Abstract:
The disclosure of the present invention relates to a method for preparing membrane and associated membrane and filter element. The method comprises providing a porous substrate having a plurality of pores; and applying a pre-filler solution to at least partially occupy the pores in the porous substrate. The membrane comprises a porous substrate and a filter layer formed on the porous substrate. The filter element comprises a core tube; and a membrane as prepared and rolled around the core tube.
Abstract:
The present disclosure describes an additive that may be used in the manufacture of thin-film polyamide composite membranes. Thin-film polyamide composite membranes are used in filtration processes, such as reverse osmosis and nanofiltration. The additive may be an amino-siloxane compound. The amino-siloxane compound includes repeated groups of silicon bonded to oxygen with at least one amine functional group. Optionally, the amino-siloxane compound may also include a hydrophilic group. The additive reacts with an aqueous phase and an organic phase to form a thin polyamide film on a porous substrate.