🌐 DiffuLayer™ A Series Hydrophobic PVDF Membranes
📖 Product Description
The DiffuLayer™ A Series hydrophobic PVDF membranes are made from naturally hydrophobic polyvinylidene fluoride (PVDF) polymer, offering excellent chemical compatibility and mechanical strength. Their intrinsic hydrophobicity ensures stable performance during filtration without the need for additional hydrophobic treatment. These membranes are highly resistant to acidic solutions, organic solvents, mixed solvents, and chemical intermediates, while maintaining low protein adsorption, making them suitable for filtering liquids containing biological components. They also exhibit excellent heat resistance and oxidative stability, making them widely applicable in sterilizing filtration, gas venting, and pharmaceutical processes.
⚠️ Note: Not resistant to strong alkaline environments.
🌟 Product Advantages
Strong Chemical Compatibility: Suitable for a wide range of organic solvents and acidic systems.
Low Protein Adsorption: Preserves the integrity of bioactive components in samples.
Multiple Pore Sizes: Offers options for fine sterilization to general filtration.
Naturally Hydrophobic: Excellent liquid-gas separation performance without extra treatment.
Excellent Heat and Oxidative Resistance: Suitable for demanding operating conditions.
🔬 Applications
Organic solvent filtration
Sterilizing filtration
Gas venting and pressure equalization
Critical liquid filtration in biopharmaceutical processes
📊 Common Membrane Material Comparison
| Membrane Material | Hydrophilic/Hydrophobic | Protein Adsorption | Chemical Compatibility | Max Temperature | Typical Applications |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PES (Polyethersulfone) | Hydrophilic | Very low | pH 1–14, moderate solvent tolerance | ≤ 60 ℃ | Media, buffer, protein filtration |
| PVDF (Polyvinylidene Fluoride) | Hydrophilic/Hydrophobic | Low | pH 1–8, resistant to acids and most aqueous solutions | ≤ 90 ℃ | Protein solutions, bioproducts, sterilizing filtration |
| MCE (Mixed Cellulose Ester) | Hydrophilic | High | pH 4–8, poor solvent tolerance | ≤ 45 ℃ | Routine aqueous solutions, microbial testing |
| Nylon | Hydrophilic | Medium | pH 3–10, tolerant to most solvents | ≤ 75 ℃ | Organic solvents, routine sterilizing filtration |
| PTFE (Polytetrafluoroethylene) | Hydrophobic (can be made hydrophilic) | Very low | pH 1–14, resistant to strong acids, bases, and solvents | ≤ 120 ℃ | Corrosive liquids, gas filtration |
📊 DiffuLayer™ PVDF Membrane Series Comparison
| Feature | DiffuLayer™ A Series (Hydrophobic PVDF) | DiffuLayer™ A Series (Hydrophilic Modified PVDF) | DiffuLayer™ F Series (Hydrophilic PVDF) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Surface Property | Naturally hydrophobic | Hydrophobic PVDF modified to enhance hydrophilicity, significantly reduced contact angle | Naturally hydrophilic PVDF polymer |
| Protein Adsorption | Low | Extremely low (better than MCE, Nylon, PTFE) | Extremely low, suitable for bioproducts and protein samples |
| Chemical Compatibility | Resistant to acids, organic and mixed solvents; not resistant to strong bases | Excellent compatibility with most solvents and acid/base systems; minimal leachables | pH 1–8, suitable for buffers and aqueous solutions; not resistant to strong solvents (acetone, DMSO, THF, DMF, etc.) |
| Heat Resistance | ≤ 90 ℃, oxidative resistant | ≤ 121 ℃; compatible with autoclaving, γ-irradiation, ethylene oxide sterilization | ≤ 90 ℃ |
| Filtration Rate | Requires pre-wetting for aqueous solutions | High flow rate; hydrophilic modification improves water filtration efficiency | Good flow rate; can be used directly with aqueous solutions |
| Pre-Wetting Required | Yes (alcohols or wetting agents) | No | No |
| Typical Applications | Solvent filtration, sterilizing filtration, gas venting, biopharmaceutical processes | Media, protein solutions, antibiotics, chromatography sample preparation, lab sample processing | Protein solutions, bioproducts, buffers, media filtration |
| Suitable Sample Type | Organic solvents, acidic liquids, gases | Aqueous solutions + organic solvents + bioproducts (all-purpose) | Aqueous solutions, bioproducts, buffers (more focused on biological applications) |
| Common Pore Sizes | 0.1, 0.22, 0.3, 0.45, 1.0 μm | 0.1, 0.22, 0.45, 1.0 μm | 0.1, 0.22, 0.45, 1.0 μm |
📌 Summary
A Series Hydrophobic PVDF: Best suited for organic solvents, gases, and acidic liquid filtration.
A Series Hydrophilic Modified PVDF: Offers the most balanced performance, compatible with aqueous solutions, organic solvents, and bioproducts; withstands high-temperature sterilization—ideal for lab and industrial applications.
F Series Hydrophilic PVDF: Focused on biological samples and aqueous solutions, especially suitable for protein and media filtration.
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📑 DiffuLayer™ A Series Hydrophobic PVDF Membranes – Price List
| Membrane Diameter | Pack Quantity | Price (USD) |
|---|---|---|
| 13 mm | 100 sheets/box | $24 |
| 25 mm | 100 sheets/box | $24 |
| 47 mm | 50 sheets/box | $24 |
| 50 mm | 50 sheets/box | $24 |
| 60 mm | 50 sheets/box | $30 |
| 70 mm | 50 sheets/box | $58 |
| 80 mm | 50 sheets/box | $58 |
| 90 mm | 50 sheets/box | $70 |
| 100 mm | 50 sheets/box | $80 |
| 125 mm | 50 sheets/box | $86 |
| 150 mm | 50 sheets/box | $100 |
| 180 mm | 50 sheets/box | $180 |
| 200 mm | 50 sheets/box | $300 |
PVDF Hydrophobic Membrane Pore Sizes & Product Codes
| Pore Size (μm) | Product Code |
|---|---|
| 0.1 | PVDF-A0.1 |
| 0.15 | PVDF-A0.15 |
| 0.22 | PVDF-A0.22 |
| 0.3 | PVDF-A0.3 |
| 0.45 | PVDF-A0.45 |
| 0.65 | PVDF-A0.65 |
| 0.8 | PVDF-A0.8 |
| 1 | PVDF-A1 |
| 1.2 | PVDF-A1.2 |
| 1.6 | PVDF-A1.6 |
| 2 | PVDF-A2 |
| 3 | PVDF-A3 |
| 5 | PVDF-A5 |
Partial references citing our materials (from Google Scholar)
Carbon Dioxide Reduction
1. ACS Nano Strain Relaxation in Metal Alloy Catalysts Steers the Product Selectivity of Electrocatalytic CO2 Reduction
The bipolar membrane (Fumasep FBM) in this paper was purchased from SCI Materials Hub, which was used in rechargeable Zn-CO2 battery tests. The authors reported a strain relaxation strategy to determine lattice strains in bimetal MNi alloys (M = Pd, Ag, and Au) and realized an outstanding CO2-to-CO Faradaic efficiency of 96.6% with outstanding activity and durability toward a Zn-CO2 battery.
2. Front. Chem. Boosting Electrochemical Carbon Dioxide Reduction on Atomically Dispersed Nickel Catalyst
In this paper, Vulcan XC-72R was purchased from SCI Materials Hub. Vulcan XC 72R carbon is the most common catalyst support used in the anode and cathode electrodes of Polymer Electrolyte Membrane Fuel Cells (PEMFC), Direct Methanol Fuel Cells (DMFC), Alkaline Fuel Cells (AFC), Microbial Fuel Cells (MFC), Phosphoric Acid Fuel Cells (PAFC), and many more!
3. Adv. Mater. Partially Nitrided Ni Nanoclusters Achieve Energy-Efficient Electrocatalytic CO2 Reduction to CO at Ultralow Overpotential
An AEM membrane (Sustainion X37-50 Grade RT, purchased from SCI Materials Hub) was activated in 1 M KOH for 24 h, washed with ultra-purity water prior to use.
4. Adv. Funct. Mater. Nanoconfined Molecular Catalysts in Integrated Gas Diffusion Electrodes for High-Current-Density CO2 Electroreduction
In this paper (Supporting Information), an anion exchanged membrane (Fumasep FAB-PK-130 obtained from SCI Materials Hub (www.scimaterials.cn)) was used to separate the catholyte and anolyte chambers.
SCI Materials Hub: we also recommend our Fumasep FAB-PK-75 for the use in a flow cell.
5. Appl. Catal. B Efficient utilization of nickel single atoms for CO2 electroreduction by constructing 3D interconnected nitrogen-doped carbon tube network
In this paper, the Nafion 117 membrane was obtained from SCI Materials Hub.
In this paper, Proton exchange membrane (Nafion 117), Nafion D520, and Toray 060 carbon paper were purchased from SCI Materials Hub.
7. National Science Review Confinement of ionomer for electrocatalytic CO2 reduction reaction via efficient mass transfer pathways
An anion exchange membrane (PiperION-A15-HCO3) was obtained from SCI Materials Hub.
8. Catalysis Communications Facilitating CO2 electroreduction to C2H4 through facile regulating {100} & {111} grain boundary of Cu2O
Carbon paper (TGPH060), membrane solution (Nafion D520), and ionic membrane (Nafion N117) were obtained from Wuhu Eryi Material Technology Co., Ltd (a company under SCI Materials Hub).
Batteries
1. J. Mater. Chem. A Blocking polysulfides with a Janus Fe3C/N-CNF@RGO electrode via physiochemical confinement and catalytic conversion for high-performance lithium–sulfur batteries
Graphene oxide (GO) in this paper was obtained from SCI Materials Hub. The authors introduced a Janus Fe3C/N-CNF@RGO electrode consisting of 1D Fe3C decorated N-doped carbon nanofibers (Fe3C/N-CNFs) side and 2D reduced graphene oxide (RGO) side as the free-standing carrier of Li2S6 catholyte to improve the overall electrochemical performance of Li-S batteries.
This paper used more than 10 kinds of materials from SCI Materials Hub and the authors gave detailed properity comparsion.
The commercial IEMs of Fumasep FAB-PK-130 and Nafion N117 were obtained from SCI Materials Hub.
Gas diffusion layers of GDL340 (CeTech) and SGL39BC (Sigracet) and Nafion dispersion (Nafion D520) were obtained from SCI Materials Hub.
Zn foil (100 mm thickness) and Zn powder were obtained from the SCI Materials Hub.
Commercial 20% Pt/C, 40% Pt/C and IrO2 catalysts were also obtained from SCI Materials Hub.
3. Journal of Energy Chemistry Vanadium oxide nanospheres encapsulated in N-doped carbon nanofibers with morphology and defect dual-engineering toward advanced aqueous zinc-ion batteries
In this paper, carbon cloth (W0S1011) was obtained from SCI Materials Hub. The flexible carbon cloth matrix guaranteed the stabilization of the electrode and improved the conductivity of the cathode.
4. Energy Storage Materials Defect-abundant commercializable 3D carbon papers for fabricating composite Li anode with high loading and long life
The 3D carbon paper (TGPH060 raw paper) were purchased from SCI Materials Hub.
5. Nanomaterials A Stable Rechargeable Aqueous Zn–Air Battery Enabled by Heterogeneous MoS2 Cathode Catalysts
Nafion D520 (5 wt%), and carbon paper (GDL340) were received from SCI-Materials-Hub.
Carbon cloth (W0S1011) and other electrochemical consumables required for air cathode were provided by SCI Materials Hub.
Oxygen Reduction Reaction
1. J. Chem. Eng. Superior Efficiency Hydrogen Peroxide Production in Acidic Media through Epoxy Group Adjacent to Co-O/C Active Centers on Carbon Black
In this paper, Vulcan XC 72 carbon black, ion membrane (Nafion N115, 127 μL), Nafion solution (D520, 5 wt%), and carbon paper (AvCarb GDS 2230 and Spectracarb 2050A-1050) were purchased from SCI Materials Hub.
2. Journal of Colloid and Interface Science Gaining insight into the impact of electronic property and interface electrostatic field on ORR kinetics in alloy engineering via theoretical prognostication and experimental validation
The 20 wt% Pt3M (M = Cr, Co, Cu, Pd, Sn, and Ir) were purchased from SCI Materials Hub. This work places emphasis on the kinetics of the ORR concerning Pt3M (M = Cr, Co, Cu, Pd, Sn, and Ir) catalysts, and integrates theoretical prognostication and experimental validation to illuminate the fundamental principles of alloy engineering.
Water Electrolysis
1. International Journal of Hydrogen Energy Gold as an efficient hydrogen isotope separation catalyst in proton exchange membrane water electrolysis
The cathodic catalysts of Pt/C (20 wt%, 2–3 nm) and Au/C (20 wt%, 4–5 nm) were purchased from SCI Materials Hub.
2. Small Science Silver Compositing Boosts Water Electrolysis Activity and Durability of RuO2 in a Proton-Exchange-Membrane Water Electrolyzer
Two fiber felts (0.35 mm thickness, SCI Materials Hub) were used as the porous transport layers at both the cathode and the anode.
3. Advanced Functional Materials Hierarchical Crystalline/Amorphous Heterostructure MoNi/NiMoOx for Electrochemical Hydrogen Evolution with Industry-Level Activity and Stability
Anion-exchange membrane (FAA-3-PK-130) was obtained from SCI Materials Hub website.
Fuel Cells
1. Polymer Sub-two-micron ultrathin proton exchange membrane with reinforced mechanical strength
Gas diffusion electrode (60% Pt/C, Carbon paper) was purchased from SCI Materials Hub.
Characterization
1. Chemical Engineering Journal Electrochemical reconstitution of Prussian blue analogue for coupling furfural electro-oxidation with photo-assisted hydrogen evolution reaction
An Au nanoparticle film was deposited on the total reflecting plane of a single reflection ATR crystal (SCI Materials Hub, Wuhu, China) via sputter coater.
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