Effects of cross-linkers with different molecular weights in cross-linked Matrimid 5218 and test temperature on gas transport properties

The poly(ethylene oxide) (PEO) was introduced by the cross-linking method in the commercial Matrimid 5218. The two kinds of membranes were prepared from the Matrimid 5218 and the cross-linkers poly(propylene glycol) block poly(ethylene glycol) block poly(propylene glycol) diamine (PPG/PEG/PPGDA) with different molecular weights. The cross-linking reaction process was monitored by FrIR. The cross-linked Matrimid 5218 membranes display excellent CO(2) permeability and CO(2)/light gas selectivity. The effects of cross-linkers with different molecular weights on gel content, thermal properties and H(2), CO(2), N(2) and CH(4) gas transport properties were reported. The effect of temperature on gas transport properties was also reported, and the permeabilities of these materials as a function of temperature were compared with other gas membrane materials. (C) 2008 Elsevier B.V. All rights reserved