Diffusion enhancements in mineral nanoparticle filled superglassy polymers

Scott T. Matteucci, Victor Kusuma, Benny D. Freeman

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Abstract

Addition of nanoparticles to high free volume, stiff chain, glassy polymers can increase light gas (CO2, hydrogen, nitrogen, and methane) permeability with increasing particle loading. Polymer-particle interactions influence the maximum practical particle loading. In this case, light gas diffusivity increases over an order of magnitude relative to that in the unfilled polymer. Polymer-penetrant interactions have a strong influence on gas transport. There are also possibilities for reactions between the particle and penetrants as well. A discussion covers the influence of mineral nanoparticle dispersion on permeability, diffusivity, and solubility in high free volume, stiff chained, glassy polymers; particle dispersion; polymer-particle and penetrant-particle reactions; and the complexity and versatility of mineral filled nanocomposite materials. This is an abstract of a paper presented at the 2006 AIChE Annual Meeting (San Francisco, CA 11/12-17/2006).

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication2006 AIChE Annual Meeting
PublisherAmerican Institute of Chemical Engineers (AIChE)
ISBN (Print)081691012X, 9780816910120
Publication statusPublished - 2006
Externally publishedYes
Event2006 AIChE Annual Meeting - San Francisco, United States of America
Duration: 12 Nov 200617 Nov 2006

Conference

Conference2006 AIChE Annual Meeting
Country/TerritoryUnited States of America
CitySan Francisco
Period12/11/0617/11/06

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