Fabrication of porous matrix membrane (PMM) using metal-organic framework as green template for water treatment

Jian Yuan Lee, Chuyang Y. Tang, Fengwei Huo

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Abstract

Pressure-driven membranes with high porosity can potentially be fabricated by removing template, such as low water stability metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) or other nanoparticles, in polymeric matrix. We report on the use of benign MOFs as green template to enhance porosity and interconnectivity of the water treatment membranes. Significantly enhanced separation performance was observed which might be attributed to the mass transfer coefficient of the substrate layer increased in ultrafiltration (UF) application.

Original languageEnglish
Article number3740
JournalScientific Reports
Volume4
DOIs
StatePublished - 17 Jan 2014
Externally publishedYes

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