Synthesis and characterization of ZIF-8 mixed matrix membranes

• Main Authors: Lok, C.C., Yin Fong, Y.
• Format: Article
• Published: Trans Tech Publications Ltd 2014
• Online Access: https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-84914147132&doi=10.4028%2fwww.scientific.net%2fAMM.625.661&partnerID=40&md5=7c44358efb4b301fed7e83f119c8c9cf; http://eprints.utp.edu.my/31920/
• Institution: Universiti Teknologi Petronas

In the present work, ZIF-8/6FDA-durene mixed matrix membranes (MMMs) were synthesized and characterized. ZIF-8 nanocrystals, which were used as the inorganic filler, were synthesized using rapid room-temperature synthesis method whereas 6FDA-durene polyimide was synthesized by polycondensation method followed by chemical imidization. Pure and 6FDA-durene membranes loaded with 5 wt, 10 wt and 15 wt of ZIF-8 were fabricated. The structural properties and morphology of the resultant membranes were characterized by using X-ray Diffraction (XRD) and Field emission scanning electron microscope (FESEM) . The EDX images showed that ZIF-8 particles agglomerated in the polymer matrix. However, no phase separation was observed for all resultant MMMs. © 2014 Trans Tech Publications, Switzerland.