Thin film nanocomposite: the next generation selective membrane for CO2 removal

Recent innovations in nano-enabled membranes, particularly thin film nanocomposites (TFN), are anticipated to accelerate the adoption by industry of this green and energy-efficient technology. TFN properties are highly tunable through meticulous material selection and membrane design while the flexibility of interfacial polymerization (IP) enables easy scale-up of TFN. This review discusses the contemporary advancements in TFN for CO2 separation, where the important aspects involved in the material development are critically reviewed. The challenges and future prospects of TFN to heighten the performance of membrane-based CO2 removal are also highlighted.

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