Polymer-nanoinorganic particles composite membranes: a brief overview

Abstract

Polymer-nanoinorganic particles composite membranes present an interesting approach for improving the physical and chemical, as well as separation properties of polymer membranes, because they possess characteristics of both organic and inorganic membranes such as good permeability, selectivity, mechanical strength, thermal stability and so on. The preparations and structures of polymer-nanoinorganic particles composite membranes and their unique properties are reviewed.

Key words： polymer; nanoinorganic particles; composite membranes

Acknowledgements

The authors acknowledge the National Key Fundamental Research Development Plan (No. 2003CB615705) for giving financial supports in this project.

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