期刊
JOURNAL OF MEMBRANE SCIENCE
卷 622, 期 -, 页码 -出版社
ELSEVIER
DOI: 10.1016/j.memsci.2020.118987
关键词
Polymeric membranes; Hollow fiber Membrane; Life cycle assessment; Environmental impact; Environmental cost; Sustainability
资金
- Bio4energy research platform
- Kempe foundation
Polymeric membranes are essential in advanced separation technologies due to their high efficiency and low environmental impact. However, the current production procedures are not sustainable. This study evaluates the environmental impact of fabricating polymeric membranes, including the use of different materials and solvents, and suggests measures to reduce the impact.
Polymeric membranes are important in advanced separation technologies because of their high efficiency and low environmental impact. However, procedures for membrane production are far from sustainable and environmentally friendly. This work presents a life cycle assessment of the environmental impact of fabricating 1000 m(2) of hollow fiber polymeric membranes. Membrane materials considered include the most popular fossil- and bio-based polymers in current use, i.e., polysulfones, polyvinylidene fluoride, and cellulose acetate. Solvents considered for use in polymer dope solution included polar aprotic solvents (N-Methyl-2-pyrrolidone, N, N-dimethylacetamide, and dimethylformamide) that are widely used in industry and an alternative green solvent (ethylene carbonate). The impacts of membrane production on global warming, marine ecotoxicity, human carcinogenic and non-carcinogenic toxicity, land use potential, and fossil resource scarcity were analyzed. Additionally, the impact on the sustainability and environmental cost of membrane production resulting from replacing fossil-based polymers with bio-based polymers or substituting toxic solvents with a green alternative was investigated. Hot spots in the membrane production process were identified, and measures to reduce the environmental impact of membrane production were proposed.
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