Molecular layer deposition （MLD） for the deposition of polyimide （PI） at low temperature of 110 ℃ has been firstly introduced into the field of membrane separation. With the optimized MLD deposition parameters, s...Molecular layer deposition （MLD） for the deposition of polyimide （PI） at low temperature of 110 ℃ has been firstly introduced into the field of membrane separation. With the optimized MLD deposition parameters, such low de- position temperature has successfully expanded the application of MLD for the surface modification of polymeric materials. Globular PI particulates grow on both the free surfaces as well as the pore walls of the polypropylene （PP） membranes as isolated islands during progressive precursor exposures. The PI-deposited PP membranes ex- hibit synergistically improved performances in various aspects. Evidently improved surface hydrophilicity and per- meation performance （30%） have been achieved v/a the MLD deposition of polyimide films. The overall separation efficiency maintained higher than 85% even after 250 cycles of MLD deposition. More importantly, the thermal sta- bility has been improved and the integrity of the porous structure for PI-deposited PP membranes has been well preserved even after harsh treatment, which ensures its potential application in industries.展开更多
基金Supported by the National Basic Research Program of China(2015CB655301)the Jiangsu Natural Science Foundation(BK20150063)+1 种基金the Natural Science Research Program of the Jiangsu Higher Education Institutions(13KJA430005)the Project of Priority Academic Program Development of Jiangsu Higher Education Institutions(PAPD)
文摘Molecular layer deposition （MLD） for the deposition of polyimide （PI） at low temperature of 110 ℃ has been firstly introduced into the field of membrane separation. With the optimized MLD deposition parameters, such low de- position temperature has successfully expanded the application of MLD for the surface modification of polymeric materials. Globular PI particulates grow on both the free surfaces as well as the pore walls of the polypropylene （PP） membranes as isolated islands during progressive precursor exposures. The PI-deposited PP membranes ex- hibit synergistically improved performances in various aspects. Evidently improved surface hydrophilicity and per- meation performance （30%） have been achieved v/a the MLD deposition of polyimide films. The overall separation efficiency maintained higher than 85% even after 250 cycles of MLD deposition. More importantly, the thermal sta- bility has been improved and the integrity of the porous structure for PI-deposited PP membranes has been well preserved even after harsh treatment, which ensures its potential application in industries.
