Recent developments in 2D materials for gas separation membranes
Maria‐Chiara Ferrari
Abstract
Two-dimensional (2D) materials are receiving increasing attention in the field of gas separation as they promise to deliver the step change in performance that has been sought for decades. Research has focussed on the exploration of novel 2D structures, improvement in their fabrication technique and understanding their unique features. Their exploitation is still hindered by more limited efforts in terms of scale up, not only of the 2D building blocks but also of membrane productions, and in the investigation of the stability under real conditions. The recent reports on scaling-up attempt are summarised in this review. A joint effort between academia and manufacturer seems now crucial to unlock the potential of this technology.