| Properties |
Polymeric Membrane |
Inorganic Membrane |
MMM |
|
i. Cost |
Economical to fabricate |
High Fabrication cost |
Moderate |
|
ii. Chemical and thermal stability |
Moderate |
High |
High |
|
iii. Mechanical strength |
Good |
Poor |
Excellent |
|
iv. Compatibility to solvent |
Limited |
Wide range |
Limited |
|
v. Swelling |
Frequently occurs |
Free of swelling |
Free of swelling |
|
vi. Separation performance |
Moderate |
Moderate |
Exceed Robeson upper boundary |
|
vii. Handling |
Robust |
Brittle |
Robust |
|
