Sonication-enhanced in situ assembly of organic/inorganic hybrid membranes: Evolution of nanoparticle distribution and pervaporation performance
Abstract(#br)Organic/inorganic hybrid membranes for separation applications have been widely studied. However, achieving a uniform dispersion of inorganic fillers in the polymer matrix is a primary challenge in the advancement of mixed-matrix membranes (MMMs). In the present study, a method for in situ assembly enhanced by sonication was developed to prepare hydrophobic polydimethylsiloxane (PDMS)/nanoparticle hybrid membranes.