Synthesis of size-controlled boehmite sols: application in high-performance hydrogen-selective ceramic membranes
Hongsheng Wang, Sean-Thomas B. Lundin, Kazuhiro Takanabe, S. Ted Oyama
Abstract
Microporous Si–Ta membrane fabrication via CVD is studied with emphasis on the formation of graded and defectless γ-Al 2 O 3 intermediate layers using size-controlled boehmite sols. The membrane shows excellent H 2 selectivity and hydrothermal stability.
Topics & Concepts
BoehmiteMicroporous materialMembraneMaterials scienceSelectivityCeramicChemical engineeringFabricationHydrothermal synthesisHydrothermal circulationNanotechnologyCatalysisComposite materialChemistryOrganic chemistryPathologyMedicineAlternative medicineAluminiumBiochemistryEngineeringAdvanced ceramic materials synthesisSemiconductor materials and devicesMXene and MAX Phase Materials