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ReviewMolecules (Basel, Switzerland)2025

Advances in Polyimide Membranes for Gas Separation: Synthesis, Modification, and Application.

Qiu-Ying Zhang, Heng Mao, Meng Wen, Bing-Hong Chen, Qian-Qian Li, Yan-Mei Zhang, Zhi-Ping Zhao

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Review in Molecules (Basel, Switzerland), 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 2 papers.

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7 authors.

Qiu-Ying ZhangSchool of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Beijing Institute of Technology, Beijing 102488, China.
Heng MaoSchool of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Beijing Institute of Technology, Beijing 102488, China.ORCID 0000-0003-2903-9868
Meng WenSchool of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Beijing Institute of Technology, Beijing 102488, China.
Bing-Hong ChenSchool of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Beijing Institute of Technology, Beijing 102488, China.
Qian-Qian LiSchool of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Beijing Institute of Technology, Beijing 102488, China.
Yan-Mei ZhangSchool of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Beijing Institute of Technology, Beijing 102488, China.
Zhi-Ping ZhaoSchool of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Beijing Institute of Technology, Beijing 102488, China.

Funding

National Key Research and Development Program of China 2021YFC2101203National Natural Science Foundation of China 22008008National Natural Science Foundation of China 22438002
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Membrane technology is widely used in gas separation processes due to its small footprint, high energy efficiency, and favorable economic viability. The current membrane market predominantly relies on polymer membranes, among which polyimide (PI) membranes stand out as highly promising materials due to their superior gas separation performance coupled with exceptional thermal and chemical stability. However, traditional polyimide membranes suffer from low gas permeability and insufficient plasticization resistance, hindering their broader industrial application. In order to meet the demands of more stringent application fields, it is crucial to further improve their gas performance and anti-plasticization to enhance their cost-effectiveness. Consequently, it is essential to modify traditional polyimides and formulate membrane fabrication strategies to solve these problems. This review introduces the monomer structures and synthesis approaches of polyimides, including solution-based and solid-state thermal condensation. Then, we propose representative preparation methods of polyimide-based membranes. Additionally, modification strategies, including thermal rearrangement, cross-linking, and physical blending, are summarized, which address the critical issues in contemporary polyimide-based gas separation membranes. Finally, this review critically discusses the current challenges and prospects for developing polyimide membranes for gas separation.

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gas separationmembrane preparationmodificationpolyimidesynthesis approach

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PMID40942035
PMCPMC12430044

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