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  • Membrane science and engineering
  • Chemical engineering
  • Materials science

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  • Membrane technology is crucial for efficient and low-energy methane capture and purification.
  • Growing demand for methane utilization necessitates advanced separation techniques.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To systematically review recent advancements in membrane technology for methane separation.
  • To analyze material design, mass transfer mechanisms, and applications in biogas upgrading and natural gas decarbonization.

Main Methods:

  • Review of novel membrane materials: polymers, inorganics, and mixed matrix membranes (MMMs).
  • Analysis of strategies: pore structure regulation, interface optimization, and functionalization.
  • Examination of mass transfer mechanisms and separation performance for CO2/CH4 and CH4/N2 systems.

Main Results:

  • Significant enhancements in membrane separation performance achieved through novel materials and strategies.
  • Demonstrated economic feasibility and application potential in specific methane separation scenarios.
  • Identified key challenges: long-term material stability, anti-plasticization, and scalable manufacturing.

Conclusions:

  • Membrane technology holds significant promise for methane resource utilization and energy transition.
  • Further research is needed on material development, process optimization, and intelligent control for industrial implementation.
  • Overcoming current obstacles is essential for the broader application of membrane-based methane separation.