Applications of metal-organic framework based membranes in water purification: A review

Byung Moon Jun, Yasir A.J. Al-Hamadani, Ahjeong Son, Chang Min Park, Min Jang, Am Jang, Nam Chan Kim, Yeomin Yoon

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Abstract

Metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) have attracted a great deal of attention due to their flexibility and various potential applications. MOF-based membranes have been widely applied in forward-osmosis (FO), reverse-osmosis (RO), nanofiltration (NF), and ultrafiltration (UF) processes. While a few recent studies have reviewed the applications of MOF-based membranes in water purification, a systematic understanding is still necessary to evaluate the transport mechanisms of various compounds by different MOF-based membranes under various operating and water-quality conditions. Here, we present a comprehensive literature review of recent findings and suggest future research trends by identifying insufficiencies of current knowledge, focusing on the performance of MOF-based membranes in water purification, as the transport of inorganic and organic compounds by MOF-based membranes is highly influenced by the different properties of compounds in addition to water-chemistry conditions and membrane properties. This study focused on several main parameters such as methods for synthesis of MOF-based membranes, membrane properties, and the physicochemical properties of various compounds, which affect the transport of compounds during MOF-based FO/RO/NF/UF membrane filtration. In addition, we provide the continuing challenges and areas of future study in this field.

Original languageEnglish
Article number116947
JournalSeparation and Purification Technology
Volume247
DOIs
StatePublished - 15 Sep 2020

Bibliographical note

Funding Information:
This research was supported by the National Science Foundation, USA (OIA-1632824) and by the Korea Environment Industry & Technology Institute (KEITI) through Plant Research Program, funded by Korea Ministry of Environment (MOE) ( 88097 ). The present research has been conducted by the Research Grant of Kwangwoon University in 2018.

Funding Information:
This research was supported by the National Science Foundation, USA (OIA-1632824) and by the Korea Environment Industry & Technology Institute (KEITI) through Plant Research Program, funded by Korea Ministry of Environment (MOE) (88097). The present research has been conducted by the Research Grant of Kwangwoon University in 2018.

Publisher Copyright:
© 2020 Elsevier B.V.

Keywords

  • Membrane
  • Metal-organic frameworks
  • Wastewater treatment
  • Water treatment

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