Synthesis of highly c-oriented ZIF-69 membranes by secondary growth and their gas permeation properties

• Published in: Journal of membrane science Vol. 379; no. 1; pp. 46 - 51
• Main Authors: Liu, Yunyang, Zeng, Gaofeng, Pan, Yichang, Lai, Zhiping
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Amsterdam Elsevier B.V 01.09.2011; Elsevier
• Subjects: ambient temperature; artificial membranes; carbon dioxide; Chemistry; Colloidal state and disperse state; Exact sciences and technology; Gas permeation; General and physical chemistry; Membranes; microstructure; Orientation; Porous materials; Secondary growth; Separation; sowing; X-ray diffraction; ZIF-69 membranes; ZIF-69 membranes; Separation; Orientation; Gas permeation; Secondary growth; Methane; Binary compound; Growth; In situ; Permeation; X ray diffraction; Porous material; Substrate; Synthesis; Preparation; Membrane; Microstructure; Alumina; Microcrystal; Room temperature

► A secondary growth process was developed to synthesize highly c-oriented ZIF-69 membranes. ► Improved membrane microstructure, particularly degree of the membrane orientation was achieved. ► Improved membrane performances in both permeability and selectivity were achieved. ► A facile synthesis met...