Synthesis and microstructure of doped alumina composite membrane by Sol-gel process

Abstract

The supported membranes of Al₂O₃ and its modification membranes were prepared. Al₂O₃, Al₂O₃-SiO₂-TiO₂ and Al₂O₃-SiO₂-TiO₂-ZrO₂ membranes were manufatured by the slip-casting process using mixing boehmite, silicate, titania and zirconia sols under proper conditions, then the composite membrane was prepared. The structure and characteristics of the membrane were determined by XRD, SEM and AFM measurement. The conditions of preparation of the membrane are discussed. The thickness of the layer is about 1–2 μm, the diameter of an average pore is 200–300 nm and has a narrow pore distribution without crack forming. By changing the ratios of Al∶Si∶Ti∶Zr (mol), variations of surface pore size of Al₂O₃-SiO₂-TiO₂-ZrO₂ membrane can be gained.

Keywords

doped / alumina composite membrane / sol-gel process

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