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Gas transport membranes based on novel optically active polyester/cellulose/ZnO bionanocomposite membranes

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In this paper, at first commercially available ZnO nanoparticles were modified with biodegradable nanocellulose through ultrasonic irradiation technique. Then, optically active bionanocomposite (BNCs) membranes composed of polyester (PE) and cellulose/ZnO BNCs are synthesized, as a novel process to enhance gas separation performance. The obtained PE/BNCs were characterized by Fourier transform-infrared spectroscopy, thermogravimetry analysis (TGA), X-ray powder diffraction, field emission-scanning electron microscopy, and transmission electron microscopy (TEM). TGA data indicated an increase thermal stability of the PE/BNCs in compared to the pure polymer. From TEM image of PE/BNCs, it can be found that the surface-modified ZnO with diametric size of less than 40 nm, uniformly dispersed in the obtained PE matrix. The results obtained from gas permeation experiments with a constant pressure setup showed that adding cellulose/ZnO to the polyester membrane structure increased the permeability of the membranes. From biodegradation test observed that the degradation occurred in a faster rate in the presence of cellulose/ZnO in the PE matrix.

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  1. Department of Chemistry, Darab Branch, Islamic Azad University, Darab, 7481783143-196, Islamic Republic of Iran

    Hashem Ahmadizadegan & Sheida Esmaielzadeh

  2. Young Researchers and Elite Club, Darab Branch, Islamic Azad University, Darab, Islamic Republic of Iran

    Sheida Esmaielzadeh

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Ahmadizadegan, H., Esmaielzadeh, S. Gas transport membranes based on novel optically active polyester/cellulose/ZnO bionanocomposite membranes. J IRAN CHEM SOC 15, 799–811 (2018). https://doi.org/10.1007/s13738-017-1279-6

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Keywords

  • ZnO nanoparticles
  • Optically active
  • Cellulose
  • Biodegradable
  • Polyester
  • Gas permeation