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MWCNTCOOH/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(ID/IG)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67.8 Barrer,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。     

Ce助剂对V/SiO2催化CO2氧化乙苯脱氢性能的影响

通过N₂吸附、X射线衍射(XRD)、X射线光电子能谱(XPS)、H₂程序升温还原(H₂-TPR)、CO₂程序升温脱附(CO₂-TPD)和热重分析(TGA)等多种表征手段和催化反应性能评价,研究了铈助剂的添加对V/SiO₂催化CO₂氧化乙苯脱氢性能的影响. 结果表明,Ce助剂不仅提高了催化剂活性组分分散性和氧化还原性能,抑制了钒物种的深度还原,而且增强了催化剂碱性和CO₂吸附能力,减缓了积炭生成,从而显著提高了V-Ce/SiO₂对CO₂氧化乙苯脱氢反应的催化活性和稳定性. 在本实验中,V(0.8)-Ce(0.25)/SiO₂催化剂表现出最佳的催化性能,苯乙烯(ST)收率可达55.6%,选择性为98.5%,反应12 h 后,催化剂活性基本不变,与惰性N₂气氛比较,CO₂明显促进了乙苯脱氢反应,归因于CO₂能保持催化剂表面钒物种的高价态.     

Fe2O3填充碳纳米管作为锂离子电池负极材料的电化学性能

通过碳纳米管与硝酸铁水热反应和随后烧结处理合成了Fe₂O₃填充多壁碳纳米管，透射电子显微镜(TEM)和X-射线衍射(XRD)分析显示，Fe₂O₃多数填充入碳纳米管管腔内，在碳纳米管外壁极少发现有附着物，碳纳米管中Fe₂O₃颗粒具有γ-Fe₂O₃结构，这与水热法制备的的纺锤状Fe₂O₃(α-Fe₂O₃相)明显不同。这是因为硝酸将管壁及管端腐蚀，Fe³⁺由于毛细管作用进入管腔。文章初步研究了Fe₂O₃填充多壁碳纳米管、水热法合成的纳米Fe₂O₃颗粒和硝酸纯化的多壁碳纳米管的电化学嵌/脱锂性能。研究发现，Fe₂O₃填充多壁碳纳米管具有Fe₂O₃的高的放电容量和碳纳米管的低放电电位特征。由于碳纳米管的限定作用，缓解了碳纳米管空腔内γ-Fe₂O₃在反复锂嵌/脱过程中的结构应变，该复合材料表现出具有良好的循环稳定性。     

乙二胺改性轻金属铝-金属有机骨架材料用于CO2/CH4分离

胺类分子在CO₂的捕获中可以起到选择性提升的作用,本文选择小尺寸的乙二胺分子对具有不饱和金属位点的轻金属铝基金属有机骨架（Al-MOFs）材料MIL-100Al进行改性,利用XRD、N₂吸附和FT-IR等对改性材料的结构进行表征,测试了不同浓度的乙二胺改性的MIL-100Al对CO₂和CH₄吸附性能。结果表明,与原始的MIL-100Al材料相比,改性后的材料对CO₂吸附量有明显提高,CH₄的吸附量却降低,从而进一步提高了材料的CO₂/CH₄吸附选择性,提升了吸附分离的效果。     

十三氟辛基修饰的疏水有机-无机杂化二氧化硅膜孔结构、氢气分离及水热稳定性

采用1,2-双（三乙氧基硅基）乙烷（BTESE）和十三氟辛基三乙氧基硅烷（PFOTES）为前驱体,在酸性条件下通过溶胶-凝胶法制备了十三氟辛基修饰的有机-无机杂化SiO₂膜材料。利用接触角测量、红外光谱、动态光散射和N₂吸附等测试技术分别对膜材料的疏水性、溶胶粒径和孔结构进行表征,并深入研究有支撑膜材料的氢气渗透、分离性能以及长期水热稳定性。结果表明,十三氟辛基修饰后的膜材料由亲水性变成了疏水性,当n_PFOTES/n_BTESE=0.6时膜材料对水的接触角达到（110.4±0.4）°,膜材料还保持微孔结构,孔径分布在0.5~0.8nm。氢气在修饰后的膜材料中的输运遵循微孔扩散机理,在300℃时,氢气的渗透率达到8.5×10^-7mol·m^-2·s^-1·Pa^-1,H₂/CO₂,H₂/CO和H₂/SF₆的理想分离系数分别为5.49,5.90和18.36,均高于相应的Knudsen扩散分离因子。在250℃且水蒸气物质的量分数为5%水热环境下陈化250h,氢气渗透率和H₂/CO₂的理想分离系数基本保持不变,膜材料具有良好的水热稳定性。     

基于多金属氧酸盐和多壁碳纳米管的双酚A电化学传感器的构建与性质

选择含N配体（L=1,3-双（1-咪唑）丙烷）与磷钼酸（H₃PMo₁₂O₄₀）水热合成了一个新的无机-有机杂化化合物（H₂L）₂（HL）₂L （PMo₁₂O₄₀）₂·2H₂O （PMo₁₂）。通过红外、热重、X射线光电子能谱、X射线粉末衍射和单晶衍射等对该化合物进行了表征。X射线单晶衍射表明该化合物为3D结构。将该化合物和多壁碳纳米管修饰在玻碳电极上构造了一种双酚A电化学传感器并对其传感性能进行研究。研究表明,在1~20 μmol·L^-1范围内,检出限为0.5 μmol·L^-1（S/N=3）,并且该传感器具有良好的抗干扰和稳定性。     

钒氧化物催化CO2氧化异丁烷脱氢的研究

采用溶胶-凝胶法制备了一系列钒氧化物催化剂,并用于CO₂氧化异丁烷脱氢反应. 采用X射线衍射、低温N₂吸附-脱附、O₂程序升温氧化、程序升温表面反应和原位傅里叶变换红外光谱等方法研究了催化剂的性质. 反应结果表明,尽管所有钒氧化物催化剂的丁烯选择性都大于85%,但随着催化剂组成和制备方法的改变,催化活性和稳定性差异显著. 其中,12 wt% V₂O₅/Ce_0.6Zr_0.4O₂（7 wt%）-Al₂O₃的催化活性最高,而6 wt% V₂O₅-Ce_0.6Zr_0.4O₂（7 wt%）-Al₂O₃的稳定性最佳. 关联分析催化反应结果与催化剂表征表明,钒氧化物的催化活性取决于VO_x物种的结晶度和分散度,而催化剂表面所积重质焦炭的特性是决定催化剂稳定性的关键. 非稳态反应和原位光谱结果确认,CO₂氧化异丁烷脱氢遵循Mars-van Krevelen氧化还原机理.     

原位交联杂化型聚合物电解质膜的形成机理、结构模型及其电化学性能

合成含有Ti(Ⅵ)杂化中心的交联(柠檬酸钛络合体-聚乙二醇)聚酯网络作为基体,水解生成的Nano-TiO₂粒子为填料,LiI/I₂为导电离子,通过原位聚合复合法制备了Nano-TiO₂/(柠檬酸钛络合体-聚乙二醇)/LiI/I₂交联杂化型聚合物电解质膜。采用局域密度近似(LDA)法、Raman光谱、傅里叶变换红外光谱(FTIR)、透射电子显微镜(TEM)和能量散射X射线分析(EDXA)探讨了交联杂化聚合物基体的形成机理,并建立了其相应的结构模型。在此基础之上,研究了四异丙氧基钛(Ti(iOPr)₄)的含量对Nano-TiO₂/(柠檬酸钛络合体-聚乙二醇)/LiI/I₂电解质膜的结构及电化学性能的影响。研究表明:当Ti(iOPr)₄含量高于12 % (w)时,Nano-TiO₂粒子和Ti(Ⅵ)杂化中心的共同作用不仅有效提高了电解质膜的离子电导率(σ),而且显著改善了电解质膜与电极间的界面稳定性;Ti(iOPr)₄含量为48 % (w)时,电解质膜的室温离子电导率达到最大值9.72×10^-5 S·cm^-1,电解质膜的界面电阻于6d后趋于稳定。     

CO2在氨基改性MIL-101(Cr)中吸附的分子模拟

采用实验与分子模拟结合的方法研究298 K下CO₂在氨基改性得到的MIL-101（Cr）-NH₂和MIL-101（Cr）-ED（ED：乙二胺）上的吸附性能。比较MIL-101（Cr）、MIL-101（Cr）-NH₂和MIL-101（Cr）-ED的吸附等温线与吸附热的结果,表明采用直接合成改性法得到的MIL-101（Cr）-NH₂比采用合成后再改性得到的MIL-101（Cr）-ED有更高的CO₂吸附容量。进一步比较密度分布图和径向密度分布曲线,分析CO₂在氨基改性MIL-101（Cr）中的吸附位,表明在低压下CO₂首先吸附在MIL-101（Cr）微孔的超级四面体中,随着吸附压力的增大逐渐填充到更大的孔中。氨基的存在增加了CO₂的吸附位点,使MIL-101（Cr）-NH₂具有较高CO₂吸附容量;同时MIL-101（Cr）-ED中的ED分子的存在增加了CO₂的吸附位点,使MIL-101（Cr）-ED也具有较高CO₂吸附容量;但是MIL-101（Cr）-ED中的ED分子占据了MIL-101（Cr）中Cr的吸附位点,使Cr对CO₂的吸附强度减弱,同时可吸附位点少于MIL-101（Cr）-NH₂,导致其对CO₂的吸附容量少于MIL-101（Cr）-NH₂。     

有机-无机杂化配位聚合物{[C12H28N2][(Pb3I8) (DMF)2]•2DMF}n的晶体及电子结构

合成了一种新颖有机-无机杂化配位聚合物{[C₁₂H₂₈N₂] [(Pb₃I₈)(DMF)₂]•2DMF}_n, 并进行了红外、紫外、热重表征, 采用X射线衍射方法确定了晶体结构. 结构解析表明, 整个分子由阳离子(双质子化的N,N'-二丁基哌嗪)及聚阴离子链([(Pb₃I₈)(DMF)₂]_n^2-)组成, 它们之间由静电作用结合在一起形成一维链状配位聚合物. 依据晶体结构数据, 采用Gaussian03程序对产物进行量子化学计算.     

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).     

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 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.     

Pebax/poly(vinyl alcohol) mixed matrix membrane incorporated by amine-functionalized graphene oxide for CO2 separation

Graphene oxide nanoparticles (GO) were firstly functionalized using p-phenylenediamine and then utilized as nanofillers to prepare poly(ether-block-amide) (Pebax®-1657)/poly(vinyl alcohol) (PVA-60000)-based mixed-matrix membranes. The modified GO as well as the fabricated mixed matrix membranes underwent some characterization analyses, including FTIR, TGA, XRD, FESEM, and EDX. The influence of amine-modified nanoparticles content (2, 4, and 6 wt%), and feed pressure on CO₂, CH₄, and N₂ permeabilitis and ideal CO₂/CH₄ and CO₂/N₂ selectivities values of the MMMs were investigated. The permeation experiments demonstrated that Pebax/PVA (10 and 15 wt%) blend membranes caused an increase in CO₂ permeability owing to the high affinity of polar CO₂ molecules to polar PVA segments. Moreover, the incorporation of 6 wt% amine-functionalized GO into the Pebax/PVA (10 wt%) and Pebax/PVA (15 wt%) blend polymer raised the CO₂ permeability and CO₂/CH₄ and CO₂/N₂ selectivity by nearly 43%, 28%, and 37%, respectively, due to the higher CO₂ adsorption capacity of the amine-functionalized GO.     

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.     

Poly(ether urethane) and poly(ether urethane urea) membranes with high H2S/CH4 selectivity

The objective of this study was to synthesize rubbery polymers with a high H₂S/CH₄ selectivity for possible use as membrane materials for the separation of H₂S from ‘low-quality’ natural gas. Two poly(ether urethanes), designated hereafter PU1 and PU3, and two poly(ether urethane ureas), designated PU2 and PU4, were synthesized and cast in the form of ‘dense’ (homogeneous) membranes. PU1 and PU2 contained poly(propylene oxide) whereas PU3 and PU4 contained poly(ethylene oxide) as the polyether component. The permeability of these membranes to two ternary mixtures of CH₄, CO₂, and H₂S was measured at 35°C, and for a PU4 membrane also at 20°C, in the pressure range from 4 to 13.6 atm (4.05–13.78×10⁵ Pa). PU4 is a very promising membrane material for H₂S separation from mixtures with CH₄ and CO₂, having a H₂S/CH₄ selectivity greater than 100 at 20°C as well as a very high permeability to H₂S. Permeability measurements were also made with commercial PEBAX^TM membranes for comparison. The possibility of upgrading low-quality natural gas to US pipeline specifications for H₂S and CO₂ by means of membrane processes utilizing both highly H₂S-selective and CO₂-selective polymer membranes is discussed.