Advanced Fiber Materials, Volume. 6, Issue 5, 00427(2024)

Multifunctional Nanofibrous Membranes for Integrated Air Purification

Yutang Kang1... Ze-Xian Low2,*, Dong Zou1, Zhaoxiang Zhong1,2,**, and Weihong Xing23,*** |Show fewer author(s)
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  • 1School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Nanjing Tech University, Nanjing, 210009 Jiangsu Province, China
  • 2State Key Laboratory of Materials-Oriented Chemical Engineering, National Engineering Research Center for Special Separation Membrane, Nanjing Tech University, Nanjing, 210009 Jiangsu Province, China
  • 3Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang, 212013 Jiangsu Province, China
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    Air pollutants, which are composed of diverse components such as particulate matter (PM), volatile organic compounds (VOCs), nitrogen oxides (NOx), sulfur dioxide (SO2), and pathogenic microorganisms, have adverse effects on both the ecosystem and human health. While existing air purification technologies can effectively eliminate these pollutants through multiple processes targeting specific components, they often entail high energy consumption, maintenance costs, and complexity. Recent developments in air purification technology based on multifunctional nanofibrous membranes present a promising single-step solution for the effective removal of diverse air pollutants. Through synergistic integration with functional materials, other functional materials, such as those with catalytic, adsorption, and antimicrobial properties, can be incorporated into nanofibrous membranes. In this review, the design concepts and fabrication strategies of multifunctional nanofibrous membranes to facilitate the integrated removal of multiple air pollutants are explored. Additionally, nanofibrous membrane preparation methods, PM removal mechanisms, and performance metrics are introduced. Next, methods for removing various air pollutants are outlined, and different air purification materials are reviewed. Finally, the design approaches and the state-of-the-art of multifunctional nanofibrous membranes for integrated air purification are highlighted.

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    Yutang Kang, Ze-Xian Low, Dong Zou, Zhaoxiang Zhong, Weihong Xing. Multifunctional Nanofibrous Membranes for Integrated Air Purification[J]. Advanced Fiber Materials, 2024, 6(5): 00427

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    Paper Information

    Category: Research Articles

    Received: Dec. 19, 2023

    Accepted: Apr. 24, 2024

    Published Online: Nov. 14, 2024

    The Author Email: Low Ze-Xian (nicholas.low@njtech.edu.cn), Zhong Zhaoxiang (zhongzx@njtech.edu.cn), Xing Weihong (xingwh@njtech.edu.cn)

    DOI:10.1007/s42765-024-00427-3

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