Membrane Autopsy Techniques
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Characterisation
Membrane properties can be evaluated by a range of different techniques. Below is a list of techniques commonly used.
- Sessile Drop Method
- Goniometer Method
- Gas Adsorption-Desorption Method
- Capillary Flow Porometry
- Bubble Point Method
Visualisation
Visualisation methods may be qualitative descriptions in themselves or utilised as methods for characterisation of properties. Current visualisation methods which are available are:
Property
The Property category contains a list of common properties used for membrane material characterisation. This category also defines the available properties that may be included in the digital repository. If you cannot find the property you are after please add it.
- Tortuosity
- Zeta Potential
- Surface Roughness
- Specific Surface Area
- Pure Water Permeability
- Porosity
- Pore Size Distribution
- Pore Size
- Molecular Weight Cut-Off
- Diffusion Coefficient
- Contact Angle
