title: Interaction of isothermal phase inversion and membrane formulation for pathogens detection in water.
abstract: The aim of this study was to explore the utilization of polymeric membrane for bio-sensing application in most efficient and rapid way. Customization of membrane formulation via phase separation study to modify its morphologies and properties enable the detection of different pathogens in a specific manner. Experimental findings (FESEM, through-pore distribution, porosity, capillary flow test and protein binding test) verified the predictions of faster capillary flow time and higher membrane's protein binding by the addition of cellulose acetate and nitrocellulose to the membrane casting dope, respectively. Throughout the phase separation study, the potential phase behavior was investigated, which was correlating various membrane structures to its performances for potential pathogens detection in water.
authors.affiliation: School of Chemical Engineering, Engineering Campus, Universiti Sains Malaysia, Seri Ampangan, 14300 Nibong Tebal, S.P.S. Penang, Malaysia. chsclow@eng.usm.my
authors.forename: S C
authors.initials: SC
authors.lastname: Low
authors.forename: A L
authors.initials: AL
authors.lastname: Ahmad
authors.forename: N
authors.initials: N
authors.lastname: Ideris
authors.forename: Q H
authors.initials: QH
authors.lastname: Ng
mesh_terms: D000818:Animals; D003458:Cryptosporidium / Q000302:isolation & purification*; D004926:Escherichia coli / Q000302:isolation & purification*; D005872:Giardia / Q000302:isolation & purification*; D008567:Membranes, Artificial; D017550:Spectroscopy, Fourier Transform Infrared
chemical_list: D008567:Membranes, Artificial