Surface Modification of Asymmetric Polysulfone Membrane by UV Irradiation
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https://doi.org/10.11113/jt.v70.3435Keywords:
Surface modification, asymmetric polysulfone membrane, UV irradiation, water flux, hydrophilicityAbstract
The effects of ultraviolet (UV) irradiation for surface modification of hydrophobic asymmetric polysulfone membranes have been investigated. The asymmetric polysulfone (PSF) membranes were prepared by phase inversion method using 19%-25% of PSF in two solvents, viz. dimethylacetamide (DMF) and Acetone (Ac) collectively. The surface of asymmetric polysulfone membranes were modified by UV ray with 254 and 312 nm wavelength. Chemical and physical properties of the untreated and the treated membranes were characterized. Scanning electron microscope (SEM) was used to determine asymmetric structure of polysulfone membranes. Contact angle device was used to analyzed the effected of UV ray treatment on hydrophilicity of membranes surface. Polar functional groups introduced by UV irradiation were examined using FTIR. The water flux was measured under a pressure of 500 kPa to 2,500 kPa with a feed temperature of 25°C. It was shown that asymmetric polysulfone membranes were produced and the UV ray treatment significantly alters the hydrophilicity of membranes surface indicated by the reduction of water contact angle with increasing treatment time. The FTIR analysis showed the formations of polar functional groups such as hydroxyl and carbonyl groups. Consequently, the surface of asymmetric polysulfone membranes was changed from hydrophobic to hydrophilic by UV irradiation leading to the enhancement of the water flux.
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