A polymeric composite may be used for forming fluid separation membranes.
The membranes may be formed from polyimide, polyamide or poly
(pyrrolone-imide) materials. Polyamides may be formed by the condensation
of a tetraamine, a tetraacid, and a diamine. Polyimides and poly
(pyrrolone-imides) may be formed by the cyclization of a polymer
precursor. A polymeric composite may include a dithiolene or a mixture of
dithiolenes. A polymer matrix incorporating dithiolenes may exhibit an
olefin/paraffin solubility selectivity. A solubility selectivity may be
between about 1.1 and about 2.0.