Introduction to

Nanofiber Membranes

Nanofiber membranes are engineered materials with interconnected network of

ultra-fine fibers, enabling highly selective filtration and separation of gases such
as CO2.

by ADITYA S
Advantages of Nanofiber Membranes for CO2
Filtration

High Permeance Selectivity Energy Efficiency

Nanofiber membranes allow
efficient transport of target gases
like CO2 through their
interconnected network of ultra-
fine fibers.
The unique structure of nanofiber
membranes enables preferential
passage of CO2 over other gases,
improving separation efficiency.
Utilizing nanofiber membranes
results in lower operating costs
compared to conventional CO2
filtration methods, making the
process more energy-efficient.
Selective Permeability of Nanofiber
Membranes

Molecular Sieving Surface Interactions Facilitated Transport

Fibers with precisely controlled Specific chemical Incorporation of CO2-philic
pore sizes functionalization to target CO2 carriers in membrane
Improved Efficiency in Carbon Capture
Processes
1 Selective Separation
Concentrate CO2 from flue gas streams

2 Energy Savings
Reduce operating costs compared to alternatives

3 Scalability
Modular design for industrial-scale deployment
Industrial Applications of Nanofiber
Membranes

Power Generation Cement Production Natural Gas Processing

Capture CO2 from flue gas of Separation of CO2 from cement Removal of acid gases like CO2
power plants plant emissions from natural gas
Fabrication and Characterization of Nanofiber
Membranes

Electrospinning SEM Imaging Permeation Testing

Polymer solution forming sub- Visualize fiber structure and pore Measure CO2 transport properties
micron fibers network
Challenges and Limitations of Nanofiber
Membranes

Mechanical Stability Fouling Resistance Scale-up Production

Reinforcement to withstand Mitigate pore clogging from Develop cost-effective
high pressures feed impurities manufacturing processes
Future Developments and Research Directions

Novel Materials 1
Explore polymers, ceramics, and hybrid
membranes
2 Functionalization
Enhance selectivity through surface
modification
Membrane Modules 3
Design modular systems for large-scale
adoption