PVDF ultrafiltration membranes were prepared by the phase-inversion method with different contents Ag3PO4 powders dispersed uniformly in the PVDF casting solution. The microstructure
separation performance and antifouling ability of such PVDF membrane and modified membranes were investigated using SEM
contact angle
cross flow filtration
and antifouling measurements
and cleaning effect for the fouled membrane was also observed. The modified membranes exhibited differences in microstructure and properties due to a specific content of Ag3PO4 powders addition. At mass fraction 1% Ag3PO4
the thickness of skin layer decreased while fine interfacial micropores increased
meanwhile the modified membranes had excellent water permeability
hydrophilicity
mechanical properties
antifouling ability and elevated retention for humic acid (HA)solution. In addition
sunlight/water cleaning in aeration could effectively recover the flux of PVDF1 membrane to above 85%.