Thermodynamics of Polyamide Separation Membrane in Contact With Aqueous Solutions
Zhang, Xijing
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Description
Title
Thermodynamics of Polyamide Separation Membrane in Contact With Aqueous Solutions
Author(s)
Zhang, Xijing
Issue Date
2008
Doctoral Committee Chair(s)
Cahill, David G.
Department of Study
Materials Science and Engineering
Discipline
Materials Science and Engineering
Degree Granting Institution
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Degree Name
Ph.D.
Degree Level
Dissertation
Keyword(s)
Engineering, Materials Science
Language
eng
Abstract
The absorption of water in reverse osmosis membranes FT30 and LF10 is investigated by a combination of measurements of water mass uptake and biaxial stress as a function of relative humidity. Water solubility in polyamide active layer is 12 wt% at a relative humidity of 95%. The slope of a water concentration versus humidity curve can be used to calculate inter-diffusivity of water in polyamide active layers. By combining the measurements of water mass uptake and biaxial stress, we estimate the specific volume of water in the active layers to be ∼ 30%.
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