Relationship between surface hydrophobicity and flux for membrane separation

Abstract

This study demonstrated that hydrophobic pore surfaces and hydrophilic membrane surfaces are more favorable in enhancing water flux, providing an important insight into the development of high performance membranes.

Engineered Biomimetic Membranes for Organ-on-a-Chip

“…20 Some properties, such as topography, porosity, surface roughness, permeability, and mechanical properties, must be considered in membrane engineering and the production of synthetic membranes. 21 A polymeric membrane to keep the cells with the performance of ECM or a cell membrane of normal tissue is essential to fabricate ideal organs on chips. For example, membranes can be prepared with various substances such as polycarbonate and polydimethylsiloxane (PDMS).…”

“…For instance, peripheral islet-resident endothelial cells (iEC) could be used to detect the culture conditions in a limited time after isolation . Some properties, such as topography, porosity, surface roughness, permeability, and mechanical properties, must be considered in membrane engineering and the production of synthetic membranes …”