Formation of microporous polymeric membranes via thermally induced phase separation: A review

doi:10.1007/s11705-016-1561-7

Front. Chem. Sci. Eng.

2016, Vol. 10

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REVIEW ARTICLE

Formation of microporous polymeric membranes via thermally induced phase separation: A review

Min Liu^1,²,Shenghui Liu¹,Zhenliang Xu^1,^2,^*(

),Yongming Wei¹,Hu Yang¹

1. State Key Laboratory of Chemical Engineering, Membrane Science and Engineering R&D Laboratory, Chemical Engineering Research Center, East China University of Science and Technology, Shanghai 200237, China
2. Shanghai Key Laboratory of Advanced Polymeric Materials, Key Laboratory for Ultrafine Materials of Ministry of Education, School of Materials Science and Engineering, East China University of Science and Technology, Shanghai 200237, China

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Abstract

A review of recent research related to microporous polymeric membranes formed via thermally induced phase separation (TIPS) and the morphologies of these membranes is presented. A summary of polymers and suitable diluents that can be used to prepare these microporous membranes via TIPS are summarized. The effects of different kinds of polymer materials, diluent types, cooling conditions, extractants and additive agents on the morphology and performance of TIPS membranes are also discussed. Finally new developments in TIPS technology are summarized.

Keywords polymer microporous membrane thermally induced phase separation

Corresponding Author(s): Zhenliang Xu

Online First Date: 22 February 2016 Issue Date: 29 February 2016

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Min Liu,Shenghui Liu,Zhenliang Xu, et al. Formation of microporous polymeric membranes via thermally induced phase separation: A review[J]. Front. Chem. Sci. Eng., 2016, 10(1): 57-75.

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Fig.1 Phase diagram of thermally induced phase separation. Reprinted with permission of [4]

Tab.1 Types of PP and diluents used in TIPS processes

Tab.2 Types of PE and diluents used in TIPS processes

Tab.3 Diluents used in the TIPS preparation of PVDF membranes

Fig.2 SEM images of the cross-sections of membranes with 30 wt-% PVDF TBC/DEHP wt/wt: (M1) 90:10; (M2) 70:30; (M3) 40:60; (M4) 30:70; Cooling condition: ice water; L: upper side, R: bottom side. Reprinted with permission of [86]

Fig.3 SEM micrographs of PVDF membranes with different nucleating agents. Membrane M0: without nucleating agent; M1-3: TMB-5; M2: TMP-1; M3: DM-LO. a: cross section; b: enlarge cross section. Reprinted with permission of [97]

Tab.4 Summary of amorphous polymers and diluents used in TIPS process

Fig.4 Phase diagrams for polymer solutions with an (a) UCST and (b) LCST. Reprinted with permission of [140]

Fig.5 SEM micrographs of PES microporous membranes prepared by RTIPS. Casting solution composition: PES wt-% = 17%, PEG200/DMAc (wt/wt): 2.3:1. 1: topsurface; 2: cross-section; 3: enlarged cross-section. Reprinted with permission of [140]

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