A Review on Theoretical Prediction of Polymeric Membrane Morphology Prepared via Phase Inversion

This paper is a review on researches considering theoretical prediction of polymeric membrane morphology prepared via phase inversion. Membrane morphology possesses a significant effect on efficiency. Accordingly, the knowledge of membrane morphology and influence on membrane performance is vital. Controlling membrane preparation conditions results in a desired morphology leading to an appropriate performance. In this review paper firstly, current procedures for membrane fabrication via phase inversion were briefly discussed. This was followed by tackling the papers discussing the prediction of membrane morphology on the basis of phase diagram. Finally, Flory – Huggins theory, which is a useful tool for prediction of ternary phase diagrams, was explained. Moreover, the recently published Compressible Regular Solution (CRS) model was mentioned.