Green Synthesis of Cellulose Acetate Mixed Matrix Membranes: Structure-Function Characterization.

ABSTRACT: Although membrane technology is widely used in different gas separation applications, membrane manufacturers need to reduce the environmental impact during the membrane fabrication process within the framework of the circular economy by replacing toxic solvents, oil-based polymers, and such by more sustainable alternatives. These include environmentally friendly materials, such as biopolymers, green solvents, and surfactant free porous fillers. This work promotes the use of environmentally sustainable and low toxic alternatives, introducing the novel application of cellulose acetate (CA) as a biopolymer in combination with dimethyl carbonate (DMC) as a greener solvent and different inorganic fillers (Zeolite-A, ETS-10, AM-4 and ZIF-8) prepared without the use of toxic solvents or reactants

SUBMITTER: Torre-Celeizabal A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11776891 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature