Abstract
Fullerenes can be functionalized with hydrophilic and hydrophobic groups to overcome the solubility behavior which enhances its physicochemical properties and promotes their dispersion and strong adherence in polymer matrices. Fullerene derivatives have better miscibility with host polymers without agglomeration; can have a wide range of applications. The membrane plays the most pivotal role in the pervaporation (PV) process and is of great importance in governing the overall efficiency. Nanodiamond are typically about 2–8nm in diameter. They have unique characteristics of diamonds such as stiffness, hardness, chemical and stability strength and also have the advantages of nanomaterials such as small size, high adsorption capacity, and large surface area. Over conventional materials, it has superior chemical and physical properties of Fullerene-modified PV membranes have a great scope for extensive research. The current chapter deals with the latest developments in the applications of fullerene derivatives and nanodiamonds in PV membranes.
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