Zeolitic imidazolate framework (ZIF-8) based polymer nanocomposite membranes for gas separation

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As synthesised ZIF-8 nanoparticles (size ∼ 60 nm and specific surface area ∼ 1300-1600 m2 g-1) were directly incorporated into a model polymer matrix (Matrimid® 5218) by solution mixing. This produces flexible transparent membranes with excellent dispersion of nanoparticles (up to loadings of 30 wt%) with good adhesion within the polymer matrix, as confirmed by scanning electron microscopy, dynamic mechanical thermal analysis and gas sorption studies. Pure gas (H2, CO2, O2, N2 and CH4) permea...

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Authors: Song, Q; Nataraj, S; Roussenova, M; Tan, J; Hughes, D

• Publication status: Published
• Journal: ENERGY and ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE
• Volume: 5
• Issue: 8
• Pages: 8359-8369
• Publication date: 2012-08-01
• DOI: 10.1039/c2ee21996d
• EISSN: 1754-5706
• ISSN: 1754-5692