Preparation and characterization of PPSU/PEI blend membranes

Ming Chi Hsieh*, Yun Chieh Su, Guo Liang Zhuang, Hui Hsin Tseng, Li Luen Huang

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Abstract

Polyetherimide (PEI) ultrafiltration membranes were surface modified using crystalline PPSU polymer additive through thermal-induced phase inversion method. The pure and blend membranes were characterized in terms of differential scanning calorimetry, morphology and pure water flux. The effects of polymer concentration and blending ratio on membrane structure and properties were investigated. The results indicated that the blending PEI with PPSU in the casting solution led to a decrease in crystallinity and an increase in surface and internal pore size and porosity of the membranes, which in return increased the pure water flux of the blend membranes.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationICCCE 2010 - 2010 International Conference on Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Proceedings
PublisherInstitute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers
Pages60-62
Number of pages3
ISBN (Electronic)978-1-4244-7766-1
ISBN (Print)9781424477647, 978-1-4244-7765-4
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2 Sept 2010
Event2010 International Conference on Environmental and Agriculture Engineering, ICEAE 2010 - Kyoto, Japan
Duration: 1 Aug 20103 Aug 2010

Conference

Conference2010 International Conference on Environmental and Agriculture Engineering, ICEAE 2010
Country/TerritoryJapan
CityKyoto
Period1/08/103/08/10

Keywords / Materials (for Non-textual outputs)

  • Blend membranes
  • Crystalline
  • Polyetherimide
  • Thermal-induced phase inversion method
  • Ultrafiltration membranes

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