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Hydrophilic behavior of HSPAN/PVA membrane
Author(s) -
Turner John E.,
Shen Mitchel,
Lin ChenChong
Publication year - 1980
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.1980.070250703
Subject(s) - membrane , swelling , absorption of water , materials science , chemical engineering , absorption (acoustics) , polymer chemistry , dielectric , composite material , chemistry , biochemistry , optoelectronics , engineering
The hydrophilic behavior including water absorption, swelling, and dielectric spectrum of pure HSPAN as well as HSPAN/PVA blends are investigated. The HSPAN/PVA membranes still absorb a considerable amount of water. The effect of water upon mechanical properties is also investigated for these membranes. Formalization of membrane enhances mechanical properties and reduces weight losses during swelling with much loss in the water absorption ability of PVA. This kind of blend shows promise as material for hydrophilic membranes.