Design of Highly Efficient Nanomembranes Toward Direct Air Capture. Essential Role of Nanolayer Interface

Abstract The role of membrane technology is growing in mitigation of global warming via direct capture of CO2 from the atmosphere (DAC). Yet achieving both high permeability and selectivity remains challenging. In this study, the development of free‐standing, nanometer‐thick membranes is presented t...

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Main Authors: Miho Ariyoshi, Shigenori Fujikawa, Toyoki Kunitake
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Language:English
Published: Wiley-VCH 2025-08-01
Series:Advanced Materials Interfaces
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1002/admi.202500244
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description Abstract The role of membrane technology is growing in mitigation of global warming via direct capture of CO2 from the atmosphere (DAC). Yet achieving both high permeability and selectivity remains challenging. In this study, the development of free‐standing, nanometer‐thick membranes is presented that are composed of layers of poly(dimethylsiloxane) (PDMS) and poly(ethylene glycol) (PEG). These nanomembranes are prepared by sequential spin coating of the precursor polymer solution and the subsequent radical cross‐linking. Addition of carbon nanotube or cellulose nanofiber enhanced physical stability of the nanomembrane. One of those nanomembranes exhibited record‐breaking CO2 permeability (>10 000 GPU) and CO2/N2 selectivity (>50) at ambient conditions. This gas permeation is a kinetic process, and interface‐ controlled. This study offers a new design paradigm for highly efficient CO2 separation.
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spelling doaj-art-c30a00aa29c34fd4af1008024accd9362025-08-25T08:06:18ZengWiley-VCHAdvanced Materials Interfaces2196-73502025-08-011216n/an/a10.1002/admi.202500244Design of Highly Efficient Nanomembranes Toward Direct Air Capture. Essential Role of Nanolayer InterfaceMiho Ariyoshi0Shigenori Fujikawa1Toyoki Kunitake2NanoMembrane Technologies Inc., 4‐1 Kyudai‐Shinmachi, Nishi‐ku Fukuoka 819‐0388 JapanNanoMembrane Technologies Inc., 4‐1 Kyudai‐Shinmachi, Nishi‐ku Fukuoka 819‐0388 JapanNanoMembrane Technologies Inc., 4‐1 Kyudai‐Shinmachi, Nishi‐ku Fukuoka 819‐0388 JapanAbstract The role of membrane technology is growing in mitigation of global warming via direct capture of CO2 from the atmosphere (DAC). Yet achieving both high permeability and selectivity remains challenging. In this study, the development of free‐standing, nanometer‐thick membranes is presented that are composed of layers of poly(dimethylsiloxane) (PDMS) and poly(ethylene glycol) (PEG). These nanomembranes are prepared by sequential spin coating of the precursor polymer solution and the subsequent radical cross‐linking. Addition of carbon nanotube or cellulose nanofiber enhanced physical stability of the nanomembrane. One of those nanomembranes exhibited record‐breaking CO2 permeability (>10 000 GPU) and CO2/N2 selectivity (>50) at ambient conditions. This gas permeation is a kinetic process, and interface‐ controlled. This study offers a new design paradigm for highly efficient CO2 separation.https://doi.org/10.1002/admi.202500244CO2 capturehighly efficient permselectionnanomembranepoly(dimethylsiloxane)poly(ethylene glycol)
spellingShingle Miho Ariyoshi
Shigenori Fujikawa
Toyoki Kunitake
Design of Highly Efficient Nanomembranes Toward Direct Air Capture. Essential Role of Nanolayer Interface
Advanced Materials Interfaces
CO2 capture
highly efficient permselection
nanomembrane
poly(dimethylsiloxane)
poly(ethylene glycol)
title Design of Highly Efficient Nanomembranes Toward Direct Air Capture. Essential Role of Nanolayer Interface
title_full Design of Highly Efficient Nanomembranes Toward Direct Air Capture. Essential Role of Nanolayer Interface
title_fullStr Design of Highly Efficient Nanomembranes Toward Direct Air Capture. Essential Role of Nanolayer Interface
title_full_unstemmed Design of Highly Efficient Nanomembranes Toward Direct Air Capture. Essential Role of Nanolayer Interface
title_short Design of Highly Efficient Nanomembranes Toward Direct Air Capture. Essential Role of Nanolayer Interface
title_sort design of highly efficient nanomembranes toward direct air capture essential role of nanolayer interface
topic CO2 capture
highly efficient permselection
nanomembrane
poly(dimethylsiloxane)
poly(ethylene glycol)
url https://doi.org/10.1002/admi.202500244
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