Microporous Materials in Scalable Shapes: Fiber Sorbents

Abstract

Microporous materials have the potential to enable new low energy separation processes due to their superb textural properties and structural diversity, yet these materials are facing practical challenges in large-scale applications. Opportunities for advancing microporous sorbents lie in a technology that can bridge the gap between high-performance materials and scalable separation devices. This perspective article discusses the current state of the art and the potential of the fiber sorbent-based separation processes by highlighting the structure–property–performance relationships, candidate porous materials, and application areas.