Effect of the Zwitterion, p(MAO-DMPA), on the Internal Structure, Fouling Characteristics, and Dye Rejection Mechanism of PVDF Membranes

The zwitterion poly-(maleic anhydride-alt-1-octadecene-3-(dimethylamino)-1-propylamine) (p(MAO-DMPA)) synthesized using a ring-opening reaction was used as a poly(vinylidene fluoride) (PVDF) membrane modifier/additive during phase inversion process. The zwitterion was characterized using proton nucl...

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Main Authors: Nelisa Ncumisa Gaxela, Philiswa Nosizo Nomngongo, Richard Motlhaletsi Moutloali
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2020-10-01
Series:Membranes
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2077-0375/10/11/323