Pore size and flux behavior of polyvinylidene fluoride and polymethyl vinyl ether-alt-maleic anhydride with TiO2.

Highlights: [•] Membranes made of PVDF, PVME-alt-MA, and TiO2 were prepared by phase inversion. [•] PVME-alt-MA increased porosity and reduced macrovoid formation. [•] The membrane made from 6% PVME-alt-MA had the highest flux and fouling resistance. [•] Larger pores delayed the onset of BSA cake layer formation. [•] Flux was mostly recovered by rinsing, but minimally affected by UV treatment. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]