Polymer electrolyte membranes, also known as proton exchange membranes (PEMs), are a
type of semipermeable membrane that exhibits the property of conducting ions while …

Membrane technology has emerged as an attractive approach for water purification, while
mitigation of fouling is key to lower membrane operating costs. This article reviews various …

Interfacial evaporation from light-absorbing, porous materials have offered an exciting
opportunity to utilize sustainable renewable solar energy for desalination. However, the …

Thermal analysis of semicrystalline poly (vinyl alcohol) reveals the existence of up to three
energetically distinct states of water within the polymer structure. Wide angle X-ray studies …

The preparation of various types of ion exchange membranes by radiation-induced graft
copolymerization of polar and functional monomers onto non-polar polymeric films and …

The structure of water molecules sorbed in different hydrophilic polymers was studied by
DSC and FTIR. The obtained data shows that, first, the sorbed water molecules are directly …

Functional copolymers obtained by modification of existing polymers using radiation
induced graft copolymerization are attractive materials due to their enhanced separation …

Organic–inorganic hybrids based on poly (vinyl alcohol)(PVA)/SiO2 hybrid membranes
containing sulfonic acid groups were prepared using the sol–gel process under acidic …

Poly (vinyl alcohol), PVOH, films have been studied as a function of water content. The
states of water present in the polymer (bound or free) have been characterized and are a …

Inspired by the gradient structure of articular cartilage, a poly (vinyl alcohol)(PVA)-based
composite hydrogel with a biomimetic gradient structure as an artificial cartilage …