Amphiphobic PFTMS@nano-SiO2/ePTFE Membrane for Oil Aerosol Removal

Chong Xu, Jian Fang, Ze Xian Low, Shasha Feng, Min Hu, Zhaoxiang Zhong, Weihong Xing

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Abstract

Synthetic expanded polytetrafluoroethylene (ePTFE) membrane has a wide range of applications, including aerosol and dust removal, and exhibits high dust-removing efficiency, high air permeability, and cost-effectiveness. However, the intrinsic oleophilic surface of ePTFE limits its application in the oil-bearing gas-solid separation process. Herein, we report a surface modification method to prepare amphiphobic ePTFE membranes via coating of a layer of 1H,1H,2H,2H-perfluorooctyltrimethoxysilane (PFTMS) - modified nano-SiO2 onto the surface of ePTFE fibers. The oil contact angle of the modified ePTFE membranes was increased from 0 to 123°, while retaining the initial water contact angle of 142°. The amphiphobic membrane shows excellent oil aerosol filtration efficiency with a comparative low pressure drop and high oil rejection rate of 99.5%. Remarkably, the membrane can be reused after simple rinsing with water. The oil aerosol filtration efficiency of membrane remained as high as 98.5% after five cycles of filtration and cleaning.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)10431-10438
Number of pages8
JournalIndustrial and Engineering Chemistry Research
Volume57
Issue number31
DOIs
StatePublished - 8 Aug 2018

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