Multi-lab study on the pure-gas permeation of commercial polysulfone (PSf) membranes: Measurement standards and best practices
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Supporting information
Accepted version
Author(s)
Type
Journal Article
Abstract
Gas-separation membranes are a critical industrial component for a low-carbon and energy-efficient future. As a result, many researchers have been testing membrane materials over the past several decades. Unfortunately, almost all membrane-based testing systems are home-built, and there are no widely accepted material standards or testing protocols in the literature, making it challenging to accurately compare experimental results. In this multi-lab study, ten independent laboratories collected high-pressure pure-gas permeation data for H2, O2, CH4, and N2 in commercial polysulfone (PSf) films. Equipment information, testing procedures, and permeation data from all labs were collected to provide (1) accepted H2, O2, CH4, and N2 permeability values at 35 °C in PSf as a reference standard, (2) statistical analysis of lab-to-lab uncertainties in evaluating permeability, and (3) a list of best practices for sample preparation, equipment set-up, and permeation testing using constant-volume variable-pressure apparatuses. Results summarized in this work provide a reference standard and recommended testing protocols for pure-gas testing of membrane materials.
Date Issued
2022-10-05
Date Acceptance
2022-06-14
Citation
Journal of Membrane Science, 2022, 659, pp.1-13
ISSN
0376-7388
Publisher
Elsevier BV
Start Page
1
End Page
13
Journal / Book Title
Journal of Membrane Science
Volume
659
Copyright Statement
© 2022 Published by Elsevier B.V. This manuscript is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 4.0 International Licence http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/
Sponsor
Engineering & Physical Science Research Council (E
Identifier
https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0376738822004914?via%3Dihub
Grant Number
Bth Ref: RC-CE1204
Subjects
Chemical Engineering
03 Chemical Sciences
09 Engineering
Publication Status
Published
Article Number
ARTN 120746
Date Publish Online
2022-06-16