Membrane microstructure is a key component to determining transport properties and, as such, morphological characterization has been of high interest across many areas of membrane research. For desalination membranes in particular, reconstructions of the 3D morphology with transmission electron tomography reveal local heterogeneities not accessible from 2D projections. Quantification of these 3D local heterogeneities is crucial towards elucidating fundamental underpinnings of membrane transport.
Presenter: Tyler Culp