scholarly journals Preparation of Mixed Matrix Membranes Containing ZIF-8 and UiO-66 for Multicomponent Light Gas Separation

Crystals ◽  
2018 ◽  
Vol 9 (1) ◽  
pp. 15 ◽  
Author(s):  
Eun Kim ◽  
Hyun Kim ◽  
Donghwi Kim ◽  
Jinsoo Kim ◽  
Pyung Lee
Keyword(s):  
Gas Separation ◽  
Gas Permeation ◽  
Polymer Membrane ◽  
Mixed Matrix Membranes ◽  
Gas Mixture ◽  
Separation Performance ◽  
Mixed Matrix ◽  
Neat Polymer ◽  
H2 Permeability ◽  
Matrix Membranes

Mixed matrix membranes (MMMs) containing zeolitic imidazolite framework-8 (ZIF-8) and UiO-66 as microporous fillers were prepared and evaluated their potential for the separation of a gas mixture produced by a methane reforming process. Hydrothermal synthesis was performed to prepare both the ZIF-8 and UiO-66 crystals, with crystal sizes ranging from 50 to 70 nm for ZIF-8 and from 200 to 300 nm for UiO-66. MMMs were prepared with 15% filler loading for both MMM (ZIF-8) and MMM (UiO-66). MMM (UiO-66) exhibited H2 permeability of 64.4 barrer and H2/CH4 selectivity of 153.3 for single gas permeation, which are more than twice the values that were exhibited by a neat polymer membrane. MMM (ZIF-8) also showed better separation properties than that of a neat polymer membrane with H2 permeability of 27.1 barrer and H2/CH4 selectivity of 123.2. When a gas mixture consisting of 78% Ar/18% H2/4% CH4 flowed into the membranes at 5 bar, the H2 purity increased to as high as 93%. However, no improvement in the mixture gas separation performance was achieved by the MMMs as compared to that of a neat polymer membrane.

scholarly journals Nano-porous Zeolite and MOF Filled Mixed Matrix Membranes for Gas Separation

2021 ◽  
Vol 333 ◽  
pp. 04008
Author(s):  
Yongsheng Liu ◽  
Kyosuke Takata ◽  
Yu Mukai ◽  
Hidetoshi Kita ◽  
Kazuhiro Tanaka
Keyword(s):  
Gas Separation ◽  
Maxwell Model ◽  
Polymer Membrane ◽  
Mixed Matrix Membranes ◽  
Separation Performance ◽  
Mixed Matrix ◽  
Trade Off ◽  
Ideal Selectivity ◽  
Separation Performances ◽  
Matrix Membranes

The commercial SAPO-34 zeolite with 0.38 nm pore size and ZIF-8 particles with 0.34 nm aperture size were separately dispersed into different polymer matrix, to prepare the mixed matrix membranes (MMMs) for gas separation. The dispersed situation of the SAPO-34 and ZIF-8 particles in matrix and the influence of the fillers on the separation performance of the membrane had been investigated in this study. The as-synthesized MMMs showed a better trade-off between permeability and selectivity than the pure polymer membrane and the performance could exceed or close to the upper bound line of polymer membrane for CO2 and CH4 separation. The CO2 permeability and CO2/CH4 ideal selectivity of the 6FDA-mDAT MMM containing 40 wt% SAPO-34 zeolite was 190 barrer and ca. 60, respectively. The 6FDA-TrMPD based MMMs containing 20 wt% ZIF-8 provided a permeability of C3H6 and an ideal selectivity of C3H6/C3H8 at 24 barrer and ca. 17, respectively. These separation performances were in a suitable agreement of the theoretical value from Maxwell model.

Investigation of the silica pore size effect on the performance of polysulfone (PSf) mixed matrix membranes (MMMs) for gas separation

2021 ◽  
Vol 0 (0) ◽  
Author(s):  
Gholamhossein Vatankhah ◽  
Babak Aminshahidy
Keyword(s):  
Mesoporous Silica ◽  
Pore Size ◽  
Gas Separation ◽  
Gas Permeation ◽  
Mixed Matrix Membranes ◽  
Separation Performance ◽  
Mixed Matrix ◽  
Small Pore ◽  
Mcm 41 ◽  
Matrix Membranes

Abstract MCM-41 and SBA-15 mesoporous silica materials with different pore sizes (3.08 nm for small pore size MCM-41 (P 1), 5.89 nm for medium pore size SBA-15 (P 2), and 7.81 nm for large pore size SBA-15 (P 3)) were synthesized by the hydrothermal method and then functionalized with 3-aminopropyltrietoxysilane by postsynthesis treatments. Next, polysulfone-mesoporous silica mixed matrix membranes (MMMs) were prepared by the solution casting method. The obtained materials and MMMs were characterized by various techniques including X-ray diffraction, scanning electron microscopy, and N2 adsorption-desorption, and Brunauer-Emmett-Teller method to examine the crystallinity, morphology, and particle size, pore volume, specific surface area, and pore size distribution, respectively. Finally, the gas permeation rates of prepared MMMs were measured in 8 bar and 25 °C and the effect of pore size of modified and unmodified mesoporous silica on the gas separation performance of these MMMs were investigated. The experimental results indicate that the carbon dioxide (CO2) and methane (CH4) permeability and CO2/CH4 selectivity were increased with an enhancement in the particle pore size.

scholarly journals Improved CO2/CH4 Separation Properties of Cellulose Triacetate Mixed–Matrix Membranes with CeO2@GO Hybrid Fillers

Membranes ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (10) ◽  
pp. 777
Author(s):  
Chhabilal Regmi ◽  
Saeed Ashtiani ◽  
Zdeněk Sofer ◽  
Karel Friess
Keyword(s):  
Gas Separation ◽  
Chemical Properties ◽  
Gas Permeation ◽  
Mixed Matrix Membranes ◽  
Inorganic Filler ◽  
Separation Performance ◽  
Mixed Matrix ◽  
Hybrid Filler ◽  
Hybrid Fillers ◽  
Matrix Membranes

The study of the effects associated with the compatibility of the components of the hybrid filler with polymer matrix, which ultimately decide on achieving mixed matrix membranes (MMMs) with better gas separation properties, is essential. Herein, a facile solution casting process of simple incorporating CeO2@GO hybrid inorganic filler material is implemented. Significant improvements in material and physico-chemical properties of the synthesized membranes were observed by SEM, XRD, TGA, and stress-strain measurements. Usage of graphene oxide (GO) with polar groups on the surface enabled forming bonds with ceria (CeO2) nanoparticles and CTA polymer and provided the homogeneous dispersion of the nanofillers in the hybrid MMMs. Moreover, increasing GO loading concentration enhanced both gas permeation in MMMs and CO2 gas uptakes. The best performance was achieved by the membrane containing 7 wt.% of GO with CO2 permeability of 10.14 Barrer and CO2/CH4 selectivity 50.7. This increase in selectivity is almost fifteen folds higher than the CTA-CeO2 membrane sample, suggesting the detrimental effect of GO for enhancing the selectivity property of the MMMs. Hence, a favorable synergistic effect of CeO2@GO hybrid fillers on gas separation performance is observed, propounding the efficient and feasible strategy of using hybrid fillers in the membrane for the potential biogas upgrading process.

scholarly journals PEEK–WC-Based Mixed Matrix Membranes Containing Polyimine Cages for Gas Separation

Molecules ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 26 (18) ◽  
pp. 5557
Author(s):  
Marcello Monteleone ◽  
Riccardo Mobili ◽  
Chiara Milanese ◽  
Elisa Esposito ◽  
Alessio Fuoco ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Diffusion Coefficient ◽  
Gas Separation ◽  
Gas Permeability ◽  
Time Lag ◽  
Mixed Matrix Membranes ◽  
Filler Materials ◽  
Separation Performance ◽  
Mixed Matrix ◽  
Neat Polymer ◽  
Matrix Membranes

Membrane-based processes are taking a more and more prominent position in the search for sustainable and energy-efficient gas separation applications. It is known that the separation performance of pure polymers may significantly be improved by the dispersion of suitable filler materials in the polymer matrix, to produce so-called mixed matrix membranes. In the present work, four different organic cages were dispersed in the poly(ether ether ketone) with cardo group, PEEK-WC. The m-xylyl imine and furanyl imine-based fillers yielded mechanically robust and selective films after silicone coating. Instead, poor dispersion of p-xylyl imine and diphenyl imine cages did not allow the formation of selective films. The H2, He, O2, N2, CH4, and CO2 pure gas permeability of the neat polymer and the MMMs were measured, and the effect of filler was compared with the maximum limits expected for infinitely permeable and impermeable fillers, according to the Maxwell model. Time lag measurements allowed the calculation of the diffusion coefficient and demonstrated that 20 wt % of furanyl imine cage strongly increased the diffusion coefficient of the bulkier gases and decreased the diffusion selectivity, whereas the m-xylyl imine cage slightly increased the diffusion coefficient and improved the size-selectivity. The performance and properties of the membranes were discussed in relation to their composition and morphology.

scholarly journals Functionalized KIT-6/Polysulfone Mixed Matrix Membranes for Enhanced CO2/CH4 Gas Separation

Polymers ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 12 (10) ◽  
pp. 2312
Author(s):  
Thiam Leng Chew ◽  
Sie Hao Ding ◽  
Pei Ching Oh ◽  
Abdul Latif Ahmad ◽  
Chii-Dong Ho
Keyword(s):  
Gas Separation ◽  
Gas Permeation ◽  
Mixed Matrix Membranes ◽  
Separation Performance ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
Mixed Matrix ◽  
X Ray ◽  
The Matrix ◽  
Adsorption Desorption ◽  
Matrix Membranes

The development of mixed matrix membranes (MMMs) for effective gas separation has been gaining popularity in recent years. The current study aimed at the fabrication of MMMs incorporated with various loadings (0–4 wt%) of functionalized KIT-6 (NH2KIT-6) [KIT: Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology] for enhanced gas permeation and separation performance. NH2KIT-6 was characterized by field emission scanning electron microscope (FESEM), X-ray diffraction (XRD), Fourier transform infrared (FTIR), and N2 adsorption–desorption analysis. The fabricated membranes were subjected to FESEM and FTIR analyses. The effect of NH2KIT-6 loading on the CO2 permeability and ideal CO2/CH4 selectivity of the fabricated membranes were investigated in gas permeation and separation studies. The successfulness of (3-Aminopropyl) triethoxysilane (APTES) functionalization on KIT-6 was confirmed by FTIR analysis. As observed from FESEM images, MMMs with no voids in the matrix were successfully fabricated at a low NH2KIT-6 loading of 0 to 2 wt%. The CO2 permeability and ideal CO2/CH4 selectivity increased when NH2KIT-6 loading was increased from 0 to 2 wt%. However, a further increase in NH2KIT-6 loading beyond 2 wt% led to a drop in ideal CO2/CH4 selectivity. In the current study, a significant increase of about 47% in ideal CO2/CH4 selectivity was achieved by incorporating optimum 2 wt% NH2KIT-6 into the MMMs.

scholarly journals Integration of Stable Ionic Liquid-Based Nanofluids into Polymer Membranes. Part II: Gas Separation Properties toward Fluorinated Greenhouse Gases

Nanomaterials ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (3) ◽  
pp. 582
Author(s):  
Fernando Pardo ◽  
Sergio V. Gutiérrez-Hernández ◽  
Carolina Hermida-Merino ◽  
João M. M. Araújo ◽  
Manuel M. Piñeiro ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Ionic Liquid ◽  
Gas Separation ◽  
Value Added ◽  
Gas Permeation ◽  
Mixed Matrix Membranes ◽  
Separation Performance ◽  
Mixed Gas ◽  
Neat Polymer ◽  
Stable Suspension ◽  
Base Polymer

Membrane technology can play a very influential role in the separation of the constituents of HFC refrigerant gas mixtures, which usually exhibit azeotropic or near-azeotropic behavior, with the goal of promoting the reuse of value-added compounds in the manufacture of new low-global warming potential (GWP) refrigerant mixtures that abide by the current F-gases regulations. In this context, the selective recovery of difluorometane (R32, GWP = 677) from the commercial blend R410A (GWP = 1924), an equimass mixture of R32 and pentafluoroethane (R125, GWP = 3170), is sought. To that end, this work explores for the first time the separation performance of novel mixed-matrix membranes (MMMs) functionalized with ioNanofluids (IoNFs) consisting in a stable suspension of exfoliated graphene nanoplatelets (xGnP) into a fluorinated ionic liquid (FIL), 1-ethyl-3-methylpyridinium perfluorobutanesulfonate ([C2C1py][C4F9SO3]). The results show that the presence of IoNF in the MMMs significantly enhances gas permeation, yet at the expense of slightly decreasing the selectivity of the base polymer. The best results were obtained with the MMM containing 40 wt% IoNF, which led to an improved permeability of the gas of interest (PR32 = 496 barrer) with respect to that of the neat polymer (PR32 = 279 barrer) with a mixed-gas separation factor of 3.0 at the highest feed R410A pressure tested. Overall, the newly fabricated IoNF-MMMs allowed the separation of the near-azeotropic R410A mixture to recover the low-GWP R32 gas, which is of great interest for the circular economy of the refrigeration sector.

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