Sequential amine functionalization inducing structural transition in aldehyde-containing zeolitic imidazolate framework: application to gas separation membranes
Author/s
Cacho-Bailo, Fernando; Etxeberría-Benavides, Miren; Karvan, Oğuz; Téllez, Carlos; Coronas, JoaquínDate
2017Keywords
Zeolitic imidazolate framework (ZIF)
Supported composite hollow fiber membrane
ZIF-94
Gas separation
Abstract
A modification in the gas separation performance of zeolitic imidazolate framework (ZIF)-supported hollow fiber (HF) membranes by means of an imine-condensation functionalization reaction carried out by microfluidics is reported. The accommodation of voluminous amine molecules in the SIM-1, Zn(4-methyl-5-imidazolecarboxaldehyde)2, also known as ZIF-94, sod structure during the functionalization reaction caused the ZIF atoms to be rearranged in a less dense rho structure, with a wider pore diameter and a diminished CO2 affinity. These changes had effects on the membrane performance, resulting in an enhanced CO2 permeance while maintaining a good permeance–selectivity balance. ZIF aldehyde-containing SIM-1 membranes were earlier prepared on the inner side of polymeric P84® HF using a microfluidic approach. The SIM-1 membranes displayed very interesting results in the separation of gas mixtures of great relevance to the natural gas field. High selectivities in the separation of He/CH4 (160), ...
Type
journal article