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A Self‐Consistent Model for Sorption and Transport in Polyimide‐Derived Carbon Molecular Sieve Gas Separation Membranes

Journal Article · · Angewandte Chemie (International Edition)
Abstract

Demand for energy‐efficient gas separations exists across many industrial processes, and membranes can aid in meeting this demand. Carbon molecular sieve (CMS) membranes show exceptional separation performance and scalable processing attributes attractive for important, similar‐sized gas pairs. Herein, we outline a mathematical and physical framework to understand these attributes. This framework shares features with dual‐mode transport theory for glassy polymers; however, physical connections to CMS model parameters differ from glassy polymer cases. We present evidence in CMS membranes for a large volume fraction of microporous domains characterized by Langmuir sorption in local equilibrium with a minority continuous phase described by Henry's law sorption. Using this framework, expressions are provided to relate measurable parameters for sorption and transport in CMS materials. We also outline a mechanism for formation of these environments and suggest future model refinements.

Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE
OSTI ID:
1786174
Alternate ID(s):
OSTI ID: 1849496
Journal Information:
Angewandte Chemie (International Edition), Journal Name: Angewandte Chemie (International Edition) Journal Issue: 46 Vol. 59; ISSN 1433-7851
Publisher:
Wiley Blackwell (John Wiley & Sons)Copyright Statement
Country of Publication:
Germany
Language:
English

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