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  4. TUNING SUBSTRUCTURE AND PROPERTIES OF DYNAMICALLY RESPONSIVE MULTIFUNCTIONAL ASYMMETRIC TRIBLOCK TERPOLYMER MEMBRANES

TUNING SUBSTRUCTURE AND PROPERTIES OF DYNAMICALLY RESPONSIVE MULTIFUNCTIONAL ASYMMETRIC TRIBLOCK TERPOLYMER MEMBRANES

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Tsaur_cornell_0058O_10616.pdf (2.05 MB)
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https://doi.org/10.7298/tmnx-pr63
https://hdl.handle.net/1813/67773
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Author
Tsaur, Lieihn
Abstract

The hybrid process of block copolymer (BCP) self-assembly and non-solvent induced phase separation (SNIPS) is widely used for the fabrication of ultrafiltration (UF) membranes due to its commercial scalability and assurance of high permselectivity. Since its inception, there have been numerous efforts to expand the functionality of SNIPS membranes via additive incorporation, surface coating, or synthesis of more chemically-diverse BCPs. This study focuses on the synthesis of a poly(styrene)-b-poly(4-vinylpyridine)-b-poly(propylene sulfide) (SVPS) triblock terpolymer and the fabrication and optimization of SNIPS membranes derived therefrom. The resultant membranes, lined with narrowly-dispersed, hexagonally-ordered pores, displayed pH-responsive behavior and covalent binding capabilities reflective of the block chemistries. To further extend the applicability of these membranes, parameters such as evaporation time, polymer concentration, and solvent system composition were systematically varied to achieve a spectrum of substructure morphologies and permeability profiles while maintaining top surface order.

Date Issued
2019-08-30
Keywords
asymmetric
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block copolymer
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membranes
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ultrafiltration
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SNIPS
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Materials Science
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Self-assembly
Committee Chair
Wiesner, Ulrich B.
Committee Member
Estroff, Lara A.
Degree Discipline
Materials Science and Engineering
Degree Name
M.S., Materials Science and Engineering
Degree Level
Master of Science
Type
dissertation or thesis

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