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Application of membrane separation technology in postcombustion carbon dioxide capture process

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Membrane separation technology is a possible breakthrough in post-combustion carbon dioxide capture process. This review first focuses on the requirements for CO2 separation membrane, and then outlines the existing competitive materials, promising preparation methods and processes to achieve desirable CO2 selectivity and permeability. A particular emphasis is addressed on polyimides, poly (ethylene oxide), mixed-matrix membrane, thermally-rearranged polymer, fixed site carrier membrane, ionic liquid membrane and electrodialysis process. The advantages and drawbacks of each of materials and methods are discussed. Research threads and methodology of CO2 separation membrane and the key issue in this area are concluded

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    Mo Li, Xiaobin Jiang & Gaohong He

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Li, M., Jiang, X. & He, G. Application of membrane separation technology in postcombustion carbon dioxide capture process. Front. Chem. Sci. Eng. 8, 233–239 (2014). https://doi.org/10.1007/s11705-014-1408-z

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