Preparation and Characterization of Psf-Based Ultrafiltration Membrane for Possible Filtration of Coconut Milk

Authors

  • Nur Fatin Izzati Abdul Sukor Department of Technology and Heritage, Faculty of Science, Technology and Human Development, University of Tun Hussein Onn Malaysia, Johor, Malaysia
  • Hatijah Basri Department of Technology and Heritage, Faculty of Science, Technology and Human Development, University of Tun Hussein Onn Malaysia, Johor, Malaysia
  • Atqiya Muslihati Faculty Applied Sciences and Technology, UTHM, Pagoh, Johor, Malaysia

Keywords:

Polysulfone, Polyethylene glycol, PWF

Abstract

The membrane fabrication of polysulfone (Psf) was prepared via phase inversion method that using N-methyl-2- pyrroidone (NMP) as a solvent and polyethylene glycol (PEG) as an additive. The added PEG to the casting solution was differed in composition. The prepared membrane was characterized based on it mean pore size and SEM images. It is also subjected to the performance of flux by measuring pure water flux and PEG 20 kDA flux. All the prepared membrane indicates it is an ultrafiltration membrane based through average mean pore size obtained. The addition of PEG into Psf-based membrane increase it membrane permeability and enhance finger-like structure on membrane. The result also demonstrated, the PWF of pure water increased by 91% at PEG content 16 wt. % while PWF of PEG 20 kDA increased by 74% of PEG content of 12 wt. %.

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Published

07-02-2021

Issue

Vol. 1 No. 1 (2021): EKST

Section

Articles

How to Cite

Abdul Sukor, N. F. I., Basri, H., & Atqiya Muslihati. (2021). Preparation and Characterization of Psf-Based Ultrafiltration Membrane for Possible Filtration of Coconut Milk. Enhanced Knowledge in Sciences and Technology, 1(1), 21-26. https://publisher.uthm.edu.my/periodicals/index.php/ekst/article/view/635