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  • 1Department of Chemical Engineering and McGill Institute for Advanced Materials, McGill University, Montreal, Quebec H3A 2B2, Canada.

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Permeability of polymer membranes with nanoinclusions unexpectedly rises with particle content. A new theory explains this by polymer chain repulsion from inclusions, increasing free volume and solute diffusivity, matching experimental data.

Area of Science:

  • Materials Science
  • Polymer Science
  • Physical Chemistry

Background:

  • The permeability of polymer membranes containing nanoinclusions often contradicts classical composite theories.
  • Previous models based on Maxwell's theory predict decreased permeability with increasing particle volume fraction.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To present a novel theoretical explanation for the observed increase in polymer membrane permeability with nanoinclusion content.
  • To reconcile experimental findings with theoretical predictions for composite membrane transport.

Main Methods:

  • Development of a new theory based on polymer chain behavior during membrane fabrication.
  • Hypothesizing polymer chain repulsion from nanoinclusions during casting.
  • Modeling the resulting changes in free volume and solute diffusivity.

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Main Results:

  • The theory successfully explains the counterintuitive increase in membrane permeability as particle volume fraction increases.
  • The model predicts enhanced solute diffusivity due to increased free volume near inclusions.
  • Theoretical predictions show good agreement with existing experimental data.

Conclusions:

  • Polymer chain repulsion from nanoinclusions during membrane casting is a key factor influencing bulk transport properties.
  • The proposed theory provides a more accurate framework for understanding diffusion in polymer nanocomposites.
  • This work advances the understanding of transport phenomena in heterogeneous polymer systems.