Graphene oxide (GO) was modified using isocyanate (MDI) and ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid (EDTA) for the fabrication of flat-sheet GO-MDI-EDTA composite. Subsequently, this composite was incorporated into the Matrimid® (PI) matrix to fabricate mixed matrix membranes (MMMs) for CO2 separation. The influence of GO-MDI-EDTA composite on the CO2 separation properties of PI was evaluated. Scanning electron microscopy showed that GO-MDI-EDTA enhanced the interface compatibility with the polymer matrix. MMMs showed significantly enhanced CO2 permeability compared with pure Matrimid® membrane. The improvement of CO2 separation performance can be attributed to the uniform dispersion of GO-MDI-EDTA sheets in the PI matrix. The carboxylic group contained in GO-MDI-EDTA has a good affinity with CO2, and the increased carboxyl sites can effectively transport CO2. The GO-MDI-EDTA lamellar structure increased the gas transmission path, which is not conducive to the passage of large dynamic diameter gases (CH4, N2), thereby improving the separation performance. The MMMs doped with GO-MDI-EDTA-0.5% showed optimal gas separation performance. The CO2 permeability is 12.85 Barrer, the CO2/N2 selectivity is 47.59, and the CO2/CH4 selectivity is 53.54.
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