ZSM-5 zeolite membranes can be tuned for hydrophilicity with varied Si/Al ratio allowing dehydration of various organic-water mixtures. α-Al2O3 supports were dip coated by silicalite-1 seed particles, dried (180°C for 12h) and calcined (450°C for 5h) for the secondary growth process. Hydrothermal synthesis of ZSM-5 zeolite membranes was carried out at 180 °C for 48 h. SEM and XRD results indicate excellent crystal morphology with high purity and preferred orientation. Prepared membranes showed a maximum perm-selectivity of 24 at 30°C for H2/SF6 separation. At that condition, H2 and SF6 permeance was 212 and 9 GPU, respectively. It was found that the permeance was higher at low Si/Al ratios, so it is expected that prepared membrane can be applicable for acetic acid dehydration.

• Aafaq ur Rehman(Department of Energy Science and Technology, Graduate School of Energy Science and Technology(GEST), Chungnam National University)
• Churl-Hee Cho(Department of Energy Science and Technology, Graduate School of Energy Science and Technology(GEST), Chungnam National University)