Journal of Undergraduate Research
Keywords
permeability, durability, cellulose polymer variation, polymer inclusion membranes
College
Life Sciences
Department
Microbiology and Molecular Biology
Abstract
Polymer inclusion membranes (PIMs) have been used as an effective means of separation of ions in solution. Due to their mechanical stability, PIMs provide a more effective method of separation than supported liquid membrane (SLM) and bulk liquid membrane (BLM) systems. PIMs also provide higher efficiency, selectivity and ease of use than the previously mentioned systems1,2. The large surface area to volume ratio that is exhibited by PIMs affords them the potential to be used in nuclear and harmful metal waste remediation on an industrial scale.
Recommended Citation
Walker, Jed
(2013)
"PERMEABILITY AND DURABILITY EFFECTS OF CELLULOSE POLYMER VARIATION IN POLYMER INCLUSION MEMBRANES,"
Journal of Undergraduate Research: Vol. 2013:
Iss.
1, Article 1207.
Available at:
https://scholarsarchive.byu.edu/jur/vol2013/iss1/1207