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Abounahia N, Shahab AA, Khan MM, Qiblawey H, Zaidi SJ. A Comprehensive Review of Performance of Polyacrylonitrile-Based Membranes for Forward Osmosis Water Separation and Purification Process. MEMBRANES 2023; 13:872. [PMID: 37999358 PMCID: PMC10672921 DOI: 10.3390/membranes13110872] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/10/2023] [Revised: 09/30/2023] [Accepted: 10/04/2023] [Indexed: 11/25/2023]
Abstract
Polyacrylonitrile (PAN), with its unique chemical, electrical, mechanical, and thermal properties, has become a crucial acrylic polymer for the industry. This polymer has been widely used to fabricate ultrafiltration, nanofiltration, and reverse osmosis membranes for water treatment applications. However, it recently started to be used to fabricate thin-film composite (TFC) and fiber-based forward osmosis (FO) membranes at a lab scale. Phase inversion and electrospinning methods were the most utilized techniques to fabricate PAN-based FO membranes. The PAN substrate layer could function as a good support layer to create TFC and fiber membranes with excellent performance under FO process conditions by selecting the proper modification techniques. The various modification techniques used to enhance PAN-based FO performance include interfacial polymerization, layer-by-layer assembly, simple coating, and incorporating nanofillers. Thus, the fabrication and modification techniques of PAN-based porous FO membranes have been highlighted in this work. Also, the performance of these FO membranes was investigated. Finally, perspectives and potential directions for further study on PAN-based FO membranes are presented in light of the developments in this area. This review is expected to aid the scientific community in creating novel effective porous FO polymeric membranes based on PAN polymer for various water and wastewater treatment applications.
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- Nada Abounahia
- UNESCO Chair in Desalination and Water Treatment, Center for Advanced Materials (CAM), Qatar University, Doha P.O. Box 2713, Qatar
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- UNESCO Chair in Desalination and Water Treatment, Center for Advanced Materials (CAM), Qatar University, Doha P.O. Box 2713, Qatar
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- UNESCO Chair in Desalination and Water Treatment, Center for Advanced Materials (CAM), Qatar University, Doha P.O. Box 2713, Qatar
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, College of Engineering, Qatar University, Doha P.O. Box 2713, Qatar;
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- UNESCO Chair in Desalination and Water Treatment, Center for Advanced Materials (CAM), Qatar University, Doha P.O. Box 2713, Qatar
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Zhang Q, Zhou R, Peng X, Li N, Dai Z. Development of Support Layers and Their Impact on the Performance of Thin Film Composite Membranes (TFC) for Water Treatment. Polymers (Basel) 2023; 15:3290. [PMID: 37571184 PMCID: PMC10422403 DOI: 10.3390/polym15153290] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/12/2023] [Revised: 07/30/2023] [Accepted: 07/31/2023] [Indexed: 08/13/2023] Open
Abstract
Thin-film composite (TFC) membranes have gained significant attention as an appealing membrane technology due to their reversible fouling and potential cost-effectiveness. Previous studies have predominantly focused on improving the selective layers to enhance membrane performance. However, the importance of improving the support layers has been increasingly recognized. Therefore, in this review, preparation methods for the support layer, including the traditional phase inversion method and the electrospinning (ES) method, as well as the construction methods for the support layer with a polyamide (PA) layer, are analyzed. Furthermore, the effect of the support layers on the performance of the TFC membrane is presented. This review aims to encourage the exploration of suitable support membranes to enhance the performance of TFC membranes and extend their future applications.
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- Qing Zhang
- School of Chemical Engineering and Technology, Tiangong University, Tianjin 300387, China
- State Key Laboratory of Separation Membranes and Membrane Processes, Tianjin 300387, China
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- School of Chemical Engineering and Technology, Tiangong University, Tianjin 300387, China
- State Key Laboratory of Separation Membranes and Membrane Processes, Tianjin 300387, China
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- School of Chemical Engineering and Technology, Tiangong University, Tianjin 300387, China
- State Key Laboratory of Separation Membranes and Membrane Processes, Tianjin 300387, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Separation Membranes and Membrane Processes, Tianjin 300387, China
- School of Chemistry, Tiangong University, Tianjin 300387, China
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- School of Chemical Engineering and Technology, Tiangong University, Tianjin 300387, China
- State Key Laboratory of Separation Membranes and Membrane Processes, Tianjin 300387, China
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Singh SK, Maiti A, Pandey A, Jain N, Sharma C. Fouling limitations of osmotic pressure‐driven processes and its remedial strategies: A review. J Appl Polym Sci 2023. [DOI: 10.1002/app.53295] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/05/2022]
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- Satish Kumar Singh
- Department of Paper Technology Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee Saharanpur India
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- Department of Polymer and Process Engineering Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee Saharanpur India
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- Department of Polymer and Process Engineering Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee Saharanpur India
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- Department of Polymer and Process Engineering Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee Saharanpur India
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- Department of Paper Technology Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee Saharanpur India
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Hassen MA, Hamdy G, Sabry RM, Ali SS, Taher FA. Synthesis and characterization of
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PSF
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PEG
by immersion precipitation for Mediterranean seawater desalination by
FO
membrane. POLYM ENG SCI 2022. [DOI: 10.1002/pen.26225] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/31/2022]
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- Mai Ali Hassen
- Faculty of science Al‐Azhar University (Girls) Nasr City Egypt
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- Chemistry Department, Faculty of Science Al‐Azhar University (Girls) Nasr City Egypt
- Al‐Azhar Technology Incubator (ATI) Al‐Azhar University Nasr City Egypt
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- Chemical Engineering and Pilot‐Plant Department National Research Center Dokki Egypt
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- Chemical Engineering and Pilot‐Plant Department National Research Center Dokki Egypt
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- Chemistry Department, Faculty of Science Al‐Azhar University (Girls) Nasr City Egypt
- Al‐Azhar Technology Incubator (ATI) Al‐Azhar University Nasr City Egypt
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Al‐Musawy WK, Al‐Furaiji MH, Alsalhy QF. Synthesis and characterization of
PVC‐TFC
hollow fibers for forward osmosis application. J Appl Polym Sci 2021. [DOI: 10.1002/app.50871] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/25/2022]
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- Wafaa Kh. Al‐Musawy
- Membrane Technology Research Unit, Chemical Engineering, Department University of Technology Baghdad Iraq
- Environment and Water Directorate Ministry of Science and Technology Baghdad Iraq
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- Membrane Technology Research Unit, Chemical Engineering, Department University of Technology Baghdad Iraq
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Alihemati Z, Hashemifard SA, Matsuura T, Ismail AF. Feasibility of using polycarbonate as a substrate of thin film composite membrane in forward osmosis. J Appl Polym Sci 2021. [DOI: 10.1002/app.50511] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/08/2022]
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- Z. Alihemati
- Sustainable Membrane Technology Research Group (SMTRG), Faculty of Petroleum, Gas and Petrochemical Engineering (FPGPE) Persian Gulf University (PGU) Bushehr Iran
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- Sustainable Membrane Technology Research Group (SMTRG), Faculty of Petroleum, Gas and Petrochemical Engineering (FPGPE) Persian Gulf University (PGU) Bushehr Iran
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- Advanced Membrane Technology Research Centre (AMTEC) Universiti Teknologi Malaysia Skudai Malaysia
- Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering University of Ottawa Ottawa Canada
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- Advanced Membrane Technology Research Centre (AMTEC) Universiti Teknologi Malaysia Skudai Malaysia
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Kwon HE, Kwon SJ, Park SJ, Shin MG, Park SH, Park MS, Park H, Lee JH. High performance polyacrylonitrile-supported forward osmosis membranes prepared via aromatic solvent-based interfacial polymerization. Sep Purif Technol 2019. [DOI: 10.1016/j.seppur.2018.11.053] [Citation(s) in RCA: 27] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/27/2022]
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Chen Q, Sun F, Zhou J, Lu Y, Li YY, Yu HY, Gu JS. Chlorine-resistant and internal-concentration-polarization-mitigated polyamide membrane via tethering poly(ethylene glycol) methacrylate. J Appl Polym Sci 2019. [DOI: 10.1002/app.47406] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/10/2022]
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- Qing Chen
- College of Chemistry and Materials Science; Anhui Normal University; 189 Jiuhua Nanlu, Wuhu Anhui 241002 China
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- College of Chemistry and Materials Science; Anhui Normal University; 189 Jiuhua Nanlu, Wuhu Anhui 241002 China
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- College of Chemistry and Materials Science; Anhui Normal University; 189 Jiuhua Nanlu, Wuhu Anhui 241002 China
- Department of Material and Chemical Engineering; Chizhou University; 199 Muzhi Road, Chizhou Anhui 247000 China
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- College of Chemistry and Materials Science; Anhui Normal University; 189 Jiuhua Nanlu, Wuhu Anhui 241002 China
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- College of Chemistry and Materials Science; Anhui Normal University; 189 Jiuhua Nanlu, Wuhu Anhui 241002 China
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- College of Chemistry and Materials Science; Anhui Normal University; 189 Jiuhua Nanlu, Wuhu Anhui 241002 China
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- College of Chemistry and Materials Science; Anhui Normal University; 189 Jiuhua Nanlu, Wuhu Anhui 241002 China
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Liang Z, Yun Y, Wang M, Liu G, Lu P, Yang W, Li C. Performance evaluation of interfacial polymerisation-fabricated aquaporin-based biomimetic membranes in forward osmosis. RSC Adv 2019; 9:10715-10726. [PMID: 35515303 PMCID: PMC9062497 DOI: 10.1039/c9ra00787c] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/29/2019] [Revised: 06/18/2019] [Accepted: 03/22/2019] [Indexed: 12/24/2022] Open
Abstract
Aquaporins play a promising role in the fabrication of high-performance biomimetic membranes. Interfacial polymerisation is a promising strategy for synthesizing aquaporin-based membranes. In this study, robust and high-performance aquaporin-based biomimetic membranes were successfully fabricated by interfacial polymerisation, and the membrane separation performance and interfacial polymerisation method were systematically evaluated. The effects of modification methods on the performance of aquaporins-based biomimetic membranes, including sodium hypochlorite and thermal post-treatment, protein-to-lipid ratio, liposome concentration and the addition arrangement of aquaporins were also investigated. Morphological observation suggested that the introduced proteoliposomes were completely embedded in the polyamide layer and that their spherical shape was preserved. Sodium hypochlorite post-treatment and thermal treatment were beneficial in improving the water flux and salt rejection of the resultant membrane without sacrificing the aquaporin activity. The biomimetic membranes had a high water flux and salt rejection, which were almost twice that of the control membranes, after aquaporin-based proteoliposomes were incorporated with an appropriated protein-to-lipid ratio and liposome concentration. The addition arrangement of aquaporins during the interfacial polymerisation procedure significantly influence the obtained membrane's structure. Lastly, this article introduces valuable and systematic research on interfacial polymerisation fabricated aquaporin-based biomimetic membranes with outstanding separation performance. Aquaporins play a promising role in the fabrication of high-performance biomimetic membranes.![]()
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- Zhixia Liang
- School of Environmental Science and Engineering
- Beijing Forestry University
- Beijing 100083
- China
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- School of Environmental Science and Engineering
- Beijing Forestry University
- Beijing 100083
- China
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- Center for Energy Storage Research
- Green City Research Institute
- Korea Institute of Science and Technology (KIST)
- Seoul 02792
- Republic of Korea
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- Department of Physics
- Dongguk University
- Seoul 04620
- Republic of Korea
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- College of Material Science and Chemical Engineering
- Ningbo University
- Zhejiang 315211
- China
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- Department of Physics
- Dongguk University
- Seoul 04620
- Republic of Korea
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- College of Material Science and Chemical Engineering
- Ningbo University
- Zhejiang 315211
- China
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Preparation of polyamide/polyacrylonitrile composite hollow fiber membrane by synchronous procedure of spinning and interfacial polymerization. J Memb Sci 2018. [DOI: 10.1016/j.memsci.2018.01.059] [Citation(s) in RCA: 29] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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Chen GE, Sun WG, Wu Q, Kong YF, Xu ZL, Xu SJ, Zheng XP. Effect of cellulose triacetate membrane thickness on forward-osmosis performance and application for spent electroless nickel plating baths. J Appl Polym Sci 2017. [DOI: 10.1002/app.45049] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/20/2022]
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- Gui-E Chen
- School of Chemical and Environmental Engineering, Shanghai Institute of Technology; 100 Haiquan Road Shanghai 201418 China
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- School of Chemical and Environmental Engineering, Shanghai Institute of Technology; 100 Haiquan Road Shanghai 201418 China
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- School of Chemical and Environmental Engineering, Shanghai Institute of Technology; 100 Haiquan Road Shanghai 201418 China
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- School of Chemical and Environmental Engineering, Shanghai Institute of Technology; 100 Haiquan Road Shanghai 201418 China
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- State Key Laboratory of Chemical Engineering, Membrane Science and Engineering R&D Lab, Chemical Engineering Research Center; East China University of Science and Technology; 130 Meilong Road Shanghai 200237 China
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- State Key Laboratory of Chemical Engineering, Membrane Science and Engineering R&D Lab, Chemical Engineering Research Center; East China University of Science and Technology; 130 Meilong Road Shanghai 200237 China
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- School of Chemical and Environmental Engineering, Shanghai Institute of Technology; 100 Haiquan Road Shanghai 201418 China
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Peng H, Liu Y, Ramakrishna S. Recent development of centrifugal electrospinning. J Appl Polym Sci 2016. [DOI: 10.1002/app.44578] [Citation(s) in RCA: 27] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/23/2022]
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- Hao Peng
- College of Mechanical and Electric Engineering; Beijing University of Chemical Technology; Beijing 100029 China
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- College of Mechanical and Electric Engineering; Beijing University of Chemical Technology; Beijing 100029 China
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- Nanoscience and Nanotechnology Initiative; National University of Singapore; Singapore 117576 Singapore
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