Preparation of a novel Pd/layered double hydroxide composite membrane for hydrogen filtration and characterization by thermal cycling

Yen Hsun Chi, Jun Yen Uan, Meng Chang Lin, Yu Li Lin, Jin Hua Huang

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Abstract

A layered double hydroxide (LDH) layer was grown directly on a porous stainless steel (PSS) surface to reduce the pore opening of the PSS and to be a middle layer retarding Pd/Fe interdiffusion. A thin Pd film (∼7.85 μm) was plated on the modified PSS tube by an electroless plating method. A helium leak test proved that the thin Pd on the LDH-modified PSS substrate was free of defects. The membrane had a H2 flux of 28-36 m3/(m 2 h) and H2/He selectivity larger than 2000 at a pressure difference of 1 bar. Thermal cycling between room temperature and 673 K was performed and showed that the membrane exhibited good permeance and selectivity. Long-term evaluation (1500 h) of the membrane at 673 K showed static results of H2 flux (∼30 m3/(m2 h)) and H 2/He selectivity (∼2000) over the 1500 h test period.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)13734-13741
Number of pages8
JournalInternational Journal of Hydrogen Energy
Volume38
Issue number31
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - Oct 17 2013
Externally publishedYes

Keywords

  • Electroless plating
  • Hydrogen
  • Layered double hydroxide
  • Pd membrane
  • Porous stainless steel

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Renewable Energy, Sustainability and the Environment
  • Fuel Technology
  • Condensed Matter Physics
  • Energy Engineering and Power Technology

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