Why do not we prepare PVDF/DMc dope solutions in 90 C for flat sheet membrane fabrication as PVDF has a good thermal resistance?

Foroogh Khodadadi @Foroogh-Khodadadi

09 October 2023 0 7K Report

Dear researchers,

Why do scientists use temperatures between 60 to 70 C to dissolve PVDF in DMF or DMAc for membrane fabrication?

Why do not we use a temperature of 90 C to dissolve it in a shorter time?

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