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Synthesis of Hydrogels with Antifouling Properties As Membranes for Water Purification
Published on: April 7, 2017
[Diffusional system for examination of the solubility and penetration of water-insoluble compounds (author's transl)]
Abstract:
A diffusion cell type which is suitable for investigation of water-insoluble compounds is shown. The chamber consists of two compartments, the so-called bottom-chamber, which contains the solid substance under investigation, and the main chamber, which is above it. In this chamber only the dissolved part of the substance is present. The solubility of dibenzylsulfide was determined and it was demonstrated that the dissolved part of this compound is accumulated by a receptor substance from the liquid phase.
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