Journal of Applied Polymer Science, Vol.65, No.9, 1703-1711, 1997
Polyether-Segmented Nylon Hemodialysis Membranes .1. Preparation and Permeability Characteristics of Polyether-Segmented Nylon-610 Hemodialysis Membrane
The effect of the coagulation condition in the phase inversion method on the permeability characteristics of poly(propylene oxide) or poly(tetramethylene oxide)segmented nylon 610 (PPO-Ny610 or PTMO-Ny610) hemodialysis membranes, the stability of the membrane performance, and the mechanical strength were investigated. The polymers were dissolved in a solvent such as formic acid and methanol saturated with calcium chloride, and thus PPO-Ny610 and PTMO-Ny610 membranes were prepared using formic acid and a calcium chloride/methanol/water mixture as a polymer solvent and a coagulant, respectively. It is concluded that PPO-Ny610 membrane has better permeability characteristics than PTMO-Ny610 membrane, and possesses additional properties for hemodialysis membranes such as mechanical properties and permeability stability in the drying and sterilizing processes. Furthermore, the blood compatibilities of PPO-Ny610 and PTMO-Ny610 membranes were superior to regenerated cellulose membranes on the basis of the result of platelet adhesion test.
Keywords:POLY(PROPYLENE OXIDE)-SEGMENTED NYLON-610;SURFACES;MICROSTRUCTURE;POLYAMIDES;PLATELETS;PROTEINS