Abstract
Next-generation polymeric membranes must be derived from more environmentally friendly materials that have similar solubility and miscibility properties as their predecessors to form permeable and selective membranes. Bio-derived polymers, recycled plastics, and eco-friendly solvents have been demonstrated to produce membranes with similar permeability and selectivity as conventional counterparts, though matching membrane durability and cost-effectiveness remain as future research challenges. Slot die coating and 3D printing have been demonstrated to show the scalability of membrane fabrication. Life cycle assessments have become valuable tools in estimating the total environmental impacts of the manufacturing process and characterizing the sustainability of new materials. Recent advances have shortened the gap between materials innovation research and commercial application.
| Original language | English |
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| Article number | 101085 |
| Journal | Current Opinion in Chemical Engineering |
| Volume | 47 |
| DOIs | |
| State | Published - Mar 2025 |
Bibliographical note
Publisher Copyright:© 2024 Elsevier Ltd
Funding
This material is based upon work supported by the National Science Foundation under Grant Numbers 2121674 and 1922694. Any opinions, findings, and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this material are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the views of the National Science Foundation. Select figures were prepared using Biorender.
| Funders | Funder number |
|---|---|
| National Science Foundation Arctic Social Science Program | 1922694, 2121674 |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- General Energy
