Molecular dynamics coupled with experimental study of the effects of polyethylene glycol on the structure and antifouling properties of polyethersulfone membranes
Abstract:Polyethylene glycol (PEG), as a hydrophilic molecule, exerts a significant influence on the morphology and performance of membranes. However, the mechanism by which PEG influences polyethersulfone (PES) membranes remains unclear. In this work, the addition of varying concentrations (4, 12, 24 wt%) and molecular weights (200, 400, and 600 Da) of PEG on the PES membrane was investigated by molecular dynamics (MD) simulation and experimental study. Compared to the concentration of PEG (4, 12, and 24 wt%), the mol… Show more
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