{"title":"Highly efficient and stable symmetric porous supported mixed conductor ceramic membranes for pure oxygen production","authors":"Tianxiang Chen, Peirong Zou, Huasheng Xiao, Xinzhi Chen","doi":"10.1016/j.seppur.2025.131887","DOIUrl":null,"url":null,"abstract":"The quest for carbon neutrality has intensified the search for sustainable energy technologies, with a focus on Mixed Ionic and Electronic Conducting (MIEC) oxygen transport membranes (OTMs) for their potential in pure oxygen separation, catalytic membrane reactors, and solid oxide fuel cells (SOFCs). This study presents a novel Graded Porous Supported Symmetric (GPSS) structure for K<sub>2</sub>NiF<sub>4</sub>-type Pr<sub>2</sub>Ni<sub>0.95</sub>Mo<sub>0.05</sub>O<sub>4+δ</sub> (PNM05) membranes, addressing the challenge of balancing high oxygen permeability with long-term stability. The GPSS design, featuring a thin dense layer and porous support layers, enhances gas permeability and structural integrity. The introduction of Cu<sub>2</sub>O as a sintering aid in the dense layer improves membrane densification and electronic conductivity, resulting in an oxygen permeation flux of 4.31 mL min<sup>−1</sup> cm<sup>−2</sup>, superior to that of traditional hollow fiber membranes. This research provides a promising strategy for developing MIEC OTMs with high permeability and durability, aligning with the goals of carbon neutrality and sustainable energy production. The GPSS design offers a practical solution for advancing oxygen separation technologies in various industrial applications.","PeriodicalId":427,"journal":{"name":"Separation and Purification Technology","volume":"60 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":8.1000,"publicationDate":"2025-02-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":"0","resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":null,"PeriodicalName":"Separation and Purification Technology","FirstCategoryId":"5","ListUrlMain":"https://doi.org/10.1016/j.seppur.2025.131887","RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"工程技术","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":null,"EPubDate":"","PubModel":"","JCR":"Q1","JCRName":"ENGINEERING, CHEMICAL","Score":null,"Total":0}
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Abstract
The quest for carbon neutrality has intensified the search for sustainable energy technologies, with a focus on Mixed Ionic and Electronic Conducting (MIEC) oxygen transport membranes (OTMs) for their potential in pure oxygen separation, catalytic membrane reactors, and solid oxide fuel cells (SOFCs). This study presents a novel Graded Porous Supported Symmetric (GPSS) structure for K2NiF4-type Pr2Ni0.95Mo0.05O4+δ (PNM05) membranes, addressing the challenge of balancing high oxygen permeability with long-term stability. The GPSS design, featuring a thin dense layer and porous support layers, enhances gas permeability and structural integrity. The introduction of Cu2O as a sintering aid in the dense layer improves membrane densification and electronic conductivity, resulting in an oxygen permeation flux of 4.31 mL min−1 cm−2, superior to that of traditional hollow fiber membranes. This research provides a promising strategy for developing MIEC OTMs with high permeability and durability, aligning with the goals of carbon neutrality and sustainable energy production. The GPSS design offers a practical solution for advancing oxygen separation technologies in various industrial applications.
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Separation and Purification Technology is a premier journal committed to sharing innovative methods for separation and purification in chemical and environmental engineering, encompassing both homogeneous solutions and heterogeneous mixtures. Our scope includes the separation and/or purification of liquids, vapors, and gases, as well as carbon capture and separation techniques. However, it's important to note that methods solely intended for analytical purposes are not within the scope of the journal. Additionally, disciplines such as soil science, polymer science, and metallurgy fall outside the purview of Separation and Purification Technology. Join us in advancing the field of separation and purification methods for sustainable solutions in chemical and environmental engineering.