Metal-organic frameworks containing naphthalenediimide ligands for mixed matrix membranes designed for CO2 separation
Novel materials based on aromatic imides will be synthesized, with applications for the energy sector. The proposal aims the synthesis of N,N′-bis(4-carboxyphenyl)-1,4,5,8-naphthalenediimide (CNDI), featuring carboxylate ligands. The compound will be reacted with either zinc or zirconium salts, to give metal organic frameworks (MOFs), which will be employed for the CO2/CH4 separation. For this purpose, mixed matrix membranes (MMMs) will be prepared, containing the obtained MOFs embedded into a polymer matrix (polyetherimide or polysulfone). The permeability and selectivity of the MMMs towards the different gases involved in CO2 capture will be measured.