On the effect of fumed silica particles on the structure, properties and application of PVDF membranes

• Main Authors: Mavukkandy, M.O., Bilad, M.R., Kujawa, J., Al-Gharabli, S., Arafat, H.A.
• Format: Article
• Published: Elsevier B.V. 2017
• Online Access: https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-85021729557&doi=10.1016%2fj.seppur.2017.06.077&partnerID=40&md5=093675f69d6fcf69bd576b1ec5f480ad; http://eprints.utp.edu.my/19832/

This study explored the impact of hydrophobic fumed silica (FS) particles as an inorganic additive in the preparation of polyvinylidenefluoride (PVDF) membranes using the phase inversion technique. PVDF membranes were prepared by varying the percentage of FS additive (0–5 wt) in the dope solution. H...