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Area of Science:

  • Materials Science
  • Chemical Engineering
  • Nanotechnology

Background:

  • Metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) are crystalline porous materials formed from metal ions and organic linkers.
  • MOFs possess tunable structures and properties, making them promising for various applications.
  • Separation membranes represent a rapidly developing research area within MOF applications.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To provide a comprehensive overview of metal-organic framework (MOF) membranes.
  • To review the fabrication techniques for MOF membranes.
  • To discuss the gas and liquid separation applications of diverse MOF membranes.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of existing research on MOF membranes.
  • Categorization of MOF membrane fabrication techniques.
  • Analysis of reported gas and liquid separation performances.

Main Results:

  • MOF membranes exhibit diverse structures and fabrication methods.
  • Various MOF membranes are effective for gas and liquid separations.
  • Significant research exists on MOF synthesis and thin films, but fewer on membranes.

Conclusions:

  • MOF membranes are a key emerging technology for separation processes.
  • Further research into MOF membrane fabrication and application is warranted.
  • This review consolidates current knowledge on MOF membranes for researchers.