Synthesis of an organophilic ZIF-71 membrane for pervaporation solvent separation

Abstract

For the first time, an organophilic ZIF-71 membrane was prepared and used for pervaporation separation of liquid alcohol-water and dimethyl carbonate-methanol mixtures. The ZIF-71 membrane exhibits good performance in separation of methanol-water and dimethyl carbonate-methanol mixtures. © 2013 The Royal Society of Chemistry.