Document Palladium-based composite membranes for hydrogen separation in membrane reactors

This chapter presents methods of preparing composite membranes for hydrogen separation. Particular emphasis is given to palladium and palladium alloy composite membranes prepared via electroless plating and magnetron sputtering. The chemical and physical stability of these membranes, in relation to specific applications, is discussed. This chapter also assesses the performance of current membrane reactors and discusses significant developments, including current and planned prototype membranes.