The Change in the Hydrophobic Properties of Track Membranes as a Result of Directional Modification By a Low-Energy Ion Beam

Abstract

We present the results of study of the influence of low-energy ion beam irradiation on the structure of the surface and hydrophobic properties of PET membranes. To perform it we characterized ultrastructure, filtering and mechanical properties of the pristine and irradiated samples. Irradiation with a low-energy C and H ions increases the hydrophobicity of membranes made from PET films, while a decrease in strength properties is insignificant.