journal article·2026-03-01Open access

Preparation and thermo-responsive properties of poly(acrylamide-co-acrylonitrile)/layered double hydroxide composite gas barrier membrane

Shingo Ikeda, Tomohiro Murakami, Koji Kuraoka

Abstract

Thermo-responsive gas barrier membranes were fabricated using acrylamide–acrylonitrile copolymers and layered double hydroxides. The membranes exhibited temperature-dependent behavior, showing enhanced water vapor barrier properties below 40 °C and reduced performance at 50 °C. Such characteristics are attractive for packaging applications in logistics, where fluctuating temperatures can affect perishable products. By providing stronger barrier properties at lower temperatures and allowing increased permeability at higher temperatures, these membranes may help mitigate condensation-related damage during transportation. FT-IR analysis revealed a slight low-wavenumber shift in the amide absorption peaks upon LDH incorporation, suggesting molecular-level interactions between the copolymer matrix and the inorganic layers. These findings indicate that combining UCST-type copolymers with LDH fillers offers a promising approach for developing membranes with tunable gas barrier performance for future smart packaging systems.
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OpenAlex topics: Membrane Separation and Gas Transport · Membrane Separation Technologies · Fuel Cells and Related Materials

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Affiliations

National Institute of Technology, Yuge College

Graduate School of Maritime Science, Kobe University

Research Center for Membrane and Film Technology, Kobe University

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