Poly (dimethyl siloxane) - based composite nanofiltration membranes for non-aqueous applications

Abstract

This thesis presents a systematical experimental study performed in order to identify the key parameters that could affect the membrane transport characteristics through poly(dimethyl siloxane) (PDMS)-based SRNF membranes. A complete understanding of the solvent, solute and membrane characteristics that influence the solvent/solute flux through the membrane could form the foundation for a modeling approach capable of predicting the membrane performances