Mathematical model equation of the volume flows through polymeric membrane of heterogeneous non-ionic solutions

Formalism leading to more general form of the Kedem-Katchalsky equation describing osmotic membrane transport, considering local unhomogenity of solutions called concentration boundary layers and influence of gravitational factor on membrane transport kinetics was presented. In order to test this formalism, osmotic volume flux was calculated, on the basis of experimental membrane transport parameters and aqueous glucose solutions in isothermal conditions. Obtained calculation's results are conformable to adequate experimental results presented in previous paper for flat polymeric membrane used in medicine (Biophys. Chem. 1986, 24, 173).