Table 1.
Characterization of PVDF (control), PVDF–Ag–0% Al2O3 (M1), PVDF–Ag–2% Al2O3 (M2), PVDF–Ag–4% Al2O3 (M3), PVDF–Ag–6% Al2O3 (M4), PVDF–8% Al2O3 (M5) membranes.
| Membrane samples | Average fiber diameter (μm) | Average thickness (μm) | Average pore size (μm) | Contact angle (°) | Filter resistance, Rf (Pa.s/m) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PVDF (control) | 0.42 ± 0.12 | 50.4 | 0.56 | 139.4 ± 0.7 | 633.8 ± 17.61 |
| M1 | 0.52 ± 0.13 | 51.4 | 0.48 | 137.4 ± 1.2 | 651.41 ± 35.21 |
| M2 | 1.19 ± 0.97 | 52.1 | 0.33 | 136.9 ± 0.9 | 661.97 ± 52.82 |
| M3 | 1.48 ± 0.13 | 56.2 | 0.34 | 137.5 ± 0.4 | 669.01 ± 17.61 |
| M4 | 1.67 ± 0.64 | 60.1 | 0.33 | 138.0 ± 0.1 | 683.1 ± 35.21 |
| M5 | 1.85 ± 0.19 | 62.9 | 0.36 | 137.0 ± 1.1 | 704.23 ± 52.82 |