Abstract
The influence of synthesis conditions (e.g., monomer concentration and membrane preparation protocol) on transport properties of polyamide thin-film composite (TFC) membranes prepared using m-phenylenediamine (MPD) and trimesoyl chloride (TMC) via interfacial polymerization is reported. For example, at 25°C, NaCl rejection and permeate flux combinations of 99.6±0.1% and 42±3L/(m 2h), respectively, were achieved in crossflow filtration using a 2000ppm aqueous solution of NaCl and a transmembrane pressure difference of 225psi (15.5bar). Additionally, a sulfone diamine, disulfonated bis[4-(3-aminophenoxy)phenyl]sulfone (S-BAPS), was used in place of MPD to prepare TFC membranes. The resulting membranes had low NaCl rejection but somewhat higher permeate flux than MPD/TMC membranes. These membranes had reduced chlorine tolerance compared to those prepared using MPD as the diamine.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 152-161 |
Number of pages | 10 |
Journal | Journal of Membrane Science |
Volume | 403-404 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 1 Jun 2012 |
Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- Aromatic polyamide thin-film composite
- Chlorine tolerance
- Interfacial polymerization
- Post-polymerization thermal treatment
- Sulfone diamine