Issue 1, 2020

Macromolecular design strategies toward tailoring free volume in glassy polymers for high performance gas separation membranes

Abstract

The gas separation membrane field has seen exceptional growth since its inception, with extensive research being performed to find novel, high performance polymer membrane materials for application in industrial separations. In this review, we examine recent advances of polymer design strategies to overcome the permeability/selectivity tradeoff relationship and the diminished performance caused by physical aging. We explore fundamental structure–property relationships within current state-of-the-art polymer materials to discern promising routes for continued membrane materials research and development, highlighting promising macromolecular architectures and design strategies providing tailorable polymer free volume for high performance gas separation membranes. Finally, we provide our perspective on encouraging design routes moving forward.

Graphical abstract: Macromolecular design strategies toward tailoring free volume in glassy polymers for high performance gas separation membranes

Article information

Article type
Review Article
Submitted
07 Aug 2019
Accepted
26 Sep 2019
First published
27 Sep 2019

Mol. Syst. Des. Eng., 2020,5, 22-48

Author version available

Macromolecular design strategies toward tailoring free volume in glassy polymers for high performance gas separation membranes

T. Corrado and R. Guo, Mol. Syst. Des. Eng., 2020, 5, 22 DOI: 10.1039/C9ME00099B

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