Fouling characterization of polysulfone-grafted-methyl methacrylate membrane
This study investigates the effects of different grafting time on the polysulfone grafted methyl methacrylate (PSf-g-MMA) membrane performance. PSf-g-MMA was successfully prepared via UV radiation method. Methyl methacrylate (MMA) and benzophenon (BP) were used as a monomer and initiator respectivel...
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Trans Tech Publications Inc
2014
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| Online Access: | http://www.scientific.net/AMM.465-466.819 http://www.scientific.net/AMM.465-466.819 http://eprints.uthm.edu.my/8285/1/45_Fouling_Characterization_(cant_upload).pdf |
| Summary: | This study investigates the effects of different grafting time on the polysulfone grafted
methyl methacrylate (PSf-g-MMA) membrane performance. PSf-g-MMA was successfully prepared
via UV radiation method. Methyl methacrylate (MMA) and benzophenon (BP) were used as a
monomer and initiator respectively. Membrane performances were measured based on permeation
and rejection of bovine serum albumin (BSA). Degree of grafting was found to increase as grafting
time increases and the optimum time was found at 100 minutes. The results revealed that the pure
water flux and rejection were significantly improved with the addition of grafting time. The present
of MMA also were found to improve fouling properties of the membrane. |
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