Abstract
Poly(tetrafluoroethylene-co-perfluoro-(propyl vinyl ether)) (Teflon® PFA) membranes of a variety of structures have been produced through thermally induced phase separation of Teflon® PFA-chlorotrifluoroethylene melt-blends of different compositions. A phase diagram of the two component system was constructed, and electron microscopy was used to characterize the structures of membranes produced. The morphological characteristics of the Teflon® PFA membranes have been explained on the basis of equilibrium driving forces for liquid-liquid and solid-liquid phase separations.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 219-237 |
Number of pages | 19 |
Journal | Journal of Membrane Science |
Volume | 130 |
Issue number | 1-2 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Jul 23 1997 |
Keywords
- Formation
- Microporous membranes
- Phase separation
- Teflon® PFA
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Biochemistry
- Materials Science(all)
- Physical and Theoretical Chemistry
- Filtration and Separation