Abstract
With the burgeoning membrane market focusing on moisture control applications, air/water filtered membranes find increasing use in diverse fields from electronics to food preservation. Fabrication and investigations of lithium chloride (LiCl)/Polyvinyl Alcohol (PVA)/sulfone composite films designed to dehumidify the surrounding air have been conducted. These films combine hydrophilic PVA with sulfone, a material known for its water vapor selectivity. Additionally, this research analyzes the impact of LiCl concentration on the film's performance, revealing that an optimal balance between water permeability and air blockage can be achieved by adjusting material compositions. Various material characterizations, including X-ray diffraction (XRD), secondary ion mass spectrometry (SIMS), Raman spectroscopy, photoluminescence (PL) spectroscopy, transmission electron microscopy (TEM), optical microscopy (OM), and confocal optical surface measurements, shed light on the film's surface morphology, lattice structure, and optical properties. The results demonstrate that the LiCl/PVA/sulfone composite films hold promise as effective dehumidifying components with potential applications in air conditioning and smart wearable garments.
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