Silica SBA-15 | Ethene/Ethane

Adsorbent

Silica SBA-15

Reference

Exploring the potential of mesoporous silica, SBA-15, as an adsorbent for light hydrocarbon separation

Gases

Selective gas: Ethene Non-selective gas: Ethane

Specifications

• Uptake of Ethene: 0.89 mol kg⁻¹
• Selectivity of Ethene over Ethane: 1.6 mol mol⁻¹
• Heat of adsorption: -8.4 kJ mol⁻¹
• Notes: None