Table 2 Comparison of 5 kinds of solid-state pores (POR1 to POR5) in terms of membrane chemistry, pore diameter (Φ) and pore morphology

From: Coacervate-pore complexes for selective molecular transport and dynamic reconfiguration

POR

Membrane

Φ

Pore morphology

1

PC, hydrophobic

3 μm

dispersed, cylindrical

2

PC, hydrophobic

50 nm

dispersed, cylindrical

3

PVA, hydrophilic

5–20 μm

connected, sponge-like

4

PU, hydrophobic

20–60 μm

connected, foam-like

5

PA, hydrophobic

5–60 μm

space between fibers

  1. PC stands for polycarbonate, PVA for polyvinyl alcohol, PU for polyurethane, and PA for polyamide.