| abstract |
A water permeable fluoropolymer article is described comprising a functional copolymer of TFE, PSVE and sulfonic acid pendant to the polymer chain, as well as methods of making the article. The method comprises providing a copolymer membrane comprising a microstructure characterized by nodes interconnected by fibrils, wherein said membrane, immersing said membrane in hot water for a period of time to render the membrane water permeable. |