Table 1 Thickness, porosity, and pore size of the fabricated membranes
AgNPs amount (g) | Porosity | Pore Size (µm) | Thickness (µm) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
M1 | 0 | 0.85 ± 0.01 | 3.5 ± 0.2 µm | 185 ± 2 µm |
M2 | 1 | 0.79 ± 0.03 | 2.9 ± 0.1 µm | 173 ± 1 µm |
M3 | 1.5 | 0.71 ± 0.02 | 2.4 ± 0.1 µm | 162 ± 2 µm |
M4 | 2 | 0.64 ± 0.02 | 2.1 ± 0.3 µm | 133 ± 2 µm |
M5 | 2.5 | 0.69 ± 0.03 | 2.6 ± 0.2 µm | 143 ± 2 µm |
M6 | 3 | 0.75 ± 0.01 | 2.8 ± 0.2 µm | 162 ± 3 µm |
M7 | 4 | 0.81 ± 0.02 | 3.2 ± 0.1 µm | 188 ± 1 µm |
M8 | 10 | 0.84 ± 0.02 | 3.6 ± 0.1 µm | 201 ± 1 µm |