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Crosslinked Polybenzimidazole Membrane For Gas Separation

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OSTI ID:880097

A cross-linked, supported polybenzimidazole membrane for gas separation is prepared by layering a solution of polybenzimidazole (PBI) and a,a'dibromo-p-xylene onto a porous support and evaporating solvent. A supported membrane of cross-linked poly-2,2'-(m-phenylene)-5,5'-bibenzimidazole unexpectedly exhibits an enhanced gas permeability compared to the non-cross linked analog at temperatures over 265° C.

Research Organization:
Los Alamos National Laboratory
DOE Contract Number:
W-7405-ENG-36
Assignee:
The Regents of the University of California (Los Alamos, NM)
Patent Number(s):
US 6,946,015
Application Number:
10/607589
OSTI ID:
880097
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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