Benzene ring crosslinking of a sulfonated polystyrene-grafted SEBS (S-SEBS-<i>g</i>-PSt) membrane by the Friedel–Crafts reaction for superior desalination performance by pervaporation
Mengyu Yan, Feixiang Zeng, Na Li, Wenhai Bian, Weiyu Shen, Zongli Xie
Abstract
A novel crosslinking method was proposed for a newly synthesized S-SEBS- g -PSt membrane. The membrane exhibits high level of water permeability and possesses outstanding mechanical strength and anti-swelling resistance.
Topics & Concepts
MembranePervaporationPolystyreneDesalinationPolymer chemistrySwellingBenzeneMaterials scienceChemical engineeringPermeability (electromagnetism)Friedel–Crafts reactionChemistryComposite materialOrganic chemistryPolymerCatalysisBiochemistryPermeationEngineeringMembrane Separation TechnologiesMembrane Separation and Gas TransportFuel Cells and Related Materials