Application of membrane separation technology in post-combustion carbon dioxide capture process

Abstract

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

Key words： membranes; carbon dioxide capture; separation; polymers; post-combustion

Acknowledgements

This work was supported by the National High Technology Research and Development Program of China (Grant No. 2012AA03A611), the National Science Fund for Distinguished Young Scholars of China (21125628), the National Natural Science Foundation of China (Grant No. 21306017), the China Postdoctoral Science Foundation (2013M530126) and the Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities of China (DUT12RC(3)43).

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