Carbon nanotube-based mixed-matrix membranes with supramolecularly engineered interface for enhanced gas separation performance

Zhang, Qinnan; Li, Si; Wang, Ceming; Chang, Hsueh-Chia; Guo, Ruilan

doi:10.1016/j.memsci.2019.117794

Carbon nanotube-based mixed-matrix membranes with supramolecularly engineered interface for enhanced gas separation performance

Journal Article · Fri Dec 27 23:00:00 EST 2019 · Journal of Membrane Science

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1016/j.memsci.2019.117794· OSTI ID:1803499

Zhang, Qinnan ^[1]; Li, Si ^[2]; Wang, Ceming ^[2]; Chang, Hsueh-Chia ^[2]; Guo, Ruilan ^[2]

University of Notre Dame, IN (United States); OSTI
University of Notre Dame, IN (United States)

Here in this study, novel nanocomposite membranes were fabricated from single-walled carbon nanotubes (SWNTs) and a triptycene-containing polyimide. The desirable interfacial morphology and homogenous dispersion of SWNTs were achieved by strong π-π stacking and supramolecular shape-fitting interactions between the nanotube and the paddlewheel-shaped triptycene moieties in polymer matrix. Mixed-matrix membranes (MMMs) containing 2–15 wt% of as-purchased SWNTs (AP-SWNTs) were prepared and tested for their gas transport properties. While all MMMs showed greatly enhanced permeabilities with well-maintained selectivities, a non-linear dependence of permeability on filler content was observed. Another series of MMMs with purified SWNTs (P-SWNTs) and acid-treated SWNT (A-SWNTs) were also prepared. The functionalized A-SWNT MMM exhibited the best separation performance at 2 wt% filler content among all MMMs, which can be attributed to the improved interfacial affinity with carboxylic acid functionalized surface of A-SWNTs.

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Research Organization:: University of Notre Dame, IN (United States)

Sponsoring Organization:: USDOE Office of Science (SC), Basic Energy Sciences (BES). Chemical Sciences, Geosciences & Biosciences Division (CSGB); Patrick and Jana Eilers Graduate Student Fellowship

Grant/Contract Number:: SC0019024

OSTI ID:: 1803499

Alternate ID(s):: OSTI ID: 2325460

Journal Information:: Journal of Membrane Science, Journal Name: Journal of Membrane Science Journal Issue: C Vol. 598; ISSN 0376-7388

Publisher:: ElsevierCopyright Statement

Country of Publication:: United States

Language:: English

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