Contact angle, pore size analysis and theoretical LEP of the porous membranes.
| Contact angle (θ) | Average pore size (μm) | Largest pore (μm) | LEP (bar) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PM-6 | 106.9 | 0.14 ± 0.13 | 0.83 | 1.01 |
| PM-9 | 113.4 | 0.21 ± 0.22 | 1.42 | 0.80 |
| PM-11 | 97.9 | 0.11 ± 0.08 | 0.75 | 0.52 |
| PM-13 | 129.6 | — | 5.36 | 0.34 |
| PIM-1 (TFC membrane) | 70 (in this study) 89 (ref. 61) | — | — | — |