Rheological aspects, such as shear and elongation, and the nature of phase inversion are of interest. Membrane morphology is investigated with a particular emphasis placed on fine structural details. The molecular arrangement in the membrane active layer is being researched. Infrared and positron annihilation spectroscopic techniques are being employed. The research has uncovered some exciting rheological and molecular orientation effects during membrane production.
Enquiries regarding post graduate study are welcome.
The rheology of fiber spinning and the properties of hollow-fiber membranes for gas separation. S.J. Shilton, G. Bell and J. Ferguson. The deduction of fine structural details of gas separation hollow fiber membranes using resistance modelling of gas permeation. 485-492 A. F. Ismail, S.J. Shilton, I.R. Dunkin and S.L. Gallivan Molecular orientation and the performance of hollow fiber membranes for gas separation. International Membrane Science and Technology Conference, Sydney, 12-14 November 1996, Vol.