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https://doi.org/10.1142/9781783263325_0003Cited by:0 (Source: Crossref)
Abstract:

The following sections are included:

  • Introduction

  • Membrane Polymers

    • Poly(vinylidenefluoride)

    • Poly(tetrafluoroethylene)

    • Poly(ethylenechlorotrifluoroethylene)

    • Other fluoropolymers

  • Preparation Methods

    • Sintering

    • Stretching

    • Track-etching

    • Phase inversion technique

  • Membrane Modification

    • Additives in the castingsolution

    • Use of copolymers

    • Composite membranes

    • Surface modifying molecules

  • Hydrophobic/Hydrophilic Properties, Contact Angle, Surface Tension

    • Contact angle

    • Good–van Oss–Chaudhury method

    • Contact angle and wettability

  • The Influence of Pore Size Distribution

  • References