Fabrication and Evaluation of Ceramic-Based Hollow Fiber Membrane Modules for Hemodialysis Applications.

ABSTRACT: The application of ceramic membranes in hemodialysis modules remains underexplored, as prior investigations have primarily concentrated on flat-sheet samples or small-scale assessments. This study advances the field by fabricating Al₂O₃ hollow fiber membranes, integrating them into a lab-scale module, and systematically evaluating the influence of sintering temperature on their structural characteristics, hemocompatibility, and dialysis performance. Al₂O₃ hollow fiber membranes were prepared using a phase inversion method and then sintered at three different temperatures. All membranes exhibited superior protein adsorption behavior compared to conventional polymer-based membranes, which indicates higher biocompatibility. Furthermore, the amount o

SUBMITTER: Hwang JY 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12471399 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature