Abstract
The durability of a water-based membrane containing copper chloride, a new material used for the removal of the toxic hydrogen sulfide (H2S) gas, was investigated. The pouring method was used to fabricate the membrane. The resistance of the membrane against 1 M HCl, 1 M NH3, 30% H2O2, sunlight, and pure water was investigated. The changes in the surface morphology of the membrane treated under these conditions for over 2 weeks were examined using the scanning electron microscopy (SEM) and a digital microscope. The Energy Distribution Spectroscopy (SEM-EDS) analysis was used to confirm the gas capture ability of the membrane surface. The structural analysis of the membrane was done using the X-ray diffractometry (XRD) analysis. The data obtained were analyzed, and the chemicals affecting the membrane morphology were identified. The performance of the membrane in the removal of hydrogen sulfide (H2S) gas was 400 ppm. The results revealed that the water-based membrane was characterized by a certain adsorption capacity, and this membrane could be used as an environmentally friendly alternative to the currently used materials.
Publisher
Van Yuzuncu Yil University