Gas transport through integral‐asymmetric membranes: A comparison to isotropic film transport properties

P. H. Pfromm, I. Pinnau, W. J. Koros*

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Abstract

Pressure‐normalized gas fluxes for defect‐free integral‐asymmetric membranes prepared according to a dry/wet phase inversion process were measured as a function of temperature and pressure and compared to measurements on thick isotropic films. Asymmetric membranes were prepared from polysulfone, polycarbonate, and poly(ester carbonate). The activation energies of permeation for O2 and N2 in the range of 25–55°C were higher for the asymmetric polysulfone membranes than for a thick isotropic film. O2/N2 selectivities of the asymmetric membranes are higher than those for isotropic films. The asymmetric membranes did not show the typical dualmode behavior for the CO2 flux as a function of pressure as determined for thick films. Differences in the free volume and its distribution in the ultrathin skin layer of the asymmetric membranes compared to isotropic films may be responsible for these results. © 1993 John Wiley & Sons, Inc.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)2161-2171
Number of pages11
JournalJournal of Applied Polymer Science
Volume48
Issue number12
DOIs
StatePublished - Jun 20 1993
Externally publishedYes

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • General Chemistry
  • Surfaces, Coatings and Films
  • Polymers and Plastics
  • Materials Chemistry

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