Production and Properties of Polypropylene Track Membranes

Abstract

This paper describes results of the method of manufacturing the polypropylene track membranes produced by physicochemical treatment under irradiation of accelerated heavy ions of polymer films. The developed method allows to produce membranes with pores of 0.1-0.2 μm in diameter and more, with an improved structural and physicochemical properties. Polypropylene track membranes of a novel sample are characterized by high homogeneity of pore sizes in magnitude, considerable mechanical strength, advanced thermal stability and resistance to oxidation in aggressive media. It opens new fields for their usage.