Synthesis and characterization of a polysulfone based polymer inclusion membrane

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2018

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Kunene, Phumlile Promise

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Poly vinyl chloride and cellulose triacetate are the most extensively used and studied base polymers for preparation of polymer inclusion membranes used in water purification. However, their instability under extreme conditions has brought about the need to explore other base polymers that can overcome such limitations. In this study we investigated polysulfone as an alternative base polymer that could possibly withstand harsh environmental conditions and have good transport efficiency towards metal ions. Polymer inclusion membranes were prepared using polysulfone as a base polymer and Aliquat 336 as a carrier. Chromate was used to study the extraction efficiency of the membranes. The optimal composition ratio for the membrane that gave the highest extraction efficiency of chromate from solution

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A dissertation submitted to the Faculty of Science, University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg, in fulfilment of the requirements for the degree of Master of Science University of the Witwatersrand Johannesburg December 2018

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