“…[8][9][10] In addition, the membrane configuration such as flat sheet, tubular, or hollow fiber also plays an important role in the overall ceramic membrane systems for air separation. In most previous studies, disc-shaped membranes with only a limited membrane area (Ͻ5 cm 2 ) were usually used because they are easily fabricated using conventional static-pressing methods. Although a multiple planar stack can be adopted to enlarge the membrane area to a plant scale, many problems such as hightemperature sealing, connection, and pressure resistance have to be faced.…”