Hollow Fiber Membrane for Hydrogen Separation

This chapter discusses the development and application of hollow fiber membrane technology for hydrogen separation. The chapter starts by providing an overview of the importance of hydrogen separation in various industrial processes and the limitations of existing separation techniques. It then introduces hollow fiber membranes and their advantages over other separation technologies, including their high selectivity, low energy consumption, and small footprint. The chapter further describes the fabrication process of hollow fiber membranes, including the materials used, the spinning process, and the membrane structure. It also explores the factors that affect the performance of the membranes, such as pore size, wall thickness, and surface morphology. The chapter then discusses the characterization techniques used to evaluate the properties of the membranes, including gas permeation measurements, scanning electron microscopy, and Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy. The last section of the chapter focuses on applying hollow fiber membranes for hydrogen separation in various industrial processes, such as ammonia production, refinery hydrogen recovery, and hydrogen purification for fuel cell applications. The chapter provides a comprehensive review of the recent developments and advancements in this field and highlights the challenges and prospects of using hollow fiber membranes for hydrogen separation.