MXene Membranes for Separations

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Explore critical and groundbreaking MXene applications and technologies In MXene Membranes for Separations, a team of distinguished researchers delivers a comprehensive and instructive summary of the latest research and techniques in the development of MXene. It offers an insightful view of MXene properties as a membrane in separation applications, including gas separation, ion sieving, solvent dehydration, nanofiltration, and ultrafiltration. Covering various aspects of two-dimensional membranes based on MXene materials, the book summarizes the separation mechanism, compares separation performances, and analyzes the advantages and disadvantages of different approaches. It also considers the research and industrial prospects of current MXene membranes for separation applications on nanofiltration, gas separation, ion sieving, solvent dehydration, and water/oil separation. The book also includes: A thorough introduction to 2D membranes, including membrane development, separation mechanisms, and fabrication methods Comprehensive explorations of MXene nanosheets and membranes, including the preparation and characterization of MXene nanosheets and membranes Practical discussions of MXene membranes for the isolation of antibiotics, including explorations of physical adsorption and advanced oxidation In-depth examinations of MXene membranes for ion separation Perfect for membrane scientists, materials scientists, and inorganic chemists, MXene Membranes for Separations will also earn a place in the libraries of complex chemists and engineering scientists seeking a timely overview of critical MXene applications. Cover Title Page Copyright Preface About the Authors Acknowledgment Abbreviations and Symbols Abbreviations Symbols 1 Introduction 1.1 Membrane Development at a Glance 1.2 Two‐Dimensional Membranes 1.3 Separation Mechanisms of 2D Membranes 1.4 Fabrication Methods for 2D Membranes 1.5 Applications of 2D Membranes References 2 Types of 2D Material‐Based Membranes 2.1 Porous Two‐Dimensional Nanosheet‐Based Membranes 2.2 Nonporous 2D Nanosheet‐Based Membranes References 3 MXene Nanosheets and Membranes 3.1 Preparation and Characterization of MXene Nanosheets 3.2 Preparation and Characterization of MXene Membranes References 4 MXene Membranes for Nanofiltration 4.1 Introduction 4.2 Separation Performance of MXene‐Based Nanofiltration Membranes 4.3 Summary References 5 MXene Membranes for the Isolation of Antibiotics 5.1 Introduction 5.2 Physical Adsorption 5.3 Advanced Oxidation 5.4 Membrane Separation 5.5 Summary References 6 MXene‐Based Membranes for Gas Separation 6.1 Introduction 6.2 Gas Separation Performance of MXene‐Based Membranes 6.3 Summary References 7 MXene Membranes for Ion Separation 7.1 Introduction 7.2 Self‐cross‐linked MXene Membranes for Monovalent Metal Ion Sieving 7.3 Thermally Cross‐Linked MXene Membranes for Heavy Metal Ion Separation by a Voltage‐supported Process 7.4 Ultrathin MXene‐Derived Membranes by Sinter‐cross‐linking with Tunable Interlayer Spacing 7.5 Al3+‐cross‐linked MXene Membranes 7.6 Summary References 8 MXene Membrane for Oil/Water Emulsion Separation 8.1 Introduction 8.2 Functional Polymer Layer on Support 8.3 Low‐Dimensional Materials 8.4 Summary References 9 MXene Membranes for Salinity Gradient Energy Conversion 9.1 Introduction 9.2 Performance of MXene Membranes for Salinity Gradient Energy Conversion 9.3 Summary References 10 Scale‐Up of MXene Membranes 10.1 Introduction 10.2 Scale‐Up of 2D Membranes 10.3 Summary References 11 Perspectives 11.1 Further Applications of MXene Nanosheets 11.2 Challenges and Outlook for MXene Membranes References Index End User License Agreement