scholarly journals P84/Zeolite-Carbon Composite Mixed Matrix Membrane for CO2/CH4 Separation

2019 ◽  
Vol 19 (3) ◽  
pp. 650 ◽  
Author(s):  
Triyanda Gunawan ◽  
Retno Puji Rahayu ◽  
Rika Wijiyanti ◽  
Wan Norharyati Wan Salleh ◽  
Nurul Widiastuti
Keyword(s):  
Carbon Composite ◽  
Gas Permeation ◽  
Mixed Matrix Membranes ◽  
Mixed Matrix Membrane ◽  
Inversion Method ◽  
Mixed Matrix ◽  
Force Microscopy ◽  
Membrane Performance ◽  
Polyimide Membrane ◽  
Phase Inversion Method

Mixed Matrix Membranes (MMMs) which consist of 0.3 wt.% Zeolite-Carbon Composite (ZCC) dispersed in BTDA-TDI/MDI (P84 co-polyimide) have been prepared through phase inversion method by using N-methyl-2-pyrrolidone (NMP) as a solvent. Membranes were characterized by X-Ray Diffraction (XRD), Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM), Atomic Force Microscopy (AFM), Thermogravimetric Analysis (TGA), and Fourier Transform Infrared (FTIR). Membrane performance was measured by a single gas permeation of CO2 and CH4. The maximum permeability of CO2 and CH4, which up to 12.67 and 6.03 Barrer, respectively. P84/ZCC mixed matrix membrane also showed a great enhancement in ideal selectivity of CO2/CH4 2.10 compared to the pure P84 co-polyimide membrane.

Effects of Montmorillonite (MMT) Inorganic Fillers on Polyvinylidene (PVDF) Mixed Matrix Membrane

2014 ◽  
Vol 625 ◽  
pp. 696-700 ◽  
Author(s):  
Oh Pei Ching ◽  
Mason Wong Bak Lung
Keyword(s):  
Phase Inversion ◽  
Mixed Matrix Membranes ◽  
Mixed Matrix Membrane ◽  
Inversion Method ◽  
Mixed Matrix ◽  
Pvdf Membrane ◽  
Dimethyl Acetamide ◽  
Wet Phase Inversion ◽  
Phase Inversion Method ◽  
Separation Performances

Asymmetric nanoclay-polyvinylidene (PVDF) mixed matrix membranes (MMMs) were prepared by the reaction of various amount of montmorillonite (MMT) nanoclay mineral with PVDF. The MMMs were fabricated via dry-wet phase inversion method withN,N-dimethyl-acetamide (DMAc) as the solvent and ethanol as the coagulant. The fabricated MMMs were characterized by means of fourier-transform infrared (FTIR) and scanning electron microscopy (SEM). The separation performances of the prepared membranes were evaluated by pure gases (CO2and CH4). From the FTIR spectrum, MMMs exhibited new peaks compared to pristine PVDF membrane, indicating assimilation of MMT into the PVDF membrane. The morphology of the membranes depends on the clay mineral loading as confirmed by SEM. PVDF/3wt% MMT MMM showed the highest CO2permeance and CO2/CH4selectivity relative to neat PVDF membrane.

scholarly journals Effect of Casting Conditions on SMM Blended Polyethersulfone Hydro–Phobic/–Philic Composite Membranes: Characteristics and Desalination Performance in Membrane Distillation

2017 ◽  
Vol 11 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
M. Qtaishat ◽  
M. Khayet ◽  
T. Matsuura ◽  
K.C. Khulbe
Keyword(s):  
Photoelectron Spectroscopy ◽  
Composite Membranes ◽  
Membrane Distillation ◽  
Gas Permeation ◽  
Inversion Method ◽  
Evaporation Time ◽  
Force Microscopy ◽  
Membrane Performance ◽  
Membrane Morphology ◽  
Phase Inversion Method

This study aims at further improvement and development of the novel hydro–phobic/–philic composite membranes which are made specifically for membrane distillation (MD). This was attempted by studying the effect of the casting conditions during the membrane preparation process by the phase inversion method. Two variables were chosen to study, which are the evaporation time before gelation and the gelation path temperature. Some of the membranes were allowed to evaporate at room temperature for 2 or 3 minutes to study the effect of evaporation time. The temperature of the gelation path was varied to 4°C, 20°C or 60°C in order to study the gelation path temperature effect. The prepared membranes were characterized using gas permeation test, measurement of the liquid entry pressure of water (LEPw), X–ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS), contact angle measurements and atomic force microscopy (AFM). The effects of the casting conditions on the membrane morphology were identified, which enabled us to link the membrane morphology to the membrane performance. The membranes were then tested for desalination of 0.5 M NaCl solution by direct contact membrane distillation (DCMD) and the results were compared to commercial polytetraflouroethylene (PTFE) membrane. It was found that the membrane which was prepared with no evaporation time produced better flux than those with evaporation time. Regarding the gelation path temperature; the membrane prepared with gelation path temperature of 4°C was better than those prepared with gelation path temperature of 20 or 60°C. It should be emphasized that the DCMD flux of the membranes prepared with no evaporation time or with a gelation path temperature of 4°C was superior to the commercial one. Furthermore, all the prepared membranes were tested successfully for the desalination application. In other words, no NaCl was detected in the permeate.

Synthesis and Characterization of Polysulfone/Montmorillonite (PSF/MMT) Mixed Matrix Membrane for Gas Separation

2014 ◽  
Vol 925 ◽  
pp. 18-22 ◽  
Author(s):  
P.C. Oh ◽  
N.A. Mansur
Keyword(s):  
Phase Inversion ◽  
Deionized Water ◽  
Mixed Matrix Membranes ◽  
Mixed Matrix Membrane ◽  
Inversion Method ◽  
Mixed Matrix ◽  
Flat Sheet ◽  
Wet Phase Inversion ◽  
Phase Inversion Method

In this paper, flat sheet polysulfone (PSF) membrane and polysulfone/montmorillonite (PSF/MMT) mixed matrix membranes with different MMT contents were prepared by dry-wet phase inversion method.N-methyl-2-pyrrolidone (NMP) and deionized water were used as a solvent and coagulant, respectively. The morphology and structure of membranes were analyzed by scanning electron microscope. Thermogravimetric analysis was also performed to examine the thermal decomposition of the synthesized membrane. Results showed that MMT had a good dispersion in the PSF matrix.

Gas Permeation Properties of Multiwalled Carbon Nanotubes on Polyether Block Amide (Pebax-1657)/Polyethersulfone(PES) Blend Mixed Matrix Membrane for CO2/CH4 Separation

2020 ◽  
Vol 307 ◽  
pp. 258-263
Author(s):  
Nabilah Fazil ◽  
Hilmi Mukhtar ◽  
Dzeti Farhah Mohshim ◽  
Rizwan Nasir
Keyword(s):  
Carbon Nanotubes ◽  
Gas Permeability ◽  
Gas Permeation ◽  
Superior Performance ◽  
Polymeric Membrane ◽  
Mixed Matrix Membrane ◽  
Inversion Method ◽  
Separation Performance ◽  
Mixed Matrix ◽  
Multiwalled Carbon

Mixed matrix membrane (MMM), a developing research area, is a membrane formed by incorporating fillers in the polymeric membrane to enhance gas separation performance. In this study, MMMs comprised of blend rubbery block copolymers of polyether block amide (Pebax-1657) with a glassy polyethersulfone (PES) polymer and multi-walled carbon nanotubes (MWCNTs) were synthesized by dry phase inversion method and explored further by gas permeability test. Pebax-1657/PES/MWCNTs membrane resulted in an increased permeability as well as CO2/CH4 selectivity. The Pebax-1657/PES polymer blend MMM with 10wt% of MWCNTs has shown the most superior performance of CO2 permeability, CH4 permeability and CO2/CH4 selectivity in comparison with the pure Pebax-1657 resulted in 66.3% and 11.6% difference respectively.

scholarly journals Evaluation of the Properties, Gas Permeability, and Selectivity of Mixed Matrix Membrane Based on Polysulfone Polymer Matrix Incorporated with KIT-6 Silica

Polymers ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 11 (11) ◽  
pp. 1732 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sie Hao Ding ◽  
Tiffany Yit Siew Ng ◽  
Thiam Leng Chew ◽  
Pei Ching Oh ◽  
Abdul Latif Ahmad ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Carbon Dioxide ◽  
Polymer Matrix ◽  
Pressure Difference ◽  
Gas Permeability ◽  
Gas Permeation ◽  
Mixed Matrix Membranes ◽  
Mixed Matrix Membrane ◽  
Mixed Matrix ◽  
Carbon Dioxide Co2 ◽  
The Ideal

Mixed matrix membranes (MMMs) separation is a promising technology for gas permeation and separation involving carbon dioxide (CO2). However, finding a suitable type of filler for the formation of defect-free MMMs with enhancement in gas permeability remains a challenge. Current study focuses on synthesis of KIT-6 silica and followed by the incorporation of KIT-6 silica as filler into polysulfone (PSF) polymer matrix to fabricate MMMs, with filler loadings of 0–8 wt %. The effect of KIT-6 incorporation on the properties of the fabricated MMMs was evaluated via different characterization techniques. The MMMs were investigated for gas permeability and selectivity with pressure difference of 5 bar at 25 °C. KIT-6 with typical rock-like morphology was synthesized. Incorporation of 2 wt % of KIT-6 into PSF matrix produced MMMs with no void. When KIT-6 loadings in the MMMs were increased from 0 to 2 wt %, the CO2 permeability increased by ~48%, whereas the ideal CO2/CH4 selectivity remained almost constant. However, when the KIT-6 loading in PSF polymer matrix was more than 2 wt %, the formation of voids in the MMMs increased the CO2 permeability but sacrificed the ideal CO2/CH4 selectivity. In current study, KIT-6 was found to be potential filler for PSF matrix under controlled KIT-6 loading for gas permeation.

Carbon Nanotubes Based Mixed Matrix Membrane for Gas Separation

2011 ◽  
Vol 364 ◽  
pp. 272-277 ◽  
Author(s):  
S.M. Sanip ◽  
A.F. Ismail ◽  
P.S. Goh ◽  
M.N.A. Norrdin ◽  
T. Soga ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Electron Microscopy ◽  
Carbon Nanotubes ◽  
Gas Separation ◽  
Polymer Matrix ◽  
Current Trend ◽  
Mixed Matrix Membranes ◽  
Mixed Matrix Membrane ◽  
Separation Performance ◽  
Mixed Matrix ◽  
Polyimide Membrane

Mixed matrix membranes (MMM) combine useful molecular sieving properties of inorganic fillers with the desirable mechanical and processing properties of polymers. The current trend in polymeric membranes is the incorporation of filler-like nanoparticles to improve the separation performance. Most MMM have shown higher gas permeabilities and improved gas selectivities compared to the corresponding pure polymer membranes. Carbon nanotubes based mixed matrix membrane was prepared by the solution casting method in which the functionalized multiwalled carbon nanotubes (f-MWNTs) were embedded into the polyimide membrane and the resulting membranes were characterized. The effect of nominal MWNTs content between 0.5 and 1.0 wt% on the gas separation properties were looked into. The as-prepared membranes were characterized for their morphology using field emission scanning electron microscopy (FESEM) and Transmission Electron Microscopy (TEM). The morphologies of the MMM also indicated that at 0.7 % loading of f-MWNTs, the structures of the MMM showed uniform finger-like structures which have facilitated the fast gas transport through the polymer matrix. It may also be concluded that addition of open ended and shortened MWNTs to the polymer matrix can improve its permeability by increasing diffusivity through the MWNTs smooth cavity.

scholarly journals CO2/N2 Separation Properties of Polyimide-Based Mixed-Matrix Membranes Comprising UiO-66 with Various Functionalities

Membranes ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 10 (7) ◽  
pp. 154 ◽  
Author(s):  
Chong Yang Chuah ◽  
Junghyun Lee ◽  
Juha Song ◽  
Tae-Hyun Bae
Keyword(s):  
Functional Groups ◽  
Accessible Surface Area ◽  
Polymeric Membrane ◽  
Mixed Matrix Membranes ◽  
Mixed Matrix Membrane ◽  
Separation Performance ◽  
Mixed Matrix ◽  
Polyimide Membrane ◽  
Accessible Surface ◽  
N2 Sorption

Nanocrystalline UiO-66 and its derivatives (containing -NH2, -Br, -(OH)2) were developed via pre-synthetic functionalization and incorporated into a polyimide membrane to develop a mixed-matrix membrane (MMM) for CO2/N2 separation. Incorporation of the non-functionalized UiO-66 nanocrystals into the polyimide membrane successfully improved CO2 permeability, with a slight decrease in CO2/N2 selectivity, owing to its large accessible surface area. The addition of other functional groups further improved the CO2/N2 selectivity of the polymeric membrane, with UiO-66-NH2, UiO-66-Br, and UiO-66-(OH)2 demonstrating improvements of 12%, 4%, and 17%, respectively. Further evaluation by solubility–diffusivity analysis revealed that the functionalized UiO-66 in MMMs can effectively increase CO2 diffusivity while suppressing N2 sorption, thus, resulting in improved CO2/N2 selectivity. Such results imply that the structural tuning of UiO-66 by the incorporation of various functional groups is an effective strategy to improve the CO2 separation performance of MMMs.

Preparation and Characterization of Polysulfone Mixed Matrix Membrane Incorporated with Thermodynamically Stable Nano-Palladium for Hydrogen Separation

2013 ◽  
Vol 832 ◽  
pp. 143-148
Author(s):  
Hani Shazwani Mohd Suhaimi ◽  
Leo Choe Peng ◽  
Ahmad Abdul Latif
Keyword(s):  
Gas Separation ◽  
Pd Nanoparticles ◽  
Hydrogen Separation ◽  
Good Effect ◽  
Mixed Matrix Membrane ◽  
Inversion Method ◽  
Asymmetric Structure ◽  
Separation Performance ◽  
Mixed Matrix ◽  
Phase Inversion Method

Palladium (Pd) nanoparticles offer excellent hydrogen affinity in mixed matrix membrane for gas separation. In order to avoid aggregation, Pd nanoparticles have to be stabilized before blending into polymer matrix. Pd nanoparticles can be thermodynamically stabilized and dispersed using electrostatic and/ or steric forces of a stabilizer which is typically introduced during the formation of Pd nanoparticles in the inversed microemulsion. Polyvinylpyrrolidone, polyethylene glycol (PEG) and sodium hydroxide in ethylene glycol exhibited good effect on particles passivation. However, the effects of these stabilizers on membrane morphology and separation performance were unknown. The aim of this work is to incorporate polymer-stabilized Pd nanoparticles into Polysulfone (PSf) membranes for hydrogen separation. The microstructure of Pd nanoparticles was first analyzed by TEM. Phase inversion method was then adopted for the preparation of asymmetric PSf/nanoPd MMMs. The separation performance of MMMs was investigated by using nitrogen and hydrogen as test gases and the membrane characteristics were further studied using SEM and FTIR. The highest permeability for H2 was 255.82 GPU with selectivity of 6.89. The results suggested that PEG provides good contact between nanoparticles and the polymer. TEM and FTIR results revealed that these stabilizers have significant effects on the synthesized Pd nanoparticles size. Also, SEM results showed that the MMMs incorporated with thermodynamically nanoPd in PEG achieved satisfactory asymmetric structure which explains the good performance in gas separation.

scholarly journals A Novel Composite Material UiO-66@HNT/Pebax Mixed Matrix Membranes for Enhanced CO2/N2 Separation

Membranes ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (9) ◽  
pp. 693
Author(s):  
Fei Guo ◽  
Bingzhang Li ◽  
Rui Ding ◽  
Dongsheng Li ◽  
Xiaobin Jiang ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Composite Material ◽  
Gas Separation ◽  
Halloysite Nanotubes ◽  
Gas Permeation ◽  
Mixed Matrix Membranes ◽  
Mixed Matrix Membrane ◽  
Separation Performance ◽  
Mixed Matrix ◽  
Transport Pathways ◽  
Gas Separation Performance

Mixing a polymer matrix and nanofiller to prepare a mixed matrix membrane (MMM) is an effective method for enhancing gas separation performance. In this work, a unique UiO-66-decorated halloysite nanotubes composite material (UiO-66@HNT) was successfully synthesized via a solvothermal method and dispersed into the Pebax-1657 matrix to prepare MMMs for CO2/N2 separation. A remarkable characteristic of this MMM was that the HNT lumen provided the highway for CO2 diffusion due to the unique affinity of UiO-66 for CO2. Simultaneously, the close connection of the UiO-66 layer on the external surface of HNTs created relatively continuous pathways for gas permeation. A suite of microscopy, diffraction, and thermal techniques was used to characterize the morphology and structure of UiO-66@HNT and the membranes. As expected, the embedding UiO-66@HNT composite materials significantly improved the separation performances of the membranes. Impressively, the as-obtained membrane acquired a high CO2 permeability of 119.08 Barrer and CO2/N2 selectivity of 76.26. Additionally, the presence of UiO-66@HNT conferred good long-term stability and excellent interfacial compatibility on the MMMs. The results demonstrated that the composite filler with fast transport pathways designed in this study was an effective strategy to enhance gas separation performance of MMMs, verifying its application potential in the gas purification industry.

Fouling mitigation in humic acid ultrafiltration using polysulfone/SAPO-34 mixed matrix membrane

2013 ◽  
Vol 67 (9) ◽  
pp. 2102-2109 ◽  
Author(s):  
M. U. M. Junaidi ◽  
C. P. Leo ◽  
S. N. M. Kamal ◽  
A. L. Ahmad
Keyword(s):  
Humic Acid ◽  
Membrane Surface ◽  
Mixed Matrix Membranes ◽  
Mixed Matrix Membrane ◽  
Inversion Method ◽  
Permeate Flux ◽  
Mixed Matrix ◽  
Water Permeation ◽  
Fouling Mitigation ◽  
Uf Membranes

Although ultrafiltration (UF) membranes are applicable in wastewater and water treatment, most UF membranes are hydrophobic and susceptible to severe fouling by natural organic matter. In this work, polysulfone (PSf) membrane was blended with silicaluminophosphate (SAPO) nanoparticles, SAPO-34, to study the effect of SAPO-34 incorporation in humic acid (HA) fouling mitigation. The casting solution was prepared by blending 5–20 wt% of SAPO-34 nanoparticles into the mixture of PSf, 1-methyl-2-pyrrolidinone and polyvinyl alcohol at 75 °C. All membrane samples were then prepared using the phase inversion method. Blending SAPO-34 zeolite into PSf membranes caused augmentation in surface hydrophilicity and pore size, leading to higher water permeation. In the HA filtration test, mixed matrix membranes (MMMs) with SAPO-34 zeolite showed reduced HA fouling initiated from pore blocking. The MMM with 20 wt% SAPO-34 loading exhibited the highest increment of water permeation (83%) and maintained about 75% of permeate flux after 2.5 h. However, the SAPO-34 fillers agglomerated in the PSf matrix and induced macrovoid formation on the membrane surface when excessive zeolite was added.

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