Table 1 Spinning conditions of the various double layer membranes.

From: New low-flux mixed matrix membranes that offer superior removal of protein-bound toxins from human plasma

 

M 1

M 2

M 3

M 4

M 5

M 6

Inner layer (PES/PVP)

15/5

15/7

15/10

15/10

15/7

15/7

Outer layer (PES/PVP/AC)**

14/1.4/37.5

14/1.4/60

14/1.4/60

14/1.4/60

14/1.4/60

14/1.4/60

Inner layer pumping speed (ml/min)

0.5

0.4

0.4

0.4

0.4

0.4

Outer layer pumping speed (ml/min)

1

1.6

2

1.6

1.6

1.6

Bore liquid pumping speed (ml/min)

1.2

1.2

2

2

1.2

1.2

Bore composition*

B1

B1

B2

B2

B2

B1

Air gap (cm)

15

15

10

10

10

10

Spinneret type

Spinneret 2.0

Spinneret 2.0

Spinneret 2.0

Spinneret 2.0

Spinneret 2.0

Spinneret 2.0

Collecting speed (m/min)

Free fall

Free fall

Free fall

Free fall

3.5

3.5

  1. *Bore liquid B1 consists of pure water and the bore liquid B2 contains 60% NMP and 5% PVP in pure water.
  2. **Amount of activated carbon was calculated in relation to the amount of PES.