The effect of dope solution characteristics on the membrane morphology and gas transport properties: PES/gamma-BL/NMP system
Won, J; Park, HC; Kim, UY; Kang, YS; Yoo, SH; Jho, JY
| HERO ID | 3578160 |
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| In Press | No |
| Year | 1999 |
| Title | The effect of dope solution characteristics on the membrane morphology and gas transport properties: PES/gamma-BL/NMP system |
| Authors | Won, J; Park, HC; Kim, UY; Kang, YS; Yoo, SH; Jho, JY |
| Journal | Journal of Membrane Science |
| Volume | 162 |
| Issue | 1-2 |
| Page Numbers | 247-255 |
| Abstract | The effect of heterogeneity of a dope polymer solution on membrane morphology has been investigated. Heterogeneity was developed in polyethersulfone solutions of either gamma-butyrolactone (gamma-BL) or a mixed solvent of gamma-BL/N-methyl-2-pyrrolidone, which exhibit gelation and/or phase separation with aging time. Two different processes for membrane preparation have been employed; Process I, heterogeneity-developed dope solution was cast on a glass plate with a knife for uniform thickness, and immediately immersed into a nonsolvent form of the membrane. Process LI, a dope solution was cast on a glass plate and then aged in a closed environment. After a certain aging time, it was immersed into a nonsolvent to be coagulated. The developed heterogeneity was destroyed markedly during casting in Process I, whereas the heterogeneity was maintained until the moment of immersion into a coagulation medium in Process II. Membranes prepared by Process I were finger-like regardless of the aging time, whereas Process II yielded macrovoid-free and sponge-like membranes having enhanced gas permeance and mechanical strength at long aging times. From these results, it was concluded that the morphology and transport properties of a membrane were able to be controlled by the solution structure, in particular, the solution heterogeneity in the cast film. (C) 1999 Elsevier Science B.V. All rights reserved. |
| Doi | 10.1016/S0376-7388(99)00152-0 |
| Wosid | WOS:000082445500024 |
| Is Certified Translation | No |
| Dupe Override | No |
| Is Public | Yes |
| Keyword | polyethersulfone membrane; phase inversion; heterogeneity; gelation |