Table 5.
A comparative analysis of the water flux, salt rejection and decontamination factor for some isotopes for different types of membranes used in LLLRW applications.
| Type of Membrane | Water Flux of LLLRW, g/m2·h | Salt Rejection, % | Decontamination Factor for Isotopes | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hydrophobic PET TeMs-g-PS | 980 | 99.9 |
60Co—85 137Cs—1727 241Am—5 |
[179] |
| PTFE membrane | 5000 | 90–95 |
60Co—10 137Cs—439 241Am >2 |
[179] |
| PTFE spiral-wound membrane | 1300–1800 | >93 |
60Co—4336.5 137Cs—43.8 |
[13] |
| PES membrane | 70,000–159,000 | >90 |
60Co—400–1000 137Cs—900–1400 85Sr—400–800 |
[185] |
| PP hollow fiber membrane | 6300 | 99.6 | Co (simulated) | [186] |
| Ceramic NF membrane | 20,000 | 99.9 | Co (simulated) | [187] |
| Hydrophobic PP membrane | 7100–30,300 | / |
85Sr—105 60Co—104 137Cs—103 |
[188] |
| PP hollow fiber membrane | 5000–50,000 | >90 |
85Sr—3700 60Co—8300 137Cs—6000 |
[189] |