title: Hollow filler based mixed matrix membranes.
abstract: Micron-sized hollow spheres with zeolitic shell were used as inorganic fillers in PDMS-based mixed matrix membranes, overall enhancing solvent permeabilities as compared to traditional zeolite fillers, while selectivities were maintained.
authors.affiliation: Centre for Surface chemistry and Catalysis, Department of Microbial and Molecular Systems, Faculty of Bio-science Engineering, Katholieke Universiteit Leuven, PO Box 2461, Kasteelpark Arenberg 23, 3001 Leuven, Belgium.
authors.forename: Katrien
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Vanherck
authors.forename: Alexander
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Aerts
authors.forename: Johan
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Martens
authors.forename: Ivo
authors.initials: I
authors.lastname: Vankelecom
mesh_terms: D004129:Dimethylpolysiloxanes / Q000737:chemistry*; D005374:Filtration; D009757:Nylons / Q000737:chemistry*; D010539:Permeability; D012997:Solvents / Q000737:chemistry; D017641:Zeolites / Q000737:chemistry
chemical_list: D004129:Dimethylpolysiloxanes; D009757:Nylons; D012997:Solvents; C085707:poly(dimethylsiloxane)-polyamide copolymer; D017641:Zeolites