Published December 2018 | Version v1
Journal article

Structural characterization and properties of ODPA–ODA polyetherimide membranes modified by ethylene glycol

  • 1. Shenyang University of Technology, School of Petrochemical Engineering (China)
  • 2. Liaoning University of Science and Technology, School of Chemical Engineering (China)
  • 3. Dalian University of Technology, Carbon Research Laboratory, State Key Lab of Fine Chemical Engineering, School of Chemical Engineering (China)

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A 3, 3′, 4, 4′-oxydiphthalic dianhydride-4, 4′-oxydianiline (ODPA–ODA)-type polyetherimide was modified by blending ethylene glycol (EG) for preparing precursor of freestanding pyrolyzed membranes. The thermal stability, surface elements, microstructure and solubility of modified membranes were investigated by the techniques of thermogravimetric analysis, infrared spectroscopy, X-ray photoelectric spectroscopy and X-ray diffraction, respectively. Results demonstrate that EG can effectively adjust the microstructure and property of the present polyetherimide membranes. As the usage amount of EG elevates, the microstructure of modified membranes tends to become more compact and amorphous. The gas permeability and selectivity of finally derived pyrolyzed membranes exceed 8000 Barrer for H2 and 17 for H2/CO2, respectively.

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Journal Title
Polymer Bulletin
Journal Volume
75
Journal Issue
12
Journal Page Range
p. 5825-5842
ISSN
0170-0839
CODEN
POBUDR

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