Membranes with varying degrees of hydrophilicity made from blends of poly(vinylidene fluoride) (PVDF) and polycarbonate (PC) were prepared to recover water from emulsified oily wastewater. The effects of different amounts ...

Montomorillonite (Mt) and Mg[sbnd]Fe layered double hydroxide modified Montmorillonite (LDH-Mt) were used as nanofillers in polysulfone - Polyvinylpyrrolidone (PSF-PVP) blend ultrafiltration membranes. The nanocomposite ...

In this paper, a novel wound dressing membrane for controlled release of gentamicin (GE), while covering and protecting the wound was investigated. Chitosan (CHI) was associated with methoxy polyethylene glycol - ...

New membranes based on sulfonated polycarbonate (SPC) and polyvinylidene fluoride (PVDF) were prepared. SPC was obtained by treating polycarbonate (PC) with acetyl sulfate. The ion exchange capacity (IEC) of the sulfonated ...

The uses of polymer blends have stimulated research to promote a better performance of existing raw materials. The implementation of blends in the production of polymeric membranes has shown great results in regenerative ...

Natural rubber latex from the Hevea brasiliensis has been of great importance in areas such as medicine and bioengineering, due to its angiogenic and wound healing activity. However, the biodegradability of natural rubber ...

Microfiltration/ultrafiltration membranes with different degrees of hydrophilicity and structural characteristics from poly(vinylidene fluoride) (PVDF), polymethylmetacrylate (PMMA), and polyvinylpirrolidone (PVP) in ...