abstract |
Methods for fabricating a membrane with an organosilica material which is a polymer comprising independent units of Formula [Z 3 Z 4 SiCH 2 ] 3 (I), wherein each Z 3 represents a hydroxyl group, a C 1 -C 4 alkoxy group or an oxygen atom bonded to a silicon atom of another unit or an active site on the support and each Z 4 represents a hydroxyl group, a C 1 -C 4 alkoxy group, a C 1 -C 4 alkyl group, an oxygen atom bonded to a silicon atom of another unit or an active site on the support are provided. Methods of removing a contaminant from a hydrocarbon stream are also provided. |