Investigation of the effect of metal-organic framework containing additional carboxyl group on CO2 separation in PEBAX-based membrane

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Department of Applied Chemistry, Faculty of Chemistry and Petroleum Sciences, Bu–Ali Sina University, Hamedan 6517838695, Iran

10.22075/chem.2025.36657.2335

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Membrane-based processes have attracted significant attention as economical methods for separation. In this study, mixed matrix membranes were fabricated by incorporating
UiO-66-(COOH)2 into a poly(ether-block-amide) matrix at various loading percentages using the solution casting and solvent evaporation method. FT-IR, XRD, TGA, DSC, and FESEM analyses were employed to evaluate the properties of the mixed matrix membrane. Pure CO2 and N2 gas permeability through the membranes was measured at 25°C and 2 bar. Results showed that incorporating 15 wt% of UiO-66-(COOH)2 into the poly(ether-block-amide) matrix led to a 135% and 127% increase in CO2 permeability and CO2/N2 selectivity, respectively, compared to the pure membrane. The effect of increasing temperature and pressure on the gas transport behaviour of this membrane was also investigated. Increasing temperature resulted in an increase in CO2 permeability and a decrease in CO2/N2 selectivity, while increasing pressure led to an increase in both. At 6 bar and 25°C, a 174% and 145% increase in CO2 permeability and CO2/N2 selectivity, respectively, was registered compared to the pure membrane.

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