Table 4 The properties of the prepared membranes.

From: Removal of metal ions and humic acids through polyetherimide membrane with grafted bentonite clay

Membrane

Thickness (µm)

Porosity (%)

Water uptake (%)

FRR (%)

PEM-0

128

32.4

34.7

23.7

PEM-1

139

42.9

48.2

58.1

PEM-2

143

53.5

65.8

76.5

PEM-3

131

62.7

71.3

84.1