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Biophysical Journal 8: 556-574 (1968)
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Frequency-Dependent Capacitance of Hydrophobic Membranes Containing Fixed Negative Charges

Asher Ilani

ABSTRACT

Filters containing fixed negative charges were saturated with hydrophobic solvent and interposed between aqueous solutions. The capacitance of such membranes was measured in the frequency range of 0.05-30 kc. The capacitance increased with decrease in frequency. The frequency dependence of the capacitance was sensitive to nature of the cation present and to salt concentration in the aqueous solution. It is suggested that variation of membrane resistivity in the space charge region of the membrane is responsible for this phenomenon. Possible effects of the potential and counterion concentration profiles at the membrane-water interface are discussed.






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