Article. Published in Chinese Journal of Catalysis. — 2015 — №36 — P. 692–697We predict that the recent advances in the preparation and characterization of 2D layered MOFs will provide a platform for application-oriented fabrication of high performance membranes and pave the way for a breakthrough in membrane technology. Delaminated 2D MOFs can easily find application as
mixed matrix membranes since no change in the polymeric membrane processing is needed, such as hollow fibre spinning and foil casting. In addition, the modifiable functionalities and dimensions of MOF materials can endow MOF-based membranes and films with a wide range of applications from catalytic
membrane reactors (like zeolites, MOFs can act as heterogeneous
catalysts, especially in fine chemical synthesis.) to heating pumps, and from novel solar cells to advanced LEDs. Before the commercial implementation of MOF membranes, some important issues still need to be addressed such as their thermal and chemical stability, permeation and separation mechanism and scale-up preparation of MOF membranes at an acceptable cost.Introduction
Achievements in zeolite membranes
Emerging of MOF membranes
2D molecular sieve membranes
Conclusion and perspective
