Multi-Layer Composite (MLC) Membranes for Gas Separation

Volume 2: Carbon Capture Applications
Erscheinungsjahr 2026
ISBN: 978-3-032-41064-1
Verlag: Springer

Buch, Englisch, 328 Seiten, Format (B × H): 155 mm x 235 mm

Reihe: Lecture Notes in Energy

Multi-Layer Composite (MLC) Membranes represent a paradigm shift in gas separation technology. This advanced volume offers an exhaustive examination of MLC membrane design and utilization, specifically focusing on critical carbon capture applications.

Beyond foundational structural mechanics and gas transport modelling, this book guides readers through the practical frontiers of material science. Key areas covered include: the strategic combination of active layers, porous supports, and gutter layers; integration with advanced filler materials (such as MOFs, COFs, and ZIFs etc.); specialized fabrication techniques for diverse industrial streams and detailed process engineering considerations for natural gas purification, biogas upgrading, syngas purification, and post-combustion capture.

It serves not only as a comprehensive reference but also as a critical directive, synthesizing current research gaps and providing the cross-cutting knowledge required to achieve reliable, industrial-scale implementation. An indispensable resource for materials scientists, environmental engineers, and chemical engineers.

Zielgruppe

Research

Autoren/Hrsg.

Farrukh, Sarah

Karim, Syed Shujaat

Salahuddin, Zarrar

Fan, Xianfeng

Yu, Zhibin

Fachgebiete

• Technische Wissenschaften Energietechnik | Elektrotechnik Technologien für Fossile Energieträger
• Technische Wissenschaften Verfahrenstechnik | Chemieingenieurwesen | Biotechnologie Verfahrenstechnik, Chemieingenieurwesen
• Technische Wissenschaften Maschinenbau | Werkstoffkunde Technische Mechanik | Werkstoffkunde

Inhaltsverzeichnis

Chapter 1: MLC Membranes for Natural gas Purification (CO2/CH4).- Chapter 2: MLC Membranes for Biogas Purification (CO2/CH4).- Chapter 3: MLC Membranes for Hydrogen Purification (CO2/H2).- Chapter 4: MLC Membranes for Post-Combustion Carbon Capture (CO2/N2).- Chapter 5: MLC Membranes for Air Separation (O2/N2).- Chapter 6: MLC Membranes for Helium Enrichment.- Chapter 7: Computational Approaches on MLC Membrane-Based Gas Separation.- Chapter 8: Current Challenges and Future Trends.- Chapter 9: Conclusion.

Über Autor(innen)

Dr. Sarah Farrukh is a Product Development Engineer at Kanthal, Scotland, with over eight years of experience across academia, research, and industry. She previously served as a Postdoctoral Research Associate at the University of Edinburgh, working on energy storage, advanced materials, and experimental systems, and has industrial experience in sustainable product development and chitosan-based materials. Formerly an Associate Professor at NUST, Pakistan, she co-founded and led the Membranes for Advanced Research Laboratory (MEMAR Lab). Her expertise includes porous materials, membranes, carbon capture, energy storage, hydrogen technologies, sustainable materials, and characterization. She has authored over 70 indexed publications, eight book chapters, and three books, with more than 2,000 citations (h-index 28, i10-index 63). She has secured three research grants and has extensive experience in supervision, laboratory management, and academia-industry collaboration.

Engr. Syed Shujaat Karim holds an MS in Chemical Engineering from NUST, Pakistan. His research focuses on polymeric and composite membranes for gas separation, lightweight materials for electromagnetic interference (EMI) shielding, waste plastic recycling, wastewater treatment, and oil-water separation. His interests include environmental remediation, separation technologies, and computational modelling. He has authored more than 20 indexed publications and co-authored two books on facilitated transport membranes and multi-layer composite membranes for gas separation, contributing significantly to membrane technology and industrial applications.

Dr. Zarrar Salahuddin earned his PhD in Chemical Engineering from NUST, Pakistan. His expertise includes polymer engineering, nanomaterials synthesis, and advanced membrane fabrication. His research focuses on gas separation, carbon capture, corrosion protection, and polymeric hybrid materials for energy-related applications. He has published 18 research works, including book chapters on membrane distillation, osmotic evaporation, post-combustion carbon capture, facilitated transport membranes, and multi-layer composite membranes. His work aims to expand membrane applications across industrial and domestic sectors.

Professor Xianfeng Fan is Chair of Particulate Materials Processing at the University of Edinburgh, UK. Holding MEng, MSc, and PhD degrees in Chemical Engineering, Materials, and Metallurgy, his research focuses on particulate processing, multiphase flows, photocatalysis, and gas separation. He serves professional and editorial communities, including the Institute of Cast Metals Engineers and journals in nanoscience and engineering. His research impact is reflected by over 9,100 citations, an h-index of 49, and an i10-index of 150.

Professor Zhibin Yu is Chair of Energy Engineering at the University of Liverpool and leads its Energy Research Cluster. He is a Royal Society Industrial Fellow (2023-2027) and holds a BEng from Huazhong University of Science and Technology and a PhD from the Chinese Academy of Sciences. His research spans thermal engineering, energy systems, and sustainable engineering, including work at CNRS, France. A Chartered Engineer, Fellow of the Institution of Engineers in Scotland, and Fellow of the Higher Education Academy, he has over 5,000 citations, an h-index of 41, and an i10-index of 99.