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Tatsi E, Nitti A, Pasini D, Griffini G. Aggregation-induced emissive nanoarchitectures for luminescent solar concentrators. NANOSCALE 2024; 16:15502-15514. [PMID: 39073376 DOI: 10.1039/d4nr01910e] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 07/30/2024]
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Aggregation-induced emission (AIE), the phenomenon by which selected luminophores undergo the enhancement of emission intensity upon aggregation, has demonstrated potential in materials and biomaterials science, and in particular in those branches for which spectral management in the solid state is of fundamental importance. Its development in the area of luminescent spectral conversion devices like luminescent solar concentrators (LSCs) is instead still in its infancy. This account aims at summarizing relevant contributions made in this field so far, with a special emphasis on the design of molecular and macromolecular architectures capable of extending their spectral breadth to the deep-red (DR) and the near-infrared (NIR) wavelengths. Because of the many prospective advantages characterizing these spectral regions in terms of photon flux density and human-eye perception, it is anticipated that further development in the design, synthesis and engineering of advanced molecular and macromolecular DR/NIR-active AIE luminophores will enable faster and easier integration of LSCs into the built environment as highly transparent, active elements for unobtrusive light-to-electricity conversion.
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- Elisavet Tatsi
- Department of Chemistry, Materials and Chemical Engineering "Giulio Natta", Politecnico di Milano, Piazza Leonardo da Vinci 32, 20133 Milano, Italy.
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- Department of Chemistry and INSTM Research Unit, University of Pavia, Viale Taramelli 10, Pavia 27100, Italy.
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- Department of Chemistry and INSTM Research Unit, University of Pavia, Viale Taramelli 10, Pavia 27100, Italy.
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- Department of Chemistry, Materials and Chemical Engineering "Giulio Natta", Politecnico di Milano, Piazza Leonardo da Vinci 32, 20133 Milano, Italy.
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Fimbres-Romero MJ, Flores-Pacheco Á, Álvarez-Ramos ME, Lopez-Delgado R. Transparent and Colorless Luminescent Solar Concentrators Based on ZnO Quantum Dots for Building-Integrated Photovoltaics. ACS OMEGA 2024; 9:28008-28017. [PMID: 38973904 PMCID: PMC11223140 DOI: 10.1021/acsomega.4c00772] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/23/2024] [Revised: 04/22/2024] [Accepted: 06/11/2024] [Indexed: 07/09/2024]
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Scientific interest in luminescent solar concentrators (LSCs) has reemerged mainly due to the application of semiconductor quantum dots (QDs) as highly efficient luminophores. Recently, LSCs have become attractive proposals for Building-Integrated photovoltaics (BIPV) since they could help conventional photovoltaics to improve sunlight harvesting and reduce production costs. However, most of the modern LSCs rely on heavy-metal QDs which are highly toxic and may cause environmental concerns. Additionally, their absorption spectra give them a characteristic color limiting their potential application in BIPV. Herein, we fabricated transparent and colorless LSCs by embedding nontoxic and cost-effective zinc oxide quantum dots (ZnO QDs) in a PMMA polymer matrix (ZnO-LSC), preserving the QD optical properties and PMMA transparency. The synthesized colloidal ZnO QDs have an average size of 5.5 nm, a hexagonal wurtzite crystalline structure, a broad yellow photoluminescent signal under ultraviolet excitation, and are highly visibly transparent at the employed concentrations (>95% in wavelengths above 400 nm). The optical characterization of the fabricated ZnO-LSCs showed a good visible transparency of 80.3% average visible transmission (AVT), with an LSC concentration factor (C) of 1.02. An optimal device (ZnO-LSC-O) could reach a C value of 2.66 with the combination of optical properties of colloidal ZnO QDs and PMMA. Finally, simulations of the performance of silicon solar cells coupled to the fabricated and optimal LSCs under standard AM 1.5G illumination were performed employing the software COMSOL Multiphysics. The fabricated ZnO-LSC achieved a simulated maximum power conversion efficiency (PCE) of 3.80%, while the optimal ZnO-LSC-O reached 5.45%. Also, the ZnO-LSC generated a maximum power of 15.02 mW and the ZnO-LSC-O generated 40.33 mW, employing the same active area as the simulated solar cell directly illuminated, which generated 14.39 mW. These results indicate that the ZnO QD-based LSCs may be useful as transparent photovoltaic windows for BIPV applications.
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- Departamento
de Física, Universidad de Sonora, Hermosillo, Sonora 83000, México
- Investigadores
por México-CONAHCYT, CONAHCYT, Ciudad de México CP 03940, México
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Xu Z, Portnoi M, Papakonstantinou I. Micro-cone arrays enhance outcoupling efficiency in horticulture luminescent solar concentrators. OPTICS LETTERS 2023; 48:183-186. [PMID: 36563401 DOI: 10.1364/ol.478206] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/13/2022] [Accepted: 11/21/2022] [Indexed: 06/17/2023]
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Luminescent solar concentrators (LSCs) have shown the ability to realize spectral conversion, which could tailor the solar spectrum to better match photosynthesis requirements. However, conventional LSCs are designed to trap, rather than extract, spectrally converted light. Here, we propose an effective method for improving outcoupling efficiency based on protruded and extruded micro-cone arrays patterned on the bottom surface of LSCs. Using Monte Carlo ray tracing, we estimate a maximum external quantum efficiency (EQE) of 37.73% for our horticulture LSC (HLSC), corresponding to 53.78% improvement relative to conventional, planar LSCs. Additionally, structured HLSCs provide diffuse light, which is beneficial for plant growth. Our micro-patterned surfaces provide a solution to light trapping in LSCs and a foundation for the practical application of HLSCs.
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Li S, Zheng Z, Zhang Y, Liu Y, Liu X, Zhang X. High-efficiency liquid luminescent solar concentrator based on CsPbBr 3 quantum dots. OPTICS EXPRESS 2022; 30:45120-45129. [PMID: 36522921 DOI: 10.1364/oe.475876] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/29/2022] [Accepted: 11/14/2022] [Indexed: 06/17/2023]
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The performance degradation is still a challenge for the development of conventional polymer luminescent solar concentrator (LSC). Liquid LSC (L-LSC) may be an alternative due to polymerization-free fabrication. Here, we have prepared a CsPbBr3 quantum dots (QDs)-based L-LSC by injecting the QDs solution into a self-assembly quartz glass mold. The as-fabricated L-LSC performance is evaluated by optical characterization and photo-electrical measurement. The external quantum efficiency of the L-LSC is up to 13.44%. After coupling the commercial solar cell, the optimal optical efficiency reaches 2.32%. These results demonstrate that L-LSC may provide a promising direction for advanced solar light harvesting technologies.
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Torimoto T, Kameyama T, Uematsu T, Kuwabata S. Controlling Optical Properties and Electronic Energy Structure of I-III-VI Semiconductor Quantum Dots for Improving Their Photofunctions. JOURNAL OF PHOTOCHEMISTRY AND PHOTOBIOLOGY C: PHOTOCHEMISTRY REVIEWS 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jphotochemrev.2022.100569] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/23/2022]
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Lebastard C, Wilmet M, Cordier S, Comby-Zerbino C, MacAleese L, Dugourd P, Ohashi N, Uchikoshi T, Grasset F. High performance {Nb 5TaX 12}@PVP (X = Cl, Br) cluster-based nanocomposites coatings for solar glazing applications. SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY OF ADVANCED MATERIALS 2022; 23:446-456. [PMID: 36081837 PMCID: PMC9448435 DOI: 10.1080/14686996.2022.2105659] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/27/2022] [Revised: 07/07/2022] [Accepted: 07/19/2022] [Indexed: 05/29/2023]
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The development of highly ultraviolet (UV) and near-infrared (NIR) absorbent transparent coatings is an important enabling technology and area of research for environmental sustainability and energy conservation. Different amounts of K4[{Nb5TaXi 12}Xa 6] cluster compounds (X = Cl, Br) dispersed into polyvinylpyrrolidone matrices were prepared by a simple, nontoxic and low-cost wet chemical method. The resulting solutions were used to fabricate visibly transparent, highly UV and NIR absorbent coatings by drop casting. The properties of the solution and films were investigated by complementary techniques (optical absorption, electrospray ionization mass spectrometry and Raman spectroscopy). The UV and NIR absorption of such samples strongly depended on the concentration, dispersion and oxidation state of the [{Nb5TaXi 12}Xa 6] nanocluster-based units. By varying and controlling these parameters, a remarkable improvement of the figures of merit TL/TE and SNIR for solar-glazing applications was achieved compared to the previous results on nanocomposite coatings based on metal atom clusters.
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- Clément Lebastard
- Université Rennes, CNRS, ISCR, UMR6226, F-35000Rennes, France
- CNRS-Saint Gobain-NIMS, IRL3629, Laboratory for Innovative Key Materials and Structures (LINK), National Institute for Materials Science (NIMS), Tsukuba, Japan
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- Université Rennes, CNRS, ISCR, UMR6226, F-35000Rennes, France
- CNRS-Saint Gobain-NIMS, IRL3629, Laboratory for Innovative Key Materials and Structures (LINK), National Institute for Materials Science (NIMS), Tsukuba, Japan
- Saint Gobain Research Paris, Aubervilliers, France
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- Univ Lyon, Université Claude Bernard Lyon 1, CNRS, Institut Lumière Matière, F-69622Lyon, France
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- Univ Lyon, Université Claude Bernard Lyon 1, CNRS, Institut Lumière Matière, F-69622Lyon, France
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- Univ Lyon, Université Claude Bernard Lyon 1, CNRS, Institut Lumière Matière, F-69622Lyon, France
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- CNRS-Saint Gobain-NIMS, IRL3629, Laboratory for Innovative Key Materials and Structures (LINK), National Institute for Materials Science (NIMS), Tsukuba, Japan
- Research Center for Functional Materials, National Institute for Materials Science (NIMS), Tsukuba, Japan
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- CNRS-Saint Gobain-NIMS, IRL3629, Laboratory for Innovative Key Materials and Structures (LINK), National Institute for Materials Science (NIMS), Tsukuba, Japan
- Research Center for Functional Materials, National Institute for Materials Science (NIMS), Tsukuba, Japan
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- Université Rennes, CNRS, ISCR, UMR6226, F-35000Rennes, France
- CNRS-Saint Gobain-NIMS, IRL3629, Laboratory for Innovative Key Materials and Structures (LINK), National Institute for Materials Science (NIMS), Tsukuba, Japan
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K. Algethami F, Saidi I, Ben Jannet H, Khairy M, Abdulkhair BY, Al-Ghamdi YO, Abdelhamid HN. Chitosan-CdS Quantum Dots Biohybrid for Highly Selective Interaction with Copper(II) Ions. ACS OMEGA 2022; 7:21014-21024. [PMID: 35935289 PMCID: PMC9347964 DOI: 10.1021/acsomega.2c01793] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/24/2022] [Accepted: 05/17/2022] [Indexed: 05/02/2023]
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Cadmium sulfide (CdS) quantum dots (QDs) were homogeneously embedded into chitosan (CTS), denoted as CdS@CTS, via an in situ hydrothermal method. The intact structure of the synthesized materials was preserved using freeze-drying. The materials were characterized using X-ray diffraction (XRD), X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy, transmission electron microscopy, high-resolution TEM, scanning TEM, dispersive energy X-ray (EDX) for elemental analysis and mapping, Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy, nitrogen adsorption-desorption isotherms, thermogravimetric analysis, UV-vis spectroscopy, and diffuse reflectance spectroscopy (DRS). The synthesis procedure offered CdS QDs of 1-7 nm (average particle size of 3.2 nm). The functional groups of CTS modulate the in situ growth of CdS QDs and prevent the agglomeration of CdS QDs, offering homogenous distribution inside CTS. CdS@CTS QDs can also be used for naked-eye detection of heavy metals with high selectivity toward copper (Cu2+) ions. The mechanism of interactions between Cu2+ ions and CdS@CTS QDs were further studied.
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- Faisal K. Algethami
- Department
of Chemistry, College of Science, Imam Mohammad
Ibn Saud Islamic University (IMSIU), Riyadh 11432, Saudi Arabia
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- Laboratory
of Heterocyclic Chemistry, Natural Products and Reactivity (LR11ES39),
Medicinal Chemistry and Natural Products Team, Faculty of Science
of Monastir, University of Monastir, Avenue
of Environment, Monastir 5019, Tunisia
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- Laboratory
of Heterocyclic Chemistry, Natural Products and Reactivity (LR11ES39),
Medicinal Chemistry and Natural Products Team, Faculty of Science
of Monastir, University of Monastir, Avenue
of Environment, Monastir 5019, Tunisia
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- Department
of Chemistry, College of Science, Imam Mohammad
Ibn Saud Islamic University (IMSIU), Riyadh 11432, Saudi Arabia
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- Department
of Chemistry, College of Science, Imam Mohammad
Ibn Saud Islamic University (IMSIU), Riyadh 11432, Saudi Arabia
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- Department
of Chemistry, College of Science Al-zulfi, Majmaah University, Al-Majmaah 11952, Saudi Arabia
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- Department
of Chemistry, Advanced Multifunctional Materials Laboratory, Faculty
of Science, Assiut University, Assiut 71575, Egypt
- Nanotechnology
Research Centre (NTRC), The British University
in Egypt (BUE), Suez
Desert Road, El-Sherouk City, Cairo, 11837, Egypt
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Lebastard C, Wilmet M, Cordier S, Comby-Zerbino C, MacAleese L, Dugourd P, Hara T, Ohashi N, Uchikoshi T, Grasset F. Controlling the Deposition Process of Nanoarchitectonic Nanocomposites Based on {Nb 6-xTa xX i12} n+ Octahedral Cluster-Based Building Blocks (X i = Cl, Br; 0 ≤ x ≤ 6, n = 2, 3, 4) for UV-NIR Blockers Coating Applications. NANOMATERIALS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2022; 12:2052. [PMID: 35745391 PMCID: PMC9227475 DOI: 10.3390/nano12122052] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/04/2022] [Revised: 05/30/2022] [Accepted: 06/03/2022] [Indexed: 12/20/2022]
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The antagonism between global energy needs and the obligation to slow global warming is a current challenge. In order to ensure sufficient thermal comfort, the automotive, housing and agricultural building sectors are major energy consumers. Solar control materials and more particularly, selective glazing are part of the solutions proposed to reduce global energy consumption and tackle global warming. In this context, these works are focused on developing new highly ultraviolet (UV) and near-infrared (NIR) absorbent nanocomposite coatings based on K4[{Nb6-xTaxXi12}Xa6]. (X = Cl, Br, 0 ≤ x ≤ 6) transition metal cluster compounds. These compounds contain cluster-based active species that are characterized by their strong absorption of UV and NIR radiations as well as their good transparency in the visible range, which makes them particularly attractive for window applications. Their integration, by solution processes, into a silica-polyethylene glycol or polyvinylpyrrolidone matrices is discussed. Of particular interest is the control and the tuning of their optical properties during the integration and shaping processes. The properties of the solutions and films were investigated by complementary techniques (UV-Vis-NIR spectrometry, ESI-MS, SEM, HRTEM, etc.). Results of these works have led to the development of versatile solar control coatings whose optical properties are competitive with commercialized material.
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- Clément Lebastard
- Univ Rennes, CNRS, ISCR, UMR6226, F-35000 Rennes, France; (M.W.); (S.C.)
- CNRS-Saint Gobain-NIMS, IRL3629, Laboratory for Innovative Key Materials and Structures (LINK), National Institute for Materials Science (NIMS), 1-1 Namiki, Tsukuba 305-0044, Japan; (N.O.); (T.U.)
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- Univ Rennes, CNRS, ISCR, UMR6226, F-35000 Rennes, France; (M.W.); (S.C.)
- CNRS-Saint Gobain-NIMS, IRL3629, Laboratory for Innovative Key Materials and Structures (LINK), National Institute for Materials Science (NIMS), 1-1 Namiki, Tsukuba 305-0044, Japan; (N.O.); (T.U.)
- Saint Gobain Research Paris, F-93300 Aubervilliers, France
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- Univ Rennes, CNRS, ISCR, UMR6226, F-35000 Rennes, France; (M.W.); (S.C.)
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- Univ Lyon, Univ Claude Bernard Lyon 1, CNRS, Institut Lumière Matière, F-69622 Lyon, France; (C.C.-Z.); (L.M.); (P.D.)
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- Univ Lyon, Univ Claude Bernard Lyon 1, CNRS, Institut Lumière Matière, F-69622 Lyon, France; (C.C.-Z.); (L.M.); (P.D.)
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- Univ Lyon, Univ Claude Bernard Lyon 1, CNRS, Institut Lumière Matière, F-69622 Lyon, France; (C.C.-Z.); (L.M.); (P.D.)
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- Research Center for Structural Materials, NIMS, 1-2-1 Sengen, Tsukuba 305-0047, Japan;
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- CNRS-Saint Gobain-NIMS, IRL3629, Laboratory for Innovative Key Materials and Structures (LINK), National Institute for Materials Science (NIMS), 1-1 Namiki, Tsukuba 305-0044, Japan; (N.O.); (T.U.)
- Research Center for Functional Materials, NIMS, 1-1 Namiki, Tsukuba 305-0044, Japan
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- CNRS-Saint Gobain-NIMS, IRL3629, Laboratory for Innovative Key Materials and Structures (LINK), National Institute for Materials Science (NIMS), 1-1 Namiki, Tsukuba 305-0044, Japan; (N.O.); (T.U.)
- Research Center for Functional Materials, NIMS, 1-1 Namiki, Tsukuba 305-0044, Japan
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- Univ Rennes, CNRS, ISCR, UMR6226, F-35000 Rennes, France; (M.W.); (S.C.)
- CNRS-Saint Gobain-NIMS, IRL3629, Laboratory for Innovative Key Materials and Structures (LINK), National Institute for Materials Science (NIMS), 1-1 Namiki, Tsukuba 305-0044, Japan; (N.O.); (T.U.)
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Kim A, Hak Kim J, Patel R. Modification strategies of membranes with enhanced Anti-biofouling properties for wastewater Treatment: A review. BIORESOURCE TECHNOLOGY 2022; 345:126501. [PMID: 34890816 DOI: 10.1016/j.biortech.2021.126501] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/06/2021] [Revised: 11/30/2021] [Accepted: 12/02/2021] [Indexed: 05/26/2023]
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This review addresses composite membranes used for wastewater treatment, focusing heavily on the anti-biofouling properties of such membranes. Biofouling caused by the development of a thick biofilm on the membrane surface is a major issue that reduces water permeance and reduces its lifetime. Biofilm formation and adhesion are mitigated by modifying membranes with two-dimensional or zero-dimensional carbon-based nanomaterials or their modified substituents. In particular, nanomaterials based on graphene, including graphene oxide and carbon quantum dots, are mainly used as nanofillers in the membrane. Functionalization of the nanofillers with various organic ligands or compositing the nanofiller with other materials, such as silver nanoparticles, enhances the bactericidal ability of composite membranes. Moreover, such membrane modifications reduce biofilm adhesion while increasing water permeance and salt/dye rejection. This review discusses the recent literature on developing graphene oxide-based and carbon quantum dot-based composite membranes for biofouling-resistant wastewater treatment.
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- Andrew Kim
- Department of Chemical Engineering, The Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art, New York City, NY 10003, USA
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- Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, Yonsei University, 50 Yonsei-ro, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul 03722, South Korea
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- Energy & Environmental Science and Engineering (EESE), Integrated Science and Engineering Division (ISED), Underwood International College, Yonsei University, 85 Songdogwahak-ro, Yeonsugu, Incheon 21983, South Korea.
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