| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 637927 | Journal of Membrane Science | 2008 | 7 Pages |
Abstract
A porous polypropylene membrane was treated to deposit a thin superhydrophobic coating. Treatment conditions were optimised to maximise the contact angle. A high average static contact angle of 169° was achieved through the creation of a porous and rough surface which is 42° higher than that of an untreated polypropylene membrane and 30° higher than that of a Teflon® membrane. This treatment promises to provide low cost, porous, hydrophobic membranes for use in membrane contacting processes.
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Authors
Julianna A. Franco, Sandra E. Kentish, Jilska M. Perera, Geoff W. Stevens,