Abstract
Mixed matrix membranes (MMMs) were synthesized from poly(amide-b-ethylene oxide) (Pebax) and mixed-ligand zeolitic imidazolate framework (ZIF-8-90(x)). The separation performance and microstructure of the membranes with different organic linker fractions and ZIF-8-90(x) loadings were characterized. Energy-dispersive X-ray microanalysis and field-emission scanning electron microscopy showed excellent adhesion between Pebax and ZIF-8-90(x), and no voids or clusters were observed. Single gas permeation measurements on MMMs revealed that the CO2/N2 selectivity of the membranes with ZIF-8-90(x) was better than that of the membrane with ZIF-8. Permeation analysis showed that the membranes with mixed ZIF-8 and ZIF-90 offers a tight microstructure. Overall, this study demonstrated that the gas separation behavior of the Pebax membrane was significantly changed by ZIF-8-90(x) loading. The ZIF-8-90(x)/Pebax membranes can be a good candidate for CO2 capture applications.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 15341-15348 |
Number of pages | 8 |
Journal | ACS Sustainable Chemistry and Engineering |
Volume | 6 |
Issue number | 11 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 2018 Nov 5 |
Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- CO capture
- Mixed matrix membrane
- Mixed-ligand ZIF
- Poly(amide- b-ethylene oxide)
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Chemistry(all)
- Environmental Chemistry
- Chemical Engineering(all)
- Renewable Energy, Sustainability and the Environment