期刊
JOURNAL OF MEMBRANE SCIENCE
卷 421, 期 -, 页码 32-38出版社
ELSEVIER SCIENCE BV
DOI: 10.1016/j.memsci.2012.06.020
关键词
Dextran; Membrane characterization; Hollow fiber; Concentration polarization; Bioprocessing; Molecular weight cut-off
Although dextran retention tests are used extensively for characterizing ultrafiltration membranes, there is no standardization in the test methods or conditions. This is particularly important for hollow fiber membrane modules in which the degree of concentration polarization varies with axial position and there can be significant backfiltration when the device is operated at very low permeate flow rates. We have developed a theoretical framework that examines the effects of module geometry (number of fibers, fiber diameter, and fiber length) and operating conditions (feed and permeate flow rates) on the key factors governing the dextran retention profile in hollow fiber membrane modules. This framework was then used to identify optimal conditions for performing dextran retention tests in hollow fiber ultrafiltration membranes with relatively large pore size. The measured dextran retention coefficients at these optimal conditions were in good agreement with model calculations. In addition, the dextran retention profiles under these optimal conditions were essentially insensitive to variations in the feed and permeate flow rate, providing a robust dextran retention test that can yield important information on the membrane pore size and transport characteristics. (C) 2012 Elsevier B.V. All rights reserved.
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