CN108430613B - Zwitterionic sulfone polymer blend and hollow fiber membranes - Google Patents

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CN108430613B
CN108430613B CN201680070265.6A CN201680070265A CN108430613B CN 108430613 B CN108430613 B CN 108430613B CN 201680070265 A CN201680070265 A CN 201680070265A CN 108430613 B CN108430613 B CN 108430613B
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Abstract

Provided herein are blends of polymers suitable for use in making hollow fiber membranes. The polymer blend comprises a blend of a first polymer comprising a sulfone polymer having zwitterionic functionality and a second polymer comprising a sulfone polymer.

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Zwitterionic sulfone polymer blend and hollow fiber membranes
Cross Reference to Related Applications
This application is a continuation-in-part application of U.S. patent application No. 14/547,306 entitled zwitterionic-Functionalized Polymer Hollow-Fiber Membranes And Associated Method, filed 11/19/2014, the entire contents of which are incorporated herein by reference.
Background
The present disclosure generally relates to polymer blends for making hollow fiber membranes. The polymer blend comprises at least one polymer comprising zwitterionic groups.
Porous hollow fiber polymer membranes are used in many applications, such as hemodialysis, ultrafiltration, nanofiltration, reverse osmosis, gas separation, microfiltration, and pervaporation. For many of these applications, membranes with optimal selectivity and chemical, thermal and mechanical stability are desirable. In many applications (e.g., bio-separation or water filtration), membranes having one or more of improved hydrophilicity, improved biocompatibility, or low fouling may also be desirable.
Polyarylene ethers, in particular polyether sulfones and polysulfones, are frequently used as membrane materials because of their mechanical, thermal and chemical stability. However, these polymers are hydrophobic and lack biocompatibility and hydrophilicity as required for aqueous applications. Improvements in membrane hydrophilicity have been achieved by polymer blending, for example making porous membranes in the presence of small amounts of hydrophilic polymers such as polyvinylpyrrolidone (PVP). However, since PVP is water soluble, it leaches slowly from the porous polymer matrix, creating product variability. Alternatively, hydrophilicity has been achieved via functionalization of the polymer backbone and introduction of carboxyl, nitrile, or polyethylene glycol functional groups. However, these chemical modifications can be complex, expensive and inefficient. Furthermore, the addition of functional groups may make it difficult to manufacture hollow fiber membranes from functionalized polymers. One approach to solving the problems due to functional groups is to functionalize the membrane after fabrication; but this approach increases the manufacturing cost of the membrane.
There is a need in the art for materials that are easily processed and/or manufactured into membranes (including hollow fiber membranes), but that also reduce protein binding and/or fouling and provide good mechanical properties suitable for aqueous applications.
SUMMARY
Provided herein are polymer blends that mitigate certain limitations of previously known methods for making hollow fiber membranes. The blends of the present invention improve the processability of the functionalized polymers and also reduce the need for post-casting functionalization of the film.
Provided herein are hollow fiber membranes comprising a blend of a first polymer comprising a sulfone polymer having zwitterionic functional groups and a second polymer comprising a sulfone polymer:
in one aspect, provided herein is a hollow fiber membrane comprising a blend of a first polymer comprising a sulfone polymer having zwitterionic functionality and a second polymer comprising a sulfone polymer, wherein the first polymer comprising a sulfone polymer having zwitterionic functionality comprises a structural unit of formula IA or formula IB attached to a structural unit of formula II, and wherein the second polymer comprising a sulfone polymer comprises a structural unit of formula II, III, IV or V, wherein the structures of formula IA, IB, II, III, IV and V are as described in the detailed description section below.
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figure 1 shows a comparison between the cross-sections of a hollow fiber membrane comprising a high molecular weight polymer and a hollow fiber membrane comprising the claimed polymer blend of the present invention.
Fig. 2 shows a comparison between the protein binding properties (fouling) of hollow fiber membranes: (1) high molecular weight Polysulfone (PSU) (MW 54kg/mol) ultrafiltration hollow fiber membranes, (2) high molecular weight Polysulfone (PSU) (MW 54kg/mol) microfiltration hollow fiber membranes, (3) PSU (zwpsu) microfiltration hollow fiber membranes comprising zwitterionic groups, (4) microfiltration hollow fiber membranes comprising the polymer blend of the present invention (MW-49.3 kg/mol), and (5) PSU (zwpsu) microfiltration hollow fiber membranes comprising zwitterionic groups. No or minimal effect on morphology and IgG binding (ELISA) was observed from high molecular weight polymers to polymer blends.
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Hollow fiber membranes are commonly used in applications where a hydrophilic and/or biocompatible barrier is required. Zwitterionic sulfone polymers are hydrophilic and result in low protein binding and biofouling. However, zwitterionic sulfone polymers tend to be difficult to process into films, and the resulting films often have poor mechanical properties. Previous attempts to improve the hydrophilicity of sulfone-containing polymer membranes have focused on post-fabrication functionalization of the polymer and/or membrane.
In contrast, provided herein are novel blends of polymers comprising sulfone polymers and zwitterionic sulfone polymers that alleviate the need for post-fabrication functionalization of membranes. In addition, the polymer blends described herein can improve the polymer network structure and lead to better mechanical properties. The polymer blends described herein also impart improved processability, allowing easier manufacture of membranes, including hollow fiber membranes. In addition, the polymer blends described herein provide desirable hydrophilicity and/or biocompatibility to the membrane. Thus, by blending low amounts of sulfone polymer with zwitterionic sulfone polymer, the film forming processability of the zwitterionic sulfone polymer is improved. Furthermore, the mechanical properties of the films comprising the polymer blends are significantly improved while maintaining the film morphology and low bonding characteristics of the films. Advantageously, the films of the present invention alleviate the problems associated with leaching water soluble polymers such as PVP from the matrix, thereby reducing product variability.
The polymer blends described herein provide simple adjustment and significant improvement in film processability (e.g., low coating viscosity) and mechanical properties (e.g., high tensile elongation), and also provide some cost reduction by replacing the expensive zwitterionic sulfone polymers with the less expensive sulfone polymers in the blend.
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Approximating language, as used herein throughout the specification and claims, may be applied to modify any quantitative representation that could permissibly vary without resulting in a change in the basic function to which it is related. Accordingly, a value modified by a term or terms, such as "about" and "substantially", are not to be limited to the precise value specified. In some cases, the approximating language may correspond to the precision of an instrument for measuring the value. Here and throughout the specification and claims, range limitations may be combined and/or interchanged, such ranges are identified and include all the sub-ranges contained therein unless context or language indicates otherwise.
In the following specification and claims, the singular forms "a", "an" and "the" include plural referents unless the context clearly dictates otherwise. As used herein, the term "or" is not meant to be exclusive and refers to the presence of at least one of the referenced components and includes instances where combinations of the referenced components may be present, unless the context clearly dictates otherwise.
As used herein, a "sulfone polymer" is a polymer comprising the structure aryl-SO2Any polymer of one or more subunits of aryl groups. Typically, sulfone polymers are prepared via the reaction between a bisphenol and bis (4-chlorophenyl) sulfone by elimination of sodium chloride: sulfone polymers include, but are not limited to, polysulfone, polyarylsulfone (otherwise known as polyphenylsulfone or polyphenylsulfone), polyethersulfone, and the like.
As used herein, a "sulfone polymer with zwitterionic functionality" or "zwitterionic sulfone polymer" is a polymer comprising the structure aryl-SO2Any polymer of one or more subunits of an aryl group and having one or more subunits comprising a zwitterionic functional group.
The term "hollow fiber membrane" as used herein refers to a fiber-based membrane structure comprising a separation layer present at the surface. Hollow fiber membranes can function using "inside-outside" or "outside-inside" mechanisms. The terms "hollow fiber membrane" and "membrane" are used interchangeably herein unless the context clearly indicates otherwise.
The term "alkyl" refers to straight or branched chain alkyl groups having 1 to 12 carbon atoms in the chain. Examples of alkyl groups include methyl (Me) ethyl (Et), n-propyl, isopropyl, butyl, isobutyl, sec-butyl, tert-butyl (tBu), pentyl, isopentyl, tert-pentyl, hexyl, isohexyl, and the like.
"cycloalkyl" refers to a monocyclic or polycyclic non-aromatic hydrocarbon group having 3 to 12 carbon atoms. Non-limiting examples of cycloalkyl groups include cyclopropyl, cyclobutyl, cyclopentyl, cyclohexyl, 1-methylcyclopropyl, 2-methylcyclopentyl, octahydro-1H-indene, decahydronaphthalene, and the like.
The term "aryl" denotes a monocyclic or bicyclic aromatic hydrocarbon ring structure. The aryl ring may have 6 or 10 carbon atoms in the ring.
Described herein are hollow fiber membranes comprising a blend of a first polymer comprising a sulfone polymer having zwitterionic functionality and a second polymer comprising a sulfone polymer.
In one aspect, the hollow fiber membrane comprises a blend of a first polymer comprising a sulfone polymer having zwitterionic functionality and a second polymer comprising a sulfone polymer, wherein the first polymer comprising a sulfone polymer having zwitterionic functionality comprises a structural unit of formula IA or formula IB linked to a structural unit of formula II:
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wherein
R1And R2Independently at each occurrence is a hydrogen atom, a halogen atom, a nitro group, C1-C12Alkyl radical, C3-C12A cycloalkyl or aryl ring;
k is 0 to 10;
y 'and R' are each independently hydrogen, C1-C20An alkyl or aryl ring;
R4is a bond, C1-C12Alkyl radical, C3-C12A cycloalkyl or aryl ring;
R5and R6Independently at each occurrence is a hydrogen atom, a halogen atom, a nitro group, C1-C12Alkyl radical, C3-C12A cycloalkyl or aryl ring; and
y 'and R' are each independently hydrogen, C1-C20An alkyl or aryl ring;
a. a' and b are independently at each occurrence 0, 1, 2,3, or 4; and
m and n are each independently 0 or 1.
In another aspect, a hollow fiber membrane comprises a blend of a first polymer comprising a sulfone polymer having zwitterionic functional groups and a second polymer comprising a sulfone polymer, wherein the second polymer comprising a sulfone polymer comprises structural units having a structure of formula II, III, IV, or V,
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wherein
R5And R6Independently at each occurrence is a hydrogen atom, a halogen atom, a nitro group, C1-C12Alkyl radical, C3-C12A cycloalkyl or aryl ring; and
y 'and R' are each independently hydrogen, C1-C20An alkyl or aryl ring;
a and b are independently at each occurrence 0, 1, 2,3, or 4; and
m and n are each independently 0 or 1.
In some embodiments of the above hollow fiber membranes, the first polymer comprising a sulfone polymer having zwitterionic functionality comprises a structural unit of formula IA or formula IB attached to a structural unit of formula II:
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wherein
R1And R2Independently at each occurrence is a hydrogen atom, a halogen atom, a nitro group, C1-C12Alkyl radical, C3-C12A cycloalkyl or aryl ring;
k is 0 to 10;
y 'and R' are each independently hydrogen, C1-C20An alkyl or aryl ring;
R4is a bond, C1-C12Alkyl radical, C3-C12A cycloalkyl or aryl ring;
R5and R6Independently at each occurrence is a hydrogen atom, a halogen atom, a nitro group, C1-C12Alkyl radical, C3-C12A cycloalkyl or aryl ring; and
y 'and R' are each independently hydrogen, C1-C20An alkyl or aryl ring;
a. a' and b are independently at each occurrence 0, 1, 2,3, or 4;
m and n are each independently 0 or 1; and
wherein the second polymer comprising a sulfone polymer comprises structural units having the structure of formula II, IV or V
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In some embodiments of the above hollow fiber membranes, the first polymer comprising a sulfone polymer having zwitterionic functionality comprises structural units of formula VI:
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wherein w is 0, 1, 2 or 3.
In some embodiments of the above hollow fiber membranes, the first polymer comprising a sulfone polymer having zwitterionic functionality comprises structural units of formula VII:
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wherein P + Q = 1, P = 0.30-0.50, Q = 0.50-0.70.
In some embodiments of the above hollow fiber membranes, the mole fraction of zwitterionic functionalized structural units of formula IB in the first polymer is less than about 50 mole% of the total moles of units of formula IB and formula II in the first polymer. In some embodiments of the above hollow fiber membranes, the mole fraction of zwitterionic functionalized structural units of formula IB in the first polymer is in the range of about 30 mole% to about 50 mole% of the total moles of units of formula IB and formula II in the first polymer.
In some embodiments of the above hollow fiber membranes, the first polymer comprising a sulfone polymer having zwitterionic functionality has a molecular weight in a range of about 10000g/mol to about 80000 g/mol.
In some embodiments of the above hollow fiber membranes, the second polymer comprising a sulfone polymer comprises a polysulfone comprising structural units of formula II.
In some embodiments of the above hollow fiber membranes, the second polymer comprising a sulfone polymer comprises a polyphenylsulfone comprising structural units of formula IV.
In some embodiments of the above hollow fiber membranes, the second polymer comprising a sulfone polymer comprises a polyethersulfone comprising structural units of formula V.
In some embodiments of the above hollow fiber membranes, the amount of the second polymer comprising sulfone polymer is from about 0.5 wt% to about 5 wt% of the total weight of the polymers in the membrane.
In some embodiments of the above hollow fiber membranes, the molecular weight of the second polymer comprising a sulfone polymer is in a range of about 50000g/mol to about 80000 g/mol.
In some embodiments of the above hollow fiber membranes, the first polymer comprising a sulfone polymer having zwitterionic functionality comprises a structural unit of formula IB linked to a structural unit of formula II, and the second polymer comprising a sulfone polymer comprises a structural unit of formula II
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In some embodiments of the above hollow fiber membranes, the first polymer comprising a sulfone polymer having zwitterionic functionality comprises structural units of formula IB linked to structural units of formula II, and the second polymer comprising a sulfone polymer comprises structural units of formula IV
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In some embodiments of the above hollow fiber membranes, the first polymer comprising a sulfone polymer having zwitterionic functionality comprises a structural unit of formula IB linked to a structural unit of formula II, and the second polymer comprising a sulfone polymer comprises a structural unit of formula V
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Provided herein is a hollow fiber membrane module comprising a plurality of hollow fiber membranes, wherein a first polymer comprising a sulfone polymer having zwitterionic functionality comprises a structural unit of formula IB linked to a structural unit of formula II, and a second polymer comprising a sulfone polymer comprises a structural unit of formula II. Also provided herein are hemodialysis or hemofiltration devices comprising a hollow fiber membrane module, wherein a first polymer comprising a sulfone polymer having zwitterionic functionality comprises a structural unit of formula IB linked to a structural unit of formula II, and a second polymer comprising a sulfone polymer comprises a structural unit of formula II.
Provided herein is a hollow fiber membrane module comprising a plurality of hollow fiber membranes, wherein a first polymer comprising a sulfone polymer having zwitterionic functionality comprises a structural unit of formula IB linked to a structural unit of formula II, and a second polymer comprising a sulfone polymer comprises a structural unit of formula IV. Also provided herein are hemodialysis or hemofiltration devices comprising a hollow fiber membrane module, wherein a first polymer comprising a sulfone polymer having zwitterionic functionality comprises a structural unit of formula IB linked to a structural unit of formula II, and a second polymer comprising a sulfone polymer comprises a structural unit of formula IV.
Provided herein is a hollow fiber membrane module comprising a plurality of hollow fiber membranes, wherein a first polymer comprising a sulfone polymer having zwitterionic functionality comprises a structural unit of formula IB linked to a structural unit of formula II, and a second polymer comprising a sulfone polymer comprises a structural unit of formula V. Also provided herein are hemodialysis or hemofiltration devices comprising a hollow fiber membrane module, wherein a first polymer comprising a sulfone polymer having zwitterionic functionality comprises a structural unit of formula IB linked to a structural unit of formula II, and a second polymer comprising a sulfone polymer comprises a structural unit of formula V.
In yet another aspect, provided herein are compositions comprising a blend of a first polymer comprising a sulfone polymer having zwitterionic functionality and a second polymer comprising a sulfone polymer.
In some embodiments, provided herein is a composition comprising a blend of a first polymer comprising a sulfone polymer having zwitterionic functionality and a second polymer comprising a sulfone polymer, wherein the first polymer comprising a sulfone polymer having zwitterionic functionality comprises a structural unit of formula IB linked to a structural unit of formula II, and the second polymer comprising a sulfone polymer comprises a structural unit of formula II
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Wherein
R1And R2Independently at each occurrence is a hydrogen atom, a halogen atom, a nitro group, C1-C12Alkyl radical, C3-C12A cycloalkyl or aryl ring;
k is 0 to 10;
R3and Y is independently a hydrogen atom, C1-C12Alkyl radical, C3-C12A cycloalkyl or aryl ring;
R4is a bond, C1-C12Alkyl radical, C3-C12A cycloalkyl or aryl ring;
R5and R6Independently at each occurrence is a hydrogen atom, a halogen atom, a nitro group, C1-C12Alkyl radical, C3-C12A cycloalkyl or aryl ring;
a. a' and b are independently at each occurrence 0, 1, 2,3, or 4; and
m and n are each independently 0 or 1.
In some embodiments, provided herein is a composition comprising a blend of a first polymer comprising a sulfone polymer having zwitterionic functionality and a second polymer comprising a sulfone polymer, wherein the first polymer comprising a sulfone polymer having zwitterionic functionality comprises a structural unit of formula IB linked to a structural unit of formula II, and the second polymer comprising a sulfone polymer comprises a structural unit of formula IV
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Wherein
R1And R2Independently at each occurrence is a hydrogen atom, a halogen atom, a nitro group, C1-C12Alkyl radical, C3-C12A cycloalkyl or aryl ring;
k is 0 to 10;
R3and Y is independently a hydrogen atom, C1-C12Alkyl radical, C3-C12A cycloalkyl or aryl ring;
R4is a bond, C1-C12Alkyl radical, C3-C12A cycloalkyl or aryl ring;
R5and R6Independently at each occurrence is a hydrogen atom, a halogen atom, a nitro group, C1-C12Alkyl radical, C3-C12A cycloalkyl or aryl ring;
a. a' and b are independently at each occurrence 0, 1, 2,3, or 4; and
m and n are each independently 0 or 1.
In some embodiments, provided herein is a composition comprising a blend of a first polymer comprising a sulfone polymer having zwitterionic functionality and a second polymer comprising a sulfone polymer, wherein the first polymer comprising a sulfone polymer having zwitterionic functionality comprises a structural unit of formula IB linked to a structural unit of formula II, and the second polymer comprising a sulfone polymer comprises a structural unit of formula V
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Wherein
R1And R2Independently at each occurrence is a hydrogen atom, a halogen atom, a nitro group, C1-C12Alkyl radical, C3-C12A cycloalkyl or aryl ring;
k is 0 to 10;
R3and Y is independently a hydrogen atom, C1-C12Alkyl radical, C3-C12A cycloalkyl or aryl ring;
R4is a bond, C1-C12Alkyl radical, C3-C12A cycloalkyl or aryl ring;
R5and R6Independently at each occurrence is a hydrogen atom, a halogen atom, a nitro group, C1-C12Alkyl radical, C3-C12A cycloalkyl or aryl ring;
a. a' and b are independently at each occurrence 0, 1, 2,3, or 4; and
m and n are each independently 0 or 1.
Also provided herein is a method for forming a hollow fiber membrane described herein, comprising:
(A) providing a casting solution comprising a blend of a first polymer and a second polymer, wherein the total polymer content in the casting solution is less than about 20% by weight of the casting solution; and
(B) extruding the casting solution through an annular channel to form the hollow fiber membrane.
In an alternative embodiment, the casting solution may have a total polymer content in the casting solution of less than about 50 weight percent of the casting solution. In further embodiments, the casting solution may have a total polymer content in the casting solution that is from about 10 wt% to about 30 wt% of the casting solution. It should be understood that the actual content of polymer in the film may not always be the same as the amount of polymer in the casting solution (dope). By way of illustration only, a 2.5 wt% sulfone polymer (second polymer) content in the membrane may result from 0.4 wt% sulfone polymer in the casting solution along with 15.6 wt% sulfone polymer containing zwitterionic functionality in the casting solution.
In certain embodiments, the hollow fiber membrane formed by step (B) above comprises the second polymer in an amount from about 0.5 wt% to about 5 wt% of the total weight of the polymers in the membrane. In other embodiments, the hollow fiber membrane formed by step (B) above comprises the second polymer in an amount from about 0.5 wt% to about 3 wt% of the total weight of the polymers in the membrane.
The sulfone polymers described herein and/or sulfone polymers having zwitterionic functionality are synthesized using any suitable technique known in the art. In certain embodiments, the sulfone polymer is synthesized by reacting at least one aromatic dihydroxy compound with at least one aromatic dihalide compound. At least one of the aromatic dihydroxy compound and the aromatic dihalide compound may be functionalized with a suitable functional group capable of being converted to a zwitterionic functional group (e.g., a piperazine amide group). In some embodiments, the aromatic dihydroxy compound may be functionalized with suitable functional groups. Further, at least one of the aromatic dihydroxy compound and the aromatic dihalide compound may contain a sulfone moiety. In some embodiments, the aromatic dihalide compound may contain a sulfone moiety.
Exemplary aromatic dihalide compounds that may be used include 4,4' -bis (chlorophenyl) sulfone, 2, 4-bis (chlorophenyl) sulfone, 4,4' -bis (fluorophenyl) sulfone, 2, 4-bis (fluorophenyl) sulfone, 4,4' -bis (chlorophenyl) sulfoxide, 2, 4-bis (fluorophenyl) sulfoxide, 4,4' -bis (fluorophenyl) sulfoxide, 2, 4-bis (fluorophenyl) sulfoxide, 4,4' -bis (fluorophenyl) ketone, 2, 4-bis (fluorophenyl) ketone, 1, 3-bis (4-fluorobenzoyl) benzene, 1, 4-bis (4-fluorobenzoyl) benzene, 4,4 '-bis (4-chlorophenyl) phenylphosphine oxide, 4,4' -bis (4-fluorophenyl) phenylphosphine oxide, 4,4 '-bis (4-fluorophenylsulfonyl) -1,1' -biphenyl, 4,4 '-bis (4-chlorophenylsulfonyl) -1,1' -biphenyl, 4,4 '-bis (4-fluorophenylsulfoxide) -1,1' -biphenyl, 4,4 '-bis (4-chlorophenylsulfoxide) -1,1' -biphenyl, and combinations thereof.
Non-limiting examples of suitable aromatic dihydroxy compounds that may be used include 4,4 '-dihydroxyphenylsulfone, 2,4' -dihydroxyphenylsulfone, 4,4 '-dihydroxyphenylsulfoxide, 2,4' -dihydroxyphenylsulfoxide, bis (3, 5-dimethyl-4-hydroxyphenyl) sulfoxide, bis (3, 5-dimethyl-4-hydroxyphenyl) sulfone, 4,4- (phenylphosphino) bisphenol, 4,4 '-oxybisphenol, 4,4' -thiobisphenol, 4,4 '-dihydroxybenzophenone, 4,4' -dihydroxyphenylmethane, hydroquinone, m-phenylbisphenol, 5-cyano-1, 3-dihydroxybenzene, 4-cyano-1, 3-dihydroxybenzene, 2-cyano-1, 4-dihydroxybenzene, 2-methoxyhydroquinone, 2,2' -bisphenol, 4,4' -bisphenol, 2,2' -dimethylbisphenol, 2,2',6,6' -tetramethylbisphenol, 2,2',3,3', 6,6' -hexamethylbisphenol, 3,3',5,5' -tetrabromo-2, 2',6,6' -tetramethylbisphenol, 4,4' -isopropylidenebisphenol (bisphenol A), 4,4' -isopropylidenebis (2, 6-dimethylphenol) (tetramethylbisphenol A), 4,4' -isopropylidenebis (2-methylphenol), 4,4' -isopropylidenebis (2-allylphenol), 4,4' -isopropylidenebis (2-allyl-6-methylphenol), 4,4' (1, 3-phenylenediisopropylidene) bisphenol (bisphenol M), 4,4' -isopropylidene bis (3-phenylphenol), 4,4' -isopropylidene-bis (2-phenylphenol), 4,4' - (1, 4-phenylenediisopropylidene) bisphenol (bisphenol P), 4,4' -ethylidene bisphenol (bisphenol E), 4,4' -oxybisphenol, 4,4' -thiobisphenol, 4,4' -thiobis (2, 6-dimethylphenol), 4,4' -sulfonylbisphenol, 4,4' -sulfonylbis (2, 6-dimethylphenol), 4,4' -sulfinylbisphenol, 4,4' -hexafluoroisopropylidene) bisphenol (bisphenol AF), 4,4' -hexafluoroisopropylidene) bis (2, 6-dimethylphenol), 4,4'- (1-phenylethylidene) bisphenol (bisphenol AP), 4,4' - (1-phenylethylidene) bis (2, 6-dimethylphenol), bis (4-hydroxyphenyl) -2, 2-dichloroethylene (bisphenol C), bis (4-hydroxyphenyl) methane (bisphenol F), bis (2, 6-dimethyl-4-hydroxyphenyl) methane, 2, 2-bis (4-hydroxyphenyl) butane, 3, 3-bis (4-hydroxyphenyl) pentane, 4,4'- (cyclopentylidene) bisphenol, 4,4' - (cyclohexylidene) bisphenol (bisphenol Z), 4,4'- (cyclohexylidene) bis (2-methylphenol), 4,4' - (cyclododecylidene) bisphenol, 4,4'- (bicyclo [2.2.1] heptylene) bisphenol, 4,4' - (9H-fluorene-9, 9-diyl) bisphenol, 3,3 '-bis (4-hydroxyphenyl) isobenzofuran-1 (3H) -one, 1- (4-hydroxyphenyl) -3,3' -dimethyl-2, 3-dihydro-1H-inden-5-ol, 1- (4-hydroxy-3, 5-dimethylphenyl) -1,3,3',4, 6-pentamethyl-2, 3-dihydro-1H-inden-5-ol, 3,3,3',3 '-tetramethyl-2, 2',3,3 '-tetrahydro-1, 1' -spiro [ indene ] -5,6' -diol (spirobiindane), dihydroxybenzophenone (bisphenol K), thiobisphenol (bisphenol S), bis (4-hydroxyphenyl) diphenylmethane, bis (4-hydroxyphenoxy) -4,4' -biphenyl, 4,4' -bis (4-hydroxyphenyl) diphenyl ether, 9, 9-bis (3-methyl-4-hydroxyphenyl) fluorene, N-phenyl-3, 3-bis- (4-hydroxyphenyl) phthalimide and combinations thereof.
The reaction may be carried out in a polar aprotic solvent in the presence of an alkali metal compound, and optionally in the presence of a catalyst. Basic salts of alkali metal compounds are useful in effecting the reaction between dihalogenated and dihydroxyaromatic compounds. Exemplary compounds include alkali metal hydroxides such as, but not limited to, lithium hydroxide, sodium hydroxide, potassium hydroxide, rubidium hydroxide, and cesium hydroxide; alkali metal carbonates such as, but not limited to, lithium carbonate, sodium carbonate, potassium carbonate, rubidium carbonate, and cesium carbonate; and alkali metal bicarbonate salts such as, but not limited to, lithium bicarbonate, sodium bicarbonate, potassium bicarbonate, rubidium bicarbonate, and cesium bicarbonate. Combinations of these compounds may also be used to effect the reaction.
Some examples of aprotic polar solvents include, but are not limited to, N-dimethylformamide, N-diethylformamide, N-dimethylacetamide, N-diethylacetamide, N-dipropylacetamide, N-dimethylbenzamide, N-methyl-2-pyrrolidone (NMP), N-ethyl-2-pyrrolidone, N-isopropyl-2-pyrrolidone, N-isobutyl-2-pyrrolidone, N-propyl-2-pyrrolidone, N-butyl-2-pyrrolidone, N-cyclohexyl-2-pyrrolidone, N-methyl-3-methyl-2-pyrrolidone, n-ethyl-3-methyl-pyrrolidone, N-methyl-3, 4, 5-trimethyl-2-pyrrolidone, N-methyl-2-piperidone, N-ethyl-2-piperidone, N-isopropyl-2-piperidone, N-methyl-6-methyl-2-piperidone, N-methyl-3-ethyl-piperidone, dimethyl sulfoxide (DMSO), diethyl sulfoxide, sulfolane, 1-methyl-1-oxosulfolane, 1-ethyl-1-oxosulfolane, 1-phenyl-1-oxosulfolane, N' -Dimethylimidazolidinone (DMI), diphenylsulfone, and combinations thereof. The amount of solvent to be used is generally an amount sufficient to dissolve the dihalo-and dihydroxy aromatic compounds.
The reaction may be carried out at a temperature in the range of from about 100 ℃ to about 300 ℃ in some embodiments, from about 120 ℃ to about 200 ℃ in some embodiments, and from about 150 ℃ to about 200 ℃ in particular embodiments. The reaction mixture may be further dried by adding a solvent that forms an azeotrope with water to the initial reaction mixture along with the polar aprotic solvent. Examples of such solvents include toluene, benzene, xylene, ethylbenzene and chlorobenzene. After removal of residual water by azeotropic drying, the reaction may be carried out at the above-mentioned elevated temperature. The reaction is generally carried out for a period of time in some embodiments from about 1 hour to about 72 hours, and in specific embodiments from about 1 hour to about 10 hours.
After the reaction is complete, the polymer may be separated from the inorganic salt, precipitated into a non-solvent and collected by filtration and drying. Examples of non-solvents include water, methanol, ethanol, propanol, butanol, acetone, methyl ethyl ketone, methyl isobutyl ketone, and combinations thereof.
Glass transition temperature T of the polymers described hereingIn one embodiment may be in the range of from about 120 ℃ to about 280 ℃, and in another embodiment may be in the range of from about 140 ℃ to about 200 ℃. The polymer may further have a weight average molecular weight (M) obtained by gel permeation chromatography based on polystyrene standardsw) To characterize. In one embodiment, M of the polymerwMay be in a range of about 10000 grams per mole (g/mol) to about 100000 g/mol. In another embodiment, MwMay be in the range of about 10000g/mol to about 75000 g/mol. In another embodiment, MwCan be in the range of from about 40000g/mol to about 55000 g/mol. In another embodiment, MwCan be in the range of about 50000g/mol to about 80000 g/mol.
Mechanical testing was performed by using an Instron (model 4202). In a typical test, a length of hollow fiber membrane of about 2 inches in length is loaded into a pair of pneumatic clamps with a gauge length of exactly 1 inch. The test specimen was pulled at a rate of 0.5 inch/min and the test was stopped when the specimen broke. The data recorded from the tests included sample modulus, maximum load and maximum elongation, load and elongation at break.
Polymers and membranes comprising the polymer blends described herein can be further characterized by their respective hydrophilicity. In some embodiments, the sulfone polymer with zwitterionic functionality has a contact angle with water of less than about 80 degrees, as measured on the surface of the polymer cast as a film on a glass substrate. In some embodiments, the sulfone polymer with zwitterionic functionality has a contact angle with water of less than about 50 degrees, as measured on the surface of the polymer cast as a film on a glass substrate. In particular embodiments, the sulfone polymer having zwitterionic functional groups has a contact angle with water of less than about 30 degrees, as measured on the surface of the polymer cast as a film on a glass substrate.
Membranes according to embodiments described herein are prepared by methods known in the art. Suitable techniques include, but are not limited to: a dry phase separation membrane forming process; a wet phase separation membrane forming process; a dry-wet phase separation membrane forming process; thermally induced phase separation membrane formation process. Further, after membrane formation, the membrane may be subjected to a membrane conditioning process or treatment process prior to its use in separation applications. Representative methods may include thermal annealing to relieve stress or pre-equilibrium in a solution similar to the feed stream with which the film will be contacted.
In one embodiment, the film may be prepared by phase inversion. The phase inversion process involves 1) Vapor Induced Phase Separation (VIPS), also known as "dry casting" or "air casting"; 2) liquid Induced Phase Separation (LIPS), primarily referred to as "immersion casting" or "wet casting"; and 3) Thermally Induced Phase Separation (TIPS), commonly referred to as "melt casting". The phase inversion process can produce an integrally skinned asymmetric membrane. In some embodiments, the membrane may be crosslinked to provide additional support.
Membranes can be designed and manufactured with specific pore sizes such that solutes of a size larger than the pore size may not pass through. In one embodiment, the pore size may be in a range from about 0.5 nanometers to about 100 nanometers. In another embodiment, the pore size may be in the range of about 1 nanometer to about 25 nm.
Also provided herein are methods of forming the hollow fiber membranes described herein. The method includes providing a casting solution comprising the polymer blend and a solvent as previously described. The method also includes extruding the casting solution through the annular channel to form a hollow fiber membrane. Non-limiting examples of suitable solvents include N-methyl-2-pyrrolidone, dimethylacetamide, dimethylformamide, tetrahydrofuran, methyl ethyl ketone, formylpiperidine, or combinations thereof.
In some embodiments, the casting solution may further include an additive selected from the group consisting of polymers such as polyvinylpyrrolidone and polyethylene glycol; anti-solvents, such as water, alcohols, glycols, glycol ethers and salts; an alkali metal halide; and combinations thereof. In some embodiments, the additive may include an alkali metal bromide, such as, but not limited to, lithium bromide, sodium bromide, potassium bromide, cesium bromide, or combinations thereof.
In some embodiments, the additives may be present in the casting solution in an amount (total) in the range of about 0.1 wt% to about 30 wt%. Further, the sulfone polymer and the sulfone polymer comprising a zwitterionic functional group are present in the casting solution in an amount from about 10 wt% to about 30 wt% of the weight of the casting solution.
In some embodiments, any of the hollow fiber membrane blends described above comprises at least one additional polymer. Additional polymers may be blended with the polymer blends described above to impart different properties, such as better heat resistance, biocompatibility, and the like. In addition, additional polymers may be added to the casting solution during film formation to alter the morphology of the phase inversion film structure produced upon phase inversion, such as an asymmetric film structure. In some cases, the additional polymer may be a sulfone polymer that remains in the final membrane and/or an additive that is lost during the manufacturing process but not completely removed (e.g., PVP, PEG, etc.). Such films are also considered to be within the scope of the embodiments presented herein.
In some embodiments, the blended additional polymer is a hydrophilic polymer. Non-limiting examples of suitable hydrophilic polymers include polyvinylpyrrolidone (PVP), polyoxazoline, polyethylene glycol, polypropylene glycol, polyethylene glycol monoesters, polymers of polyethylene glycol and polypropylene glycol, water-soluble cellulose derivatives, polysorbates, polyethylene oxide-polypropylene oxide polymers, polyethyleneimines, and combinations thereof. In some embodiments, the casting solution blend may comprise additional polymers, such as polyether urethanes, polyamides, polyether-amides, polyacrylonitriles, and combinations thereof.
The membranes described herein may be used in a variety of applications, such as bioseparations, water purifications, hemofiltrations, hemodialysis, ultrafiltration, nanofiltration, gas separations, microfiltration, reverse osmosis, and pervaporation. In particular embodiments, the membranes may have applications in the biopharmaceutical and biomedical fields where improved hydrophilicity and biocompatibility are desired.
In some embodiments, provided herein are hollow fiber membranes for bioseparation. Hollow fiber membrane fractions suitable for bioseparations are characterized by protein binding. In some embodiments, the hollow fiber membranes provided herein have less than about 30ng/cm2The protein of (3) is bound. The film is composed of a polymer blend as described herein. In another aspect, provided herein is a bioseparation device comprising a plurality of porous hollow fibers comprised of a porous membrane provided herein.
In some embodiments, the membranes described herein are used for hemodialysis. Dialysis refers to a process effected by one or more membranes, wherein transport is driven primarily by a pressure differential across the thickness of the one or more membranes. Hemodialysis refers to a dialysis process in which biologically undesirable and/or toxic solutes, such as metabolites and by-products, are removed from the blood. Hemodialysis membranes are porous membranes that allow the passage of low molecular weight solutes (typically less than 5,000 daltons), such as urea, creatinine, uric acid, electrolytes, and water, but prevent the passage of higher molecular weight proteins and blood cellular components. Blood filtration, which more closely represents kidney glomerular filtration, requires an even higher permeability membrane to allow complete passage of solutes with molecular weights less than 50,000 daltons and in some cases less than 20,000 daltons.
The polymer blends described herein impart desirable mechanical properties to support the porous hollow fiber membrane structure during manufacture and use. In addition, the polymer blend imparts suitable thermal properties, thereby reducing or preventing degradation during high temperature steam sterilization processes. In addition, the polymer blends and membranes have optimal biocompatibility such that protein fouling is minimized and thrombosis of the treated blood does not occur.
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Unless otherwise indicated, chemicals were purchased from Aldrich and Sloss Industries and used as received. In Bruker Avance 400(1H, 400 MHz) spectrometer and reference to residual solvent shift. Molecular weight is the number average molecular weight (Mn) Or weight average molecular weight (M)w) Reported, and determined by Gel Permeation Chromatography (GPC) analysis on a Perkin Elmer Series 200 instrument equipped with a UV detector. Thermal analysis of the polymer was performed on a Perkin Elmer DSC7 equipped with a TAC7/DX thermal analyzer and processed using Pyris software.
The glass transition temperature was recorded in the second heating scan. Contact angle measurements were performed on a VCA 2000(Advanced Surface Technology, Inc.) instrument evaluated using VCA optima software. Polymeric membranes are obtained by casting thin films from suitable solutions such as dimethyl sulfoxide (DMSO), N-methyl-2-pyrrolidone (NMP) and Dimethylacetamide (DMAC) onto clean glass slides and evaporating the solvent. The advancing contact angle with water (73 dynes/cm) was determined on both sides of the membrane (facing air and facing the slide). It is assumed that, due to the smoother surface, consistently lower values are obtained on the side facing the slide.
Synthesis of sulfone polymers with zwitterionic functionality
The preparation and final derivatization of the polymer of the formula (VII) to 45 mol% zwitterion (one-pot synthesis, 3.25 mol% chain terminator) was carried out as follows: A5.0L three-necked flask equipped with an overhead mechanical stirrer, short head distillation apparatus, and nitrogen inlet was charged with bisphenol A (BPA) (228.1g, 1.000 moles), N-methylpiperazine bisphenol amide (301.17g, 0.8182 moles), p-cumylphenol (12.468g, 0.0591 moles), and 1.60L N-methylpyrrolidone (NMP) and immersed in an oil bath. The mixture was stirred at room temperature, then potassium carbonate (401.5g, 2.909 moles) was added in portions, followed by 0.800L of toluene. The mixture was heated under a slow stream of nitrogen to remove toluene and then the residual water was azeotropically removed to dry the reaction mixture. The oil bath temperature was gradually increased from 125-150 ℃ to remove most of the toluene (> 90%). The slurry was then cooled to room temperature, then difluorodiphenyl sulfone (469.63g, 1.8482 moles) was added as a solid and the reaction temperature was gradually increased to 165 ℃. During heating, a mild exotherm was observed at about 100 ℃. The mixture was heated and sampled every two hours until the desired molecular weight was reached (8-10 hours). The reaction viscosity increased during the reaction run, showing an opaque light gray color. When the desired molecular weight was reached, the reaction was diluted with 0.8 l of NMP and cooled to 50 ℃.1, 3-propane sultone (149.7g, 1.227 mole) was then added and the reaction mixture was gradually heated to 80 ℃. The reaction is completed within-4 hours. After the addition was complete, the reaction color gradually lightened to an off-white slurry. The reaction mixture may be further diluted based on the solution viscosity. The mixture was then precipitated into 12.0L of water using a high speed blender, resulting in a white precipitate. The precipitate was collected by filtration and then reslurried in 5.0 warm water (40-50 ℃) for 6 hours. The solid was collected by filtration. The resulting polymer was dried under vacuum initially at 50 ℃ under a nitrogen purge for 24 hours and then at 80-100 ℃ under full vacuum for a further 24 hours to provide about 950 grams of polymer after drying (-95% recovery).
Casting of hollow fiber membranes was performed using methods known in the art and using the methods described herein. The polymer blend is prepared by dissolving the polymer in a suitable solvent. The coating solution for casting the hollow fiber membrane is prepared by dissolving the polymer blend and any optional additives in a suitable solvent.
Assay for protein binding
Nonspecific protein binding was measured using immunoglobulin proteins labeled with horseradish peroxidase (HRP) functional groups. A 1 inch strip of each hollow fiber was placed in a 35 x 10mm petri dish and washed thoroughly in phosphate buffered saline (pH = 7.4) to remove residual glycerol, salts, or porogens from the fibers. PBS was replaced by 2ml of 10. mu.g/ml HRP-protein solution. After soaking for 2 hours, the antibody solution was removed and the fibers were washed thoroughly with PBS. The fibers were then cut into four equal parts and the four equal parts were co-transferred to wells of a 24-well plate containing 0.5ml of 50mM citrate-phosphate buffer (CPB) (pH = 5). The samples were soaked for 30 minutes.
CPB was replaced by 0.5ml of a CPB-based solution containing 0.5mg/ml o-phenylenediamine (OPD) and 0.015% hydrogen peroxide. HRP labels on the proteins convert OPD to yellow dissolved compounds. After 3 minutes, the solution was transferred to a small capacity disposable cuvette. Absorbance was measured at 450nm to quantify the amount of converted OPD, which is proportional to the amount of protein that is not specifically adsorbed onto the membrane surface. This amount is normalized by the membrane surface area (including the inner and outer lumens and the exposed cross-section). The results are shown in fig. 2.
While only certain features of the invention have been illustrated and described herein, many modifications and changes will occur to those skilled in the art. It is, therefore, to be understood that the appended claims are intended to cover all such modifications and changes as fall within the true spirit of the invention.

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1. A hollow fiber membrane comprising a blend of a first polymer comprising a sulfone polymer having zwitterionic functionality and a second polymer comprising a sulfone polymer, wherein the first polymer comprising a sulfone polymer having zwitterionic functionality comprises a structural unit of formula IA or formula IB linked to a structural unit of formula II:
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wherein
R1And R2Independently at each occurrence is a hydrogen atom, a halogen atom, a nitro group, C1-C12Alkyl radical, C3-C12A cycloalkyl or aryl ring;
k is 0 to 10;
R4is a bond, C1-C12Alkyl radical, C3-C12A cycloalkyl or aryl ring;
R5and R6Independently at each occurrence is a hydrogen atom, a halogen atom, a nitro group, C1-C12Alkyl radical, C3-C12A cycloalkyl or aryl ring; and
y 'and R' are each independently hydrogen, C1-C20An alkyl or aryl ring;
a. a' and b are independently at each occurrence 0, 1, 2,3, or 4; and
m and n are each independently 0 or 1.
2. The hollow fiber membrane of claim 1, wherein the second polymer comprising a sulfone polymer comprises structural units having the structure of formula II, III, IV, or V:
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wherein
R5And R6Independently at each occurrence is a hydrogen atom, a halogen atom, a nitro group, C1-C12Alkyl radical, C3-C12A cycloalkyl or aryl ring; and
y 'and R' are each independently hydrogen, C1-C20An alkyl or aryl ring;
a and b are independently at each occurrence 0, 1, 2,3, or 4; and
m and n are each independently 0 or 1.
3. The hollow fiber membrane of claim 1, wherein the first polymer comprising a sulfone polymer with zwitterionic functionality comprises structural units of formula VI:
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wherein w is 0, 1, 2 or 3.
4. The hollow fiber membrane of claim 1, wherein the first polymer comprising a sulfone polymer with zwitterionic functionality comprises structural units of formula VII:
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wherein P + Q = 1, P = 0.30-0.50, Q = 0.50-0.70.
5. The hollow fiber membrane of claim 4, wherein the mole fraction of zwitterionic functionalized structural units of formula IB in the first polymer is in the range of 30 mole% to 50 mole% of the total moles of units of formula IB and formula II in the first polymer.
6. The hollow fiber membrane of claim 1, wherein the first polymer comprising a sulfone polymer with zwitterionic functionality has a molecular weight in the range of 10000g/mol to 80000 g/mol.
7. The hollow fiber membrane of claim 2, wherein the second polymer comprising a sulfone polymer comprises a polysulfone comprising structural units of formula II.
8. The hollow fiber membrane of claim 2, wherein the second polymer comprising a sulfone polymer comprises a polyphenylsulfone comprising structural units of formula IV.
9. The hollow fiber membrane of claim 2, wherein the second polymer comprising a sulfone polymer comprises a polyethersulfone comprising structural units of formula V.
10. The hollow fiber membrane of claim 1, wherein the amount of the second polymer comprising a sulfone polymer is from 0.5 wt% to 5 wt% of the total weight of polymers in the membrane.
11. The hollow fiber membrane of claim 1, wherein the second polymer comprising a sulfone polymer has a molecular weight in a range of 50000g/mol to 80000 g/mol.
12. The hollow fiber membrane of claim 1, wherein the first polymer comprising a sulfone polymer having zwitterionic functionality comprises a structural unit of formula IB linked to a structural unit of formula II, and the second polymer comprising a sulfone polymer comprises a structural unit of formula II
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13. The hollow fiber membrane of claim 1, wherein the first polymer comprising a sulfone polymer having zwitterionic functionality comprises a structural unit of formula IB linked to a structural unit of formula II, and the second polymer comprising a sulfone polymer comprises a structural unit of formula IV
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14. The hollow fiber membrane of claim 1, wherein the first polymer comprising a sulfone polymer having zwitterionic functionality comprises a structural unit of formula IB linked to a structural unit of formula II, and the second polymer comprising a sulfone polymer comprises a structural unit of formula V
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15. A hollow fiber membrane module comprising a plurality of hollow fiber membranes of claim 12.
16. A hemodialysis or hemofiltration device comprising the hollow fiber membrane module according to claim 15.
17. A hollow fiber membrane module comprising a plurality of hollow fiber membranes of claim 13.
18. A hemodialysis or hemofiltration device comprising the hollow fiber membrane module of claim 17.
19. A hollow fiber membrane module comprising a plurality of hollow fiber membranes of claim 14.
20. A hemodialysis or hemofiltration device comprising the hollow fiber membrane module of claim 19.
21. A composition comprising a blend of a first polymer comprising a sulfone polymer having zwitterionic functionality and a second polymer comprising a sulfone polymer, wherein the first polymer comprising a sulfone polymer having zwitterionic functionality comprises a structural unit of formula IA or formula IB linked to a structural unit of formula II:
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wherein
R1And R2Independently at each occurrence is a hydrogen atom, a halogen atom, a nitro group, C1-C12Alkyl radical, C3-C12A cycloalkyl or aryl ring;
k is 0 to 10;
R4is a bond, C1-C12Alkyl radical, C3-C12A cycloalkyl or aryl ring;
R5and R6Independently at each occurrence is a hydrogen atom, a halogen atom, a nitro group, C1-C12Alkyl radical, C3-C12A cycloalkyl or aryl ring; and
y 'and R' are each independently hydrogen, C1-C20An alkyl or aryl ring;
a. a' and b are independently at each occurrence 0, 1, 2,3, or 4; and
m and n are each independently 0 or 1.
22. The composition of claim 21, wherein the first polymer comprising a sulfone polymer having zwitterionic functionality comprises a structural unit of formula IB linked to a structural unit of formula II, and the second polymer comprising a sulfone polymer comprises a structural unit of formula II:
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wherein
R1And R2Independently at each occurrence is a hydrogen atom, a halogen atom, a nitro group, C1-C12Alkyl radical, C3-C12A cycloalkyl or aryl ring;
k is 0 to 10;
R3and Y is independently a hydrogen atom, C1-C12Alkyl radical, C3-C12A cycloalkyl or aryl ring;
R4is a bond, C1-C12Alkyl radical, C3-C12A cycloalkyl or aryl ring;
R5and R6Independently at each occurrence is a hydrogen atom, a halogen atom, a nitro group, C1-C12Alkyl radical, C3-C12A cycloalkyl or aryl ring;
a. a' and b are independently at each occurrence 0, 1, 2,3, or 4; and
m and n are each independently 0 or 1.
23. The composition of claim 21, wherein the first polymer comprising a sulfone polymer having zwitterionic functionality comprises a structural unit of formula IB linked to a structural unit of formula II, and the second polymer comprising a sulfone polymer comprises a structural unit of formula IV:
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wherein
R1And R2Independently at each occurrence is a hydrogen atom, a halogen atom, a nitro group, C1-C12Alkyl radical, C3-C12A cycloalkyl or aryl ring;
k is 0 to 10;
R3and Y is independently a hydrogen atom, C1-C12Alkyl radical, C3-C12A cycloalkyl or aryl ring;
R4is a bond, C1-C12Alkyl radical, C3-C12A cycloalkyl or aryl ring;
R5and R6Independently at each occurrence is a hydrogen atom, a halogen atom, a nitro group, C1-C12Alkyl radical, C3-C12A cycloalkyl or aryl ring;
a. a' and b are independently at each occurrence 0, 1, 2,3, or 4; and
m and n are each independently 0 or 1.
24. The composition of claim 21, wherein the first polymer comprising a sulfone polymer having zwitterionic functionality comprises a structural unit of formula IB linked to a structural unit of formula II, and the second polymer comprising a sulfone polymer comprises a structural unit of formula V:
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wherein
R1And R2At each time of dischargeIndependently at present is hydrogen atom, halogen atom, nitro group, C1-C12Alkyl radical, C3-C12A cycloalkyl, or aryl ring;
k is 0 to 10;
R3and Y is independently a hydrogen atom, C1-C12Alkyl radical, C3-C12A cycloalkyl or aryl ring;
R4is a bond, C1-C12Alkyl radical, C3-C12A cycloalkyl or aryl ring;
R5and R6Independently at each occurrence is a hydrogen atom, a halogen atom, a nitro group, C1-C12Alkyl radical, C3-C12A cycloalkyl or aryl ring;
a. a' and b are independently at each occurrence 0, 1, 2,3, or 4; and
m and n are each independently 0 or 1.
25. A method of forming the hollow fiber membrane of claim 1, comprising:
(A) providing a casting solution comprising a blend of a first polymer and a second polymer, wherein the total polymer content in the casting solution is less than 20% by weight of the casting solution; and
(B) extruding the casting solution through an annular channel to form the hollow fiber membrane.
26. The method of claim 25, wherein the hollow fiber membrane comprises a second polymer in an amount of 0.5 wt% to 5 wt% of the total weight of polymers in the membrane.
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