Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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7793180 | Carbohydrate Polymers | 2014 | 6 Pages |
Abstract
To fabricate a strong hydrophilic barrier layer for ultrafiltration (UF) membranes, 2,3-dicarboxylic acid cellulose nanofibrils with high anionic surface charge density (1.2 mekv/g at pH 7) and a width of 22 ± 4 nm were used. A simple vacuum filtration method combined with a solvent exchange procedure resulted in a porous layer with a thickness of â¼0.85 μm. The fabricated membranes reached high rejection efficiencies (74-80%) when aqueous dextrans up to 35-45 kDa were filtrated to evaluate the molecular weight cut-offs (MWCO). A linear correlation between the barrier layer thickness and the flux rate was observed in all tested cases. Further optimization of the barrier layer thickness can lead to an even more effective structure.
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Authors
Miikka Visanko, Henrikki Liimatainen, Juho Antti Sirviö, Antti Haapala, Rafal Sliz, Jouko Niinimäki, Osmo Hormi,