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Anggraeni VS, Lee HC, Goh PS, Sutrisna PD, Chan EWC, Wong CW. Biodegradable ultrafiltration membrane enhanced with anti-biofouling agent from Anacardium occidentale extract. BIOFOULING 2024; 40:348-365. [PMID: 38836472 DOI: 10.1080/08927014.2024.2357309] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/02/2024] [Accepted: 05/14/2024] [Indexed: 06/06/2024]
Abstract
Our research focuses on developing environmentally friendly biodegradable ultrafiltration (UF) membranes for small-scale water purification in areas lacking infrastructure or during emergencies. To address biofouling challenges without resorting to harmful chemicals, we incorporate bio-based extracts, such as methyl gallate from A. occidentale leaves, a Malaysian ulam herb, known for its quorum sensing inhibition (QSI) properties. The methyl gallate enriched extract was purified by solvent partitioning and integrated into cellulose-based UF membranes (0 to 7.5% w w-1) through phase inversion technique. The resulting membranes exhibited enhanced anti-organic fouling and anti-biofouling properties, with flux recovery ratio (FRR) of 87.84 ± 2.00% against bovine serum albumin and FRRs of 76.67 ± 1.89% and 69.57 ± 1.77% against E. coli and S. aureus, respectively. The CA/MG-5 membrane showed a 224% improvement in pure water flux (PWF) compared to the neat CA membrane. Our innovative approach significantly improves PWF, presenting an environmentally friendly method for biofouling prevention in UF membrane applications.
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Affiliation(s)
- Vania Septa Anggraeni
- Department of Food Science with Nutrition, Faculty of Applied Sciences, UCSI University, Cheras, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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- Department of Biotechnology, Faculty of Applied Sciences, UCSI University, Cheras, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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- Advanced Membranes Technology Research Centre (AMTEC), Faculty of Chemical and Energy Engineering, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, Skudai, Johor, Malaysia
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, University of Surabaya (UBAYA), Surabaya, Indonesia
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- Department of Food Science with Nutrition, Faculty of Applied Sciences, UCSI University, Cheras, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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- Department of Biotechnology, Faculty of Applied Sciences, UCSI University, Cheras, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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Rosales AB, Causserand C, Coetsier C, Formosa-Dague C. Probing the reduction of adhesion forces between biofilms and anti-biofouling filtration membrane surfaces using FluidFM technology. Colloids Surf B Biointerfaces 2024; 234:113701. [PMID: 38101142 DOI: 10.1016/j.colsurfb.2023.113701] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/26/2023] [Revised: 12/04/2023] [Accepted: 12/05/2023] [Indexed: 12/17/2023]
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Biofouling is a persistent problem in many sectors (healthcare, medicine, marine, and membrane filtration processes). To control the biofouling of surfaces, it is essential to overcome or reduce the adhesion forces between biofilms and surfaces. To access and understand the molecular basis of these interactions, atomic force microscopy (AFM) is a well-suited technology that can measure adhesion forces at the piconewton level. However, AFM-based existing methods only probe interactions between individual cells and surfaces, which is not representative of realistic conditions given that bacteria mainly exist in biofilms. We develop here an original method using FluidFM, a combination of AFM and microfluidics, to probe the adhesion forces between biofilms and filtration membranes modified with an anti-biofouling agent, vanillin. This strategy involves i) growing bacterial biofilms on micrometer-sized polystyrene beads, ii) aspirating these biofilm beads at the aperture of microfluidic cantilevers and iii) using them as probes in force spectroscopy experiments. The results obtained first showed that COOH-functionalized polystyrene beads are more suitable for bacterial growth, and that biofilms obtained after 3 h of incubation could be used with FluidFM. Then, biofilm-scale force spectroscopy experiments showed a significant decrease in adhesion forces, adhesion work, and adhesion events after membrane modification, demonstrating the potential of vanillin-coated membranes to reduce biofouling. In addition, the comparison between results at the individual cell and biofilm scales highlighted the complexity of polymeric matrix unbinding and/or unfolding in the biofilm, showing that individual cells behave differently from biofilms. Overall, this method could have implications in the fields of materials science, chemical engineering, health, and the environment.
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- Abigail Burato Rosales
- Laboratoire de Génie Chimique, Université de Toulouse, CNRS, INPT, UPS, 31062 Toulouse, France
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- Laboratoire de Génie Chimique, Université de Toulouse, CNRS, INPT, UPS, 31062 Toulouse, France
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- Laboratoire de Génie Chimique, Université de Toulouse, CNRS, INPT, UPS, 31062 Toulouse, France; Fédération de Recherche Fermat, CNRS, 31000 Toulouse, France.
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- TBI, Université de Toulouse, INSA, INRAE, CNRS, 31400 Toulouse, France; Fédération de Recherche Fermat, CNRS, 31000 Toulouse, France.
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A novel method of fabricating anti-biofouling nanofiltration membrane with almost no potential to induce antimicrobial resistance in bacteria. Sep Purif Technol 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.seppur.2022.120710] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/01/2023]
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Maitreya A, Pal S, Qureshi A, Reyed RM, Purohit HJ. Nitric oxide-secreting probiotics as sustainable bio-cleaners for reverse osmosis membrane systems. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL 2022; 29:4911-4929. [PMID: 34797547 DOI: 10.1007/s11356-021-17289-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/24/2021] [Accepted: 10/27/2021] [Indexed: 06/13/2023]
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Membrane biofouling in water purification plants is a serious issue of worldwide concern. Various chemical, physical, and biochemical processes are practised for membrane clean-up. A high-dosage treatment adversely affects the life expectancy of the membrane, and minimum dosage seems unable to deteriorate the biofilms on the membrane. It is reported that quorum quenchers like nitric oxide (NO) disrupt biofilm signals through metabolic rewiring, and also NO is known to be secreted by probiotics (good bacteria). In the present review, it is hypothesized that if probiotic biofilms secreting NO are used, other microbes that aggregate on the filtration membrane could be mitigated. The concept of probiotic administration on filtration membrane seeks to be encouraged because probiotic bacteria will not be hazardous, even if released during filtration. The fundamental motive to present probiotics as a resource for sequestering NO may serve as multifunctional bioweapons for membrane remediation, which will virtually guarantee their long-term sustainability and green approach.
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- Anuja Maitreya
- Environmental Biotechnology and Genomics Division (EBGD), CSIR-National Environmental Engineering Research Institute (CSIR-NEERI), Nehru Marg, Nagpur, 440 020, India
- Academy of Scientific and Innovative Research (AcSIR), Ghaziabad, 201002, India
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- Division of Endocrinology, CSIR -Central Drug Research Institute, Lucknow, 226031, India
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- Environmental Biotechnology and Genomics Division (EBGD), CSIR-National Environmental Engineering Research Institute (CSIR-NEERI), Nehru Marg, Nagpur, 440 020, India.
- Academy of Scientific and Innovative Research (AcSIR), Ghaziabad, 201002, India.
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- Bioprocess Development Department, Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology Research Institute, City for Scientific Research and Applied Technology, New Borg Al Arab, Alexandria, Egypt
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- Environmental Biotechnology and Genomics Division (EBGD), CSIR-National Environmental Engineering Research Institute (CSIR-NEERI), Nehru Marg, Nagpur, 440 020, India
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Suresh D, Goh PS, Ismail AF, Hilal N. Surface Design of Liquid Separation Membrane through Graft Polymerization: A State of the Art Review. MEMBRANES 2021; 11:832. [PMID: 34832061 PMCID: PMC8621935 DOI: 10.3390/membranes11110832] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/25/2021] [Revised: 10/17/2021] [Accepted: 10/21/2021] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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Surface modification of membranes is an effective approach for imparting unique characteristics and additional functionalities to the membranes. Chemical grafting is a commonly used membrane modification technique due to its versatility in tailoring and optimizing the membrane surface with desired functionalities. Various types of polymers can be precisely grafted onto the membrane surface and the operating conditions of grafting can be tailored to further fine-tune the membrane surface properties. This review focuses on the recent strategies in improving the surface design of liquid separation membranes through grafting-from technique, also known as graft polymerization, to improve membrane performance in wastewater treatment and desalination applications. An overview on membrane technology processes such as pressure-driven and osmotically driven membrane processes are first briefly presented. Grafting-from surface chemical modification approaches including chemical initiated, plasma initiated and UV initiated approaches are discussed in terms of their features, advantages and limitations. The innovations in membrane surface modification techniques based on grafting-from techniques are comprehensively reviewed followed by some highlights on the current challenges in this field. It is concluded that grafting-from is a versatile and effective technique to introduce various functional groups to enhance the surface properties and separation performances of liquid separation membranes.
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- Deepa Suresh
- Advanced Membrane Technology Research Centre, Faculty of Chemical and Energy Engineering, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, Johor Bahru 81310, Johor, Malaysia; (D.S.); (A.F.I.)
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- Advanced Membrane Technology Research Centre, Faculty of Chemical and Energy Engineering, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, Johor Bahru 81310, Johor, Malaysia; (D.S.); (A.F.I.)
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- Advanced Membrane Technology Research Centre, Faculty of Chemical and Energy Engineering, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, Johor Bahru 81310, Johor, Malaysia; (D.S.); (A.F.I.)
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- NYUAD Water Research Center, New York University Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi P.O. Box 129188, United Arab Emirates
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Liu C, Wang W, Yang B, Xiao K, Zhao H. Separation, anti-fouling, and chlorine resistance of the polyamide reverse osmosis membrane: From mechanisms to mitigation strategies. WATER RESEARCH 2021; 195:116976. [PMID: 33706215 DOI: 10.1016/j.watres.2021.116976] [Citation(s) in RCA: 44] [Impact Index Per Article: 14.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/27/2020] [Revised: 02/05/2021] [Accepted: 02/23/2021] [Indexed: 06/12/2023]
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Membrane technology has been widely used in the wastewater treatment and seawater desalination. In recent years, the reverse osmosis (RO) membrane represented by polyamide (PA) has made great progress because of its excellent properties. However, the conventional PA RO membranes still have some scientific problems, such as membrane fouling, easy degradation after chlorination, and unclear mechanisms of salt retention and water flux, which seriously impede the widespread use of RO membrane technology. This paper reviews the progress in the research and development of the RO membrane, with key focus on the mechanisms and strategies of the contemporary separation, anti-fouling and chlorine resistance of the PA RO membrane. This review seeks to provide state-of-the-art insights into the mitigation strategies and basic mechanisms for some of the key challenges. Under the guidance of the fundamental understanding of each mechanism, operation and modification strategies are discussed, and reasonable analysis is carried out, which can address some key technical challenges. The last section of the review focuses on the technical issues, challenges, and future perspective of these mechanisms and strategies. Advances in synergistic mechanisms and strategies of the PA RO membranes have been rarely reviewed; thus, this review can serve as a guide for new entrants to the field of membrane water treatment and established researchers.
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- Chao Liu
- Water Science and Environmental Engineering Research Center, College of Chemical and Environmental Engineering, Shenzhen University, Shenzhen 518060, China; The Key Laboratory of Water and Sediment Sciences (Ministry of Education), College of Environmental Sciences and Engineering, Peking University, Beijing 100871, China
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- Institute of Ecology & Environment Governance, Hebei University, Baoding 071002, China
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- Water Science and Environmental Engineering Research Center, College of Chemical and Environmental Engineering, Shenzhen University, Shenzhen 518060, China
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- Water Science and Environmental Engineering Research Center, College of Chemical and Environmental Engineering, Shenzhen University, Shenzhen 518060, China.
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- The Key Laboratory of Water and Sediment Sciences (Ministry of Education), College of Environmental Sciences and Engineering, Peking University, Beijing 100871, China.
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