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Manouchehri M. A comprehensive review on state-of-the-art antifouling super(wetting and anti-wetting) membranes for oily wastewater treatment. Adv Colloid Interface Sci 2024; 323:103073. [PMID: 38160525 DOI: 10.1016/j.cis.2023.103073] [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: 10/25/2023] [Revised: 12/19/2023] [Accepted: 12/20/2023] [Indexed: 01/03/2024]
Abstract
One of the most dangerous types of pollution to the environment is oily wastewater, which is produced from a number of industrial sources and can cause damage to the environment, people, and creatures. To overcome this issue, membrane technology as an advanced method has been considered for treating oily wastewater due to its stability, high removal efficiency, and simplicity in scaling up. Membrane fouling, or the accumulation of oil droplets at or within the membrane pores, compromises the efficiency of membrane separation and water flux. In the last decade, the fabrication of membranes with specific wettability to reduce fouling has received much consideration. The purpose of this article is to offer a literature overview of all fabricated anti-fouling super(wetting and anti-wetting) membranes for applicable membrane processes for the separation of immiscible and emulsified oil/water mixtures. In this review, we first explain membrane fouling and discuss methods for preventing it. Afterwards, in all membrane separation processes, including pressure-driven, gravity-driven, and thermal-driven, membranes based on the form and density of oil are categorized as oil-removing or water-removing with special wettability, and then their wettability modification with different materials is particularly discussed. Finally, the prospect of anti-fouling membrane fabrication in the future is presented.
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- Massoumeh Manouchehri
- Department of Chemical Engineering, South Tehran Branch, Islamic Azad University, Tehran, Iran.
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Aydin M, Sahin M, Dogan Z, Kiziltas G. Microstructural Characterization of PCL-HA Bone Scaffolds Based on Nonsolvent-Induced Phase Separation. ACS OMEGA 2023; 8:47595-47605. [PMID: 38144070 PMCID: PMC10734037 DOI: 10.1021/acsomega.3c05616] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/01/2023] [Revised: 11/14/2023] [Accepted: 11/23/2023] [Indexed: 12/26/2023]
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Composite materials containing pores play a crucial role in the field of bone tissue engineering. The nonsolvent-induced phase separation (NIPS) technique, commonly used for manufacturing membranes, has proven to be an effective method for fabricating composite scaffolds with tunable porosity. To explore this potential, we produced 10% (w/v) poly(caprolactone) (PCL)-nanohydroxyapatite (HA) composite porous film scaffolds with varying HA contents (0/10/15/20 wt %) and two thicknesses (corresponding to 1 and 2 mL of solution resulting in 800-900 and 1600-1800 μm thickness, respectively) using the NIPS method. We conducted a comprehensive analysis of how the internal microstructure and surface characteristics of these scaffolds varied based on their composition and thickness. In particular, for each scaffold, we analyzed overall porosity, pore size distribution, pore shape, and degree of anisotropy as well as mechanical behaviors. Micro-CT and SEM analyses revealed that PCL-HA scaffolds with various HA contents possessed micro (<100 μm) scale porosity due to the NIPS method. Greater thicknesses typically resulted in larger average pore sizes and greater overall porosity. However, unlike in thinner scaffolds, greater/higher HA content did not exhibit a direct correlation with a greater pore size for thicker scaffolds. In thinner scaffolds, adding HA above an effective threshold content of 15 wt % and beyond did lead to a greater pore size. The higher pore anisotropy was in line with the higher HA content for both groups. SEM images demonstrated that both groups showed highly uniformly distributed internal microporous morphology regardless of HA content and thickness. The results suggest that NIPS-based scaffolds hold promise for bone tissue engineering but that the optimal HA content and thickness should be carefully considered based on desired porosity and application.
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- Mehmet
Serhat Aydin
- Department
of Material Science and Nanoengineering, Faculty of Engineering and
Natural Sciences, Sabanci University, Istanbul 34956, Turkey
- Center
for Translational Oral Research (TOR), Department of Clinical Dentistry,
Faculty of Medicine, University of Bergen, Bergen 5009, Norway
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- Department
of Material Science and Nanoengineering, Faculty of Engineering and
Natural Sciences, Sabanci University, Istanbul 34956, Turkey
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- Department
of Molecular Biology, Genetics and Bioengineering, Faculty of Engineering
and Natural Sciences, Sabancı University, Istanbul 34956, Turkey
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- Department
of Mechatronics, Faculty of Engineering and Natural Sciences, Sabanci University, Istanbul 34956, Turkey
- Sabanci
University Nanotechnology Research and Application Center, Istanbul 34956, Turkey
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Shabeeb KM, Noori WA, Abdulridha AA, Majdi HS, Al-Baiati MN, Yahya AA, Rashid KT, Németh Z, Hernadi K, Alsalhy QF. Novel partially cross-linked nanoparticles graft co-polymer as pore former for polyethersulfone membranes for dyes removal. Heliyon 2023; 9:e21958. [PMID: 38034800 PMCID: PMC10682142 DOI: 10.1016/j.heliyon.2023.e21958] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/25/2023] [Revised: 10/22/2023] [Accepted: 11/01/2023] [Indexed: 12/02/2023] Open
Abstract
A newly developed water-soluble polymeric nano-additive termed "partially cross-linked nanoparticles graft copolymer (PCLNPG)" has been successfully synthesized and harnessed as a pore former for modifying a polyethersulfone ultrafiltration membrane for dyes removal. The PCLNPG content was varied in the PES polymeric matrix aiming to scrutinize its impact on membrane surface characteristics, morphological structure, and overall performance. Proposed interaction mechanism between methylene blue (MB), methyle orange (MO), and malachite green (MG) dyes with PES membrane was presented as well. Hydrophilicity and porosity of the novel membrane increased by 18 and 17 %, respectively, when manufactured with a 3 Wt. % PCLNPG, according to the findings. Besides this, the disclosed increased porosity, rather than the hydrophilic properties of the water-soluble PCLNPG, was the principal cause of the diminished contact angle. Meanwhile, raising the PCLNPG content in the prepared membrane made worthy shifts in its structure. A sponge-like region was materialized near the bottom surface as well. The membrane's pure water flux (PWF) synthesized with 3 Wt.% PCLNPG recorded 628 LMH, which is estimated 3.95 fold the pristine membrane. MG, MB, and MO dyes were rejected by 90.6, 96.3, and 97.87 %, respectively. These findings showed that the performance characteristics of the PES/PCLNPG membrane make it a potentially advantageous option to treat the textile wastewater.
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- Kadhum M. Shabeeb
- Department of Materials Engineering, University of Technology- Iraq, Alsinaa Street 52, 10066 Baghdad, Iraq
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- Membrane Technology Research Unit, Chemical Engineering Department, University of Technology- Iraq, Alsinaa Street 52, 10066 Baghdad, Iraq
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- Department of Chemical Engineering and Petroleum Industries, Al-Mustaqbal University, Babylon, 51001, Iraq
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- Department of Chemistry, College of Education for Pure Sciences, University of Kerbala, 56001, Kerbala, Iraq
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- Membrane Technology Research Unit, Chemical Engineering Department, University of Technology- Iraq, Alsinaa Street 52, 10066 Baghdad, Iraq
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- Membrane Technology Research Unit, Chemical Engineering Department, University of Technology- Iraq, Alsinaa Street 52, 10066 Baghdad, Iraq
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- Advanced Materials and Intelligent Technologies Higher Education and Industrial Cooperation Centre, University of Miskolc, H-3515, Miskolc, Hungary
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- Advanced Materials and Intelligent Technologies Higher Education and Industrial Cooperation Centre, University of Miskolc, H-3515, Miskolc, Hungary
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- Membrane Technology Research Unit, Chemical Engineering Department, University of Technology- Iraq, Alsinaa Street 52, 10066 Baghdad, Iraq
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Mostafavi AH, Mishra AK, Gallucci F, Kim JH, Ulbricht M, Coclite AM, Hosseini SS. Advances in surface modification and functionalization for tailoring the characteristics of thin films and membranes via chemical vapor deposition techniques. J Appl Polym Sci 2023. [DOI: 10.1002/app.53720] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/12/2023]
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- College of Medicine and Chemical Engineering Hebei University of Science and Technology Shijiazhuang China
- Division of Nanomaterials Academy of Nanotechnology and Waste Water Innovations Johannesburg South Africa
- Department of Chemistry Durban University of Technology Durban South Africa
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- Inorganic Membranes and Membrane Reactors, Sustainable Process Engineering, Department of Chemical Engineering and Chemistry Eindhoven University of Technology Eindhoven MB The Netherlands
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- Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering Yonsei University Seoul South Korea
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- Lehrstuhl für Technische Chemie II Universität Duisburg‐Essen Essen Germany
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- Institute of Solid State Physics, NAWI Graz Graz University of Technology Graz Austria
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- Institute for Nanotechnology and Water Sustainability (iNanoWS), College of Science, Engineering and Technology University of South Africa Johannesburg South Africa
- Department of Chemical Engineering Vrije Universiteit Brussel Brussels Belgium
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Mokarinezhad N, Hosseini SS, Nxumalo EN. Development of polyamide/
polyacrylonitrile
thin film composite
RO
membranes by interfacial polymerization assisted with an aromatic/aliphatic organic solvent mixture. J Appl Polym Sci 2023. [DOI: 10.1002/app.53811] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/05/2023]
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- Nikan Mokarinezhad
- Membrane Science and Technology Research Group, Department of Chemical Engineering Tarbiat Modares University Tehran Iran
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- Membrane Science and Technology Research Group, Department of Chemical Engineering Tarbiat Modares University Tehran Iran
- Institute for Nanotechnology and Water Sustainability, College of Science, Engineering and Technology University of South Africa Johannesburg South Africa
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- Institute for Nanotechnology and Water Sustainability, College of Science, Engineering and Technology University of South Africa Johannesburg South Africa
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Kammakakam I, Lai Z. Next-generation ultrafiltration membranes: A review of material design, properties, recent progress, and challenges. CHEMOSPHERE 2023; 316:137669. [PMID: 36623590 DOI: 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2022.137669] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/18/2022] [Revised: 12/09/2022] [Accepted: 12/24/2022] [Indexed: 06/17/2023]
Abstract
Membrane technology utilizing ultrafiltration (UF) processes has emerged as the most widely used and cost-effective simple process in many industrial applications. The industries like textiles and petroleum refining are promptly required membrane based UF processes to alleviate the potential environmental threat caused by the generation of various wastewater. At the same time, major limitations such as material selection as well as fouling behavior challenge the overall performance of UF membranes, particularly in wastewater treatment. Therefore, a complete discussion on material design with structural property relation and separation performance of UF membranes is always exciting. This state-of-the-art review has exclusively focused on the development of UF membranes, the material design, properties, progress in separation processes, and critical challenges. So far, most of the review articles have examined the UF membrane processes through a selected track of paving typical materials and their limited applications. In contrast, in this review, we have exclusively aimed at comprehensive research from material selection and fabrication methods to all the possible applications of UF membranes, giving more attention and theoretical understanding to the complete development of high-performance UF systems. We have discussed the methodical engineering behind the development of UF membranes regardless of their materials and fabrication mechanisms. Identifying the utility of UF membrane systems in various applications, as well as their mode of separation processes, has been well discussed. Overall, the current review conveys the knowledge of the present-day significance of UF membranes together with their future prospective opportunities whilst overcoming known difficulties in many potential applications.
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- Irshad Kammakakam
- Division of Physical Science and Engineering, King Abdullah University of Science and Technology, Thuwal, 23955, Saudi Arabia.
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- Division of Physical Science and Engineering, King Abdullah University of Science and Technology, Thuwal, 23955, Saudi Arabia.
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Casetta J, Gonzalez Ortiz D, Pochat-Bohatier C, Bechelany M, Miele P. Atomic layer deposition of TiO2 on porous polysulfone hollow fibers membranes for water treatment. Sep Purif Technol 2023. [DOI: 10.1016/j.seppur.2023.123377] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/09/2023]
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Advanced Polymeric Nanocomposite Membranes for Water and Wastewater Treatment: A Comprehensive Review. Polymers (Basel) 2023; 15:polym15030540. [PMID: 36771842 PMCID: PMC9920371 DOI: 10.3390/polym15030540] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/23/2022] [Revised: 01/13/2023] [Accepted: 01/16/2023] [Indexed: 01/24/2023] Open
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Nanomaterials have been extensively used in polymer nanocomposite membranes due to the inclusion of unique features that enhance water and wastewater treatment performance. Compared to the pristine membranes, the incorporation of nanomodifiers not only improves membrane performance (water permeability, salt rejection, contaminant removal, selectivity), but also the intrinsic properties (hydrophilicity, porosity, antifouling properties, antimicrobial properties, mechanical, thermal, and chemical stability) of these membranes. This review focuses on applications of different types of nanomaterials: zero-dimensional (metal/metal oxide nanoparticles), one-dimensional (carbon nanotubes), two-dimensional (graphene and associated structures), and three-dimensional (zeolites and associated frameworks) nanomaterials combined with polymers towards novel polymeric nanocomposites for water and wastewater treatment applications. This review will show that combinations of nanomaterials and polymers impart enhanced features into the pristine membrane; however, the underlying issues associated with the modification processes and environmental impact of these membranes are less obvious. This review also highlights the utility of computational methods toward understanding the structural and functional properties of the membranes. Here, we highlight the fabrication methods, advantages, challenges, environmental impact, and future scope of these advanced polymeric nanocomposite membrane based systems for water and wastewater treatment applications.
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Geleta TA, Maggay IV, Chang Y, Venault A. Recent Advances on the Fabrication of Antifouling Phase-Inversion Membranes by Physical Blending Modification Method. MEMBRANES 2023; 13:membranes13010058. [PMID: 36676865 PMCID: PMC9864519 DOI: 10.3390/membranes13010058] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/04/2022] [Revised: 12/16/2022] [Accepted: 12/19/2022] [Indexed: 05/31/2023]
Abstract
Membrane technology is an essential tool for water treatment and biomedical applications. Despite their extensive use in these fields, polymeric-based membranes still face several challenges, including instability, low mechanical strength, and propensity to fouling. The latter point has attracted the attention of numerous teams worldwide developing antifouling materials for membranes and interfaces. A convenient method to prepare antifouling membranes is via physical blending (or simply blending), which is a one-step method that consists of mixing the main matrix polymer and the antifouling material prior to casting and film formation by a phase inversion process. This review focuses on the recent development (past 10 years) of antifouling membranes via this method and uses different phase-inversion processes including liquid-induced phase separation, vapor induced phase separation, and thermally induced phase separation. Antifouling materials used in these recent studies including polymers, metals, ceramics, and carbon-based and porous nanomaterials are also surveyed. Furthermore, the assessment of antifouling properties and performances are extensively summarized. Finally, we conclude this review with a list of technical and scientific challenges that still need to be overcome to improve the functional properties and widen the range of applications of antifouling membranes prepared by blending modification.
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Saeid Hosseini S, Azadi Tabar M, F. J. Vankelecom I, F. M. Denayer J. Progress in High Performance Membrane Materials and Processes for Biogas Production, Upgrading and Conversion. Sep Purif Technol 2023. [DOI: 10.1016/j.seppur.2023.123139] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/09/2023]
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Naderi N, Hosseini SS, Atassi Y. Tailoring the morphology and performance of polyacrylonitrile ultrafiltration membranes for produced water treatment via solvent mixture strategy. Chem Eng Technol 2022. [DOI: 10.1002/ceat.202100638] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/10/2022]
Affiliation(s)
- Noushin Naderi
- Membrane Science and Technology Research Group, Department of Chemical Engineering Tarbiat Modares University Jalal-Ale-Ahmad Tehran Iran
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- Membrane Science and Technology Research Group, Department of Chemical Engineering Tarbiat Modares University Jalal-Ale-Ahmad Tehran Iran
- Institute for Nanotechnology and Water Sustainability, College of Science, Engineering and Technology University of South Africa Johannesburg South Africa
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- Department of Applied Physics Higher Institute for Applied Sciences and Technology Damascus Syria
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Ashraf T, Alfryyan N, Nasr M, Ahmed SA, Shaban M. Removal of Scale-Forming Ions and Oil Traces from Oil Field Produced Water Using Graphene Oxide/Polyethersulfone and TiO2 Nanoribbons/Polyethersulfone Nanofiltration Membranes. Polymers (Basel) 2022; 14:polym14132572. [PMID: 35808619 PMCID: PMC9269001 DOI: 10.3390/polym14132572] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/18/2022] [Revised: 06/02/2022] [Accepted: 06/07/2022] [Indexed: 12/07/2022] Open
Abstract
Treatment of produced water in oil fields has become a tough challenge for oil producers. Nanofiltration, a promising method for water treatment, has been proposed as a solution. The phase inversion technique was used for the synthesis of nanofiltration membranes of polyethersulfone embedded with graphene oxide nanoparticles and polyethersulfone embedded with titanium nanoribbons. As a realistic situation, water samples taken from the oil field were filtered using synthetic membranes at an operating pressure of 0.3 MPa. Physiochemical properties such as water flux, membrane morphology, flux recovery ratio, pore size and hydrophilicity were investigated. Additionally, filtration efficiency for removal of constituent ions, oil traces in water removal, and fouling tendency were evaluated. The constituent ions of produced water act as the scaling agent which threatens the blocking of the reservoir bores of the disposal wells. Adding graphene oxide (GO) and titanium nanoribbons (TNR) to polyethersulfone (PES) enhanced filtration efficiency, water flux, and anti-fouling properties while also boosting hydrophilicity and porosity. The PES-0.7GO membrane has the best filtering performance, followed by the PES-0.7TNR and pure-PES membranes, with chloride salt rejection rates of 81%, 78%, and 35%; oil rejection rates of 88%, 85%, and 71%; and water fluxes of 85, 82, and 42.5 kg/m2 h, respectively. Because of its higher hydrophilicity and physicochemical qualities, the PES-0.7GO membrane outperformed the PES-0.7TNR membrane. Nanofiltration membranes embedded with nanomaterial described in this work revealed encouraging long-term performance for oil-in-water trace separation and scaling agent removal.
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- Tarek Ashraf
- Chemistry Department, Faculty of Science, Beni-Suef University, Beni-Suef 62514, Egypt; (T.A.); (M.N.); (S.A.A.)
- Nanophotonics and Applications (NPA) Lab, Physics Department, Faculty of Science, Beni-Suef University, Beni-Suef 62514, Egypt
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- Department of Physics, College of Sciences, Princess Nourah Bint Abdulrahman University, P.O. Box 84428, Riyadh 11671, Saudi Arabia
- Correspondence: (N.A.); (M.S.)
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- Chemistry Department, Faculty of Science, Beni-Suef University, Beni-Suef 62514, Egypt; (T.A.); (M.N.); (S.A.A.)
- Nanophotonics and Applications (NPA) Lab, Physics Department, Faculty of Science, Beni-Suef University, Beni-Suef 62514, Egypt
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- Chemistry Department, Faculty of Science, Beni-Suef University, Beni-Suef 62514, Egypt; (T.A.); (M.N.); (S.A.A.)
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- Nanophotonics and Applications (NPA) Lab, Physics Department, Faculty of Science, Beni-Suef University, Beni-Suef 62514, Egypt
- Department of Physics, Faculty of Science, Islamic University of Madinah, Almadinah Almonawara 42351, Saudi Arabia
- Correspondence: (N.A.); (M.S.)
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Ghafoori S, Omar M, Koutahzadeh N, Zendehboudi S, Malhas RN, Mohamed M, Al-Zubaidi S, Redha K, Baraki F, Mehrvar M. New advancements, challenges, and future needs on treatment of oilfield produced water: A state-of-the-art review. Sep Purif Technol 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.seppur.2022.120652] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/02/2023]
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Polyethersulfone Blended with Titanium Dioxide Nanoribbons/Multi-Wall Carbon Nanotubes for Strontium Removal from Water. Polymers (Basel) 2022; 14:polym14071390. [PMID: 35406262 PMCID: PMC9002692 DOI: 10.3390/polym14071390] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/25/2022] [Revised: 03/16/2022] [Accepted: 03/19/2022] [Indexed: 02/04/2023] Open
Abstract
Nanofiltration methods were used and evaluated for strontium removal from wastewater. The phase inversion method was used to create a variety of polyethersulfone (PES)/TiO2 nanoribbons (TNRs)–multi-walled carbon nanotubes (MWCNTs) membranes with varied ratios of TNR-MWCNT nanocomposite. The hydrothermal technique was applied to synthesize the nanocomposite (TNRs-MWCNTs), which was then followed by chemical vapor deposition (CVD). The synthesized membranes were characterized by scanning electron microscopy (SEM), transmission electron microscopy, and FTIR. TNR macrovoids are employed as a support for the MWCNT growth catalyst, resulting in a TNR-MWCNT network composite. The hydrophilicity, mechanical properties, porosity, filtration efficiency of the strontium-containing samples, water flux, and fouling tendency were used to assess the performance of the synthesized membranes. The effect of feed water temperature on water flux was investigated as well as its effect on salt rejection. As the temperature increased from 30 to 90 °C, the salt rejection decreased from 96.6 to 82% for the optimized 0.7 PES/TNR-MWCNT membrane, whereas the water flux increased to ≈150 kg/m2. h. Double successive filtration was evaluated for its high efficiency of 1000 ppm strontium removal, which reached 82.4%.
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Manholi S, Athiyanathil S. Poly (ε‐caprolactone)‐based porous membranes for filtration applications—effect of solvents on precipitation kinetics, performance, and morphology. J Appl Polym Sci 2022. [DOI: 10.1002/app.51720] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/07/2022]
Affiliation(s)
- Smitha Manholi
- Materials Research Laboratory, Department of Chemistry National Institute of Technology Calicut Calicut India
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- Materials Research Laboratory, Department of Chemistry National Institute of Technology Calicut Calicut India
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Novel photocatalytic polyether sulphone ultrafiltration (UF) membrane reinforced with oxygen-deficient Tungsten Oxide (WO2.89) for Congo red dye removal. Chem Eng Res Des 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.cherd.2021.11.015] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/04/2023]
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Rafieezadeh M, Kianfar AH. Fabrication of heterojunction ternary Fe3O4/TiO2/CoMoO4 as a magnetic photocatalyst for organic dyes degradation under sunlight irradiation. J Photochem Photobiol A Chem 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jphotochem.2021.113596] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/15/2022]
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Nahvi R, Babanzadeh S, Mehdipour‐Ataei S. Poly(aryl ether sulfone sulfide)/flower‐like
ZnO
nanocomposites: Synthesis, characterization and application as water treatment membrane. POLYM ADVAN TECHNOL 2021. [DOI: 10.1002/pat.5433] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/09/2022]
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- Rahil Nahvi
- Faculty of Polymer Science Iran Polymer and Petrochemical Institute Tehran Iran
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- Faculty of Polymer Science Iran Polymer and Petrochemical Institute Tehran Iran
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Birsan IG, Pintilie SC, Pintilie LG, Lazar AL, Circiumaru A, Balta S. New Understanding of the Difference in Filtration Performance between Anatase and Rutile TiO 2 Nanoparticles through Blending into Ultrafiltration PSF Membranes. MEMBRANES 2021; 11:membranes11110841. [PMID: 34832069 PMCID: PMC8625676 DOI: 10.3390/membranes11110841] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/03/2021] [Revised: 10/25/2021] [Accepted: 10/26/2021] [Indexed: 12/04/2022]
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The blending of nanomaterials into a polymeric matrix is a method known for its ability, under certain circumstances, to lead to an improvement in membrane properties. TiO2 nanoparticles have been used in membrane research for the last 20 years and have continuously shown promise in this field of research. Polysulfone (PSf) membranes were obtained through the phase inversion method, with different TiO2 nanoparticle concentrations (0, 0.1, 0.5, and 1 wt.%) and two types of TiO2 crystalline structure (anatase and rutile), via the addition of commercially available nanopowders. Research showed improvement in all studied properties. In particular, the 0.5 wt.% TiO2 rutile membrane recorded an increase in permeability of 139.7% compared to the control membrane. In terms of overall performance, the best nanocomposite membrane demonstrated a performance index increase of 71.1% compared with the control membrane.
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- Iulian-Gabriel Birsan
- Department of Applied Sciences, Cross-Border Faculty, Dunarea de Jos University of Galati, 111th Domneasca Street, 800201 Galati, Romania; (I.-G.B.); (A.C.)
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- Department of Applied Sciences, Cross-Border Faculty, Dunarea de Jos University of Galati, 111th Domneasca Street, 800201 Galati, Romania; (I.-G.B.); (A.C.)
- Correspondence: or (S.C.P.); (S.B.)
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- Department of Materials and Environmental Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Dunarea de Jos University of Galati, 111th Domneasca Street, 800201 Galati, Romania or (L.G.P.); (A.L.L.)
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- Department of Materials and Environmental Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Dunarea de Jos University of Galati, 111th Domneasca Street, 800201 Galati, Romania or (L.G.P.); (A.L.L.)
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- Department of Applied Sciences, Cross-Border Faculty, Dunarea de Jos University of Galati, 111th Domneasca Street, 800201 Galati, Romania; (I.-G.B.); (A.C.)
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- Department of Materials and Environmental Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Dunarea de Jos University of Galati, 111th Domneasca Street, 800201 Galati, Romania or (L.G.P.); (A.L.L.)
- Correspondence: or (S.C.P.); (S.B.)
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Mostafavi AH, Hosseini SS. Investigations of the characteristics and performance of modified polyethersulfones (PES) as membrane oxygenator. JOURNAL OF POLYMER ENGINEERING 2021. [DOI: 10.1515/polyeng-2021-0089] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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The modification of membrane oxygenators to minimize protein adsorption onto the surface is often accompanied by the loss of membrane performance. This study aims to explore polyethersulfone (PES) as a new material for membrane oxygenator applications and to assess its potentials. Accordingly, different modification techniques are applied to improve surface properties of PES membranes. To achieve this goal, two separate modification methods including incorporation of TiO2 into the membrane matrix as well as grafting polyethylene glycol (PEG) through oxygen plasma treatment are developed and the effects are examined. The results reveal that protein adsorption to the nanocomposite membrane containing 0.50 wt. % TiO2 and the grafted membrane decreased by 47 and 31%, respectively. In terms of performance, permeability and oxygen transfer rate of all modified membranes exceeded 808 GPU and 2.7 × 10−4 mol·m−2·s−1, respectively. Contact angle analysis revealed signs of hydrophilicity enhancement of membranes after modifications. The findings suggest that upon proper modifications, membranes based on PES could be considered as promising candidates for membrane oxygenator applications and deserves further investigations.
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- Amir Hossein Mostafavi
- Membrane Science and Technology Research Group, Department of Chemical Engineering , Tarbiat Modares University , Tehran , Iran
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- Membrane Science and Technology Research Group, Department of Chemical Engineering , Tarbiat Modares University , Tehran , Iran
- Institute for Nanotechnology and Water Sustainability (iNanoWS), College of Science, Engineering and Technology , University of South Africa , Johannesburg , South Africa
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Polystyrene derivative-blended nanocomposite membranes for pervaporation dehydration of hydrazine. KOREAN J CHEM ENG 2021. [DOI: 10.1007/s11814-020-0714-z] [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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Matindi CN, Hu M, Kadanyo S, Ly QV, Gumbi NN, Dlamini DS, Li J, Hu Y, Cui Z, Li J. Tailoring the morphology of polyethersulfone/sulfonated polysulfone ultrafiltration membranes for highly efficient separation of oil-in-water emulsions using TiO2 nanoparticles. J Memb Sci 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/j.memsci.2020.118868] [Citation(s) in RCA: 25] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/31/2023]
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Kiamehr Z, Farokhi B, Hosseini SM. Development of a highly-permeable thin-film-based nanofiltration membrane by using surface treatment with Air-Ar plasma. KOREAN J CHEM ENG 2021. [DOI: 10.1007/s11814-020-0665-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/22/2022]
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Fabrication, tuning and performance analysis of polyacrylonitrile (PAN)-derived microfiltration membranes for bacteria removal from drinking water. KOREAN J CHEM ENG 2021. [DOI: 10.1007/s11814-020-0666-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/22/2022]
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Alibakhshi S, Youssefi M, Hosseini SS, Zadhoush A. Significance of thermodynamics and rheological characteristics of dope solutions on the morphological evolution of polyethersulfone ultrafiltration membranes. POLYM ENG SCI 2020. [DOI: 10.1002/pen.25613] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/11/2022]
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- Somayeh Alibakhshi
- Department of Textile Engineering Isfahan University of Technology Isfahan Iran
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- Department of Textile Engineering Isfahan University of Technology Isfahan Iran
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- Membrane Science and Technology Research Group, Department of Chemical Engineering Tarbiat Modares University Tehran Iran
- Nanotechnology and Water Sustainability Research Unit, College of Science, Engineering and Technology University of South Africa Johannesburg South Africa
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- Department of Textile Engineering Isfahan University of Technology Isfahan Iran
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Babanzadeh S, Mehdipour‐Ataei S, Khodami S. Novel blended poly(sulfide sulfone)/poly(ether sulfone) dense membranes for water treatment. POLYM ADVAN TECHNOL 2020. [DOI: 10.1002/pat.5204] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/05/2022]
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- Samal Babanzadeh
- Faculty of Polymer Science, Department of Polyurethane and Advanced Materials Iran Polymer and Petrochemical Research Institute Tehran Iran
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- Faculty of Polymer Science, Department of Polyurethane and Advanced Materials Iran Polymer and Petrochemical Research Institute Tehran Iran
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- Faculty of Polymer Science, Department of Polyurethane and Advanced Materials Iran Polymer and Petrochemical Research Institute Tehran Iran
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Zhang S, Yuan H, Wang C, Liu X, Lu J. Antifouling performance enhancement of polyethersulfone ultrafiltration membrane through increasing charge‐loading capacity over Prussian blue nanoparticles. J Appl Polym Sci 2020. [DOI: 10.1002/app.49410] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/12/2022]
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- Shuai Zhang
- School of Chemistry and Chemical EngineeringShanghai University of Engineering Science Shanghai China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical EngineeringShanghai University of Engineering Science Shanghai China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical EngineeringShanghai University of Engineering Science Shanghai China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical EngineeringShanghai University of Engineering Science Shanghai China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical EngineeringShanghai University of Engineering Science Shanghai China
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Tavangar T, Zokaee Ashtiani F, Karimi M. Morphological and performance evaluation of highly sulfonated polyethersulfone/polyethersulfone membrane for oil/water separation. JOURNAL OF POLYMER RESEARCH 2020. [DOI: 10.1007/s10965-020-02202-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
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Hosseini SS, Khodakarami AH, Nxumalo EN. Intensification and optimization of the characteristics of polyacrylonitrile nanofiltration membranes with improved performance through experimental design and statistical analysis. POLYM ENG SCI 2020. [DOI: 10.1002/pen.25417] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/09/2022]
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- Seyed Saeid Hosseini
- Membrane Science and Technology Research Group, Department of Chemical EngineeringTarbiat Modares University Tehran Iran
- Nanotechnology and Water Sustainability Research Unit, College of Science, Engineering and TechnologyUniversity of South Africa Johannesburg South Africa
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- Membrane Science and Technology Research Group, Department of Chemical EngineeringTarbiat Modares University Tehran Iran
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- Nanotechnology and Water Sustainability Research Unit, College of Science, Engineering and TechnologyUniversity of South Africa Johannesburg South Africa
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Hosseini SS, Jalili Palandi MA, Mokarinezhad N. Exploring the characteristics, performance, and modification of Matrimid for development of thin‐film composite and thin‐film nanocomposite reverse osmosis membranes. POLYM ADVAN TECHNOL 2020. [DOI: 10.1002/pat.4941] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/10/2022]
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- Seyed Saeid Hosseini
- Membrane Science and Technology Research Group, Department of Chemical EngineeringTarbiat Modares University Tehran Iran
- Nanotechnology and Water Sustainability Research Unit, College of Science, Engineering and TechnologyUniversity of South Africa Johannesburg South Africa
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- Membrane Science and Technology Research Group, Department of Chemical EngineeringTarbiat Modares University Tehran Iran
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- Membrane Science and Technology Research Group, Department of Chemical EngineeringTarbiat Modares University Tehran Iran
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Ebrahimi M, Schmidt AA, Kaplan C, Schmitz O, Czermak P. Innovative Optical-Sensing Technology for the Online Fouling Characterization of Silicon Carbide Membranes during the Treatment of Oily Water. SENSORS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2020; 20:E1161. [PMID: 32093210 PMCID: PMC7070966 DOI: 10.3390/s20041161] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/27/2020] [Revised: 02/17/2020] [Accepted: 02/17/2020] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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The oil and gas industry generates a large volume of contaminated water (produced water) which must be processed to recover oil before discharge. Here, we evaluated the performance and fouling behavior of commercial ceramic silicon carbide membranes in the treatment of oily wastewaters. In this context, microfiltration and ultrafiltration ceramic membranes were used for the separation of oil during the treatment of tank dewatering produced water and oily model solutions, respectively. We also tested a new online oil-in-water sensor (OMD-32) based on the principle of light scattering for the continuous measurement of oil concentrations in order to optimize the main filtration process parameters that determine membrane performance: the transmembrane pressure and cross-flow velocity. Using the OMD-32 sensor, the oil content of the feed, concentrate and permeate streams was measured continuously and fell within the range 0.0-200 parts per million (ppm) with a resolution of 1.0 ppm. The ceramic membranes achieved an oil-recovery efficiency of up to 98% with less than 1.0 ppm residual oil in the permeate stream, meeting environmental regulations for discharge in most areas.
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- Mehrdad Ebrahimi
- Institute of Bioprocess Engineering and Pharmaceutical Technology, University of Applied Sciences Mittelhessen, 35390 Giessen, Germany; (C.K.); (O.S.); (P.C.)
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- Department R&D, DECKMA Hamburg GmbH, 22525 Hamburg, Germany;
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- Institute of Bioprocess Engineering and Pharmaceutical Technology, University of Applied Sciences Mittelhessen, 35390 Giessen, Germany; (C.K.); (O.S.); (P.C.)
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- Institute of Bioprocess Engineering and Pharmaceutical Technology, University of Applied Sciences Mittelhessen, 35390 Giessen, Germany; (C.K.); (O.S.); (P.C.)
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- Institute of Bioprocess Engineering and Pharmaceutical Technology, University of Applied Sciences Mittelhessen, 35390 Giessen, Germany; (C.K.); (O.S.); (P.C.)
- Faculty of Biology and Chemistry, Justus-Liebig University of Giessen, 35390 Giessen, Germany
- Fraunhofer Institute for Molecular Biology and Applied Ecology (IME), Project Group Bioresources, 35392 Giessen, Germany
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Ehsani M, Aroujalian A. Fabrication of electrospun polyethersulfone/titanium dioxide (PES/TiO
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- Masoume Ehsani
- Department of Chemical EngineeringAmirkabir University of Technology (Tehran Polytechnic) Hafez Ave., P.O. Box 15875‐4413, Tehran Iran
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- Department of Chemical EngineeringAmirkabir University of Technology (Tehran Polytechnic) Hafez Ave., P.O. Box 15875‐4413, Tehran Iran
- Food Process Engineering and Biotechnology Research Center, Amirkabir University of Technology (Tehran Polytechnic) Hafez Ave., P.O. Box 15875‐4413, Tehran Iran
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Wei X, Zhang S, Han Y, Wolfe FA. Treatment of petrochemical wastewater and produced water from oil and gas. WATER ENVIRONMENT RESEARCH : A RESEARCH PUBLICATION OF THE WATER ENVIRONMENT FEDERATION 2019; 91:1025-1033. [PMID: 31243845 DOI: 10.1002/wer.1172] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/04/2019] [Revised: 06/20/2019] [Accepted: 06/22/2019] [Indexed: 06/09/2023]
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Wastewater in petrochemical processes and produced water from oil and gas production remain a challenge for the industry to minimize their impact on the environment. Recent research and development of treatment technologies for petrochemical wastewater and produced water from oil and gas industries published in 2018 were summarized in this annual review. Great efforts and progresses were made in various treatment options, including membrane processes, advanced oxidation, biological systems, adsorption, coagulation, and combined processes. PRACTITIONER POINTS: Treatment technologies for petrochemical wastewater are reviewed. Research development in produced water from oil and gas industries is summarized. Reviewed technologies include traditional, advanced, and innovative processes.
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- Xinchao Wei
- Department of Physics and Engineering, Slippery Rock University, Slippery Rock, Pennsylvania
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- Department of Environmental Science and Technology, Fudan University, Shanghai, China
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- School of Resources and Civil Engineering, Northeastern University, Shenyang, China
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- College of Engineering, The State University of New York Polytechnic Institute, Utica, New York
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Synthesis and fabrication of adsorptive carbon nanoparticles (ACNs)/PDMS mixed matrix membranes for efficient CO2/CH4 and C3H8/CH4 separation. Sep Purif Technol 2019. [DOI: 10.1016/j.seppur.2018.07.055] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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Soleimany A, Karimi-Sabet J, Hosseini SS. Experimental and modeling investigations towards tailoring cellulose triacetate membranes for high performance helium separation. Chem Eng Res Des 2018. [DOI: 10.1016/j.cherd.2018.07.011] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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