| Abstract |
The efficient separation of gases has industrial, economic, and environmental importance. Here, we report the improvement in gas separation performance of a polyimide-based matrix (Matrimid((R))5218) filled with a Cu-based metal organic framework [MOF, Cu-3(BTC)(2)] with two different ionic liquids (ILs) confined within the pores. The chosen ILs are commonly used in gas solubilization, 1-ethyl-3-methylimidazolium tetrafluoroborate ([EMIM][BF4]) and 1-Ethyl-3-methylimidazolium trifluoromethanesulfonate ([EMIM][OTf]), and the incorporation of the [EMIM][BF4]@Cu-BTC and [EMIM][OTf]@Cu-BTC composites in Matrimid((R))5218 proved to be an efficient strategy to improve the permeability and selectivity toward CO2/N-2 and CO2/CH4 mixtures. |
