Abstract
Asymmetric membranes with layered structure have made significant achievements due to their balanced properties and multi-functionalities that come from a combination of multiple layers. However, issues such as delamination and substructure resistance are generated by the intrinsic layered structure. Here, we present a strategy to integrate the traditional layered structure into an asymmetric but continuous porous network. Through infiltrations of microparticles and nanoparticles to targeted regions, active domains are created inside the porous scaffold versus having them applied externally. The fabricated internal active domains are highly adjustable in terms of its dimensions, pore size, and materials. We demonstrate that it is a general method that can be applicable to a wide variety of particles regardless of their material, dimensions, or geometry. By eliminating the external layered structure, problems such as those mentioned above can be eliminated. This integration technique can be extended to other devices required a layered structure, such as solid oxide fuel cells and lithium ion battery.
Document Type
Article
Publication Date
3-20-2014
Digital Object Identifier (DOI)
http://dx.doi.org/10.1038/srep04418
Repository Citation
Li, Wenle and Walz, John Y., "Porous Nanocomposites with Integrated Internal Domains: Application to Separation Membranes" (2014). Chemical and Materials Engineering Faculty Publications. 1.
https://uknowledge.uky.edu/cme_facpub/1
Supplementary Information
Notes/Citation Information
Published in Scientific Reports, v. 4, article 4418, p. 1-7.
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