Tuning the morphology of segmented block copolymers with Zr-MOF nanoparticles for durable and efficient hydrocarbon separation membranes
Ali Pournaghshband Isfahani, Morteza Sadeghi, Somaye Nilouyal, Guoji Huang, Ansori Muchtar, Masateru Ito, Daisuke Yamaguchi, Easan Sivaniah, Behnam Ghalei
Abstract
PU/UiO66-NH<sub>2</sub>membranes demonstrate exceptional C<sub>4</sub>H<sub>10</sub>/CH<sub>4</sub>selectivity due to the enhanced gas solubility associated with MOFs and tuning the polymer morphology.
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MembraneCopolymerSelectivityMaterials scienceMorphology (biology)NanoparticleChemical engineeringSolubilityPolymerHydrocarbonGas separationPolymer chemistryNanotechnologyOrganic chemistryChemistryComposite materialCatalysisBiochemistryEngineeringGeneticsBiologyMembrane Separation and Gas TransportMetal-Organic Frameworks: Synthesis and ApplicationsMembrane Separation Technologies