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Ju J, Hayward RC. Interconnected Nanoporous Polysulfone by the Self-Assembly of Randomly Linked Copolymer Networks and Linear Multiblocks. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2024; 16:34079-34088. [PMID: 38889392 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.4c05207] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/20/2024]
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Porous materials have attracted considerable attention due to their versatile applications, especially in water purification. Interconnected nanoporous structures are distinguished by their high degree of porosity and resistance to clogging, as well as their insensitivity to nanostructural orientation. Previous works on randomly linked copolymer systems have shown that they can effectively produce disordered cocontinuous nanostructures, which upon removal of one component yield interconnected nanoporous materials. However, the cocontinuous nanomaterials previously developed using polystyrene (PS) and poly(d,l-lactic acid) (PLA) strands, and the resulting interconnected nanoporous PS monoliths, were far too brittle to enable practical use as membranes. Here, we study the self-assembly of randomly linked copolymer networks prepared using blocks of the engineering polymer polysulfone (PSU). A wide cocontinuous regime (spanning 40 wt %) was found for randomly end-linked copolymer networks (RECNs) constructed from PSU and PLA strands, via a combination of mechanical testing, gravimetry, small-angle X-ray scattering, and scanning electron microscopy. The PSU/PLA cocontinuous nanomaterial with symmetric composition showed 2.4 times higher Young's modulus and ∼100 times greater toughness than the corresponding PS/PLA sample. The interconnected nanoporous PSU fabricated after etching of PLA even exhibited 1.6 times greater toughness than PS/PLA prior to PLA removal. To facilitate the production of thin films of cocontinuous nanomaterials, we applied solution-processable randomly linked linear PSU/PLA multiblock polymers onto ultrafiltration membranes. The interconnected nanoporous PSU thin film generated by etching PLA was found to effectively reject 50 nm diameter particles without significantly compromising permeability. This discovery presents a valuable addition to the existing techniques used to fabricate PSU membranes. In contrast to traditional methods, which are sensitive to processing conditions, produce a wide range of pore sizes, and offer limited adjustability of pore size, the current technique is anticipated to enable interconnected PSU membranes with more uniform and tailorable porosity.
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- Jaechul Ju
- Chemical and Biological Engineering, University of Colorado Boulder, Boulder, Colorado 80303, United States
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- Chemical and Biological Engineering, University of Colorado Boulder, Boulder, Colorado 80303, United States
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Bergamasco S, Fiaschini N, Hein LA, Brecciaroli M, Vitali R, Romagnoli M, Rinaldi A. Electrospun PCL Filtration Membranes Enhanced with an Electrosprayed Lignin Coating to Control Wettability and Anti-Bacterial Properties. Polymers (Basel) 2024; 16:674. [PMID: 38475357 DOI: 10.3390/polym16050674] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/24/2024] [Revised: 02/18/2024] [Accepted: 02/26/2024] [Indexed: 03/14/2024] Open
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This study reports on the two-step manufacturing process of a filtration media obtained by first electrospinning a layer of polycaprolactone (PCL) non-woven fibers onto a paper filter backing and subsequently coating it by electrospraying with a second layer made of pure acidolysis lignin. The manufacturing of pure lignin coatings by solution electrospraying represents a novel development that requires fine control of the underlying electrodynamic processing. The effect of increasing deposition time on the lignin coating was investigated for electrospray time from 2.5 min to 120 min. Microstructural and physical characterization included SEM, surface roughness analysis, porosity tests, permeability tests by a Gurley densometer, ATR-FTIR analysis, and contact angle measurements vs. both water and oil. The results indicate that, from a functional viewpoint, such a natural coating endowed the membrane with an amphiphilic behavior that enabled modulating the nature of the bare PCL non-woven substrate. Accordingly, the intrinsic hydrophobic behavior of bare PCL electrospun fibers could be reduced, with a marked decrease already for a thin coating of less than 50 nm. Instead, the wettability of PCL vs. apolar liquids was altered in a less predictable manner, i.e., producing an initial increase of the oil contact angles (OCA) for thin lignin coating, followed by a steady decrease in OCA for higher densities of deposited lignin. To highlight the effect of the lignin type on the results, two grades of oak (AL-OA) of the Quercus cerris L. species and eucalyptus (AL-EU) of the Eucalyptus camaldulensis Dehnh species were compared throughout the investigation. All grades of lignin yielded coatings with measurable antibacterial properties, which were investigated against Staphylococcus aureus and Escherichia coli, yielding superior results for AL-EU. Remarkably, the lignin coatings did not change overall porosity but smoothed the surface roughness and allowed modulating air permeability, which is relevant for filtration applications. The findings are relevant for applications of this abundant biopolymer not only for filtration but also in biotechnology, health, packaging, and circular economy applications in general, where the reuse of such natural byproducts also brings a fundamental demanufacturing advantage.
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- Sara Bergamasco
- Department for Innovation in Biological, Agro-Food and Forest Systems (DIBAF), University of Tuscia, Via San Camillo de Lellis snc, 01100 Viterbo, Italy
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- SSPT-TECS-TEB Laboratory, ENEA-Italian National Agency for New Technologies, Energy and Sustainable Economic Development, Via Anguillarese 301, 00123 Rome, Italy
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- Department for Innovation in Biological, Agro-Food and Forest Systems (DIBAF), University of Tuscia, Via San Camillo de Lellis snc, 01100 Viterbo, Italy
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- SSPT-PROMAS-MATPRO Laboratory, ENEA-Italian National Agency for New Technologies, Energy and Sustainable Economic Development, Via Anguillarese 301, 00123 Rome, Italy
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Kamaraj P, Vardhan Sridhar V, Vijaykumar Tharumasivam S, Parthasarathy S, Bupesh G, Kumar Raju N, Kumar Sahoo U, Nanda A, Saravanan KM. Carbon nanoparticles fabricated microfilm: A potent filter for microplastics debased water. ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION (BARKING, ESSEX : 1987) 2023; 336:122502. [PMID: 37666462 DOI: 10.1016/j.envpol.2023.122502] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/07/2023] [Revised: 08/15/2023] [Accepted: 09/01/2023] [Indexed: 09/06/2023]
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Microplastics were found to be the major pollutant across the globe. Plastic microbeads, like 0.5 mm, are very small and mainly used for exfoliation. The marine species cannot distinguish between their usual food and these microbeads. Microbeads have the potential to transfer up the food chain, which may lead to consumption by humans in the end. Activated carbon from inexpensive sources has greatly interested separation systems, especially in water treatment. In that view, carbon nanoparticles were produced, combined with polyvinylidene fluoride (PVDF) polymer, and used as a membrane to trap the microplastic particles. UV-Vis, FTIR, TEM, and powder X-ray diffraction (XRD) analysis confirmed the produced carbon nanoparticles. FT-RAMAN Spectroscopy studies, microbial viable cell count, and turbidity analysis followed the membrane preparation and post-treatment. The carbon nanoparticle fabricated nanofilm effectively eliminates the microbial count and microplastics and reduces the turbidity (0.13 NTU). This study confirms that the membrane effectively filters microplastics and other contaminants. Nowadays, nanofiltration technologies have been considered beneficial for eliminating microplastics to an efficiency of 95%. Further research is needed to determine a feasible low-cost, ecologically suitable, and effective solution to remove the microplastics in water.
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- Prabhu Kamaraj
- PG & Research Department of Biotechnology, Srimad Andavan Arts Science College(Autonomous), Tiruvanaikoil, Tiruchirappalli, 620005, Tamil Nadu, India
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- PG & Research Department of Biotechnology, Srimad Andavan Arts Science College(Autonomous), Tiruvanaikoil, Tiruchirappalli, 620005, Tamil Nadu, India
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- Department of Biotechnology Engineering, Dhanalakshmi Srinivasan University, Samayapuram, Tiruchirappalli, 621112, Tamil Nadu, India
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- Department of Forestry, Nagaland University (Central), Lumami, Nagaland, 798627, India.
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- PG & Research Department of Physics, Srimad Andavan Arts & Science College (Autonomous), Tiruvanaikoil, Tiruchirappalli, 620005, Tamil Nadu, India
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Sathyabama Institute of Science and Technology, Chennai, India
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- Department of Biotechnology, Bharath Institute of Higher Education and Research, Chennai, 600073, Tamil Nadu, India
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Akbar Heidari A, Mahdavi H. Recent Advances in the Support Layer, Interlayer and Active Layer of TFC and TFN Organic Solvent Nanofiltration (OSN) Membranes: A Review. CHEM REC 2023:e202300189. [PMID: 37642266 DOI: 10.1002/tcr.202300189] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/26/2023] [Revised: 07/28/2023] [Indexed: 08/31/2023]
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Although separation of solutes from organic solutions is considered a challenging process, it is inevitable in various chemical, petrochemical and pharmaceutical industries. OSN membranes are the heart of OSN technology that are widely utilized to separate various solutes and contaminants from organic solvents, which is now considered an emerging field. Hence, numerous studies have been attracted to this field to manufacture novel membranes with outstanding properties. Thin-film composite (TFC) and nanocomposite (TFN) membranes are two different classes of membranes that have been recently utilized for this purpose. TFC and TFN membranes are made up of similar layers, and the difference is the use of various nanoparticles in TFN membranes, which are classified into two types of porous and nonporous ones, for enhancing the permeate flux. This study aims to review recent advances in TFC and TFN membranes fabricated for organic solvent nanofiltration (OSN) applications. Here, we will first study the materials used to fabricate the support layer, not only the membranes which are not stable in organic solvents and require to be cross-linked, but also those which are inherently stable in harsh media and do not need any cross-linking step, and all of their advantages and disadvantages. Then, we will study the effects of fabricating different interlayers on the performance of the membranes, and the mechanisms of introducing an interlayer in the regulation of the PA structure. At the final step, we will study the type of monomers utilized for the fabrication of the active layer, the effect of surfactants in reducing the tension between the monomers and the membrane surface, and the type of nanoparticles used in the active layer of TFN membranes and their effects in enhancing the membrane separation performance.
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- Ali Akbar Heidari
- School of Chemistry, College of Science, University of Tehran, 1417614411, Tehran, Iran E-mail: addresses
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- School of Chemistry, College of Science, University of Tehran, 1417614411, Tehran, Iran E-mail: addresses
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Yasir AT, Benamor A, Hawari AH, Mahmoudi E. Poly (amido amine) dendrimer based membranes for wastewater treatment – A critical review. Chem Eng Sci 2023. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ces.2023.118665] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 04/03/2023]
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Nazari S, Abdelrasoul A. Impact of Membrane Modification and Surface Immobilization Techniques on the Hemocompatibility of Hemodialysis Membranes: A Critical Review. MEMBRANES 2022; 12:1063. [PMID: 36363617 PMCID: PMC9698264 DOI: 10.3390/membranes12111063] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/20/2022] [Revised: 10/17/2022] [Accepted: 10/18/2022] [Indexed: 06/16/2023]
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Despite significant research efforts, hemodialysis patients have poor survival rates and low quality of life. Ultrafiltration (UF) membranes are the core of hemodialysis treatment, acting as a barrier for metabolic waste removal and supplying vital nutrients. So, developing a durable and suitable membrane that may be employed for therapeutic purposes is crucial. Surface modificationis a useful solution to boostmembrane characteristics like roughness, charge neutrality, wettability, hemocompatibility, and functionality, which are important in dialysis efficiency. The modification techniques can be classified as follows: (i) physical modification techniques (thermal treatment, polishing and grinding, blending, and coating), (ii) chemical modification (chemical methods, ozone treatment, ultraviolet-induced grafting, plasma treatment, high energy radiation, and enzymatic treatment); and (iii) combination methods (physicochemical). Despite the fact that each strategy has its own set of benefits and drawbacks, all of these methods yielded noteworthy outcomes, even if quantifying the enhanced performance is difficult. A hemodialysis membrane with outstanding hydrophilicity and hemocompatibility can be achieved by employing the right surface modification and immobilization technique. Modified membranes pave the way for more advancement in hemodialysis membrane hemocompatibility. Therefore, this critical review focused on the impact of the modification method used on the hemocompatibility of dialysis membranes while covering some possible modifications and basic research beyond clinical applications.
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- Simin Nazari
- Division of Biomedical Engineering, College of Engineering, University of Saskatchewan, 57 Campus Drive, Saskatoon, SK S7N 5A9, Canada
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- Division of Biomedical Engineering, College of Engineering, University of Saskatchewan, 57 Campus Drive, Saskatoon, SK S7N 5A9, Canada
- Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering, College of Engineering, University of Saskatchewan, 57 Campus Drive, Saskatoon, SK S7N 5A9, Canada
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Liu F, Mao W, Dong W, Li D, Liu Q, Deng B. The effect of functionalized multi-walled carbon tube/polyvinylidene fluoride support membrane on the formation and performance of polyamide film. JOURNAL OF POLYMER RESEARCH 2022. [DOI: 10.1007/s10965-022-03249-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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Graphene oxide-polysulfone hollow fibers membranes with synergic ultrafiltration and adsorption for enhanced drinking water treatment. J Memb Sci 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.memsci.2022.120707] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/07/2022]
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Lin YC, Zhuang GL, Tasi PF, Tseng HH. Removal of protein, histological dye and tetracycline from simulated bioindustrial wastewater with a dual pore size PPSU membrane. JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS 2022; 431:128525. [PMID: 35228077 DOI: 10.1016/j.jhazmat.2022.128525] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/19/2021] [Revised: 02/08/2022] [Accepted: 02/18/2022] [Indexed: 05/09/2023]
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Wastewater from production of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) often contains proteins, azo dyes or antibiotics, which cause severe water eutrophication and growth of drug-resistant bacteria. A series of polyphenylsulfone (PPSU) membranes was prepared to determine the relationships between pore structures and the abilities of different membranes to separate foulants, and the characteristics and performance of the ultrafiltration membranes were investigated. The structure of the skin layer and the cross-sectional texture were converted from dense and finger-like macrovoids to porous sponge shapes because of a delayed liquid-liquid (L-L) demixing time. Formation of novel PPSU membranes via noncovalent bonding interactions was evaluated, and this selectively affected the membrane surface pore structure, layer thickness, surface polarity and electronic repulsive force. All PPSU membranes demonstrated excellent rejection of organic foulants, including bovine serum albumin (BSA) (~100% rejection) and acid red 1 (AR1) (~90% rejection). Additionally, M5 provided an excellent tetracycline (TC) rejection efficiency of 89% in the 1st cycle. Due to the small size of TC, pore size effects were displayed. Moreover, the pure water flux recovery rate (FRR) increased from 85% (M1, water/ethanol: 100/0) to 99.9% (M4, water/ethanol: 30/70) after BSA filtration because the weak nonsolvent decreased the roughness of the membrane surface, and the membrane made with added EtOH yielded excellent FRR values (99.9%) after AR1 filtration. Therefore, PPSU membranes successfully achieved over 90% rejection of organic foulants and excellent FRRs, indicating that they may be suitable for purifying wastewater from API plants that generate organic foulants with a wide range of sizes.
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- Yi-Chen Lin
- School of Occupational Safety and Health, Chung Shan Medical University, Taichung 402, Taiwan; School of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, The University of Sydney, New South Wales 2006, Australia
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- School of Occupational Safety and Health, Chung Shan Medical University, Taichung 402, Taiwan; Department of Chemical Engineering, Advanced Research Center for Green Materials Science and Technology, National Taiwan University, Taipei 106, Taiwan
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- School of Occupational Safety and Health, Chung Shan Medical University, Taichung 402, Taiwan
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- School of Occupational Safety and Health, Chung Shan Medical University, Taichung 402, Taiwan; Department of Environmental Engineering, National Chung Hsing University, Taichung 402, Taiwan.
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Nica SL, Zaltariov MF, Pamfil D, Bargan A, Rusu D, Raţă DM, Găină C, Atanase LI. MWCNTs Composites-Based on New Chemically Modified Polysulfone Matrix for Biomedical Applications. NANOMATERIALS 2022; 12:nano12091502. [PMID: 35564211 PMCID: PMC9101761 DOI: 10.3390/nano12091502] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/21/2022] [Revised: 04/21/2022] [Accepted: 04/21/2022] [Indexed: 01/27/2023]
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Polyvinyl alcohol (PVA) is a non-toxic biosynthetic polymer. Due to the hydrophilic properties of the PVA, its utilization is an easy tool to modify the properties of materials inducing increased hydrophilicity, which can be noticed in the surface properties of the materials, such as wettability. Based on this motivation, we proposed to obtain high-performance composite materials by a facile synthetic method that involves the cross-linking process of polyvinyl alcohol (PVA) with and aldehyde-functionalized polysulfone(mPSF) precursor, prior to incorporation of modified MWCNTs with hydrophilic groups, thus ensuring a high compatibility between the polymeric and the filler components. Materials prepared in this way have been compared with those based on polyvinyl alcohol and same fillers (mMWCNTs) in order to establish the influence of the polymeric matrix on the composites properties. The amount of mMWCNTs varied in both polymeric matrices between 0.5 and 5 wt%. Fourier transformed infrared with attenuated total reflectance spectroscopy (FTIR-ATR) was employed to confirm the changes noted in the PVA, mPSF and their composites. Hemolysis degree was investigated in correlation with the material structural features. Homogenous distribution of mMWCNTs in all the composite materials has been confirmed by scanning electron microscopy. The hydrophilicity of both composite systems, estimated by the contact angle method, was influenced by the presence of the filler amount mMWCNTs in both matrices (PVA and mPSF). Our work demonstrates that mPSF/mMWCNTs and PVA/mMWCNTs composite could be used as water purification or blood-filtration materials.
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- Simona Luminita Nica
- Petru Poni Institute of Macromolecular Chemistry, 41A Grigore GhicaVoda Alley, 700487 Iasi, Romania; (M.-F.Z.); (D.P.); (A.B.); (D.R.); (C.G.)
- Correspondence: (S.L.N.); (L.I.A.)
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- Petru Poni Institute of Macromolecular Chemistry, 41A Grigore GhicaVoda Alley, 700487 Iasi, Romania; (M.-F.Z.); (D.P.); (A.B.); (D.R.); (C.G.)
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- Petru Poni Institute of Macromolecular Chemistry, 41A Grigore GhicaVoda Alley, 700487 Iasi, Romania; (M.-F.Z.); (D.P.); (A.B.); (D.R.); (C.G.)
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- Petru Poni Institute of Macromolecular Chemistry, 41A Grigore GhicaVoda Alley, 700487 Iasi, Romania; (M.-F.Z.); (D.P.); (A.B.); (D.R.); (C.G.)
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- Petru Poni Institute of Macromolecular Chemistry, 41A Grigore GhicaVoda Alley, 700487 Iasi, Romania; (M.-F.Z.); (D.P.); (A.B.); (D.R.); (C.G.)
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- Faculty of Medical Dentistry, Apollonia University of Iasi, Pacurari Street, No. 11, 700511 Iasi, Romania;
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- Petru Poni Institute of Macromolecular Chemistry, 41A Grigore GhicaVoda Alley, 700487 Iasi, Romania; (M.-F.Z.); (D.P.); (A.B.); (D.R.); (C.G.)
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- Faculty of Medical Dentistry, Apollonia University of Iasi, Pacurari Street, No. 11, 700511 Iasi, Romania;
- Correspondence: (S.L.N.); (L.I.A.)
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Baig N, Salhi B, Sajid M, Aljundi IH. Recent Progress in Microfiltration/Ultrafiltration Membranes for Separation of Oil and Water Emulsions. CHEM REC 2022; 22:e202100320. [PMID: 35189025 DOI: 10.1002/tcr.202100320] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/12/2021] [Revised: 02/08/2022] [Indexed: 01/18/2023]
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Oily wastewater has become one of the leading causes of environmental pollution. A massive quantity of oily wastewater is released from industries, oil spills, and routine activities, endangering the ecosystem's sustainability. Due to the enormous negative impact, researchers put strenuous efforts into developing a sustainable solution to treat oily wastewater. Microfiltration/ultrafiltration membranes are considered an efficient solution to treat oily wastewater due to their low cost, small footprint, facile operation, and high separation efficiencies. However, membranes severely fouled during the separation process due to oil's adsorption and cake layer formation, which shortens the membranes' life. This review has critically discussed the microfiltration/ultrafiltration membrane synthesizing methods and their emulsion's separation performance. In the end, key challenges and their possible solutions are highlighted to provide future direction to synthesize next-generation membranes.
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- Nadeem Baig
- Interdisciplinary Research Center for Membranes and Water Security, King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals, Dhahran, 31261, Saudi Arabia
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- Interdisciplinary Research Center for Membranes and Water Security, King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals, Dhahran, 31261, Saudi Arabia
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- Center for Environment and Water, Research Institute, King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals, Dhahran, 31261, Saudi Arabia
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- Interdisciplinary Research Center for Membranes and Water Security, King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals, Dhahran, 31261, Saudi Arabia.,Chemical Engineering Department, King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals, Dhahran, 31261, Saudi Arabia
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Novel polymeric additives in the preparation and modification of polymeric membranes: A comprehensive review. J IND ENG CHEM 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jiec.2022.02.036] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
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Januário EFD, Vidovix TB, Beluci NDCL, Paixão RM, Silva LHBRD, Homem NC, Bergamasco R, Vieira AMS. Advanced graphene oxide-based membranes as a potential alternative for dyes removal: A review. THE SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT 2021; 789:147957. [PMID: 34052486 DOI: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2021.147957] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/01/2021] [Revised: 05/02/2021] [Accepted: 05/17/2021] [Indexed: 05/23/2023]
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Graphene oxide (GO) is one of the most well-known graphene derivatives which, due to its outstanding chemical, electrical and optical properties as well as its high oxygen content, has been recently applied in several fields such as in the construction of sensors, as antimicrobial agent for biomedical applications, as well as nanofiller material for membranes applied in wastewater treatment. In this last-mentioned field, the synthesis and functionalization of membranes with GO has proven to improve the performance of membranes applied in the treatment of wastewater containing dyes, regarding antifouling behavior, selectivity and flux. In this review, an overview of water pollution caused by effluents containing synthetic dyes, the advantages and limitations of GO-based membranes and the latest research advances on the use of GO-based membranes for dyes removal, including its impact on membrane performance, are discussed in detail. The future panorama of the applicability of GO-based membranes for the treatment of water contaminated by dyes is also provided.
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- State University of Maringá, Department of Chemical Engineering, Maringa 87020-900, Paraná, Brazil
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- State University of Maringá, Department of Chemical Engineering, Maringa 87020-900, Paraná, Brazil
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- University of Minho, Centre for Textile Science and Technology (2C2T), Department of Textile Engineering, 4800-058 Guimarães, Portugal.
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- State University of Maringá, Department of Chemical Engineering, Maringa 87020-900, Paraná, Brazil
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Milescu RA, Zhenova A, Vastano M, Gammons R, Lin S, Lau CH, Clark JH, McElroy CR, Pellis A. Polymer Chemistry Applications of Cyrene and its Derivative Cygnet 0.0 as Safer Replacements for Polar Aprotic Solvents. CHEMSUSCHEM 2021; 14:3367-3381. [PMID: 34219405 PMCID: PMC8457101 DOI: 10.1002/cssc.202101125] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/29/2021] [Revised: 07/01/2021] [Indexed: 06/13/2023]
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This study explores a binary solvent system composed of biobased Cyrene and its derivative Cygnet 0.0 for application in membrane technology and in biocatalytic synthesis of polyesters. Cygnet-Cyrene blends could represent viable replacements for toxic polar aprotic solvents. The use of a 50 wt % Cygnet-Cyrene mixture makes a practical difference in the production of flat sheet membranes by nonsolvent-induced phase separation. New polymeric membranes from cellulose acetate, polysulfone, and polyimide are manufactured by using Cyrene, Cygnet 0.0, and their blend. The resultant membranes have different morphology when the solvent/mixture and temperature of the casting solution change. Moreover, Cyrene, Cygnet 0.0, and Cygnet-Cyrene are also explored for substituting diphenyl ether for the biocatalytic synthesis of polyesters. The results indicate that Cygnet 0.0 is a very promising candidate for the enzymatic synthesis of high molecular weight polyesters.
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- Roxana A. Milescu
- Department of ChemistryGreen Chemistry Centre of ExcellenceUniversity of York, HeslingtonYorkYO10 5DDUnited Kingdom
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- Department of ChemistryGreen Chemistry Centre of ExcellenceUniversity of York, HeslingtonYorkYO10 5DDUnited Kingdom
- Green Rose, The CatalystBaird Lane, HeslingtonYorkYO10 5GAUnited Kingdom
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- Department of ChemistryGreen Chemistry Centre of ExcellenceUniversity of York, HeslingtonYorkYO10 5DDUnited Kingdom
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- Department of ChemistryGreen Chemistry Centre of ExcellenceUniversity of York, HeslingtonYorkYO10 5DDUnited Kingdom
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- School of EngineeringThe University of EdinburghRobert Stevenson RoadEdinburghEH9 3JLUnited Kingdom
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- School of EngineeringThe University of EdinburghRobert Stevenson RoadEdinburghEH9 3JLUnited Kingdom
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- Department of ChemistryGreen Chemistry Centre of ExcellenceUniversity of York, HeslingtonYorkYO10 5DDUnited Kingdom
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- Department of ChemistryGreen Chemistry Centre of ExcellenceUniversity of York, HeslingtonYorkYO10 5DDUnited Kingdom
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- Department of ChemistryGreen Chemistry Centre of ExcellenceUniversity of York, HeslingtonYorkYO10 5DDUnited Kingdom
- Department of Agrobiotechnology, Institute of Environmental BiotechnologyUniversity of Natural Resources and Life SciencesKonrad Lorenz Strasse 203430Tulln an der DonauAustria
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Fabrication of asymmetric zinc oxide/carbon nanotubes coated polysulfone photocatalytic nanocomposite membrane for fouling mitigation. J Appl Polym Sci 2021. [DOI: 10.1002/app.51194] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/21/2022]
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Sikorska W, Milner-Krawczyk M, Wasyłeczko M, Wojciechowski C, Chwojnowski A. Biodegradation Process of PSF-PUR Blend Hollow Fiber Membranes Using Escherichia coli Bacteria-Evaluation of Changes in Properties and Porosity. Polymers (Basel) 2021; 13:polym13081311. [PMID: 33923596 PMCID: PMC8073714 DOI: 10.3390/polym13081311] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/17/2021] [Revised: 04/12/2021] [Accepted: 04/14/2021] [Indexed: 01/13/2023] Open
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This work was focused on biodegradation with Escherichia coli bacteria studies of PSF-PUR blend semipermeable hollow fiber membranes that possibly can undergo a partial degradation process. Hollow fiber membranes were obtained from polysulfone (PSF) and polyurethane (PUR) containing ester bonds in the polymer chain in various weight ratios using two solvents: N,N-Dimethylmethanamide (DMF) or N-Methylpyrrolidone (NMP). The membranes that underwent the biodegradation process were tested for changes in the ultrafiltration coefficient (UFC), retention and cut-off point. Moreover, the membranes were subjected to scanning electron microscopy (SEM), MeMoExplorerTM Software and Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy (FT-IR) analysis. The influence of E. coli and its metabolites has been proven by the increase in UFC after biodegradation and changes in the selectivity and porosity of individual membranes after the biodegradation process.
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- Wioleta Sikorska
- Nałęcz Institute of Biocybernetics and Biomedical Engineering, Polish Academy of Sciences, Trojdena 4 Str., 02-109 Warsaw, Poland; (M.W.); (C.W.); (A.C.)
- Correspondence:
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- Nałęcz Institute of Biocybernetics and Biomedical Engineering, Polish Academy of Sciences, Trojdena 4 Str., 02-109 Warsaw, Poland; (M.W.); (C.W.); (A.C.)
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- Nałęcz Institute of Biocybernetics and Biomedical Engineering, Polish Academy of Sciences, Trojdena 4 Str., 02-109 Warsaw, Poland; (M.W.); (C.W.); (A.C.)
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- Nałęcz Institute of Biocybernetics and Biomedical Engineering, Polish Academy of Sciences, Trojdena 4 Str., 02-109 Warsaw, Poland; (M.W.); (C.W.); (A.C.)
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Hou J, Park C, Jang W, Byun H. Facile fabrication and characterization of aliphatic polyketone (PK) micro/nano fiber membranes via electrospinning and a post treatment process. RSC Adv 2020; 11:678-683. [PMID: 35423702 PMCID: PMC8693370 DOI: 10.1039/d0ra08119a] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/23/2020] [Accepted: 12/09/2020] [Indexed: 11/22/2022] Open
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In this article, polyketone (PK) micro/nano fiber membranes were successfully fabricated by electrospinning and a post treatment process and the membrane characteristics were investigated. The morphology of the fiber membranes showed that ambient humidity during electrospinning changed the roughness of the fiber surface and the addition of NaCl decreased the fiber diameter. In particular, the changes in surface roughness was a very rare and novel discovery. The effect of this discovery on membrane properties was also analyzed. Additionally, the nanofiber membrane was modified by in situ surface reduction. FT-IR spectroscopy indicated the successful reduction modification and water contact angle results proved the improved wetting ability by this modification process. DSC and TGA analysis showed that the micro/nano fiber membranes possessed a high melting point and thermal decomposition temperature. Mechanical tests showed that as fiber membranes, PK micro/nano fiber membranes had relatively high mechanical strength, furthermore the mechanical strength can be easily enhanced by controlling the fiber morphology. From these results, it was concluded that the PK micro/nano fiber membranes could be a promising candidate for many applications such as organic solvent-resistant membranes, high-safety battery separators, oil-water separation, etc.
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- Jian Hou
- Department of Chemical Engineering, Zibo Vocational Institute Zibo 255314 China
- Department of Chemical Engineering, Keimyung University Daegu 42601 South Korea
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, Keimyung University Daegu 42601 South Korea
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, Keimyung University Daegu 42601 South Korea
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, Keimyung University Daegu 42601 South Korea
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Mixed-Matrix Membranes Comprising of Polysulfone and Porous UiO-66, Zeolite 4A, and Their Combination: Preparation, Removal of Humic Acid, and Antifouling Properties. MEMBRANES 2020; 10:membranes10120393. [PMID: 33291845 PMCID: PMC7761998 DOI: 10.3390/membranes10120393] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/09/2020] [Revised: 11/25/2020] [Accepted: 11/27/2020] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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High-performance Mixed-Matrix Membranes (MMMs) comprising of two kinds of porous fillers UiO-66 and Zeolite 4Aand their combination were fabricated with polysulfone (PSf) polymer matrix. For the very first time, UiO-66 and Zeolite 4A were jointly used as nanofillers in MMMs with the objective of complimenting synergistic effects. The individual and complimentary effects of nanofillers were investigated on membrane morphology and performance, pure water flux, humic acid rejection, static humic acid adsorption, and antifouling properties of membranes. Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM) analysis of membranes confirmed that all MMMs possessed wider macrovoids with higher nanofiller loadings than neat PSf membranes and the MMMs (PSf/UiO-66 and PSf/Zeolite 4A-UiO-66) showed tendency of agglomeration with high nanofiller loadings (1 wt% and 2 wt%). All MMMs exhibited better hydrophilicity and lower static humic acid adsorption than neat PSf membranes. Pure water flux of MMMs was higher than neat PSf membranes but the tradeoff between permeability and selectivity was witnessed in the MMMs with single nanofiller. However, MMMs with combined nanofillers (PSf/Zeolite 4A-UiO-66) showed no such tradeoff, and an increase in both permeability and selectivity was achieved. All MMMs with lower nanofiller loadings (0.5 wt% and 1 wt%) showed improved flux recovery. PSf/Zeolite 4A-UiO-66 (0.5 wt%) membranes showed the superior antifouling properties without sacrificing permeability and selectivity.
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Moradihamedani P. Recent developments in membrane technology for the elimination of ammonia from wastewater: A review. Polym Bull (Berl) 2020. [DOI: 10.1007/s00289-020-03386-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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Ciftci M, Tasdelen MA. Visible light‐induced synthesis of polysulfone‐based graft copolymers by a grafting from approach. JOURNAL OF POLYMER SCIENCE 2020. [DOI: 10.1002/pol.20190033] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/09/2023]
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- Mustafa Ciftci
- Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Engineering and Natural SciencesBursa Technical University Bursa 16310 Turkey
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- Department of Polymer Engineering, Faculty of EngineeringYalova University Yalova 77100 Turkey
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Maria, Muhammad Y, Farooq MU, Subhan S, Subhan F. Synthesis, characterization and applications of metallic nanoparticles/rGO blended poly methyl methacrylate membranes for the efficient removal of Cd2+ from model and real wastewater. NEW J CHEM 2020. [DOI: 10.1039/d0nj02590a] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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Herein we report the fabrication of polymer blended hybrid membranes from poly methyl methacrylate (PMMA) as a matrix, and reduced graphene oxide (rGO) and Fe2O3, ZnO, CuO and AgO nanoparticles (NPs) as primary and secondary fillers, respectively.
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- Maria
- Institute of Chemical Sciences
- University of Peshawar
- Pakistan
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- Institute of Chemical Sciences
- University of Peshawar
- Pakistan
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- Department of Chemical Engineering
- Ghulam Ishaq Khan Institute of Engineering Sciences & Technology
- Topi
- Swabi
- Pakistan
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- Institute of Chemical Sciences
- University of Peshawar
- Pakistan
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- Department of Chemistry
- Abdul Wali Khan University
- Mardan
- Pakistan
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Tan X, Rodrigue D. A Review on Porous Polymeric Membrane Preparation. Part II: Production Techniques with Polyethylene, Polydimethylsiloxane, Polypropylene, Polyimide, and Polytetrafluoroethylene. Polymers (Basel) 2019; 11:polym11081310. [PMID: 31387315 PMCID: PMC6723832 DOI: 10.3390/polym11081310] [Citation(s) in RCA: 77] [Impact Index Per Article: 15.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/01/2019] [Revised: 07/30/2019] [Accepted: 07/31/2019] [Indexed: 12/03/2022] Open
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The development of porous polymeric membranes is an important area of application in separation technology. This article summarizes the development of porous polymers from the perspectives of materials and methods for membrane production. Polymers such as polyethylene, polydimethylsiloxane, polypropylene, polyimide, and polytetrafluoroethylene are reviewed due to their outstanding thermal stability, chemical resistance, mechanical strength, and low cost. Six different methods for membrane fabrication are critically reviewed, including thermally induced phase separation, melt-spinning and cold-stretching, phase separation micromolding, imprinting/soft molding, manual punching, and three-dimensional printing. Each method is described in details related to the strategy used to produce the porous polymeric membranes with a specific morphology and separation performances. The key factors associated with each method are presented, including solvent/non-solvent system type and composition, polymer solution composition and concentration, processing parameters, and ambient conditions. Current challenges are also described, leading to future development and innovation to improve these membranes in terms of materials, fabrication equipment, and possible modifications.
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- XueMei Tan
- College of Environment and Resources, Chongqing Technology and Business University, No.19, Xuefu Ave, Nan'an District, Chongqing 400067, China.
- Department of Chemical Engineering, Laval University, 1065 Avenue de la Médecine, Quebec, QC G1V 0A6, Canada.
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, Laval University, 1065 Avenue de la Médecine, Quebec, QC G1V 0A6, Canada.
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Said N, Abidin MNZ, Hasbullah H, Ismail AF, Goh PS, Othman MHD, Abdullah MS, Ng BC, Kadir SHSA, Kamal F. Iron oxide nanoparticles improved biocompatibility and removal of middle molecule uremic toxin of polysulfone hollow fiber membranes. J Appl Polym Sci 2019. [DOI: 10.1002/app.48234] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/20/2022]
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- Noresah Said
- Advanced Membrane Technology Research Centre (AMTEC), School of Chemical and Energy Engineering (SCEE)Universiti Teknologi Malaysia 81310 Skudai Johor Malaysia
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- Advanced Membrane Technology Research Centre (AMTEC), School of Chemical and Energy Engineering (SCEE)Universiti Teknologi Malaysia 81310 Skudai Johor Malaysia
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- Advanced Membrane Technology Research Centre (AMTEC), School of Chemical and Energy Engineering (SCEE)Universiti Teknologi Malaysia 81310 Skudai Johor Malaysia
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- Advanced Membrane Technology Research Centre (AMTEC), School of Chemical and Energy Engineering (SCEE)Universiti Teknologi Malaysia 81310 Skudai Johor Malaysia
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- Advanced Membrane Technology Research Centre (AMTEC), School of Chemical and Energy Engineering (SCEE)Universiti Teknologi Malaysia 81310 Skudai Johor Malaysia
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- Advanced Membrane Technology Research Centre (AMTEC), School of Chemical and Energy Engineering (SCEE)Universiti Teknologi Malaysia 81310 Skudai Johor Malaysia
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- Advanced Membrane Technology Research Centre (AMTEC), School of Chemical and Energy Engineering (SCEE)Universiti Teknologi Malaysia 81310 Skudai Johor Malaysia
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- Advanced Membrane Technology Research Centre (AMTEC), School of Chemical and Energy Engineering (SCEE)Universiti Teknologi Malaysia 81310 Skudai Johor Malaysia
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- Institute of Medical Molecular Biotechnology (IMMB), Faculty of MedicineUniversiti Teknologi MARA Sungai Buloh Campus, Jalan Hospital 47000 Sungai Buloh Selangor Malaysia
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- Institute of Medical Molecular Biotechnology (IMMB), Faculty of MedicineUniversiti Teknologi MARA Sungai Buloh Campus, Jalan Hospital 47000 Sungai Buloh Selangor Malaysia
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A Review on Porous Polymeric Membrane Preparation. Part I: Production Techniques with Polysulfone and Poly (Vinylidene Fluoride). Polymers (Basel) 2019; 11:polym11071160. [PMID: 31288433 PMCID: PMC6680680 DOI: 10.3390/polym11071160] [Citation(s) in RCA: 128] [Impact Index Per Article: 25.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/31/2019] [Revised: 06/27/2019] [Accepted: 06/27/2019] [Indexed: 12/18/2022] Open
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Porous polymeric membranes have emerged as the core technology in the field of separation. But some challenges remain for several methods used for membrane fabrication, suggesting the need for a critical review of the literature. We present here an overview on porous polymeric membrane preparation and characterization for two commonly used polymers: polysulfone and poly (vinylidene fluoride). Five different methods for membrane fabrication are introduced: non-solvent induced phase separation, vapor-induced phase separation, electrospinning, track etching and sintering. The key factors of each method are discussed, including the solvent and non-solvent system type and composition, the polymer solution composition and concentration, the processing parameters, and the ambient conditions. To evaluate these methods, a brief description on membrane characterization is given related to morphology and performance. One objective of this review is to present the basics for selecting an appropriate method and membrane fabrication systems with appropriate processing conditions to produce membranes with the desired morphology, performance and stability, as well as to select the best methods to determine these properties.
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Favaretto L, Manoli F, Zambianchi M, Bocchi L, Ventura B, Manet I, Melucci M. Immobilization of Perylene-3,4,9,10-Tetracarboxylic Dianhydride on Hollow Polysulfone Fibers: Primary Amine Coupling and Fluorescence Reporting. Chempluschem 2019; 84:1299-1304. [PMID: 31944052 DOI: 10.1002/cplu.201800681] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/12/2018] [Revised: 02/27/2019] [Accepted: 02/28/2019] [Indexed: 01/13/2023]
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The fluorescent dye perylene-3,4,9,10-tetracarboxylic dianhydride (PBA) was immobilized onto polysulfone hollow fibers by means of a wet coating procedure. After immobilization, PBA was able to react with primary amines through a double anhydride ring opening reaction. The in situ amine coupling was further revealed by fluorescence analysis. Both emission (534 nm →538 nm) and fluorescence lifetime changes (2.7 ns →3.3 ns) of the dye are a useful tool to detect and visualize the occurrence of the reaction. The successful implementation of amine coupling with a reporting function on polysulfone fibers holds great interest for biomedical applications.
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- Laura Favaretto
- Istituto per la Sintesi Organica e la Fotoreattività, Consiglio Nazionale delle Ricerche (CNR), Via Piero Gobetti 101, 40129, Bologna, Italy
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- Istituto per la Sintesi Organica e la Fotoreattività, Consiglio Nazionale delle Ricerche (CNR), Via Piero Gobetti 101, 40129, Bologna, Italy
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- Istituto per la Sintesi Organica e la Fotoreattività, Consiglio Nazionale delle Ricerche (CNR), Via Piero Gobetti 101, 40129, Bologna, Italy
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- Medica SPA, via degli Artigiani 7, 41036, Medolla (Mo), Italy
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- Istituto per la Sintesi Organica e la Fotoreattività, Consiglio Nazionale delle Ricerche (CNR), Via Piero Gobetti 101, 40129, Bologna, Italy
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- Istituto per la Sintesi Organica e la Fotoreattività, Consiglio Nazionale delle Ricerche (CNR), Via Piero Gobetti 101, 40129, Bologna, Italy
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- Istituto per la Sintesi Organica e la Fotoreattività, Consiglio Nazionale delle Ricerche (CNR), Via Piero Gobetti 101, 40129, Bologna, Italy
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Mohammadnezhad F, Feyzi M, Zinadini S. A novel Ce-MOF/PES mixed matrix membrane; synthesis, characterization and antifouling evaluation. J IND ENG CHEM 2019. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jiec.2018.09.032] [Citation(s) in RCA: 46] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/27/2022]
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Said N, Hasbullah H, Abidin MNZ, Ismail AF, Goh PS, Othman MHD, Kadir SHSA, Kamal F, Abdullah MS, Ng BC. Facile modification of polysulfone hollow-fiber membranes via the incorporation of well-dispersed iron oxide nanoparticles for protein purification. J Appl Polym Sci 2019. [DOI: 10.1002/app.47502] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/11/2022]
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- Noresah Said
- Advanced Membrane Technology Research Centre, School of Chemical and Energy Engineering; Universiti Teknologi Malaysia; Skudai 81310 Johor Malaysia
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- Advanced Membrane Technology Research Centre, School of Chemical and Energy Engineering; Universiti Teknologi Malaysia; Skudai 81310 Johor Malaysia
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- Advanced Membrane Technology Research Centre, School of Chemical and Energy Engineering; Universiti Teknologi Malaysia; Skudai 81310 Johor Malaysia
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- Advanced Membrane Technology Research Centre, School of Chemical and Energy Engineering; Universiti Teknologi Malaysia; Skudai 81310 Johor Malaysia
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- Advanced Membrane Technology Research Centre, School of Chemical and Energy Engineering; Universiti Teknologi Malaysia; Skudai 81310 Johor Malaysia
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- Advanced Membrane Technology Research Centre, School of Chemical and Energy Engineering; Universiti Teknologi Malaysia; Skudai 81310 Johor Malaysia
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- Institute of Medical Molecular Biotechnology, Faculty of Medicine; Universiti Teknologi MARA Sungai Buloh Campus, Jalan Hospital; Sungai Buloh 47000 Selangor Malaysia
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- Institute of Medical Molecular Biotechnology, Faculty of Medicine; Universiti Teknologi MARA Sungai Buloh Campus, Jalan Hospital; Sungai Buloh 47000 Selangor Malaysia
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- Advanced Membrane Technology Research Centre, School of Chemical and Energy Engineering; Universiti Teknologi Malaysia; Skudai 81310 Johor Malaysia
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- Advanced Membrane Technology Research Centre, School of Chemical and Energy Engineering; Universiti Teknologi Malaysia; Skudai 81310 Johor Malaysia
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Koromilas ND, Anastasopoulos C, Oikonomou EK, Kallitsis JK. Preparation of Porous Polymeric Membranes Based on a Pyridine Containing Aromatic Polyether Sulfone. Polymers (Basel) 2019; 11:E59. [PMID: 30960043 PMCID: PMC6402226 DOI: 10.3390/polym11010059] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/22/2018] [Revised: 12/15/2018] [Accepted: 12/24/2018] [Indexed: 11/26/2022] Open
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Polymeric membranes, based on a polysulfone-type aromatic polyether matrix, were successfully developed via the non-solvent induced phase separation (NIPS) method. The polyethersulfone type polymer poly[2-(4-(diphenylsulfonyl)-phenoxy)-6-(4-phenoxy) pyridine] (PDSPP) was used as the membrane matrix, and mixed with its sulfonated derivative (SPDSPP) and a polymeric porogen. The SPDPPP was added to impart hydrophilicity, while at the same time maintaining the interactions with the non-sulfonated aromatic polyether forming the membrane matrix. Different techniques were used for the membranes' properties characterization. The results revealed that the use of the non-sulfonated and sulfonated polymers of the same polymeric backbone, at certain compositions, can lead to membranes with controllable porosity and hydrophilicity.
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- Nikos D Koromilas
- Department of Chemistry, University of Patras, GR⁻26504 Patras, Greece.
- FORTH/ICE-HT, Stadiou str., P.O. Box 1414, GR⁻26504 Rio-Patras, Greece.
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- Laboratoire Matière et Systèmes Complexes, UMR 7057 CNRS Université Denis Diderot Paris-VII, Bâtiment Condorcet, 10 rue Alice Domon et Léonie Duquet, 75205 Paris, France.
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- Department of Chemistry, University of Patras, GR⁻26504 Patras, Greece.
- FORTH/ICE-HT, Stadiou str., P.O. Box 1414, GR⁻26504 Rio-Patras, Greece.
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Abdelrasoul A, Doan H, Lohi A, Cheng CH. Gas and liquid backwash for flux restoration in latex paint effluent ultrafiltration. Sep Purif Technol 2018. [DOI: 10.1016/j.seppur.2018.03.056] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/17/2022]
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Dong X, Al-Jumaily A, Escobar IC. Investigation of the Use of a Bio-Derived Solvent for Non-Solvent-Induced Phase Separation (NIPS) Fabrication of Polysulfone Membranes. MEMBRANES 2018; 8:membranes8020023. [PMID: 29735925 PMCID: PMC6026890 DOI: 10.3390/membranes8020023] [Citation(s) in RCA: 54] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/14/2018] [Revised: 05/01/2018] [Accepted: 05/03/2018] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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Organic solvents, such as N-methyl-2-pyrrolidone (NMP) and dimethylacetamide (DMAc), have been traditionally used to fabricate polymeric membranes. These solvents may have a negative impact on the environment and human health; therefore, using renewable solvents derived from biomass is of great interest to make membrane fabrication sustainable. Methyl-5-(dimethylamino)-2-methyl-5-oxopentanoate (Rhodiasolv PolarClean) is a bio-derived, biodegradable, nonflammable and nonvolatile solvent. Polysulfone is a commonly used polymer to fabricate membranes due to its thermal stability, strong mechanical strength and good chemical resistance. From cloud point curves, PolarClean showed potential to be a solvent for polysulfone. Membranes prepared with PolarClean were investigated in terms of their morphology, porosity, water permeability and protein rejection, and were compared to membranes prepared with traditional solvents. The pores of polysulfone/PolarClean membranes were sponge-like, and the membranes displayed higher water flux values (176.0 ± 8.8 LMH) along with slightly higher solute rejection (99.0 ± 0.51%). On the other hand, PSf/DMAc membrane pores were finger-like with lower water flux (63.1 ± 12.4 LMH) and slightly lower solute rejection (96 ± 2.00%) when compared to PSf/PolarClean membranes.
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- Xiaobo Dong
- Department of Chemical and Materials Engineering, University of Kentucky, Lexington, KY 40506, USA.
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- Department of Chemical and Materials Engineering, University of Kentucky, Lexington, KY 40506, USA.
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- Department of Chemical and Materials Engineering, University of Kentucky, Lexington, KY 40506, USA.
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Marino T, Blasi E, Tornaghi S, Di Nicolò E, Figoli A. Polyethersulfone membranes prepared with Rhodiasolv®Polarclean as water soluble green solvent. J Memb Sci 2018. [DOI: 10.1016/j.memsci.2017.12.007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 73] [Impact Index Per Article: 12.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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Hong H, Tronstad ZC, Yang Y, Green MD. Characterization of PVC‐soy protein nonwoven mats prepared by electrospinning. AIChE J 2018. [DOI: 10.1002/aic.16109] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/11/2022]
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- HeeRan Hong
- Dept. of Chemical Engineering; School for Engineering of Matter, Transport and EnergyArizona State UniversityTempe AZ85287
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- Dept. of Chemical Engineering; School for Engineering of Matter, Transport and EnergyArizona State UniversityTempe AZ85287
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- Dept. of Chemical Engineering; School for Engineering of Matter, Transport and EnergyArizona State UniversityTempe AZ85287
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- Dept. of Chemical Engineering; School for Engineering of Matter, Transport and EnergyArizona State UniversityTempe AZ85287
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Singh SP, Li Y, Zhang J, Tour JM, Arnusch CJ. Sulfur-Doped Laser-Induced Porous Graphene Derived from Polysulfone-Class Polymers and Membranes. ACS NANO 2018; 12:289-297. [PMID: 29241007 DOI: 10.1021/acsnano.7b06263] [Citation(s) in RCA: 106] [Impact Index Per Article: 17.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/18/2023]
Abstract
Graphene based materials have profoundly impacted research in nanotechnology, and this has significantly advanced biomedical, electronics, energy, and environmental applications. Laser-induced graphene (LIG) is made photothermally and has enabled a rapid route for graphene layers on polyimide surfaces. However, polysulfone (PSU), poly(ether sulfone) (PES), and polyphenylsulfone (PPSU) are highly used in numerous applications including medical, energy, and water treatment and they are critical components of polymer membranes. Here we show LIG fabrication on PSU, PES, and PPSU resulting in conformal sulfur-doped porous graphene embedded in polymer dense films or porous substrates using reagent- and solvent-free methods in a single step. We demonstrate the applicability as flexible electrodes with enhanced electrocatalytic hydrogen peroxide generation, as antifouling surfaces and as antimicrobial hybrid membrane-LIG porous filters. The properties and surface morphology of the conductive PSU-, PES-, and PPSU-LIG could be modulated using variable laser duty cycles. The LIG electrodes showed enhanced hydrogen peroxide generation compared to LIG made on polyimide, and showed exceptional biofilm resistance and potent antimicrobial killing effects when treated with Pseudomonas aeruginosa and mixed bacterial culture. The hybrid PES-LIG membrane-electrode ensured complete elimination of bacterial viability in the permeate (6 log reduction), in a flow-through filtration mode at a water flux of ∼500 L m-2 h-1 (2.5 V) and at ∼22 000 L m-2 h-1 (20 V). Due to the widespread use of PSU, PES, and PPSU in modern society, these functional PSU-, PES-, and PPSU-LIG surfaces have great potential to be incorporated into biomedical, electronic, energy and environmental devices and technologies.
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Affiliation(s)
- Swatantra P Singh
- Department of Desalination and Water Treatment, Zuckerberg Institute for Water Research, The Jacob Blaustein Institutes for Desert Research, Ben-Gurion University of the Negev , Sede-Boqer Campus 84990, Israel
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- Department of Chemistry, Department of Materials Science and NanoEngineering, Smalley-Curl Institute and NanoCarbon Center, Nanosystems Engineering Research Center for Nanotechnology-Enabled Water Treatment, Rice University , 6100 Main Street, Houston, Texas 77005, United States
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- Department of Chemistry, Department of Materials Science and NanoEngineering, Smalley-Curl Institute and NanoCarbon Center, Nanosystems Engineering Research Center for Nanotechnology-Enabled Water Treatment, Rice University , 6100 Main Street, Houston, Texas 77005, United States
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- Department of Chemistry, Department of Materials Science and NanoEngineering, Smalley-Curl Institute and NanoCarbon Center, Nanosystems Engineering Research Center for Nanotechnology-Enabled Water Treatment, Rice University , 6100 Main Street, Houston, Texas 77005, United States
| | - Christopher J Arnusch
- Department of Desalination and Water Treatment, Zuckerberg Institute for Water Research, The Jacob Blaustein Institutes for Desert Research, Ben-Gurion University of the Negev , Sede-Boqer Campus 84990, Israel
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Cho MK, Lim A, Lee SY, Kim HJ, Yoo SJ, Sung YE, Park HS, Jang JH. A Review on Membranes and Catalysts for Anion Exchange Membrane Water Electrolysis Single Cells. J ELECTROCHEM SCI TE 2017. [DOI: 10.33961/jecst.2017.8.3.183] [Citation(s) in RCA: 31] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/24/2022]
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Ahmadiannamini P, Eswaranandam S, Wickramasinghe R, Qian X. Mixed-matrix membranes for efficient ammonium removal from wastewaters. J Memb Sci 2017. [DOI: 10.1016/j.memsci.2016.12.032] [Citation(s) in RCA: 32] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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