Development and evaluation of uhmwpe microfibers polymeric diaphragms for electrolytic production of sodium hydroxide
The electrolytic process with a polymeric membrane to produce chlorine and sodium hydroxide is still the most used technology in the world. However, the most common material used in the production of diaphragms was asbestos, which was banned due to its toxicity to humans in its use and extraction. Thus, this work aimed to develop and evaluate a new and cheaper polymeric diaphragm using Ultra High Molecular Weight Polyethylene (UHMWPE) microfibers.