Advanced MembranesPub Date : 2025-01-01Epub Date: 2025-09-08DOI: 10.1016/j.advmem.2025.100170
Xing Lv , Xiaoyun Wang , Xing Zhang , Yangming Cheng , Huiqin Zhang , Yong Mei , Xufeng Chen , Ting He , Zhaoliang Cui
{"title":"Endothelial bionic-modified anti-thrombotic PMP hollow fiber membranes for dual-circulation artificial uterus system","authors":"Xing Lv , Xiaoyun Wang , Xing Zhang , Yangming Cheng , Huiqin Zhang , Yong Mei , Xufeng Chen , Ting He , Zhaoliang Cui","doi":"10.1016/j.advmem.2025.100170","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.advmem.2025.100170","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>The Artificial Womb Technology (AWT) system is a piece of biomedical equipment that supports the in vitro development of extremely premature infants. The system draws fetal blood, oxygenates it, removes carbon dioxide (CO<sub>2</sub>), and then delivers it back to the fetus. This prevents the fetus from switching to a pulmonary breathing pattern prematurely, which provides critical time for lung tissue development. Researchers have utilized extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) technology to provide the fetus with oxygen. In this study, we developed a new method using artificial blood instead of maternal blood in a liquid-liquid dual-circulation. Additionally, since preterm infants require greater blood compatibility and the oxygenated membrane must have anticoagulant properties, the membrane was modified to enhance hemocompatibility and anticoagulant properties. PMP membranes were functionalized with polydopamine (PDA), after which (3-(methacrylamido) propyl) dimethyl (3-thiopropyl) ammonium hydroxide inner salt (SPP) and fondaparinux sodium were successively grafted. Protein adsorption reached 18.3 μg/cm<sup>2</sup> (64.3 % reduction), while hemolysis rate dropped to 0.19 % (85.4 % reduction). The results confirm that the functionalized modified membrane not only meets the blood compatibility requirements of the dual-circulation system but also accurately replicates the recurrent process of fetal-maternal gas exchange through its biomimetic design, providing key technical support for the clinical translation of the AWT system.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":100033,"journal":{"name":"Advanced Membranes","volume":"5 ","pages":"Article 100170"},"PeriodicalIF":9.5,"publicationDate":"2025-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145120842","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Advanced MembranesPub Date : 2025-01-01Epub Date: 2025-02-19DOI: 10.1016/j.advmem.2025.100136
Yuebing Shen , Fanfan Jiang , Qian Liu , Zhiquan Chen , Kai Ge , Junfeng Bai , Jingui Duan
{"title":"Size effect of porous filler in mixed matrix membranes for faster hydrogen permeation from methane-containing mixtures","authors":"Yuebing Shen , Fanfan Jiang , Qian Liu , Zhiquan Chen , Kai Ge , Junfeng Bai , Jingui Duan","doi":"10.1016/j.advmem.2025.100136","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.advmem.2025.100136","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>One potential solution for the transport of hydrogen (H<sub>2</sub>) is the injection of hydrogen into natural gas pipelines. Therefore, it is imperative to develop an efficient purification technology. Membrane separation has great potential to meet this challenge due to its effective energy consumption and cost. Here, a series of mixed matrix membranes (MMMs) containing ZIF-71 fillers of different sizes are reported for faster H<sub>2</sub> permeation. The uniform distribution of nanosized ZIF-71 (0.1 μm) in 6FDA-DAM provides an attractive diffusion channel, allowing the membrane to show rapid H<sub>2</sub> permeation of 1050 Barrer and good H<sub>2</sub>/CH<sub>4</sub> separation factor of 43. This performance is markedly superior to that of the larger-sized ZIF-71 (1.0 μm and 3.5 μm) in 6FDA-DAM and the same-sized ZIF-71 (0.1 μm) in 6FDA-Durene and PEI, and also exceeds the upper bound. Moreover, the long-term stable H<sub>2</sub>/CH<sub>4</sub> separation suggests a high potential for practical applications. The findings here demonstrate the importance of the filler size, which has a strong influence on the formation of mass transfer channels, and also provide straightforward method for the development of high-performance MMMs.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":100033,"journal":{"name":"Advanced Membranes","volume":"5 ","pages":"Article 100136"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143488712","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Advanced MembranesPub Date : 2025-01-01Epub Date: 2025-05-28DOI: 10.1016/j.advmem.2025.100155
Zheng Liu , Qiaoyun Ye , Qian Chen, Liang Ge, Xingya Li, Tongwen Xu
{"title":"Highly stable cation-exchange membranes for lithium recovery from acidic lithium ore leachate","authors":"Zheng Liu , Qiaoyun Ye , Qian Chen, Liang Ge, Xingya Li, Tongwen Xu","doi":"10.1016/j.advmem.2025.100155","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.advmem.2025.100155","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Electrodialysis technology is widely deployed in the field of separation due to its simplicity of operation and sustainability, where ion-exchange membranes are the most critical components in this process. Traditional cation-exchange membranes are typically suitable for mild conditions and often suffer from issues such as poor stability and susceptibility. In this study, we design a novel cation-exchange membrane featuring a rigid backbone with sulfonic acid groups as side chains and fluorine-containing region. The resultant membrane exhibits high thermal stability, acid resistance, and oxidation resistance, without degradation of functional groups and decline in mechanical strength after treatment in 1 mol L<sup>−1</sup> HCl solution at 60 °C for over 1000 h. Moreover, its oxidation resistance in Fenton reagent at 80 °C surpasses that of commercial membranes. The Li<sup>+</sup> recovery ratio from acidic leach liquors of lithium ores can reach ∼99.6 % via the electrodialysis process, demonstrating the membrane as a candidate for lithium extraction in aggressive industrial scenarios.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":100033,"journal":{"name":"Advanced Membranes","volume":"5 ","pages":"Article 100155"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144212208","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Advanced MembranesPub Date : 2025-01-01Epub Date: 2025-04-27DOI: 10.1016/j.advmem.2025.100146
Chengyun Gao , Yuxuan Zhang , Junling Lin , Weijie Sun , Yangyang Wang , Fanhui Meng , Jiayou Liao , Xianjie Meng
{"title":"Hydrophobic DD3R modified by perfluorooctyl-trimethoxysilane incorporates into PEBAX membrane for ethanol recovery via pervaporation","authors":"Chengyun Gao , Yuxuan Zhang , Junling Lin , Weijie Sun , Yangyang Wang , Fanhui Meng , Jiayou Liao , Xianjie Meng","doi":"10.1016/j.advmem.2025.100146","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.advmem.2025.100146","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>A novel class of mixed-matrix membranes was synthesized through strategic integration of Polyether-block-amide (PEBAX) with Deca-dodecasil 3R (DD3R) zeolitic fillers, targeting efficiency-driven ethanol recovery in pervaporation separation systems. The DD3R molecular sieve was synthesized using adamantylamine (ADA) as a structure-directing agent and Sigma-1 seed crystals in a pure silicon precursor system. To improve compatibility with the polymer matrix, the DD3R particles were surface-modified with a silane coupling agent. Comprehensive characterization through Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy (FTIR), Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM), X-ray Photoelectron Spectra (XPS), Water Contact Angle (WCA), X-ray diffraction (XRD), swelling degree tests, and mechanical properties confirmed the successful bonding of the silane coupling agent to both DD3R and PEBAX. The optimized membrane containing 0.75 wt% DD3R achieved a flux of 1152.06 g/m<sup>2</sup>h and a separation factor of 4.52 at 60°C with a 5 wt% ethanol feed concentration, representing a 115 % enhancement in flux and a 68 % increase in separation factor compared to the pristine PEBAX membrane. Additionally, the PEBAX/DD3R membrane displayed excellent long-term stability. This work provided a foundation for developing membranes with DD3R incorporated therein for a wide range of liquid or gas mixture separation processes.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":100033,"journal":{"name":"Advanced Membranes","volume":"5 ","pages":"Article 100146"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143937341","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Advanced MembranesPub Date : 2025-01-01Epub Date: 2025-06-20DOI: 10.1016/j.advmem.2025.100160
Fuat Topuz , Zainah A. AlDhawi , Mahmoud A. Abdulhamid
{"title":"Electrospun amphiphilic sulfonated poly(ether-ether-ketone) (SPEEK) membranes for thin-layer crude oil spill cleanup","authors":"Fuat Topuz , Zainah A. AlDhawi , Mahmoud A. Abdulhamid","doi":"10.1016/j.advmem.2025.100160","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.advmem.2025.100160","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Oil spills and the release of oily wastewater have caused serious damage to the environment and human health. Effective removal of oil spills and separation of oil/water mixtures have become a crucial step before they enter the environment and reveal their potentially harmful effects on aquatic ecology. In this context, herein, fibrous membranes based on sulfonated poly (ether-ether-ketone) (SPEEK) were produced and used for the adsorption of crude oils and their derivatives. PEEK was treated with H<sub>2</sub>SO<sub>4</sub> at different times, and the concentrated solutions of the SPEEK were electrospun into bead-free nanofibers. The contact angle measurements with water and oils (<em>i</em>.<em>e</em>., crude oils, diesel, and gasoline) demonstrated the amphiphilic nature of the membranes. Depending on the crude oil sample used and the degree of sulfonation (DoS) of SPEEK, the crude oil sorption capacities ranged from 9 to 80 g g<sup>−1</sup>, while the adsorption capacities for gasoline and diesel were measured as 3 and 13 g g<sup>−1</sup>, respectively. As the DoS increased, the oil adsorption capacity of fibrous membranes declined due to the increased hydrophilicity of the membranes. Due to their amphiphilic nature, the SPEEK membranes could effectively remove even a thin layer of oil on seawater, a task that is challenging for most hydrophobic adsorbents. Fibrous SPEEK membranes could be employed as low-cost solutions for oil spill remediation and oil-in-water separation.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":100033,"journal":{"name":"Advanced Membranes","volume":"5 ","pages":"Article 100160"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144518962","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Research progress and challenges in polyimide and polyimide-derived gas separation membranes: A review","authors":"Chuhan Huang , Chengye Zuo , Xianfu Chen , Weihong Xing","doi":"10.1016/j.advmem.2025.100154","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.advmem.2025.100154","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Polyimide (PI) has been widely regarded as an ideal material for high-performance gas separation membranes due to its exceptional mechanical strength, thermal and chemical stability, excellent film-forming properties, and versatile structural tunability. However, practical applications of PI membranes have been limited by challenges such as free volume collapse, physical aging, and high gas transport resistance. These issues are considered to be addressable through the precise regulation of polymer structures via both physical and chemical modification strategies. In this review, the influence of conventional monomer structures on the gas separation performance of PI membranes is examined. Recent advances in modification techniques such as copolymerization, covalent crosslinking, thermal treatment, polymer blending, multilayer composite fabrication, and photo-induced processing are systematically discussed. The structure-property relationships resulting from these modifications are analyzed, with emphasis placed on gas transport mechanisms, as well as the advantages and limitations of each approach. Furthermore, the application potential of PI-derived membranes is highlighted in key areas such as CO<sub>2</sub> capture, H<sub>2</sub> purification, He enrichment, and light hydrocarbon separation. Through the summarization of current design strategies and performance optimization methods, this review is intended to offer new insights and guidance for the development of next-generation PI-based gas separation membranes.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":100033,"journal":{"name":"Advanced Membranes","volume":"5 ","pages":"Article 100154"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144212209","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Advanced MembranesPub Date : 2025-01-01Epub Date: 2025-05-13DOI: 10.1016/j.advmem.2025.100153
Fuju Qi , Benkun Qi , Zhaoliang Cui , Xiangrong Chen , Yinhua Wan , Jianquan Luo
{"title":"Cellulose-based separation membranes: A sustainable evolution or fleeting trend?","authors":"Fuju Qi , Benkun Qi , Zhaoliang Cui , Xiangrong Chen , Yinhua Wan , Jianquan Luo","doi":"10.1016/j.advmem.2025.100153","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.advmem.2025.100153","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Cellulose-based separation membranes are promising for sustainable membrane technology due to their renewable raw materials and biodegradability. Their excellent resistance to fouling, minimal protein adsorption, and high biocompatibility render them effective in bio-separation applications. Nevertheless, the development of truly sustainable cellulose membranes for engineering purposes remains challenging. This review begins by outlining the raw cellulosic materials employed in membrane fabrication, followed by a systematic summary of the fabrication techniques for cellulose-based membranes derived from various raw materials, alongside their progress in bio-separation. The sustainability of cellulose-based separation membranes is assessed within a life cycle framework that considers raw materials, membrane fabrication, application scenarios and end-of life, with particular emphasis on key barriers to achieving engineering sustainability. Finally, this review proposes targeted optimization strategies to tackle these limitations, offering a clear roadmap for future research aimed at transforming cellulose-based membranes from promising laboratory innovations into robust, scalable engineering solutions.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":100033,"journal":{"name":"Advanced Membranes","volume":"5 ","pages":"Article 100153"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144115991","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Advanced MembranesPub Date : 2025-01-01Epub Date: 2025-09-10DOI: 10.1016/j.advmem.2025.100171
Mehrdad Shariatifar , Farhang Pazanialenjareghi , Haiqing Lin
{"title":"Artificial neural networks to correlate structure and CO2 separation performance of mixed matrix membranes containing 2D fillers","authors":"Mehrdad Shariatifar , Farhang Pazanialenjareghi , Haiqing Lin","doi":"10.1016/j.advmem.2025.100171","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.advmem.2025.100171","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>This study presents an innovative method to accurately predict CO<sub>2</sub> permeability and the selectivity of CO<sub>2</sub>/N<sub>2</sub>, CO<sub>2</sub>/CH<sub>4</sub>, and CO<sub>2</sub>/H<sub>2</sub> in mixed matrix membranes (MMMs) containing polymers and two-dimensional (2D) nanoparticles. A number of neural network models were used to examine the connection between six input variables (feed pressure, polymer type, filler content, 2D filler, additive type, and modification process) and two output variables (permeability and selectivity). The proposed method was tested on different neural network architectures using measurements like Mean Absolute Error (MAE) and Correlation Coefficient (R<sup>2</sup>). The neural network models were constructed with one, two, and three hidden layers, each containing a variation of neurons. These findings indicate the existence of a workable model that effectively mitigates bothunderfitting and overfitting occurrences. Another test on the suggested neural network model showed that the type of polymers, the amount of fillers, and the feed pressure had the most significant impact on gas permeability and selectivity. The proposed approach holds significant promise for predicting gas transport properties while minimizing the need for substantial time and financial resources.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":100033,"journal":{"name":"Advanced Membranes","volume":"5 ","pages":"Article 100171"},"PeriodicalIF":9.5,"publicationDate":"2025-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145095256","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Advanced bipolar membranes with earth-abundant water dissociation catalysts for durable ampere-level water electrolysis","authors":"Fanglin Duan, Xiaojiang Li, Fen Luo, Tingkun Li, Weisheng Yu, Liang Wu, Tongwen Xu","doi":"10.1016/j.advmem.2025.100152","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.advmem.2025.100152","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Green hydrogen production via water electrolysis is a crucial pathway for sustainable energy generation. Bipolar membrane water electrolysis (BPMWE) offers several advantages, including kinetically optimal electrode reactions across pH gradients and reduced component costs. However, challenges such as high overpotential of the BPM for water dissociation (WD) and the need for long-term stability in industrial setting hinder BPMWE development. While various metal oxide catalysts have been explored to reduce WD overpotential in BPMs, the effect of different crystalline phases of interfacial catalysts on BPM performance remains poorly understood. In this study, we investigate the catalytic effects of three titanium dioxide (TiO<sub>2</sub>) phases—anatase, rutile, and amorphous—as interfacial catalysts in BPMs. The electrochemical tests reveal that rutile TiO<sub>2</sub>, with its uniform dispersion and minimal aggregation, offers excellent WD efficiency. The BPM incorporating rutile TiO<sub>2</sub> achieves current densities of 2300 mA cm<sup>−2</sup> in pure water electrolysis and 4500 mA cm<sup>−2</sup> in acid-base electrolysis at 3 V and 80 °C. Furthermore, in a flow-cell electrolyzer, it sustains stable operation for 200 h at 1000 mA cm<sup>−2</sup>. This work addresses critical challenges in BPM development, advancing BPMWE technology and supporting the potential for industrial-scale hydrogen production, thereby willing to contribute to the transition to sustainable energy solutions.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":100033,"journal":{"name":"Advanced Membranes","volume":"5 ","pages":"Article 100152"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143942570","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}