Preparation of a Poly (Ether-b-Amide) Mixed-Matrix Membrane and Its Application in Blast Furnace Gas

In this paper, we propose the use of nanomaterials to build three-dimensional structured gas-separation membranes to accommodate more gas molecules. SWCNT provides a fast passage for gas molecules, while GO can make gas molecules have more adsorption sites due to its large specific surface and the fact that its special lamellar folds can hinder the transport of macromolecules. Graphene oxide (GO) was prepared by an improved Hummer's method, and single-walled carbon nanotubes (SWCNTs) were purified by mixed acid treatment. Then, Pebax1657 particles were dissolved in a reflux setup at 80 degrees C, and GO/SWCNT/Pebax1657 mixed-matrix membrane (MMM) was prepared by solution blending. Finally, the permeability and selectivity of GO/SWCNT/Pebax1657 membrane to single gas and mixed gas at different temperature and inlet pressure were investigated.