A Simple and Effective Method for the Preparation of Porous Membranes with Three‐Dimensionally Arranged Pores
- 4 June 2004
- journal article
- research article
- Published by Wiley in Advanced Materials
- Vol. 16 (11) , 911-915
- https://doi.org/10.1002/adma.200306419
Abstract
A one‐step process for the preparation of porous polymer membranes (see Figure) by spreading mixtures of particles and organic liquid onto a water surface, followed by solidification of the liquid, removal of the particles, and transfer to desired supports, is reported (see Figure). The thickness of the porous membranes can be tuned from a single layer to more than ten layers.Keywords
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