Synthesis and Characterization of Polymeric/Activated Carbon Membranes

The main objective of our study was the synthesis of polymeric membranes from cheap commercial polymers (polystyrene (PS) and polymethyl methacrylate of methyl (PMMA)). Activated carbon issued from olive stones was used in the preparation of membranes using phase inversion technique. The fabricated membranes were characterized using scanning electron microscope and contact angle. It was found that the addition of activated carbon to the polymers enhance considerably the texture and porosity of the fabricated membranes.