NANOPOROUS CARBON MEMBRANES FOR SEPARATION OF GAS-MIXTURES BY SELECTIVE SURFACE FLOW

被引:257
作者
RAO, MB [1 ]
SIRCAR, S [1 ]
机构
[1] AIR PROD & CHEM INC,7201 HAMILTON BLVD,ALLENTOWN,PA 18195
关键词
GAS SEPARATIONS; INORGANIC MEMBRANES; MICROPOROUS AND POROUS MEMBRANES; CARBON;
D O I
10.1016/0376-7388(93)85279-6
中图分类号
TQ [化学工业];
学科分类号
0817 ;
摘要
A novel nanoporous carbon membrane produced by carbonization of poly(vinylidene chloride) is described. The membrane separates gas mixtures by selective adsorption and surface diffusion of the more strongly adsorbed components. In particular, the membrane can very efficiently separate hydrocarbons from hydrogen from low-pressure gas streams. The method of preparation of the membrane and its characterization, pure and mixed gas permeabilities through the membrane, as well as an industrial application are reported.
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页码:253 / 264
页数:12
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