Electron beam induced modification of ZIF-8 membrane permeation properties
Yurun Miao, Dennis T. Lee, Matheus Dorneles de Mello, Mohammed K. Abdel‐Rahman, Peter Corkery, J. Anibal Boscoboinik, D. Howard Fairbrother, Michael Tsapatsis
Abstract
Modification of the gas permeation properties of ZIF-8 membranes using electron beam irradiation is reported. 3.8 and 3.2 fold enhancements in ideal selectivity for CO2/N2 and CO2/CH4 can be achieved with less than 1 min exposure time.
Topics & Concepts
PermeationMembraneChemical engineeringChemistryCathode rayMaterials scienceNanotechnologyElectronPhysicsEngineeringQuantum mechanicsBiochemistryMetal-Organic Frameworks: Synthesis and ApplicationsFuel Cells and Related MaterialsAdvanced Memory and Neural Computing