Preparation of poly (2-chloroaniline) membrane and plasma surface modification

Kir E., Oksuz L., HELHEL S.

APPLIED SURFACE SCIENCE, vol.252, no.10, pp.3574-3579, 2006 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 252 Issue: 10
  • Publication Date: 2006
  • Doi Number: 10.1016/j.apsusc.2005.05.027
  • Journal Name: APPLIED SURFACE SCIENCE
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Page Numbers: pp.3574-3579
  • Süleyman Demirel University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

P2ClAn membranes were obtained from chemically synthesized poly(2-chloroaniline) (P2ClAn) by casting method. These membranes were cast from dimethyl formamide (DMF) and were in the undoped state. P2ClAn membranes were characterized by Fourier infrared spectroscopy and scanning electron microscopy. Measurements of water content capacity, membrane thickness and ion-exchange capacity of the cast membranes were carried out. P2ClAn membranes were treated by electron cylotron resonance (ECR) plasma for surface modification. Plasma treatment has been successfully utilized for improving the surface properties of P2ClAn membranes such as increasing pore diameters and number of pores for better anion or molecule transportation. (c) 2005 Elsevier B.V. All rights reserved.