The study investigates Zeolitic imidazolate framework-8 (ZIF-8) coating with adipic dihydrazide (ADH) using supercritical carbon dioxide (scCO2), with the aim of designing composite membranes that exhibit improved homogeneity and compatibility between the polymer and filler. Two high pressure techniques were applied to modify ZIF-8 particles, comprising supercritical solvent impregnation (SSI) that avoids the usage of any organic solvent, and supercritical assisted impregnation (SAI) in the presence of either water or DMF as a solvent for ADH. The effects of pure scCO2 on ZIF-8 and its high-pressure hydrolysis were also investigated. The ZIF-8 modification was followed by FTIR, XRD, TGA, BET, and SEM methods. Cellulose acetate-based composite membranes were prepared using modified and pristine ZIF-8 and characterized by SEM/FIB and for hydrogen permeation. The results revealed that the coating of ZIF-8 by SAI and DMF as a solvent for ADH affected the structure of ZIF-8 least. Interestingly, despite the low solubility of ADH in scCO2, the SSI was successful due to the high affinity of ADH toward ZIF-8, demonstrating a supercritical bridge phenomenon. However, the process affected the BET surface area, particle morphology, and porosity. Composite membranes prepared with a modified filler showed improved homogeneity and reduced hydrogen permeation, qualifying for further studies on the separation of gas mixtures containing hydrogen and carbon dioxide.
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