An Organophilic Pervaporation Membrane Derived from Metal–Organic Framework Nanoparticles for Efficient Recovery of Bio‐Alcohols

Abstract

On the road to recovery: The dynamic apertures and superhydrophobic surfaces of the metal–organic framework ZIF-8 result in its extraordinary ability to selectively adsorb alcohols. When incorporated into a polymer matrix, the ZIF-8 nanoparticles provide preferential pathways for the permeation of organic compounds and allow the efficient pervaporative recovery of bio-alcohols from fermentation broths (see picture).