PolyCera Membranes
About
Robust, easy to clean PolyCera membranes extend the range of ultrafiltration performance beyond conventional ceramic and polymeric membranes.
PolyCera® is a new polymeric material platform derived from Nobel Prize winning polymer chemistry developed into membrane materials at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) and the California NanoSystems Institute (CNSI).
PolyCera polymer materials are 100% organic, but they exhibit unique electronic behavior that shifts from metal-like conducting to metal oxide-like semi-conducting to plastic-like insulating properties. These materials are neither conventional polymers nor are they traditional metals or metal-oxide ceramics. PolyCera goes beyond traditional polymeric and ceramic materials.
PolyCera membranes offer a unique combination of extreme hydrophilicity, permeability and robustness. Improved hydrophilicity means improved fouling resistance and ease of cleaning, ultimately, more water and less cost. Captive bubble contact angle using a pure hydrocarbon oil droplet, as shown below, measures the extent to which the oil droplet can displace water and stick strongly to the membrane surface. The lower the angle, the more the membrane favors water, resists fouling and cleans easily.
Taxonomy
- Membranes
- Polymeric Membranes