Step-by-step seeding procedure for preparing HKUST-1 membrane on porous α-alumina support

Jiangpu Nan, Xueliang Dong, Wenjin Wang, Wanqin Jin, Nanping Xu

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Abstract

Metal-organic framework (MOF) membranes have attracted considerable attention because of their striking advantages in small-molecule separation. The preparation of an integrated MOF membrane is still a major challenge. Depositing a uniform seed layer on a support for secondary growth is a main route to obtaining an integrated MOF membrane. A novel seeding method to prepare HKUST-1 (known as Cu3(btc)2) membranes on porous α-alumina supports is reported. The in situ production of the seed layer was realized in step-by-step fashion via the coordination of H3btc and Cu2+ on an α-alumina support. The formation process of the seed layer was observed by ultraviolet-visible absorption spectroscopy and atomic force microscopy. An integrated HKUST-1 membrane could be synthesized by the secondary hydrothermal growth on the seeded support. The gas permeation performance of the membrane was evaluated.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)4309-4312
Number of pages4
JournalLangmuir
Volume27
Issue number8
DOIs
StatePublished - 19 Apr 2011

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