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PASS CHRISTIAN – Joyce Shirlene McGee Linley Gwynn, 81, of Kiln, went to be with her Lord on Saturday, July 13, 2013. Joyce was a lifelong accountant in the community. She was a loving mother, grandmother and great-grandmother who was dedicated to her family and friends. She cherished her flowers and her beloved pet Gigi. Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, July 16, with the service at 7 p.m. at Faith Assembly of God Church in Kiln. Burial will be at 9 a.m. Wednesday, July 17 at St. Joseph Cemetery at Rotten Bayou. She was preceded in death by her parents, Bennie Lee McGee and Flora Regina Anderson McGee; and her husband, Clyde Thomas Linley. Survivors include her daughters, Cynthia Joyce Necaise and her husband Harold, and Ramona Linley Fayard and her husband Earl; seven siblings, Sarah Funderburk, Rachel Williams, Ruth Howes, Regina Scarbrough, Carolyn Massey, Curtis McGee and Lanell Friddles; eight grandchildren, Stephanie Boehnel, Thamitha Shirlene Ladner, Christina Ladner, Jennifer Laneaux, Judith Henley, Wendy Laneaux, Earl Fayard and Matthew Fayard; 16 great-grandchildren, Ashley, Kristen, Justin, Codey, Brittney, Ondrea, Starson, Billy, Gabriel, Quentin, Dylan, Devan, Nathaniel, Brianna, Mariah and Kaylea; two great-great-grandchildren, Raygan Vee Joyce and Westin; her dearest friend, William J. Gussler; and other loving family members and friends. Arrangements are being handled by Riemann Family Funeral Home, 9113 Kiln Delisle Road, Pass Christian and tributes may be offered at www.riemannfamily.com.
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Similar shenanigans occurred with bills dealing with what employers can require of employees and their social media accounts.
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Very good place, close to the nature. Very clean, we had housekeeping every day. nice breakfast outside. Ralph ,et us personally and support during whole stay. house was national philippines and it makes it very good. Great value for money.
Lots of space and own garden with amazing views towards the beach. Nice breakfast. Friendly staff.
Patchy wifi. Away from the main touristy areas of Boracay.
Great service, very friendly owner, tasty breakfast, perfect view, high accommodation standard.
- Very nice location with a great view. - Personel was very friendly and helpfull. - Comfortable room with good facilities (like an airco, fridge, save, closet). In conclusion, we had a very pleasant stay (despite some noise of nearby constructionworks) and we would like to recommand Ralphsplace to everybody who is planning to visit Boracay.
Only some minor details: - One of the windows in our room didn't have a curtin, which made the room quite light in the morning. - WiFi wasn't optimale, but it worked most of the time so it wasn't a big deal. - It would be more convenient whenthey except creditcards.
It's a bit away from front beach, about 15 minutes walking or five minutes by taxi
Ralph is very nice and looking forward to welcoming his guests
some hotel construction is ongoing just downwards the bungalows
Excellent place with excellent staff. The place is clean and the location is very peaceful. They were also very helpfull arranging transportation to and from the hotel. The breakfast was also good.
Perfect leisure place for people who don't want/need 5* luxury but prefer living in authentic houses surounded by great nature. Very friendly stuff and owner. We will come back for sure!
Very nice ambience! Good staff service and nice people around (yes, they understand English ;D) It's a bit of a climb to reach the receptionist area but the view overseeing Bulabog Beach made it worth every penny. Our journey to Kalibo Airport was 7 hours later on the check out date, yet they let us stay in and check out late (with permission of course). 9/10 from me. :D
The beautiful sea view and nature surely the best option for us in Boracay. With the kindness and helpful staffs, this is a good place for family and couple who want a relaxing holiday.
If the shower water pressure would be stronger, it will be perfect for us.
The studio room was big and lovely. Ralph was very helpful and welcoming.
There was a faintly mouldy smell in the room - though it was wet season, so it may just have been general dampness. Wifi was average. Probably not worth the price - the view from the studio rooms is ruined by lots of construction, which was also quite noisy.
Stunning Sunrise/Bulabong beach view, helpful/humble staff, walking distance to Bulabong beach, with kitchen facilities, perfect for those who looking for a quiet place to stay.
Wi-fi Connection can be improve.
It is great place with great view in fact with panoramic view don't miss it and you wil thank me later
The view is to die for. Just a short walk from all the action yet secluded enough to be able to enjoy peace and quiet. The most beautiful sun rises you will ever see in your life can be viewed each morning from any one of of the bungalows or suites that Ralph's place offers. Ralph is a very interesting character with a great story and who is clearly living the dream
The Wifi can be a bit spotty but then again that is just how it is in Boracay. Ralph told me that the island is just starting to offer LTE internet connection which apparently is much better and he is working on upgrading this summer. Anyone that is going to Boracay to watch TV and play with their phone is missing out anyway. Enjoy the nature
A nice place with a good view. Because it was a construction of another hotel near the room we booked, Ralph provided us with another very good room . We was very helpful and all the staff was really pleasant. The room is cleaned and the towels are changed every day.
It takes a 10-15 minutes walk to the White beach. or you can ride a tricycle (60-75 peso). When it was raining and we didn't want to go anywhere for dinner (but still were hungry:)) we wished a restaurant was there.
I liked the privacy and quiet that a beachfront hotel will not provide. I liked the spacious room and the small garden that made the hotel feel so homey.
The stairs! This hotel is for young people who can climb stairs with luggage in tow. At the same time, however, this is what makes the hotel so unique because it builds on the natural terrain of the cliff. A restaurant will enhance the hotel services.
the staff are nice and friendly, they will clean house everyday.
Wifi is not stable.
Mr Ralph and his wife are very nice, the staff of RalphsPlace are also friendly. It is comfortable during the vacation. My friend and I used to find constellation.It is quiet in the night. They provider best service. It is very convenient for surfer.
A little far away to white beach, we need to find fitting room or rest room near the White beach
The perfect view, warmest and professional hotel staff. Ralph and his wife are very friendly to my family. He helps a lot in our trip and stay. It is a wonderful choice to stay in the nicest family room. The room is typical with full facilities. The design is beautiful of the room, the garden and the whole territory. I definitely will choose it again for holidays. My son loves the place and theirs dogs, and the wonderful Disney Junior cartoons. I even haven't a chance to say goodbye and thank you to the staff and Ralph as we leaved very early in the dawn.
Steps is ok when porter helps with our lugguage. Lizzards will help to eat all the Mosquitos. The only thing bothered us is the black- out. It will be hot when there is no air condition and boring with no wifi and TV. But it is the fault of the electricity department, the staff will help to arrange quick recover
The view from our room is superb. The breakfast (pancakes) were good.
The stairs are steep. Need to be very very careful. If you would like to have a swim at Station 1, make sure that you are prepared to walk 15 mins and take the stairs for shower.the mosquito tent of the bed is stained and dirty, would suggest a new one replaced.i felt itchiness on the last day when I woke up,guess caused by something on bed.dont feel friendliness of staff anyway.
The stay at ralphsplace was excellent. Awesome view came together with decent breakfast was such a pleasant experience every morning. Room was nice and very clean, me and my girlfriend loved the small lawn outside our room so much! For those who like to visit Boracay but dislike the hustle bustle, you might like to consider Ralphsplace! It's just 15 mins walking distance to white beach, not to say very near, but definitely worth the while, especially after having a heavy meal!
I love the Ralphs place . It's quite,relaxing and wonderful. Great location.You can smell the nice breeze and see the view of the beach from the top of the hill as well the beautiful morning sunlight and the wonderful sunset.The staff is nice and friendly. It is a great place to stay for family outing,friends bonding and for a couple that would like to have more privacy . I will recommend this to my friends and I would love to come back to this place again.
Location on high ground with excellent views. Friendly staff. Rustic setting.
The steps you need to climb to reach the place.
A wonderful place where you feel like being at home, friendly stuff and a great and caring owner. We definitely wanna go back one day.
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Manila, June 14, 2013-- U.S. Embassy Manila's United States Agency for International Development (USAID) Mission Director Gloria D. Steele visited Compostela Valley today to reiterate the U.S. Government's commitment to help rebuild the lives of Typhoon Pablo victims.
Together with national and local government officials led by Compostela Governor Arturo Uy, Director Steele turned over educational materials worth more than Php1.2 million to students and teachers of Cabinuangan Central Elementary School, provided seeds and fertilizer that will directly benefit 120 local farmers, and led the ground-breaking of a Php2.5 million trading facility.
The initiatives are part of the U.S. Government's ongoing Php201 million disaster recovery assistance for Compostela Valley and Davao Oriental, with the two provinces suffering the heaviest casualties and damages from Typhoon Pablo. Director Steele also announced an additional U.S. Government assistance of Php287 million to support disaster preparedness initiatives in the Philippines.
"The U.S. Government continues to work with the Philippine Government to help these provinces recover from the impact of the disaster and enable them to rebuild their lives. We will partner with local governments, schools and communities to develop disaster preparedness contingency plans, which will help them better prepare for disasters," Director Steele said.
Cabinuangan Central Elementary School (CES), with a student population of over 1500 students, is among the 30 elementary and high schools that will receive USAID educational assistance packages consisting of student and teacher kits, blackboards, school furniture and assorted reference materials.
The Compostela Trading Center, in Barangay Poblacion, will benefit 23,000 residents, providing farmers and traders with a convenient and weather-resilient venue to consolidate and sell their produce, and consequently, spur economic activity in the area.
The provision of farm production inputs supports the USAID goal of helping typhoon-affected communities, whose farmlands were heavily damaged by the typhoon, to access alternative farming and livelihood technologies.
U.S. Ambassador Harry K. Thomas, Jr. said in a statement, "We mourn the loss of life and property, but we also celebrate the determination of the people of Compostela Valley and other affected areas to bounce back, rebuild, and persevere."
When Typhoon Pablo struck in December last year, it caused extensive damage to property, infrastructure and agriculture particularly in the municipalities of Compostela, Monkayo, Laak, Montevista and New Bataan in Compostela Valley, and in Baganga, Boston and Cateel in Davao Oriental.
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A flurry of activity has North Dakota poised to become the first truly abortion-free state, protecting children from the moment of conception. The state is booming thanks to its oil industry and new money may help fund its legal battles as it prepares to defend the lives of its youngest people.
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BISMARCK, ND (Catholic Online) - North Dakota has suddenly gained national attention as the state moves to legally recognize children as human beings from the moment of conception. If a series of proposed bills become law, North Dakota would be the only state where children are legally protected at all ages.
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North Dakota has only one abortion mill, in Fargo, and many people would be happy to see it closed.
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However, wise legislation is wise, no matter whence it originates. North Dakota is also one state where the coffers are overflowing with $2 billion in budget surplus, a benefit from the massive expansion of the oil industry in that state. North Dakota now produces more oil than all other states except Texas. This fact could enable North Dakota lawmakers and attorneys to go the distance and fight legal battles all the way to the U.S. Supreme Court.
For now, it appears that the popular pro-life legislation will easily pass, and if vetoed by the governor, the vetoes will likely be overridden. The state will certainly then see the new laws thrown into the courts where they will languish for years as the cases make their way to the state and national supreme courts.
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Chuck's Mother's head is normal.He and Brett have sandwich heads because their father was A SANDWICH.
Eileen's MotherEileen's mother is probably just like everybody from that episode of the Twilight Zone with the kid and the corn field. "Yes, dear, today's your birthday. And so's tomorrow! Eileen, please, no! I love you, happy birthday!" [Sobs.]
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Lexicon is/was the dictionary capital of the galaxy.Hence Becky's awesome vocabulary powers.
"Squeaky" is NOT that mouse's name, and was the name given to him by the third party that sold him.Hear me out. Prof. Boxleitner said he got him on sale, but no mention of the mouse's past is made. I think I may know what it is that drove him to the brink. The loss of his cage-mate, through whatever means. So distraught was he, that he turned to cheese to soothe his soul. This became a full-on addiction, one that he had to fuel at all costs, even to the detriment of his original brand of scheming (plus, he couldn't develop those plans without his partner). Through sheer luck, he was bought by another scientist who had plans to read rodents' minds. The mouse saw the "HOLY COW!!! Don't press this button!" button and deduced immediately what it did, and knew he had to press that button. It was also coincidence that distracted his new owner, allowing him to press the button to fuse his mind with Steven's, which he could then take over to support his cheese habit. Let's go through the list. White fur? Check. Red eyes? Check. Blisteringly high IQ? Check. Evil only in one sense? Check. The mouse's true name? The Brain.
Bampy's BotDepending on how long ago Bampy Botsford beat that robot, he either defeated Tobey's father (Tobey II) or Tobey's grandfather (Tobey I). If the McCallister men have a robot streak, Tobey's father could very well be in jail for his robots, explaining why we've never seen him.
This show is a liberal-leaning satire of the worldThe Botsfords represent an average middle-class family and show that heroes can come from anywhere. The Butcher represents regular crime that we just eat up, as does Chuck. Dr. Two-Brains represents corruption by people that are told to want a certain cause. Mr.Big just represents big business, as does Seymour Orlando Smooth in a way. Granny May represents how companies appear innocent to get away with things. Note the similarity of her name to Fannie Mae, the stockholder that proved weak when the economy collapsed. Tobey represents how kids that are blocked from their goals will do crazy things to get them. Eileen and Victoria Best represent the other side of parenting, which is giving people everything they want. Lady Redundant Woman represents people that spread their message through others to give themselves what they want. Along with the Whammer, she represents criminals that do the same thing all the time and still get away with it. Ms.Question is based on the classic way of getting what you want, interrogating and/or torturing them. Energy Monster is based on the greedy energy industry.


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Gold Cup: Canada eliminated after draw with Panama
Canada exits the tournament having not scored a goal after losses to Martinique and Mexico.
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DENVER—Canada was eliminated from the CONCACAF Gold Cup on Sunday after scoreless draw against Panama in both teams' final game of the preliminary round.
Neither side created much in the way of chances in a game that Canada had to win in order to have any chance of advancing to the knockout stage.
Canada exits the tournament having not scored a goal after losses to Martinique and Mexico preceded Sunday's result.
Canada was lucky to have not gone a goal down in the 18th minute when defender Ashtone Morgan failed to clear a Panamanian cross. The ball fell to Marcos Sanchez, who had time and space, but his curling right-footed effort went wide.
The Canadians had their best chance of the half 10 minutes later when Marcel de Jong's corner kick found defender David Edgar, but he was unable to make clean contact with his head.
Canada gifted Panama another opportunity in the 40th minute when Jairo Jimenez swung in a free kick that Pedro Pacheco couldn't clear properly. The ball fell to Blas Perez, but his header missed the target.
Panama controlled possession early in the second half but it was Morgan again who gave Panama a chance in the 48th minute when he headed the ball right to Jimenez. He let a long-range shot go that forced Canadian goalkeeper Milan Borjan to make a diving save to his right.
As the second half progressed, Canada controlled good portions of the game but couldn't find the decisive goal that would have kept their hopes of moving onto the quarter-finals alive.
Canada had an appeal for a penalty late on when Marcus Haber went down in Panama's 18-yard box and although there was clear contact, no call was given.
The game didn't mean anything to Panama, which had already qualified for the next round after wins over Mexico and Martinique.
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A composite porous membrane is formed from a porous polymeric substrate having its entire surface modified with a cross-linked polymer which results in a hydrophobic and oleophobic surface. The composite membrane retains substantially all of its other original properties. The cross-linked polymer is formed in situ on the polymeric substrate from a reactant system comprising an ethylenically unsaturated monomer having at least one fluoroalkyl group, a cross-linker, and, if needed, a polymerization initiator, dissolved in a nonpolar and or weakly polar solvent system. The membrane substrate saturated with the reactant system is exposed to a suitable energy source to effect polymerization and cross linking of the monomer.
1. The process for forming a composite porous membrane formed from a porous membrane substrate having an average pore size between about 0.001 and 10 microns formed of a first polymer, said substrate having a surface which is modified on its entire surface with a cross-linked second polymer such that it does not wet with solvents whose surface tension is greater than about 21 dynes/cm, said composite porous membrane having essentially the same porous configuration as said porous membrane substrate which comprises: contacting said porous membrane substrate with a solution of a polymerizable fluorine containing monomer and a cross-linking agent for said monomer in a nonpolar or weakly polar solvent system under conditions to polymerize said monomer and to cross-link said second polymer in situ over the entire surface of said first polymer and to avoid plugging of said pores.
2. The process of claim 1 wherein said first polymer is a polyamide.
3. The process of claim 1 wherein said first polymer is a cellulosic.
4. The process of claim 1 wherein the first polymer is polyvinylidene fluoride.
5. The process of claim 1 wherein the first polymer is a fluorinated hydrocarbon polymer.
6. The process of claim 1 wherein the first polymer is a polyolefinic hydrocarbon.
7. The process of claim 1 wherein the first polymer is a polysulfone.
8. The process of claim 1 wherein the first polymer is a polyester.
9. The process of claim 1 wherein the first polymer is a polycarbonate.
10. The process of claim 1 wherein the first polymer is a polyurethane.
11. The process of any one of claims 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 or 10 wherein said solvent is a siloxane.
12. The process of any one of claims 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 or 10 wherein said solvent is hexamethyldisiloxane.
13. The process of claim 1 wherein said monomer is a fluoroacrylate.
14. The process of claim 1 wherein said monomer is a fluoroalkylsiloxane.
15. The process of claim 1 wherein said monomer is a fluorinated styrene.
16. The process of claim 1 wherein said monomer is a fluoroolefin.
This invention relates to a porous membrane having both a hydrophobic (water repellent) and oleophobic(oil repellent) surface. More particularly, this invention relates to a microporous or ultrafiltration membrane modified to produce a hydrophobic/oleophobic surface including the membrane pore surfaces and to a process for forming such a membrane.
Polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) has been the most commonly used material in membranes utilized to vent gases. The chemical and biological inertness, thermal stability, and hydrophobicity inherently associated with PTFE has led to the development of PTFE as the material of choice in industrial gas vent applications. PTFE membranes have also found widespread use in the health and related industries. The necessity of producing aseptic vent membranes for use in medical/biological devices has also naturally led to the selection of PTFE as the choice material in membrane applications. Traditionally, aseptic materials have been generated by chemical sterilization, notably by steam treatment or treatment with ethylene oxide. The compatibility of PTFE with sterilizing chemicals and treatments, especially at elevated temperatures, is a well known material property characteristic of PTFE. A problem sometimes encountered with the use of PTFE as a vent membrane material under steam treatment is pore blockage either due to condensation of oil, from the machinery used to generate the steam, or water or both. The resulting loss of air permeability of the clogged membrane effectively reduces the membrane's utility as a gas vent. This condensation problem has led to the search and development of more hydrophobic and oleophobic membrane materials as substitutes for PTFE. A more acute problem concerns the chemical sterilization of membrane materials for use under aseptic conditions. Chemical sterilization, particularly with ethylene oxide, very often generates additional issues such as toxicity and waste disposal that raises serious health, environmental and economic concerns. These concerns have led to the widespread use of ionizing radiation for sterilization of materials used in medical and biological devices. A major disadvantage of PTFE is its inherent instability towards ionizing irradiation. Ionizing irradiation of PTFE membranes results in the undesirable property of reduced mechanical strength. This loss of mechanical strength places severe restrictions in the use of PTFE membranes under moderate pressures.
Coating of materials allows one to retain the desirable bulk materials properties while only altering the surface and interfacial properties of the substrate. Hydrophobic and oleophobic coatings have found popular use in the electronics industry as protective barriers for sensitive electronic components. Although expensive, coating solutions are commercially available. Coating membranes has not been a very practical approach for modifying the surface properties of membranes since the tortuous morphologies associated with membranes rarely lend themselves to a continuous and even coating. Furthermore, since coatings are not permanently anchored (bonded) to the underlying substrate, very often the coated materials are susceptible to wear and extraction thereby having a rather limited range of thermal and chemical compatibility. In addition, coatings adversely affect the permeability properties of porous substrates.
It also has been proposed to utilize grafting techniques to modify the surface characteristics of a polymer substrate. Typical examples of grafting techniques are shown, for example, in U.S. Pat. Nos. 3,253,057; 4,151,225; 4,278,777 and 4,311,573. It is difficult to utilize presently available grafting techniques to modify the surface properties of porous membranes. This is because it is difficult to modify the entire surface of the membrane including the surfaces within the pores while avoiding pore blockage and while retaining membrane porosity.
It has been proposed in U.S. Pat. No. 4,954,256 to render the surface of a microporous polymeric membrane more hydrophobic by grafting a fluoropolymer to the membrane surface in order to chemically bond the fluoropolymer to the membrane surface. The fluoropolymer is formed from a monomer containing an ethylenically unsaturated group and a fluoroalkyl group. The grafting is effected by exposing the membrane, in a monomeric solution, to ionizing radiation. A typical source of ionizing radiation is a 60 Co gamma radiation source. The fluoropolymer formed from the fluorine-containing ethylenically unsaturated monomer is permanently bonded to the microporous membrane substrate.
European patent application 86307259.1 discloses a process for preparing hydrophobic/oleophobic membranes. The process is not a surface modification; it is an in situ process which, by virtue of a phase separation, both the underlying substrate and hydrophobic surface of the membrane are formed simultaneously by a photopolymerization process. The resulting membrane is weak mechanically and needs to be supported/laminated for use as a vent membrane under relatively moderate pressures. In addition, the process gives rise to membranes with a relatively narrow range of properties since the membrane morphology and surface characteristics are formed simultaneously.
Patent application PCT/US90/04058 discloses a process for preparing hydrophobic and oleophobic porous substrates. The process entails impregnating a porous substrate with a solution of a fluorinated monomer in a carrier solvent, removal of the solvent by evaporation, and then polymerization of the remaining monomer. The process is, in essence, a solid-state polymerization reaction.
U.S. Pat. No. 4,618,533 discloses a process for forming a composite membrane from a porous membrane substrate and a cross-linked, polymerizable monomeric composition coated on the substrate. The monomeric composition includes a polymerizable monomer and a cross-linking agent for the monomer. Any conventional energy source for initiating free radical polymerization can be used to form a cross-linked polymeric coating in situ on the porous membrane such as ultraviolet (UV) light or heat. By this process, a membrane having its surface modified by the cross-linked polymer is produced. No mention is made of forming a cross-linked modified surface from an ethylenically unsaturated monomer having a fluoroalkyl group.
U.S. Pat. No. 5,037,457 discloses a means for enhancing the mechanical strength of gamma irradiated PTFE membranes by laminating the PTFE membrane to a porous polyester web. This approach resolves the practical issue concerning the mechanical stability of gamma irradiated PTFE. The chemical compatibility of the laminated membrane is now limited by the properties of the porous web support. Furthermore, laminates are prone to delamination, particularly laminates formed by the use of adhesives which often are sensitive to gamma radiation.
Accordingly, it would be desirable to provide a porous membrane having a surface which is more hydrophobic and oleophobic than presently available membranes. In addition, it would be desirable to provide such a membrane which retains its mechanical strength after being exposed to sterilizing ionizing radiation.
This invention provides a composite porous membrane having a hydrophobic/oleophobic polymeric surface formed from a cross-linked ethylenically unsaturated monomer containing a fluoroalkyl group. The polymeric surface is formed by coating the porous membrane substrate with a solution of the monomer, a cross-linking agent for the monomer, and a polymerization initiator, if required. Polymerization is effected by a suitable energy source such as electromagnetic irradiation, thermal sources, and ionizing radiation. The composite product of this invention has substantially all of the original properties as that of the membrane substrate. By the phrase, "substantially all of the original properties as that of the membrane substrate" is meant the characteristics of the unmodified membrane, that is mechanical and membrane properties such as porosity and flow. Composite membrane products of this invention have a hydrophobic/oleophobic surface such that they do not wet with solvents whose surface tensions are greater than approximately 20 dynes/cm. Composite membranes also are produced which pass the more stringent MVI test(described below). In addition, composite membrane products of this invention retain their mechanical strength after being exposed to sterilizing ionizing radiation.
FIG. 1 shows the air permeability as a function of time exposed to MVI testing conditions for the membranes produced in Examples 1 and 2.
In accordance with this invention there is provided a polymeric porous membrane substrate having directly deposited throughout its entire surface a polymerized cross-linked polymer formed in situ from an ethylenically unsaturated monomer having at least one fluoroalkyl group. The desired deposition of the cross-linked, polymerized monomer onto the porous membrane is effected as a direct coating and does not require or utilize an intermediate binding chemical moiety. The term "polymer" as used herein is meant to include polymeric compositions formed from one or more monomers. Representative suitable polymers forming the porous membrane substrate include polyolefins such as polyethylene, polypropylene, polymethylpentene or the like; polyamides; polystyrene or substituted polystyrene; fluorinated polymers including poly(tetrafluoroethylene), polyvinylidene fluoride(PVDF) or the like; polysulfones such as polysulfone, polyethersulfone or the like; polyesters including polyethylene terephthalate, polybutylene terephthalate or the like; polyacrylates and polycarbonates; cellulosics; and vinyl polymers such as poly vinyl chloride and polyacrylonitriles. Copolymers also can be employed such as copolymers of butadiene and styrene, fluorinated ethylene-propylene copolymer, ethylene-chlorotrifluoroethylene copolymer or the like. Generally, the porous membrane substrate has an average pore size between about 0.001 and 10 microns, more usually between about 0.01 and 5.0 microns and preferably between 0.1 and 0.5 microns.
The polymerization and cross-linking of the polymerizable monomer onto the porous membrane substrate is effected so that the entire surface of the porous membrane, including the inner surfaces of the porous membrane, is modified with a cross-linked polymer.
A reagent bath comprised of: (1) a polymerizable monomer which is ethylenically unsaturated and has at least one fluoroalkyl group, (2) a polymerization initiator, if needed, and (3) a cross-linking agent in a solvent for these three constituents, is contacted with the porous membrane substrate under conditions to effect polymerization of the monomer and deposition of the resulting cross-linked polymer onto the porous membrane substrate. When the monomer is difunctional or has higher functionality, an additional cross-linking agent need not be utilized. In accordance with this invention, it has been found necessary to utilize nonpolar or weakly polar solvent systems in order to obtain the requisite degree of membrane surface modification with the cross-linked polymer utilized for the surface modification. It has been found that by choosing the appropriate solvent system, the hydrophobicity and oleophobicity of the modified surface can be controlled such that the modified membrane does not wet with solvents whose surface tension is greater than about 21 dynes/cm and or such that the modified membranes pass the more stringent MVI test. Representative suitable solvents include siloxanes such as hexamethyldisiloxane, octamethyltrisiloxane, or hexamethylcyclotrisiloxane or homologs thereof; silicones such as polydimethylsiloxanes or homologs thereof; hydrocarbon alkanes such as octane, isooctane or homologs thereof; aromatics such as benzene and homologs thereof; aralkyls such as toluene, xylenes or homologs thereof. By the phrase, "nonpolar or weakly polar solvent system" is meant solvents that have relatively low dielectric constants. Generally, such solvents possess a dielectric constant of about 20 or less. It has been found that by utilizing the solvent hexamethyldisiloxane or decamethyltetrasiloxane the surface-modified membranes of this invention are capable of passing the MVI test. While the remaining solvents set forth above effect the production of less hydrophobic or oleophobic modified surfaces, the membranes produced therewith are useful as gas filters in less stringent environments.
Representative suitable polymerizable and cross-linkable monomers include fluoroacrylates such as 2-(N-ethylperfluorooctanesulfonamido)ethyl acrylate, 2-(N-ethylperfluorooctanesulfonamido)ethyl methacrylate or homologs thereof; 3,3,4,4,5,5,6,6,7,7,8,8,9,9,10,10,10-heptadecafluorodecyl acrylate, 3,3,4,4,5,5,6,6,7,7,8,8,9,9,10,10,10-heptadecafluorodecyl methacrylate or homologs thereof; fluoroalkylsiloxanes such as tridecafluoro-1,1,2,2-tetrahydrooctyl-1-triethoxysilane or homologs thereof; fluorinated styrenes such as pentafluorostyrene, trifluoromethylstyrene or homologs thereof; fluoroolefins such as perfluorobutylethylene or homologs thereof.
Suitable initiators and cross-linking agents for the monomers set forth above are well known in the art. For example, when utilizing fluoroacrylates as the polymerizable monomer, suitable photopolymerization initiators include benzophenone, 4-(2-hydroxyethoxy)phenyl-(2-hydroxy-2-propyl) ketone, azoisopropane or 2,2-dimethoxy-2-phenylacetophenone or the like. Suitable thermal initiators include organic peroxides such as dibenzoyl peroxide, t-butylhydroperoxide, cumylperoxide or t-butyl perbenzoate or the like and azo compounds such as azobisisobutyronitrile(AIBN) or 4,4'-azobis(4-cyanovaleric acid) or the like. Representative suitable cross-linking agents include 1,6-hexanediol diacrylate, 2,2,3,3,4,4,5,5-octafluorohexanediol-1,6-diacrylate or homologs and the like; 1,1,1-trimethylolpropane triacrylate or the like; divinylbenzene or the like. When utilizing fluorine containing polymerizable monomers having more than one degree of unsaturation, an additional monomer in the coating of this invention need not be added. The monomer, polymerization initiator and cross-linking agents are contacted with the porous membrane as a mixture in a solvent which is compatible with the three reactants and the porous membrane so that the desired free radical polymerization and cross-linking is achieved without the formation of a significant amount of slowly extractable by-products. If readily extractable by-products are formed, these can be removed by conducting a washing step with a suitable solvent subsequent to the coating step.
Generally, the polymerizable monomer is present in the reactant solution at a concentration between about 2% and about 20%, preferably between about 5% and about 10% based upon the weight of the polymerizable monomer. The cross-linking agent is present in an amount of between about 2% and about 10% by weight, based upon the weight of the polymerizable monomer. Greater amounts of cross-linking agents can be used but no significant advantage is gained thereby. The polymerization initiator is present in an amount of between about 1% and about 10% by weight, based upon the weight of the polymerizable monomer. As noted above, the cross-linking agent can be utilized without the monomer and thereby functions as the polymerizable monomer.
Polymerization and cross-linking is effected by exposing the monomer reaction system to ultraviolet(UV) light, thermal sources or ionizing radiation. It is preferred to utilize UV light since processing can be more quickly effected. The process is conveniently effected by dipping the membrane substrate in the solution containing the monomer, cross-linking agent, and the initiator, sandwiching the membrane between two ultraviolet light transparent sheets such as polyethylene and exposing the sandwich to UV light. This process can be effected continuously and the desired cross-linking coating is formed within minutes after UV exposure is initiated. By controlling the reactant concentrations and UV exposure, as set forth above, a composite is produced which is nonplugged and has essentially the same porous configuration as the membrane substrate. Furthermore, the composite membrane produced is wettable only by solvents that have a surface tension of greater than about 21 dynes/cm. That is, the composites of this invention have a highly hydrophobic and oleophobic surface. In addition, some of the composites of this invention are capable of passing the stringent MVI test. Furthermore, composites of this invention retain their mechanical strength even after being exposed to sterilizing ionizing radiation.
The composites of this invention, after being sterilized by exposure to gamma radiation, usually between about 2 and 5 MegaRads are capable of withstanding a forward or reverse pressure of at least 10 psi. In addition, the sterilized membrane composite of this invention retains a desirable degree of hydrophobicity/oleophobicity such that it is not wet by aqueous solutions including solutions containing surfactants. The composites are useful as gas vents to selectively pass gas through while preventing passage of organic and aqueous liquids through such as in the apparatus described in U.S. Pat. No. 3,854,907 which is incorporated herein by reference. Thus, the composites of this invention can be utilized as a seal for organic and aqueous liquids. In addition, the composites of this invention can be utilized as a filter for gases.
The MVI test is a test protocol established by Millipore Corporation, Bedford, Mass. in order to satisfy the requirements of a vent membrane suitable for use in filtering devices. The vent membrane is a hydrophobic membrane incorporated into a filtering device that allows gas to be selectively vented, i.e. impervious to aqueous solutions, as, for example, when an aqueous MVI solution is filtered through a hydrophilic filter prior to intravenous administration. As an integral part of the filtering device, the vent membrane must remain hydrophobic, i.e. not wet by aqueous solutions, in its use in order to be functional as a gas vent membrane.
MVI solution is an aqueous nutrient solution administered intravenously to ill patients. MVI itself is an abbreviation for Multiple Vitamin Infusion. The nutrient mixture mainly consists of dextrose, essential and nonessential amino acids, water and oil-soluble vitamins, and a surfactant. Smaller amounts of additives are added as preservatives and to adjust for pH. The MVI solution is prepared by mixing 500 mL of a 7% Aminosyn� Solution (Abbott Laboratories), 500 mL 50% Dextrose Inj., USP (Abbott Laboratories), and 10 mL of a M.V.I.� Solution (Armour Pharmaceutical Company). Aminosyn� Solution is an aqueous crystalline amino acid solution containing the essential and nonessential amino acids. Also included in the Aminosyn� Solution are a preservative(potassium metabisulfite) and pH adjuster(acetic acid). M.V.I.� Solution is an aqueous solution containing the essential water soluble and water insoluble vitamins. Also included in the M.V.I.� Solution is a surfactant(polysorbate 20) for solubilizing the water insoluble vitamins, preservatives(butylated hydroxytoluene, butylated hydroxyanisole, and gentisic acid ethanolamide), and pH adjuster(sodium hydroxide).
The MVI test protocol requires exposing the hydrophobic vent membrane to the MVI solution at a pressure of 15 pounds per square inch(psi) for 96 hours. After exposure that vent membrane is tested for air permeability(i.e. resistance to air flow) by measuring the air flow through the vent membrane under a pressure of 5 psi's. A membrane is said to pass the "MVI Test" if it typically retains approximately 50% or more of its original air permeability and does not allow any of the test solution to seep through the membrane. For practical purposes, the remaining air permeability through the vent membrane after a 96 hour MVI test will often be dictated by other filtering device specifications, e.g. venting time. Typical test results of hydrophobic membranes that successfully pass the MVI test are shown as follows:
The MVI test is a more stringent assessment of vent membrane performance under practical conditions than wettability measurements. Wettability measurements (for e.g. advancing and receding contact angle measurements and variations thereof) only sample a relatively "thin" portion of the membrane, typically the top 10 Å of the membrane surface, and usually do not reflect the hydrophilicity/hydrophobicity of the membrane surfaces in the interior of the porous membrane. The MVI test approach is essentially a "pressurized" wettability/adsorptivity test that allows one to indirectly assess the hydrophilicity and oleophobicity of the interior surfaces of the porous membrane. This pressurized wettability/adsorptivity approach may be extended in its utility to solutions other than aqueous nutrient mixtures in order to assess membrane performance under a variety of working (i.e. venting conditions.
The following examples illustrate the present invention and are not intended to limit the same.
A microporous nylon(Nylon 66) membrane having an average pore size of 0.2 microns was dip-coated into a reactant solution containing 2.55 g of 2-(N-ethylperfluorooctanesulfonamido)ethyl acrylate, 0.06 g of 2,2-dimethoxy-2-phenylacetophenone, and 0.22 g of 2,2,3,3,4,4,5,5-octafluorohexanediol-1,6-diacrylate dissolved in 47.75 g of hexamethyldisiloxane(HMDS). The "wet" membrane was sandwiched between two pieces of polyethylene, sealed and irradiated with high intensity ultraviolet(UV) radiation by transporting the membrane through a UV chamber(Fusion Systems, Dual Lamp System with P300 Power Supply Units) at a rate of approximately 15 ft./min. After UV exposure for approximately 30 seconds the membrane was rinsed with isopropanol and then acetone and air-dried to constant weight (weight add-on was approximately 6%). The membranes typically retain approximately 70-95% of their original air permeability after modification. A 96 hour MVI test exposure results in a membrane that typically retains approximately 70-90% of the air permeability of the modified membrane prior to MVI treatment. Gamma sterilization of the hydrophobic membrane(2.5-5.0 MRads) results in a material which is relatively unchanged in its properties prior to gamma irradiation; vent time<10 seconds(i.e. the time it takes to displace a fixed volume of air using a water head height of 50 inches), burst strength>19 psi's, and successful completion of the MVI test.
A microporous PVDF(polyvinylidene fluoride) membrane having an average pore size of 0.1 microns was dip-coated into a reactant solution containing 2.58 g of 3,3,4,4,5,5,6,6,7,7,8,8,9,9,10,10,10-heptadecafluorodecyl acrylate, 0.10 g 2,2-dimethoxy-2-phenyacetophenone, and 0.12 g of 1,6-hexanediol diacrylate dissolved in 47.21 g of HMDS. The coated membrane was sandwiched between two sheets of polyethylene and irradiated as described in Example 1 at a rate of approximately 8 ft./min. The membrane was rinsed with isopropanol and then methanol and dried at 135� C. for 2 hours. The weight add-on was approximately 9%. The modified PVDF membrane retained approximately 90% of its original air permeability. After a 96 hour MVI test exposure the modified membrane retained approximately 70-90% of its original air permeability.
A microporous regenerated cellulose membrane was dip-coated into a solution containing 5.10 g of 2-(N-ethylperfluorooctanesulfonamido)ethyl acrylate, 0.124 g of 2,2-dimethoxy-2-phenylacetophenone, and 0.50 g of 2,2,3,3,4,4,5,5-octafluorohexanediol-1,6-diacrylate dissolved in 95.50 g of HMDS. The coated membrane was sandwiched between polyethylene sheets and irradiated as described in Example 1 at a rate of approximately 15 ft./min. The membrane was rinsed with isopropanol and then methanol and air-dried overnight. The resulting hydrophobic membrane retains approximately 40% of its original air permeability after a 96 hour MVI test exposure.
Table 1 shows the wettability characteristics of representative polymeric membranes modified by the present methodology.
TABLE 1______________________________________Wettability Characteristics Of SomeModified MembranesaSubstrateb Wettabilityc______________________________________Polyethylene ≦21Cellulose ≦18Cellulose Acetate ≦19Cellulose, Mixed Nitro & Acetate Esters ≦19Polyamide (Nylon 66) ≦18Polysulfone ≧21Polytetrafluoroethylene ≧27Polyester ≦18Polyvinylidene Fluoride (PVDF) ≦18Polypropylene ≧21______________________________________ a Modified as described in Examples 1 and 2. b Porous membrane substrate. c Wettability (dynes/cm) is meant as the minimum value of a solvent surface tension necessary to "wet" the membrane. Wetting is meant as the characteristic transparency, indicative of mass transport through the porous membrane, observed upon contact with a wetting solvent.
A microporous nylon(Nylon 66) membrane having an average pore size of 0.2 microns was dip-coated into a reactant solution containing 2.50 g of 2-(N-ethylperfluorooctanesulfonamido)ethyl acrylate, 0.04 g of 2,2-dimethoxy-2-phenylacetophenone, and 0.20 g of 2,2,3,3,4,4,5,5-octafluorohexanediol-1,6-diacrylate dissolved in 22.54 g of tert-butanol and 27.55 g of deionized water. The coated membrane was sandwiched between polyethylene sheets and irradiated as described in Example 1 at a rate of approximately 15 ft./min. The membrane was rinsed with isopropanol and then acetone and air-dried overnight. The weight add-on was approximately 5%. The modified membrane does not wet with water(surface tension approximately 72 dynes/cm), but wets with isopropanol and hexadecane, solvent surface tensions of approximately 21 dynes/cm and 27 dynes/cm, respectively. The modified membrane failed the MVI test immediately(minutes) due to seepage of the MVI solution through the membrane.
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