Preparation, characterization and performance enhancement of polysulfone ultrafiltration membrane using PBI as hydrophilic modifier

• Published in: Journal of membrane science Vol. 475; pp. 1 - 8
• Main Authors: Eren, Erdal, Sarihan, Adem, Eren, Bilge, Gumus, Huseyin, Kocak, Fadime Ozdemir
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: 01.02.2015
• Subjects: Blending; Differential scanning calorimetry; Fluxes; Membranes; Polybenzimidazoles; Polysulfone resins; Porosity; Ultrafiltration

In this study, new type of polysulfone (PSf) composite ultrafiltration membranes were prepared by blending PSf with poly[2,2'-(m-phenylene)-5,5'-dibenzimidazole] (PBI). The prepared membranes were characterized by water contact angle, SEM, FTIR, DSC, TG/DTG and cross-flow filtration techni...