Chapter 5: Metal–Organic Frameworks/Polymer Composite Membranes
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Published:12 Nov 2021
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Special Collection: 2021 ebook collection
H. Jin, Q. Ma, and Y. Li, in Hybrid Metal–Organic Framework and Covalent Organic Framework Polymers, ed. B. Wang, The Royal Society of Chemistry, 2021, ch. 5, pp. 98-141.
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Metal–organic frameworks (MOFs) represent a fascinating class of porous crystalline materials due to their designable pore structure and functionality. MOF/polymer hybrid membranes, taking advantage of the molecular sieving property of MOFs and good processability of polymers, have been gradually becoming the next-generation competitive membrane materials. Recent years have witnessed significant progress in MOF/polymer composite membranes. In this chapter, we discuss opportunities and challenges related to the rational design of MOF/polymer composite membranes including MOF-based mixed matrix membranes (MMMs) and polymer-supported MOF membranes. We also highlight their latest application progress in the area of liquid separations such as water treatment, organic solvent nanofiltration and pervaporation, along with gas separations.