PTFE and Nuclepore membranes were challenged with 1.7 nm and 6.6 nm quantum dots.
A high initial retention efficiency >0.4 by diffusion in both filters was monitored.
The existence of diffusion deposition was qualitatively proven.
Different particle deposition characteristics between PTFE and Nuclepore membranes.
Sieving and diffusion might concurrently exist, theoretical calculation is required.