Energy-efficient separation alternatives: metal–organic frameworks and membranes for hydrocarbon separation

Hydrocarbon separation is one of the most critically important and complex industrial separation processes, offering versatile bulk chemicals and vital support to the national economy. Traditional separation technologies, such as cryogenic distillation and solvent extraction, are energy-intensive and cause serious environmental stress. Moreover, the growth of industries and technologies and the greater requirements for products (e.g., purity) lead to challenges that cannot be met using traditional separation methods. Adsorptive and membrane-based separations are recognized as energy-efficient alternatives by which to revolutionize the current energy-intensive conditions and satisfy the new demands. This…

• NN
  National Natural Science Foundation of China

  Awards: 21938011, 21725603, U1862110
• ZU
  Zhejiang University
• NS
  Natural Science Foundation of Zhejiang Province

  Award: LZ18B060001