| 摘要 |
<p>A freestanding, microporous membrane includes a mixed polymer phase matrix having a first polymeric phase comprising a polyolefin interconnected with a second polymeric phase comprising a fibrillated fluoropolymer. A siliceous material is dispersed throughout the mixed polymer phase matrix. A method of forming the membrane of the present invention involves combining a siliceous material, a fluoropolymer capable of processing-induced fibrillation, and a polyolefin to form a mixture and subjecting the mixture to sufficient shear force during processing and extruding the effect fibrillation of the fluoropolymer and thereby form the interconnected mixed polymer phase matrix. The membrane is useful in a variety of products, including labels (printed and imprinted) and separators in energy storage devices, such as batteries, capacitors, and fuel cells. Figure 1 is a schematic diagram of the microporous membrane, which includes siliceous material dispersed throughout a mixed polymeric phase matrix.</p> |
