efforts in adopting SRNF for relevant industrial applications such as food, bio-refinery, petrochemical, fine chemical and pharmaceutical industries followed by separations of enantiomers in stereochemistry, homogeneous catalysis and ionic liquids. Finally, we offer a perspective and provide deeper insights to help shape future research direction in this very important field of SRNF.

关键词: Nanofiltration, Solvent-resistant, Polymeric membranes, Nanomaterials, Crosslinking, Industrial applications