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Microgel-Functionalised Hollow Fibre Membrane for Dialysis

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posted on 2020-03-20, 08:28 authored by Wong Lai Ling
Treatment for kidney disease comes at a tremendous economic cost. A functionalised hollow fibre membrane using swellable additive was proposed to overcome current limitations. A hybrid of polyvinylidene fluoride and polysulfone polymers were used as the membrane materials. The ductility and brittle behaviours of the blended polymers enhance the mechanical strength of the hollow fibres. Then, the hollow fibres underwent hydrophilization using a temperature-responsive poly(2-dimethylamino) ethyl methacrylate to synthesise them into microgel particles. The outcome of the regeneration showed that microgel-functionalised membranes could use pure water instead of chemical agents, and promote self-cleaning through temperature regulation.

History

Campus location

Malaysia

Principal supervisor

Estee Siek Ting

Additional supervisor 1

Chien Wei Ooi

Year of Award

2020

Department, School or Centre

School of Engineering (Monash University Malaysia)

Course

Doctor of Philosophy

Degree Type

DOCTORATE

Faculty

Faculty of Engineering