TY  - JOUR
AV  - none
SP  - 48
PB  - Penerbit Akademia Baru
EP  - 54
ID  - scholars10036
IS  - 1
TI  - Phase inversion and pore formation of PVDF membrane with silica as additive
N2  - 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. © 2018 Penerbit Akademia Baru.
SN  - 22897879
VL  - 49
JF  - Journal of Advanced Research in Fluid Mechanics and Thermal Sciences
N1  - cited By 3
UR  - https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-85053164629&partnerID=40&md5=4eae2311862aa0257add9b72e2ce82ae
A1  - Fernandes, C.S.
A1  - Nordin, N.A.H.M.
A1  - Bilad, M.R.
A1  - Aqsha, A.
A1  - Wirzal, M.D.H.
A1  - Putra, Z.A.
Y1  - 2018///
ER  -