In the present study, several filled poly(vinylidene fluoride) (PVDF) membranes by the addition of var-ious weight fractions from carbon black (CB) to the casting solution were prepared for the removalof 2-propanol from aqueous solution in pervaporation process. Scanning electron microscopy (SEM),differential scanning calorimetry (DSC), X-ray diffraction (XRD), contact angle and swelling degree mea-surements were used to study morphology and properties of the prepared membranes. Separationexperiments were carried out at a feed temperature of 45◦C and a permeate pressure of 18 mmHg.The results demonstrated that the addition of carbon black filler resulted in formation of the membraneswith denser structure; lower permeation flux and degree of swelling; and higher crystallinity, separationfactor, contact angle, and pervaporation separation index.

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