Effect of charge-transfer complex between gasoline components/C60 on desulphurization properties of C60-filled ethyl cellulose hybrid membranes

▸ C60-filled EC hybrid membrane is prepared for gasoline desulphurization. ▸ The desulphurization mechanism is obtained by dynamic sorption curves. ▸ Charge-transfer complex between gasoline components/C60 is analyzed. ▸ Analysis results verify the desulphurization mechanism. ▸ Excellent pervaporation properties and C60 stability in membrane are obtained.