Title:Liquid Membranes in Catalysis
Volume: 9
Issue: 2
Author(s): Muhammad Waqar Ashraf*M. Amin Mir
Affiliation:
- Department of Mathematics & Natural Sciences, Prince Mohammad Bin Fahd University, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
Keywords:
Ionic liquids, membranes, reactors, catalysis, polymeric, supported.
Abstract: The supported ionic liquid (SIL) membranes have demonstrated huge potential for numerous applications in current separation
science and catalysis. Membrane technology allows for the separation of complex mixtures of gases, vapors, liquids and /or solids below
trivial conditions. Simultaneous chemical transformations can also be achieved in membranes by using catalytically active materials
comprising the membrane or embedded catalysts in the custom-built membrane reactors. In the present editorial, the remarkable
contribution of liquid membranes in catalysis is highlighted. Some recent applications are presented and compared with conventional
methods. In addition, SILs and their applications in catalysis, catalytic membranes, and recent advances in membrane separation processes
are briefly described.