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Methods of fractionating polymers by ultrafiltration
Author(s) -
Baker R. W.
Publication year - 1969
Publication title -
journal of applied polymer science
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.575
H-Index - 166
eISSN - 1097-4628
pISSN - 0021-8995
DOI - 10.1002/app.1969.070130210
Subject(s) - ultrafiltration (renal) , polyvinylpyrrolidone , membrane , chromatography , polymer , materials science , chemistry , chemical engineering , polymer chemistry , composite material , engineering , biochemistry
Polyvinylpyrrolidone and dextran polysaccharides have been fractionated by ultrafiltration by using newly developed membranes with sharp molecular weight cutoffs. Three different experimental techniques were employed: (a) batch ultrafiltration by using progressively more retentive membranes; (b) continuous ultrafiltration by using several similar membranes in series; (c) variable pressure ultrafiltration by using a single membrane and varying the applied pressure. Ultrafiltration is shown to be a technique of preparative fraction having the advantages of simplicity, speed, and economy.