The release of large quantitates of CO2 from variety of energy related processes to atmosphere results in global warming and aberrations in global climate. Polymeric membrane based separation process is a practical and economically viable energy saving approach to separate and capture CO2. In this work, novel building block with different structural rigidity and functionality are used to synthesize novel polymers for CO2 separation. For example, polymers, incorporating CO2 -philic group such triazole are synthesized in the step growth fashion. The selectivity and permeability of these polymers with respect to CO2 and N2 are measured. This presentation would discuss the strategies and procedures involved in the synthesis of the novel polymers customized for CO2 separation. The structure-property relationship with respect to CO2 transport will also be discussed.

Synthesis of passive polymeric membranes for CO2 separation

249th National Meeting (2015)

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