Formation and properties of hydrogel membranes based on cross-linked copolymers of methacrylates and water-soluble polymers

Abstract

Experimental results concerning the effect of composition, nature of polymeric matrix, monomer and solvent on the structure, physico-mechanical and selective-transport characteristics of hydrogel membranes based on cross-linked grafted copolymers of methacrylates and water-soluble polymers (polyvinyl-pyrrolidone, polyvinyl alcohol) have been presented. Methods of high-penetrating hydrogel membranes formation have been developed and capability of directional control of their structure and operational characteristics has been determined