Spectral analysis on the surface molecular structure of modified polyvinylidene fluoride membrane

Abstract

Taking advantage of Fourier transform infrared spectrum and X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy, the researcher has conducted a contrastive research on the surface molecular structure of porous PVDF membrane before and after modification. Research results indicate that, though the C–F characteristic peak of the PVDF membrane still exists after modification, the peak is obviously flat, which indicates that the content of F atom decreases evidently; the results also indicate that hydroxyl characteristic peak is sharper, which indicates the content of O atom increases evidently. This proves that chemical binding force has been produced by chemical reactions on the surface of PVDF membrane during the modification. The coexistence of C–F functional group with C–OH one on the surface of PVDF membrane after modification proves that the surface features of the PVDF membrane have been successfully altered. Combination of Fourier transform infrared spectrum with X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy is proved an effective approach for analyzing the surface structure of the membrane.