@article{scholars10036,
            year = {2018},
           title = {Phase inversion and pore formation of PVDF membrane with silica as additive},
       publisher = {Penerbit Akademia Baru},
          number = {1},
            note = {cited By 3},
          volume = {49},
         journal = {Journal of Advanced Research in Fluid Mechanics and Thermal Sciences},
           pages = {48--54},
             url = {https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-85053164629&partnerID=40&md5=4eae2311862aa0257add9b72e2ce82ae},
          author = {Fernandes, C. S. and Nordin, N. A. H. M. and Bilad, M. R. and Aqsha, A. and Wirzal, M. D. H. and Putra, Z. A.},
            issn = {22897879},
        abstract = {Membrane technology is seen as an effective alternative in water treatment strategies. Additive are often used to improve the pore formation on the surface of a membrane. However, little study has been done to prove the effect of an additive on the phase inversion of a membrane. This paper focusses on the effect of silica nanoparticles (additive) on the phase inversion of a PVDF membrane. SEM images shows the increase in pore distribution and filterability tests indicate an increasing permeability with an increasing silica content. A study on the viscosity of the dope solution illustrates the theory occurring behind the phase inversion process. Overall, silica plays a huge role in altering the phase inversion process that occurs in a membrane. This in turn produces a more porous membrane which is expected to be more resistant to fouling. {\^A}{\copyright} 2018 Penerbit Akademia Baru.}
}