Abstract
Mixed Matrix Membranes (MMMs) are composite membranes composed of continuous polymer matrix and dispersed fillers. MMMs exhibit the synergetic effects from both components: cost effectiveness and high processability from polymer, and high permeability and high selectivity from fillers. In recent years, MMMs became an active area following the development of various novel porous materials. Metal–organic frameworks (MOFs) are especially focused as a candidate material for fillers for MMMs. Among various kinds of MOFs, zeolitic imidazolate frameworks– 8 (ZIF–8) is currently recognized as a promising material for propylene/propane separation. This literature review provides a brief summary of recent progress on hydrocarbon separation using MMMs and future perspectives.
