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Validity of Three-Dimensional Tortuous Pore Structure and Fouling of Hemoconcentration Capillary Membrane Using the Tortuous Pore Diffusion Model and Scanning Probe Microscopy
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: Received: 6 August 2020 / Approved: 6 August 2020 / Online: 6 August 2020 (10:49:29 CEST)
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Fukuda, M.; Yoshinoto, H.; Saomoto, H.; Sakai, K. Validity of Three-Dimensional Tortuous Pore Structure and Fouling of Hemoconcentration Capillary Membrane Using the Tortuous Pore Diffusion Model and Scanning Probe Microscopy. Preprints2020, 2020080157. https://doi.org/10.20944/preprints202008.0157.v1
Fukuda, M.; Yoshinoto, H.; Saomoto, H.; Sakai, K. Validity of Three-Dimensional Tortuous Pore Structure and Fouling of Hemoconcentration Capillary Membrane Using the Tortuous Pore Diffusion Model and Scanning Probe Microscopy. Preprints 2020, 2020080157. https://doi.org/10.20944/preprints202008.0157.v1
Fukuda, M.; Yoshinoto, H.; Saomoto, H.; Sakai, K. Validity of Three-Dimensional Tortuous Pore Structure and Fouling of Hemoconcentration Capillary Membrane Using the Tortuous Pore Diffusion Model and Scanning Probe Microscopy. Preprints2020, 2020080157. https://doi.org/10.20944/preprints202008.0157.v1
APA Style
Fukuda, M., Yoshinoto, H., Saomoto, H., & Sakai, K. (2020). Validity of Three-Dimensional Tortuous Pore Structure and Fouling of Hemoconcentration Capillary Membrane Using the Tortuous Pore Diffusion Model and Scanning Probe Microscopy. Preprints. https://doi.org/10.20944/preprints202008.0157.v1
Chicago/Turabian Style
Fukuda, M., Hitoshi Saomoto and Kiyotaka Sakai. 2020 "Validity of Three-Dimensional Tortuous Pore Structure and Fouling of Hemoconcentration Capillary Membrane Using the Tortuous Pore Diffusion Model and Scanning Probe Microscopy" Preprints. https://doi.org/10.20944/preprints202008.0157.v1
Abstract
Hemoconcentration membranes used in cardiopulmonary bypass require a pore structure design with high pure water permeability, and which does not allow protein adsorption and useful protein loss. However, studies on hemoconcentration membranes have not been conducted yet. The purpose of this study was to analyze three-dimensional pore structures and protein fouling before and after blood contact with capillary membranes using the tortuous pore diffusion model and a scanning probe microscope system. We examined two commercially available capillary membranes of similar polymer composition that are successfully used in hemoconcentration clinically. Assuming the conditions of actual use in cardiopulmonary bypass, we perfused these membranes with bovine blood. Pure water permeability before and after bovine blood perfusion was measured using the dead-end filtration. The scanning probe microscopy system was used for analysis. High-resolution three-dimensional pore structures on the inner surface of the membranes were observed before blood contact. On the other hand, pore structures after blood contact could not be observed due to protein fouling. The pore diameters calculated by the tortuous pore diffusion model and scanning probe microscopy were mostly similar and could be validated reciprocally. Achievable pure water permeabilities showed no difference despite protein fouling, leading to low values of albumin SC. This is due to the mechanism that protein fouling occurs on the membrane surface, while there is little internal pore blocking. Therefore, controlling the fouling is essential for membranes in medical use. These characteristics of the hemoconcentration membranes examined in this study are suitable for clinical use.
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