The idea of establishing faster/facilitated transport
through liquid
membranes (LMs) is both theoretically fascinating and promising for
applications. One of the most selective, along with lots of desirable
promising forms of LMs, is supported liquid membranes (SLMs). Since
the introduction of the idea of SLMs a few decades ago, research activities
in this sector have been continuously increased. Through a comprehensive
analysis of the current state of the art, this review demonstrates
the design and application considerations that must be made when determining
whether to employ polymeric or ceramic supports in SLMs for gas separation.
Following a thorough analysis of the principles of LMs, including
their chronology, transport mechanism, and advantages and disadvantages
are presented. The various configurations suggested up to date, their
road from the laboratory to practical implementation, and their performance
are discussed. Finally, potential challenges and opportunities are
outlined.