The silylation of borosilicate with APTS
((γ-aminopropyl)triethoxysilane) is studied as a tool to
improve
zeolite incorporation in PI (polyimide) films. Among other
experimental parameters, a quantification of the
zeolite outer surface silanols is performed in order to determine the
most appropriate silylation conditions.
Xylene sorptions, NMR (nuclear magnetic resonance) spectroscopy,
and measurements of the specific surface
of the zeolites were performed to characterize the silylation.
Finally, the silylated zeolite was incorporated
in PI films on which tensile strength, density, and xylene sorption
were measured.
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