Abstract

PTMSP-ZIF composite membranes were prepared by the addition of zeolitic imidazolate framework (ZIF-8) into poly (1-trimethylsilyl-1-propyne) (PTMSP) having high gas permeability to improve trade-off relationship of the polymer membrane. PTMSP-ZIF composite membranes were prepared with different amounts of ZIF-8; 0, 5, 10, 20, 30 and 40 wt%. Gas permeation properties for H2, N2, CO2, and CH4 were investigated by increasing the amount of ZIF-8 in the PTMSP. The gas permeability of PTMSP-ZIF composite membranes within 5∼30 wt% of ZIF-8 contents increased as ZIF-8 contents went up and decreased thereafter. The gas permeability for CO2 showed the maximum value of 76080 barrer at 30 wt% of ZIF-8 content and PTMSP-ZIF composite membrane containing 20 wt% of ZIF-8 content had the highest selectivity (CO2/N2) with the value of 8.2. The selectivity (H2/N2) and selectivity (CO2/CH4) were almost the same as PTMSP in the range 10∼40 wt% of the ZIF-8. Overall, PTMSP-ZIF composite membranes resulted in maintained selectivity and increased permeability compared to those of PTMSP membranes.

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