碳纳米管/聚氨酯杂化膜的原位聚合构建及气体渗透性能

采用H₂SO₄/HNO₃混酸处理得到不同氧化程度的多壁碳纳米管（MWCNT-COOH）,再通过与4,4’-二苯基甲烷二异氰酸酯（MDI）、1,4-丁二醇（BDO）的预聚和扩链反应构建碳纳米管/聚氨酯（MWCNT-COOH/PU）杂化膜。利用傅里叶红外光谱（FTIR）、拉曼光谱（Raman）和透射电子显微镜（TEM）等分析表征多壁碳纳米管结构;探讨了多壁碳纳米管氧化程度和填充量对MWCNT-COOH/PU杂化膜的形貌和CO₂、N₂渗透性能的影响。结果表明,混酸处理后的多壁碳纳米管带有一定的含氧基团,并随氧化程度的提高,多壁碳纳米管的拉曼光谱G峰和D峰的强度之比（I_D/I_G）有所增大;氧化程度对多壁碳纳米管在溶剂和杂化膜中的分散性有较大影响,氧化程度越高,分散性越好;杂化膜的CO₂、N₂渗透性及CO₂/N₂渗透选择性随多壁碳纳米管氧化程度的增加有所增大,而随多壁碳纳米管填充量的增加表现出先增大后减小的趋势,当氧化程度较高的多壁碳纳米管（H-MWCNT-COOH）填充量为1.0wt%时,H-MWCNT-COOH/PU杂化膜的CO₂渗透系数为67.8Barrer,CO₂/N₂渗透选择性可达45,表明适量填充MWCNT-COOH能显著提高MWCNT/PU杂化膜的CO₂渗透性及CO₂/N₂的渗透选择性。     

聚甲苯胺蓝-(多壁碳纳米管/PDDA)_n杂化膜修饰印刷电极的制备及其对NADH的测定

利用静电层层组装的方式在印刷电极表面制备了(多壁碳纳米管/邻苯二甲酸二乙二醇二丙烯酸酯(PDDA))n多层膜,采用电位扫描电聚合法在修饰有多层膜的印刷电极表面聚合甲苯胺蓝,制备了聚甲苯胺蓝-(多壁碳纳米管/PDDA)n杂化膜修饰电极。扫描电镜实验表明,多壁碳纳米管均匀分布在杂化膜中,且多壁碳纳米管的掺杂使杂化膜表现出明显的多孔性。电化学实验表明,杂化膜具有良好的导电性且多壁碳纳米管的掺杂显著增加了聚甲苯胺蓝在电极表面的担载量,提高了检测灵敏度。在pH7.4的磷酸盐缓冲液中,杂化膜修饰电极对β-烟酰胺腺嘌呤二核苷酸(NADH)的氧化具有良好的催化作用,与裸电极相比氧化电位降低了560 mV,灵敏度明显提高。在8.7×10-8~1.3×10-4mol/L范围内,NADH的浓度与氧化电流呈线性关系,检出限为2.8×10-8mol/L,该修饰电极可用于NADH的测定。     

自由基引发八甲基丙烯酸酯基笼型倍半硅氧烷在多壁碳纳米管表面的可控包覆

以FeSO4/K2S2O8为反应的引发剂,通过均相和非均相聚合体系,制备了聚八甲基丙烯酸酯基笼型倍半硅氧烷(PMMA-POSS)包覆的多壁碳纳米管核-壳型纳米杂化材料.透射电子显微镜显示,在均相体系中可以得到包覆均匀且厚度可调的多壁碳纳米管杂化材料,包覆厚度在15~25 nm,35~50 nm之间,非均相体系中得到了PMMA-POSS微球悬挂在碳纳米管侧壁的杂化材料.通过傅里叶红外光谱(FTIR)、拉曼光谱(Raman)以及热重分析(TGA)对杂化材料进行了表征,并给出了可能的包覆机理.     

接枝聚苯乙烯/多壁碳纳米管纳米复合材料制备及合成机理

通过原位悬浮聚合的方法, 以过氧化苯甲酰(BPO)做引发剂, 制备了聚苯乙烯/多壁碳纳米管(MWNT-g-PS)纳米复合材料, 复合材料在水和乙醇中均表现出良好的分散性及稳定性. 通过高倍透射电镜(HRTEM)、场发射扫描电镜(FESEM)分析, 多壁碳纳米管上包覆有1～3 nm的聚苯乙烯膜, 并分布有半径从几十纳米到几百纳米不等的聚苯乙烯微球. 通过傅立叶变换红外光谱(FTIR)、拉曼光谱(Raman spectroscopy)、X光电子能谱(XPS)和热重分析(TGA)对复合材料进行分析, 结果表明, 自由基将多壁碳纳米管表面π键打开, 形成一种新的自由基, 引发聚苯乙烯的自由基聚合, 形成了接枝聚苯乙烯/多壁碳纳米管纳米复合材料.     

负载型聚酰亚胺-ZrO2杂化膜的制备、表征与应用

 以硅藻土-莫来石陶瓷膜管为支撑体,以SiO2膜为过渡层,采用溶胶-凝胶法制备了负载型聚酰亚胺-ZrO2杂化膜(PI-ZrO2/SiO2/K-M),并采用TG-DTA,IR,BET,SEM,渗透测定和微反技术对杂化膜进行了表征和测试. 结果表明,杂化膜的成膜状况良好,厚度约为1.2 μm,平均孔径约为3 nm; 杂化膜的N2渗透通量大于1.5 μmol/(m2·Pa·s),对丙烯/丙烷的分离因子可达1.5. 以Pd-Cu/MoSiO为催化剂,以PI-ZrO2/SiO2/K-M膜管为反应器,在400 ℃下CO2氧化丙烷脱氢制丙烯反应的转化率可达11.5%,丙烯选择性为95.7%,明显高于同温度下的常规催化反应.     

聚苯乙炔包覆多壁碳纳米管的制备及其分散性

用苯乙炔合成聚苯乙炔(PPA), 对多壁碳纳米管进行纯化、氧化, 然后将多壁碳纳米管与PPA一起在甲苯中超声分散. 结果显示氧化多壁碳纳米管已被PPA包覆且能够稳定分散于甲苯溶液中, 一个多月不沉降. 分别采用傅立叶变换红外(FTIR)光谱、酸碱滴定、拉曼光谱分析氧化后多壁碳纳米管的结构变化. 利用高分辨透射电镜(HRTEM)分别观察纯化、氧化、PPA包覆多壁碳纳米管的分散情况.     

聚乙酰苯胺修饰碳纳米管载铂催化剂对甲醇电催化氧化

以原位化学聚合的聚乙酰苯胺/多壁碳纳米管(PAANI-MWCNTs)复合纳米材料作为载体,采用硼氢化钠还原法将Pt纳米粒子担载到PAANI-MWCNTs复合纳米材料表面,制备了Pt/PAANI-MWCNTs复合纳米催化剂.样品的结构和形貌用紫外-可见(UV-Vis)光谱、拉曼光谱、扫描电镜(SEM)、透射电镜(TEM)和X射线衍射(XRD)进行了表征.结果表明,聚乙酰苯胺与碳纳米管之间存在较强的π-π相互作用,使其能牢固地吸附于多壁碳纳米管表面,对碳纳米管的结构完整性和导电性有一定的改善作用.同时,金属Pt纳米颗粒较为均匀地分散在PAANI-MWCNTs表面,粒径分布范围较窄.采用循环伏安法和计时电流法在酸性溶液中研究了Pt/PAANI-MWCNTs催化剂对甲醇的电催化氧化活性,结果表明Pt/PAANI-MWCNTs复合纳米催化剂比用混酸处理的碳纳米管载铂催化剂对甲醇呈现出更高的电催化氧化活性和更好的抗中毒能力及稳定性.     

二氧化钛纳米粒子-氧化石墨烯/聚酰亚胺混合基质膜的原位聚合及气体渗透性能

以钛酸四丁酯为前驱体,采用浸渍-沉淀法制备二氧化钛纳米粒子-氧化石墨烯(TiO_2-GO)复合物,再将TiO_2-GO复合物与4,4'-(六氟异亚丙基)邻苯二甲酸酐和4,4'-二氨基二苯醚通过原位聚合构建TiO_2-GO/TiO_2-GO/PI(聚酰亚胺)混合基质膜,用于CO_2的渗透脱除.采用傅里叶变换红外光谱(FTIR)、拉曼光谱(Raman)、透射电子显微镜(TEM)、扫描电子显微镜(SEM)、热失重(TG)和Zeta电位等表征了TiO_2-GO复合物和TiO_2-GO/PI混合基质膜的形貌与结构;探讨了TiO_2掺杂量对TiO_2-GO复合物及TiO_2-GO/PI混合基质膜的结构和气体渗透性能的影响.结果表明,TiO_2-GO复合物中TiO_2纳米粒子较均匀地沉积在GO片层上,TiO_2纳米粒子在形成的同时破坏了GO的结构,使其无序度增加.TiO_2的掺杂对TiO_2-GO/PI混合基质膜的形貌与结构影响较小,但提升了TiO_2-GO/PI混合基质膜的CO_2和N2渗透性能.但过量的掺杂使TiO_2粒子在GO片层上团聚,从而导致TiO_2-GO复合物在混合基质膜中的分散性变差,CO_2渗透性及CO_2/N2渗透选择性降低.当TiO_2掺杂质量分数为30%时,TiO_2-GO/PI混合基质膜的CO_2渗透性为360 Barrer[1 Barrer=10~(-10)cm~3(STP)·cm/(cm~2·s·cm Hg)=7.5×10~(-14)cm~3(STP)·cm/(cm~2·s·Pa)],CO_2/N_2的渗透选择性可达31.     

聚吡咯/多壁碳纳米管及其聚氨酯导电复合材料的制备和性能

以羧基化多壁碳纳米管(MWCNTs)做模版剂,采用化学氧化法将吡咯(Py)在羧基化MWCNTs表面聚合制备PPy/MWCNTs导电材料,将其添加到溶剂型聚氨酯(PU)溶液中制备了PPy/MWCNTs/PU导电复合材料,研究了Py用量对PPy/MWCNTs及其PU复合材料性能的影响.研究表明,随Py用量的增加,PPy/MWCNTs的长度不变,管径增大,sp~2和sp~3杂化C含量先提高后减少,N的掺杂梯度降低,PPy/MWCNTs的导电率高于羧基化MWCNTs和PPy.当Py用量为羧基化MWCNTs的20%时,其导电率最大.PPy/MWCNTs中N元素的掺杂程度及其管径变化是引起PPy/MWCNTs/PU复合材料的性能不同的主要原因.增加Py用量,MWCNTs中亲水的羧基因对PPy掺杂而消耗,相同导电材料用量时纳米导电粒子数目相对减少,PPy/MWCNTs/PU复合材料的耐水性能提高,定向应力、储能模量和玻璃化温度降低,导电率先增加后减小.当Py用量为羧基化MWCNTs的15%时,导电率最大.     

含有聚醚链段的可溶性聚酰亚胺气体分离膜材料及其性能

将4,4'-六氟亚异丙基-邻苯二甲酸酐(6FDA)和1,3-苯二胺(mPDA)与二端氨基聚醚缩聚, 得到含有聚醚柔性链段的聚酰亚胺气体分离膜材料. 所合成的共聚聚酰亚胺在N-甲基吡咯烷酮(NMP)和四氢呋喃(THF)等有机溶剂中具有良好的溶解性能. 研究了O2, N2, H2, CH4和CO2在聚酰亚胺均质膜中的渗透性能, 考察了二端氨基聚醚的含量、链长和化学结构对气体渗透性能的影响. 结果表明, 聚醚链段的引入增大了气体的扩散系数, 气体的渗透系数显著增大; 聚醚链段与CO2相对较强的相互作用, 增大了对CO2/N2的溶解选择性, CO2/N2的分离性能优于CO2/CH4, 同时CO2比H2优先透过膜.     

Enhancement on the permeation performance of polyimide mixed matrix membranes by incorporation of graphene oxide with different oxidation degrees

Graphene oxide (GO) with different oxidation degrees were synthesized by harsh oxidation of graphite using the improved Hummers method. The GO/polyimide (PI) mixed matrix membrane was successfully fabricated by in situ polymerization of PI monomers (3,3′,4,4′‐biphenyltetracarboxylic dianhydride and 4,4′‐diaminodiphenyl ether) with GO. The structure of GO was characterized by Fourier transform infrared, transmission electron microscopy, atomic force microscopy, X‐ray diffraction, and thermal gravimetric analysis–differential thermal analysis. The performance of different GO/PI mixed matrix membranes was evaluated by permeation experiments of CO₂/N₂ gas mixture (volume ratio, 1:9). Results showed that more polar functional groups were introduced to GO with the increase in oxidation degree of GO in the preparation process, producing fewer layers and more translucent structures. GO with higher oxidation degree has significant effect on its dispersion in the N,N‐dimethylacetamide solvent and polymer matrix materials. The permeability of GO/PI hybrid membranes for CO₂ and N₂ increased. The CO₂/N₂ permeation selectivity of membranes exhibited a trend of initial increase, followed by a decrease, with the increase in oxidation degree, when the same amount of GO was added. For GO with the same oxidation degree, the permeability and permeation selectivity of hybrid membrane initially increased, and then decreased with the addition content of GO. In the case of hybrid membrane containing 1 wt% monolayer GO, the maximum permeability and permeation selectivity of hybrid membranes for CO₂ were 14.3 and 4.2 times more than that of PI membrane without GO, respectively. Copyright © 2015 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.     

Polyurethane‐mesoporous silica gas separation membranes

The concept of mixed matrix membrane comprising dispersed inorganic fillers into a polymer media has revealed appealing to tune the gas separation performance. In this work, the membranes were prepared by incorporation of mesoporous silica into polyurethane (PU). Mesoporous silica particles with different pore size and structures, MCM‐41, cubic MCM‐48 and SBA‐16, were synthesized by templating method and functionalized with 3‐aminopropyltriethoxysilane (APTES). High porosity and aminated surface of the mesoporous silica enhance the adhesion of the particles to the PU matrix. The SEM and FTIR results showed strong interactions between the particles and the PU chains. Moreover, the thermal stability of the hybrid PUs improved compared to the pure polymer. Gas transport properties of the membranes were measured for pure CO₂, CH₄, O₂, and N₂ gases at 10 bar and 25°C. The results showed that the gas permeabilities enhanced with increasing in the loading of modified mesoporous silica particles. High porosity and amine‐functionalized particles render opportunities to enhance the gas diffusivity and solubility through the membranes. The enhanced gas transport properties of the mixed matrix membranes reveal the advantages of mesoporous silica to improve the gas permeability (CO₂ permeability up to ~70) without scarifying the gas selectivity (α(CO₂/N₂)~ 30 for 5 wt% SBA‐16 content).     

Preparation and characterization of (Pebax 1657 + silica nanoparticle)/PVC mixed matrix composite membrane for CO<Subscript>2</Subscript>/N<Subscript>2</Subscript> separation

In this work, the films of poly(ether-block-amide) (Pebax 1657) and hydrophilic/hydrophobic silica nanoparticles (0–10 wt%) were coated on a poly(vinyl chloride) (PVC) ultrafiltration membrane to form new mixed matrix composite membranes (MMCMs) for CO₂/N₂ separation. The membranes were characterized by SEM, FTIR, DSC and XRD. Successful formation of a non-porous defect-free dense top layer with ~4 μm of thickness and also uniform dispersion of silica nanoparticles up to 8 wt% loading in Pebax matrix were confirmed by SEM images. The gas permeation results showed an increase in the permeance of all gases and an increase in ideal CO₂/N₂ selectivity with the increase in silica nanoparticle contents. Comparison between the incorporation of hydrophilic and hydrophobic silica nanoparticle into Pebax matrix revealed that the great enhancement of CO₂ solubility is the key factor for the performance improvement of Pebax + silica nanoparticle membranes. The best separation performance of the hydrophilic silica nanoparticle-incorporated Pebax/PVC membrane for pure gases (at 1 bar and 25 °C) was obtained with a CO₂ permeability of 124 barrer and an ideal CO₂/N₂ selectivity of 76, i.e., 63 and 35% higher than those of neat Pebax membrane, respectively. The corresponding values for hydrophobic silica nanoparticle-incorporated Pebax/PVC membrane were 107 barrer for CO₂ permeability and 61 for ideal CO₂/N₂ selectivity. Also the performances of MMCMs improved upon pressure increase (1–10 bar) owing to the shift in plasticizing effect of CO₂ towards the higher pressures. In addition, an increase in permeabilities with a decrease in ideal selectivity was observed upon temperature increase (25–50 °C) due to the intensification of chain mobility.     

A 2D Graphitic-Polytriaminopyrimidine (g-PTAP)/Poly(ether-block-amide) Mixed Matrix Membrane for CO2 Separation

Poly(ether-block-amide)/g-PTAP mixed matrix membranes (MMMs) were developed by incorporating different wt.% (1–10%) of a novel 2D g-PTAP nanofiller and its effects on membrane structure and gas permeability were studied. The novel 2D material g-PTAP was synthesized and characterized by various analytical techniques including field-emission scanning electron microscopy (FESEM), X-ray diffraction (XRD), Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR), thermogravimetric analysis (TGA), differential scanning calorimetry (DSC) and Raman spectroscopy. The fabricated MMMs were investigated to study the interaction and compatibility between Pebax and g-PTAP. The MMMs showed an effective integration of g-PTAP nanofiller into the Pebax matrix without affecting its thermal stability. Gas permeation experiments with MMMs showed improved CO₂ permeability and selectivity (CO₂/N₂) upon incorporation of g-PTAP in the Pebax polymer matrix. The maximum CO₂ permeability enhancement from 82.3 to 154.6 Barrer with highest CO₂/N₂ selectivity from 49.5 to 83.5 were found with 2.5 wt.% of nanofiller compared to neat Pebax membranes.     

Preparation of mixed matrix membranes based on polyimide and aminated graphene oxide for CO2 separation

The aminated graphene oxide (GO) was prepared by the functionalization of pristine GO with ethylenediamine and then dispersed into the poly(amic acid) (the precursor of polyimide [PI]) solution followed by the chemical imidization to successfully fabricate the PI/amine‐functionalized GO mixed matrix membranes (MMMs) using in‐situ polymerization method. Chemical structure and morphology of the GO before and after amine modification were characterized by scanning electron microscopy, Raman spectrum, Fourier transform infrared, and X‐ray photoelectron spectroscopy. Scanning electron microscopy indicated that fine dispersion of GO throughout PI matrix was achieved, which indicates that the in‐situ polymerization approach can enhance the interfacial interaction between the GO and the PI matrix, and then improve the dispersion of carbon material in the polymer matrix. Compared with the conventional solution mixture method, the MMMs prepared with in‐situ polymerization method showed excellent CO₂ permeability and CO₂/N₂ selectivity. The MMMs doped with 3 wt.% aminated GO exhibited maximum gas separation performance with a CO₂ permeability of 12.34 Barrer and a CO₂/N₂ selectivity of 38.56. These results suggest that the amino groups on GO have strong interaction with the CO₂ molecules, which can significantly increase the solubility of polar gas. Our results provide an easy and efficient way to prepare MMMs with good mechanical behavior and excellent gas separation performance.     

Magnetic mixed matrix membranes in air separation

Ethylcellulose (EC) or linear polyimide (LPI) and magnetic neodymium powder particles MQP-14-12 were used for the preparation of inorganic-organic hybrid membranes. For all the membranes, N₂, O₂ and air permeability were examined. Mass transport coefficients were determined using the Time Lag System based on dynamic experiments in a constant pressure system. The results showed that the membrane permeation properties were improved by the addition of magnetic neodymium particles to the polymer matrix. The magnetic ethylcellulose and polyimide membranes exhibited higher gas permeability and diffusivity, while their permeability selectivity and solubility were either unchanged or slightly increased. Polyimide mixed matrix membranes were characterised by a higher thermal and mechanical stability, larger filler loading, better magnetic properties and reasonable selectivity in the air separation.     

MOF Scaffold for a High‐Performance Mixed‐Matrix Membrane

A novel composite membrane consisting of an interconnected MOF scaffold coated with cross‐linked poly(ethylene glycol) (PEG) has been developed. As a result of its unique structure, the membrane shows an exceptional 18‐fold permeability enhancement as compared to pristine PEG membranes, without compromising the selectivity. This performance is unattainable with current mixed‐matrix membranes (MMMs). Our optimized membrane has a permeability of 2700 Barrer with a CO₂/N₂ selectivity of 35, which surpasses the latest Robeson upper bound.     

Preparation of CO_2 selective composite membranes using Pebax/CuBTC/PEG-ran-PPG ternary system

Three phase Pebax~? MH 1657/PEG-ran-PPG/CuBTC(polymer/liquid/solid) was successfully deposited as a selective layer on a porous Polysulfone(PSF) support. In fact, the beneficial properties of PEG(high selectivity) with those of PPG(high permeability, amorphous) have been combined with superior properties of mixed matrix membrane(MMMs). The membranes were characterized by DSC, TGA and SEM, while CuBTC was characterized by CO_2 and CH_4adsorption test. Statistically based experimental design(central composite design, CCD) was applied to analyze and optimize the effect of PEG-ran-PPG(10–50 wt%) and CuBTC(0–20 wt%) mass contents on the CO_2 permeance and CO_2/CH_4 ideal selectivity. Based on the regression coefficients of the obtained models, the CO_2 permeance was notably influenced by PEG-ran-PPG,while CuBTC has the most significant effect on the CO_2/CH_4 ideal selectivity. Under the optimum conditions(PEG-ran-PPG: 32.76 wt% and CuBTC: 20 wt%), nearly 620% increase in the CO_2 permeance and43% enhancement in the CO_2/CH_4 ideal selectivity was observed compared to the neat Pebax. The effect of pressure(3, 9 and 15 bar) on the pure and mixed gas separation performance of the composite membranes was also investigated. The high solubility of CO_2 in the membranes resulted in the enhancement of CO_2 permeability with increase in gas pressure.     

Poly(vinylalcohol)/poly(ethyleneglycol)/poly(ethyleneimine) blend membranes - structure and CO2 facilitated transport

Poly(vinylalcohol) (PVA)/poly(ethyleneimine) (PEI)/poly(ethyleneglycol) (PEG) blend membranes were prepared by solution casting followed by solvent evaporation. The effects of the blend polymer composition on the membrane structure and CO₂/N₂ permeation characteristics were investigated. IR spectroscopy evidenced strong hydrogen bonding interactions between amorphous PVA and PEI, and weaker interactions between PVA and PEG. DSC studies showed that PVA crystallization was partially inhibited by the interactions between amorphous PVA and PEI blend, in which PEG separated into nodules. The CO₂ permeability decreased with an increase in CO₂ partial pressure in feed gas, while the N₂ permeability remained constant. This result indicated that only CO₂ was transported by the facilitated transport mechanism. The CO₂ and N₂ permeabilities increased monotonically with the PEI content in the blend membranes, whereas the ideal selectivity of CO₂ to N₂ transport showed a maximum. When CO₂ is humidified, its permeability through the blend membranes is much higher than that of dry CO₂, but the change in permeability due to the presence of humidity is reversible.