New composite tubular membranes for ultrafiltration

W. Doyen, R. Leysen, Joseph Mottar, Guido M.A.V.J. Waes

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Abstract

The search to find a replacement material for chrysotile asbestos as a separator for low temperature alkaline water electrolysis led to the development of a composite membrane combination being both organic and inorganic in nature, consisting of zirconium oxide grains distributed throughout a polysulfone matrix. This membrane combination was evaluated for filtration purposes. The effect of the addition of inorganic oxides onto a polymeric membrane's properties was evaluated. The preparation, the characterization and the evaluation for dairy applications of this new composite membrane type in the tubular configuration is discussed.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)163-179
Number of pages17
JournalDesalination
Volume79
Issue number2-3
DOIs
StatePublished - Dec 1990
Externally publishedYes

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • General Chemistry
  • General Chemical Engineering
  • General Materials Science
  • Water Science and Technology
  • Mechanical Engineering

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