Research Abstracts

Interstitial cavities are observed in PTMSP membranes filled with hydrophobic non-porous silica. These mesopores have a positive effect on the permeability of the membrane. It seems they provide an extra non-selective way of transport for the gases leading to a decrease in vapor selectivity. For PMP

The synthesis by plasma polymerization of dense materials containing hydroxyl exchange amine functions has been demonstrated. The optimization of the synthesis parameters has enabled to manufacture micrometric membranes showing satisfying anionic conductivity. For the future, we envisage to deposit

The results indicate that Shroeder’s paradox exists in the whole range of activities, when swelling of ionomeric material and resins in water is measured. This result suggests that the models of swelling equilibrium and water transport in such systems and water management (e.g., SPE fuel cells) migh

Low temperature plasma deposition and treatment processes can be successfully employed in order to modify surfaces of biomedical interest, as well as to improve membrane properties. In particular, plasma processes can be used to improve the adhesion, spreading and proliferation of cells at the surfa

Novel PEEK-WC-PU membrane results an interesting material which is able to support the long-term maintenance and differentiation of human hepatocytes. These results evidenced a good performance of PEEK-WC-PU membranes in terms of albumin and urea synthesis. Moreover the experiments with the bioreact

Occurrence of organic micropollutants in surface water, and thus potential drinking water supplies, raises concerns about the safety of the drinking water. Nanofiltration has been proposed as a potential technology to remove micropollutants. The removal efficiency with nanofiltration depends on the