Facile one-pot synthesis of PdM (M = Ag, Ni, Cu, Y) nanowires for use in mixed matrix membranes for efficient hydrogen separation
Abhishek Kumar, Liang Huang, Leiqing Hu, Deqiang Yin, Haiqing Lin, Mark T. Swihart
Abstract
A general synthesis method is demonstrated for producing PdM (M= Ag, Cu, Ni, and Y) nanowire networks. As a prototypical application, these nanowires are incorporated into polybenzimidazole to create mixed matrix membranes for H<sub>2</sub>/CO<sub>2</sub> separation.
Topics & Concepts
NanowireMembraneMaterials scienceMatrix (chemical analysis)Chemical engineeringHydrogenNanotechnologyChemistryOrganic chemistryComposite materialEngineeringBiochemistryMembrane Separation and Gas TransportCatalysts for Methane ReformingAmmonia Synthesis and Nitrogen Reduction