Surface modification of polyethersulfone UF and MF membranes with poly(N-isopropylacrylamide)

Katri Mäkinen, Pekka Ruuskanen, Harri Setälä, Pentti Pirkonen, Heikki Tenhu, Kati Salo

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    Abstract

    Polyethersulfone ultra- and microfiltration membranes were produced by grafting the temperature-sensitive polymer, poly(N-isopropylacrylamide) on the corona discharge treated membrane surfaces. The amount of the temperature-sensitive polymer grafted on the surface of the substrates was determined gravimetrically, and the surface morphology was analysed using SEM, as well as FTIR-ATR spectroscopy. The flow rate of distilled water through the grafted membranes was measured in a filtration unit, where temperature, water flux and pressure were controlled. The flux rate through the obtained temperature sensitive membranes increased notably when the temperature was raised from 30°C to 40°C.
    Original languageEnglish
    Title of host publicationInternational Congress on Membranes and Mebrane Processes, ICOM 2005
    Place of PublicationAmsterdam
    PublisherElsevier
    Publication statusPublished - 2005
    MoE publication typeNot Eligible
    EventInternational Congress on Membranes and Mebrane Processes, ICOM 2005 - Seoul, Korea, Republic of
    Duration: 21 Aug 200526 Aug 2005

    Publication series

    SeriesICOM final program and abstract
    Volume2005
    ISSN1738-785X

    Conference

    ConferenceInternational Congress on Membranes and Mebrane Processes, ICOM 2005
    Country/TerritoryKorea, Republic of
    CitySeoul
    Period21/08/0526/08/05

    Keywords

    • temperature senstive filtration
    • surface modification
    • UF- and MF membranes

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