β-Cyclodextrin containing Matrimid<superscript>®</superscript> sub-nanocomposite membranes for pervaporation application
In: Journal of Membrane Science, Jg. 327 (2009-02-05), Heft 1/2, S. 216-225
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Abstract: Molecular-level mixed matrix membranes made of Matrimid®/β-cyclodextrin (β-CD) sub-nanocomposites for dehydrating isopropanol by pervaporation have been fabricated and studied. The separation efficiency of such membranes containing ∼2 to 10wt.% of β-CD is superior over the neat Matrimid® membrane in terms of both flux and separation factor. However, phase separation due to β-CD agglomeration occurs with an increase in β-CD loading. Asymmetry in both morphology and surface property has also been observed. The separation properties depend upon the membrane mounting mode (i.e., using air-side or glass-side of the membrane against the feed during pervaporation tests). The flux and separation factor of both modes, nevertheless, display the same increase-and-decrease dependence on β-CD loading. The unique characteristics of β-CD such as hydrophilic exterior and interior cavity and the interactions between β-CD molecules and the polymer matrix may create additional interface channels for water diffusion and provide size discrimination and chain rigidification for water/isopropanol selection. As a result, compared to mixed matrix membranes incorporated MgO or zeolite nanoparticles, embedding a low percentage of β-CD into the Matrimid® leads to the enhanced and superior separation efficiency. On the other hand, a higher loading of β-CD deteriorates separation performance due to the formation of a non-permeable β-CD network. The proposed Matrimid®/β-CD mixed matrix materials may open new perspective for the development of mixed-matrix hollow-fiber membranes because of the sub-nano-sized β-CD and its unique molecular-level mixing characteristics. [Copyright &y& Elsevier]
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β-Cyclodextrin containing Matrimid<superscript>®</superscript> sub-nanocomposite membranes for pervaporation application
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Autor/in / Beteiligte Person: | Jiang, Lan Ying ; Chung, Tai Shung |
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Zeitschrift: | Journal of Membrane Science, Jg. 327 (2009-02-05), Heft 1/2, S. 216-225 |
Veröffentlichung: | 2009 |
Medientyp: | academicJournal |
ISSN: | 0376-7388 (print) |
DOI: | 10.1016/j.memsci.2008.11.036 |
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