Recent Trends in Synthesis and Applications of Zeolite Membranes

Abstract

Zeolites have been used as a separation membrane material by taking advantages of their unique adsorption properties and molecular sieving properties based on the micropores. Zeolite membranes are widely used in practical applications, mainly for dehydration of organic solvents. Furthermore, the research and development continue toward large-scale implementation in the energy and carbon neutral field. The high heat and chemical resistance of zeolite membranes are also expected to be utilized as membrane reactors. Zeolite membrane and membrane separation will contribute to the fulfillment of a carbon-neutral society through energy saving in separation, reaction, and CO₂ recovery. In this review, the basic structure, the synthesis methods and the applications of zeolite membranes are introduced. The recent research trends of zeolite membrane in the research and applications are also explained.