Journal of Applied Polymer Science, Vol.65, No.9, 1731-1737, 1997
Polyether-Segmented Nylon Hemodialysis Membranes .4. Membrane Morphologies and Permeability Characteristics of Dialysis Membrane Composed of Poly(Ethylene Oxide)-Segmented Ny69/M10
Dialysis membrane was prepared by a phase inversion method using a new polyether-segmented nylon which dissolves in common organic solvents such as dimethylsulfoxide. The polyether-segmented nylon contained poly(ethylene oxide) block and nylon block (random copolyamide : Ny69/M10) prepared by sebacic acid, azelaic acid, m-xylenediamine, and hexamethylenediamine. The morphologies and permeability characteristics of the membranes were investigated. It was shown by scanning electron microscope observation that the membrane had a fingerlike structure when dimethylsulfoxide was used as a polymer solvent, and a spongelike structure when an additive such as calcium chloride was added to the polymer solution. The high permeability for the solutes such as urea and vitamin B-12 were observed in comparison with the polyether-segmented Ny610 membranes prepared by a phase inversion method.