What is the filter element material of Filtered Pipette Tips? How does it affect the filtration effect and adsorption of liquids?

Filtered Pipette Tips (filtered pipette tips) usually have a variety of filter materials to choose from. Some common materials include polypropylene (PP), polyethylene (PE), and some special polymers. The selection of these filter element materials has an important impact on the filtration effect and adsorption of liquids.
Influence of filter element material:
Polypropylene (PP) filter element: PP material has excellent chemical stability and corrosion resistance, and has good tolerance to most common chemical solvents. In addition, the PP filter element also has high mechanical strength and wear resistance, and can maintain the filtration effect for a long time. However, PP filter elements may have strong adsorption capacity for certain organic solvents, so you need to pay attention.
Polyethylene (PE) filter element: PE material also has good chemical stability and corrosion resistance, but compared with PP, its adsorption may be weaker. PE filters are usually used in applications that do not require high adsorption properties.
Special polymer filter elements: Some special polymer filter elements have specific filtration effects and adsorption properties. For example, some filters contain special additives that are more effective at removing particles and microorganisms from liquids, or are more adsorbent of specific types of compounds.
Influence of filtration effect and adsorption:
Filtration effect: The material and pore size of the filter element determine its filtration effect on particulate matter in the liquid. Generally speaking, filters with smaller pore sizes can filter out smaller particles and provide cleaner liquid. The material of the filter element affects its corrosion resistance, temperature resistance, mechanical strength and other properties, thereby affecting its long-term filtration effect.
Adsorption: The adsorption of a filter element refers to its ability to adsorb certain compounds in liquids. This ability depends on factors such as the material, surface area and surface properties of the filter element. Some filter elements with larger surface areas and special surface properties can more effectively absorb organic solvents, pigments, odors and other compounds in liquids, thereby improving the purity of the liquid.
In general, the filter element material of Filtered Pipette Tips has an important impact on the filtration effect and adsorption of liquids. When selecting a filter element, you need to choose the appropriate material and specifications according to the specific application scenarios and needs.