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Khan MJ, Wibowo A, Karim Z, Posoknistakul P, Matsagar BM, Wu KCW, Sakdaronnarong C. Wastewater Treatment Using Membrane Bioreactor Technologies: Removal of Phenolic Contaminants from Oil and Coal Refineries and Pharmaceutical Industries. Polymers (Basel) 2024; 16:443. [PMID: 38337332 DOI: 10.3390/polym16030443] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/18/2023] [Revised: 01/22/2024] [Accepted: 01/28/2024] [Indexed: 02/12/2024] Open
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Huge amounts of noxious chemicals from coal and petrochemical refineries and pharmaceutical industries are released into water bodies. These chemicals are highly toxic and cause adverse effects on both aquatic and terrestrial life. The removal of hazardous contaminants from industrial effluents is expensive and environmentally driven. The majority of the technologies applied nowadays for the removal of phenols and other contaminants are based on physio-chemical processes such as solvent extraction, chemical precipitation, and adsorption. The removal efficiency of toxic chemicals, especially phenols, is low with these technologies when the concentrations are very low. Furthermore, the major drawbacks of these technologies are the high operation costs and inadequate selectivity. To overcome these limitations, researchers are applying biological and membrane technologies together, which are gaining more attention because of their ease of use, high selectivity, and effectiveness. In the present review, the microbial degradation of phenolics in combination with intensified membrane bioreactors (MBRs) has been discussed. Important factors, including the origin and mode of phenols' biodegradation as well as the characteristics of the membrane bioreactors for the optimal removal of phenolic contaminants from industrial effluents are considered. The modifications of MBRs for the removal of phenols from various wastewater sources have also been addressed in this review article. The economic analysis on the cost and benefits of MBR technology compared with conventional wastewater treatments is discussed extensively.
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- Mohd Jahir Khan
- Department of Chemical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Mahidol University, 25/25 Putthamonthon 4 Road, Salaya, Putthamonthon, Nakhon Pathom 73170, Thailand
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Mahidol University, 25/25 Putthamonthon 4 Road, Salaya, Putthamonthon, Nakhon Pathom 73170, Thailand
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- MoRe Research Örnsköldsvik AB, SE-89122 Örnsköldsvik, Sweden
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Mahidol University, 25/25 Putthamonthon 4 Road, Salaya, Putthamonthon, Nakhon Pathom 73170, Thailand
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, National Taiwan University, Taipei 10617, Taiwan
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, National Taiwan University, Taipei 10617, Taiwan
- Department of Chemical Engineering and Materials Science, Yuan Ze University, Chung-Li, Taoyuan 32003, Taiwan
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Mahidol University, 25/25 Putthamonthon 4 Road, Salaya, Putthamonthon, Nakhon Pathom 73170, Thailand
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Wu Z, Cao X, Li M, Liu J, Li B. Treatment of volatile organic compounds and other waste gases using membrane biofilm reactors: A review on recent advancements and challenges. CHEMOSPHERE 2024; 349:140843. [PMID: 38043611 DOI: 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2023.140843] [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: 08/03/2023] [Revised: 11/18/2023] [Accepted: 11/27/2023] [Indexed: 12/05/2023]
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This article provides a comprehensive review of membrane biofilm reactors for waste gas (MBRWG) treatment, focusing on studies conducted since 2000. The first section discusses the membrane materials, structure, and mass transfer mechanism employed in MBRWG. The concept of a partial counter-diffusion biofilm in MBRWG is introduced, with identification of the most metabolically active region. Subsequently, the effectiveness of these biofilm reactors in treating single and mixed pollutants is examined. The phenomenon of membrane fouling in MBRWG is characterized, alongside an analysis of contributory factors. Furthermore, a comparison is made between membrane biofilm reactors and conventional biological treatment technologies, highlighting their respective advantages and disadvantages. It is evident that the treatment of hydrophobic gases and their resistance to volatility warrant further investigation. In addition, the emergence of the smart industry and its integration with other processes have opened up new opportunities for the utilization of MBRWG. Overcoming membrane fouling and developing stable and cost-effective membrane materials are essential factors for successful engineering applications of MBRWG. Moreover, it is worth exploring the mechanisms of co-metabolism in MBRWG and the potential for altering biofilm community structures.
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- Ziqing Wu
- College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Nankai University, Tianjin, 300350, China; Tianjin Key Laboratory of Environmental Technology for Complex Trans-Media Pollution, Nankai University, Tianjin, 300350, China; Carbon Neutrality Interdisciplinary Science Centre, Nankai University, Tianjin, 300350, China
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- College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Nankai University, Tianjin, 300350, China; Tianjin Key Laboratory of Environmental Technology for Complex Trans-Media Pollution, Nankai University, Tianjin, 300350, China; Carbon Neutrality Interdisciplinary Science Centre, Nankai University, Tianjin, 300350, China
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- College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Nankai University, Tianjin, 300350, China; Tianjin Key Laboratory of Environmental Technology for Complex Trans-Media Pollution, Nankai University, Tianjin, 300350, China; Carbon Neutrality Interdisciplinary Science Centre, Nankai University, Tianjin, 300350, China
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- School of Marine Science and Engineering, State Key Laboratory of Marine Resource Utilization in South China Sea, Hainan University, Haikou, Hainan, 570228, China
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- College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Nankai University, Tianjin, 300350, China; Tianjin Key Laboratory of Environmental Technology for Complex Trans-Media Pollution, Nankai University, Tianjin, 300350, China; Carbon Neutrality Interdisciplinary Science Centre, Nankai University, Tianjin, 300350, China.
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Siagian UWR, Aryanti PTP, Widiasa IN, Khoiruddin K, Wardani AK, Ting YP, Wenten IG. Performance and economic evaluation of a pilot scale embedded ends-free membrane bioreactor (EEF-MBR). Appl Microbiol Biotechnol 2023:10.1007/s00253-023-12551-y. [PMID: 37178308 DOI: 10.1007/s00253-023-12551-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/06/2022] [Revised: 04/17/2023] [Accepted: 04/19/2023] [Indexed: 05/15/2023]
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In this work, an embedded ends-free membrane bioreactor (EEF-MBR) has been developed to overcome the fouling problem. The EEF-MBR unit has a novel configuration where a bed of granular activated carbon is placed in the bioreactor tank and fluidized by the aeration system. The performance of pilot-scale EEF-MBR was assessed based on flux and selectivity over 140 h. The permeate flux fluctuated between 2 and 10 L.m-2.h-1 under operating pressure of 0.07-0.2 bar when EEF-MBR was used to treat wastewater containing high organic matter. The COD removal efficiency was more than 99% after 1 h of operating time. Results from the pilot-scale performance were then used to design a large-scale EEF-MBR with 1200 m3.day-1 capacity. Economic analysis showed that this new MBR configuration was cost-effective when the permeate flux was set at 10 L.m-2.h-1. The estimated additional cost for the large-scale wastewater treatment was about 0.25 US$.m-3 with a payback period of 3 years. KEY POINTS: • Performance of new MBR configuration, EEF-MBR, was assessed in long term operation. • EEF-MBR shows high COD removal and relatively stable flux. • Cost estimation of large scale shows the cost effective EEF-MBR application.
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- Utjok Welo Risma Siagian
- Department of Petroleum Engineering, Institut Teknologi Bandung, Jl. Ganesha 10, Bandung, 40132, Indonesia
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- Chemical Engineering Department, Universitas Diponegoro, Jl. Prof Sudarto-Tembalang, Semarang, 50239, Indonesia
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- Chemical Engineering Department, Institut Teknologi Bandung, Jl. Ganesha No. 10, Bandung, 40132, Indonesia
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- Chemical Engineering Department, Institut Teknologi Bandung, Jl. Ganesha No. 10, Bandung, 40132, Indonesia
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- Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, National University of Singapore, 4 Engineering Drive 4, Singapore, 117576, Singapore
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- Chemical Engineering Department, Institut Teknologi Bandung, Jl. Ganesha No. 10, Bandung, 40132, Indonesia.
- Research Center for Biosciences and Biotechnology, Institut Teknologi Bandung, Jl. Ganesha No. 10, Bandung, 40132, Indonesia.
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Siagian UWR, Friatnasary DL, Khoiruddin K, Reynard R, Qiu G, Ting YP, Wenten IG. Membrane-aerated biofilm reactor (MABR): recent advances and challenges. REV CHEM ENG 2023. [DOI: 10.1515/revce-2021-0078] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/05/2023]
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Membrane-aerated biofilm reactor (MABR) has been considered as an innovative technology to solve aeration issues in conventional bioreactors. MABR uses a membrane to supply oxygen to biofilm grown on the membrane surface. MABR can perform bubbleless aeration with high oxygen transfer rates, which can reduce energy requirements and expenses. In addition, a unique feature of counter-diffusion creates a stratified biofilm structure, allowing the simultaneous nitrification–denitrification process to take place in a single MABR. Controlling the biofilm is crucial in MABR operation, since its thickness significantly affects MABR performance. Several approaches have been proposed to control biofilm growth, such as increasing shear stress, adding chemical agents (e.g., surfactant), using biological predators to suppress microorganism growth, and introducing ultrasound cavitation to detach biofilm. Several studies also showed the important role of membrane properties and configuration in biofilm development. In addition, MABR demonstrates high removal rates of pollutants in various wastewater treatments, including in full-scale plants. This review presents the basic principles of MABR and the effect of operational conditions on its performance. Biofilm formation, methods to control its thickness, and membrane materials are also discussed. In addition, MABR performance in various applications, full-scale MBRs, and challenges is summarized.
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- Utjok W. R. Siagian
- Department of Petroleum Engineering , Institut Teknologi Bandung , Jl. Ganesha 10, 40132 Bandung , Indonesia
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- Department of Chemical Engineering , Institut Teknologi Bandung , Jl. Ganesha 10, 40132 Bandung , Indonesia
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- Department of Chemical Engineering , Institut Teknologi Bandung , Jl. Ganesha 10, 40132 Bandung , Indonesia
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- Department of Chemical Engineering , Institut Teknologi Bandung , Jl. Ganesha 10, 40132 Bandung , Indonesia
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- School of Environment and Energy, South China University of Technology , B4-405, Daxuecheng, 510006 Guangzhou , China
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- Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering , National University of Singapore , 4 Engineering Drive 4, 117576 Singapore , Singapore
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- Department of Chemical Engineering , Institut Teknologi Bandung , Jl. Ganesha 10, 40132 Bandung , Indonesia
- Research Center for Bioscience and Biotechnology, Institut Teknologi Bandung , Jl. Ganesha 10, 40132 Bandung , Indonesia
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Amin NAAM, Mokhter MA, Salamun N, Mohamad MFB, Mahmood WMAW. ANTI-FOULING ELECTROSPUN ORGANIC AND INORGANIC NANOFIBER MEMBRANES FOR WASTEWATER TREATMENT. SOUTH AFRICAN JOURNAL OF CHEMICAL ENGINEERING 2023. [DOI: 10.1016/j.sajce.2023.02.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/25/2023] Open
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Zulkifli M, Abu Hasan H, Sheikh Abdullah SR, Muhamad MH. A review of ammonia removal using a biofilm-based reactor and its challenges. JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT 2022; 315:115162. [PMID: 35561462 DOI: 10.1016/j.jenvman.2022.115162] [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: 01/16/2022] [Revised: 04/16/2022] [Accepted: 04/22/2022] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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Extensive growth of industries leads to uncontrolled ammonia releases to environment. This can result in significant degradation of the aquatic ecology as well as significant health concerns for humans. Knowing the mechanism of ammonia elimination is the simplest approach to comprehending it. Ammonia has been commonly converted to less hazardous substances either in the form of nitrate or nitrogen gas. Ammonia has been converted into nitrite by ammonia-oxidizing bacteria and further reduced to nitrate by nitrite-oxidizing bacteria in aerobic conditions. Denitrification takes place in an anoxic phase and nitrate is converted into nitrogen gas. It is challenging to remove ammonia by employing technologies that do not incur particularly high costs. Thus, this review paper is focused on biofilm reactors that utilize the nitrification process. Many research publications and patents on biofilm wastewater treatment have been published. However, only a tiny percentage of these projects are for full-scale applications, and the majority of the work was completed within the last few decades. The physicochemical approaches such as ammonia adsorption, coagulation-flocculation, and membrane separation, as well as conventional biological treatments including activated sludge, microalgae, and bacteria biofilm, are briefly addressed in this review paper. The effectiveness of biofilm reactors in removing ammonia was compared, and the microbes that effectively remove ammonia were thoroughly discussed. Overall, biofilm reactors can remove up to 99.7% ammonia from streams with a concentration in range of 16-900 mg/L. As many challenges were identified for ammonia removal using biofilm at a commercial scale, this study offers future perspectives on how to address the most pressing biofilm issues. This review may also improve our understanding of biofilm technologies for the removal of ammonia as well as polishing unit in wastewater treatment plants for the water reuse and recycling, supporting the circular economy concept.
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- Maryam Zulkifli
- Department of Chemical and Process Engineering, Faculty of Engineering and Built Environment, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, 43600, UKM Bangi, Selangor, Malaysia.
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- Department of Chemical and Process Engineering, Faculty of Engineering and Built Environment, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, 43600, UKM Bangi, Selangor, Malaysia; Research Centre for Sustainable Process Technology (CESPRO), Faculty of Engineering and Built Environment, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, 43600, UKM Bangi, Selangor, Malaysia.
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- Department of Chemical and Process Engineering, Faculty of Engineering and Built Environment, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, 43600, UKM Bangi, Selangor, Malaysia; Research Centre for Sustainable Process Technology (CESPRO), Faculty of Engineering and Built Environment, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, 43600, UKM Bangi, Selangor, Malaysia.
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- Department of Chemical and Process Engineering, Faculty of Engineering and Built Environment, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, 43600, UKM Bangi, Selangor, Malaysia.
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Qiu Z, Zhang Y, Zhu X, Kamran MA, Chen B. Biochar-based asymmetric membrane for selective removal and oxidation of hydrophobic organic pollutants. CHEMOSPHERE 2022; 300:134509. [PMID: 35395267 DOI: 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2022.134509] [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: 12/20/2021] [Revised: 03/28/2022] [Accepted: 04/01/2022] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
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Hydrophobic organic pollutants (HOCs) in the complex groundwater and soil pose serious technical challenges for sustainable remediation. Herein, an asymmetric membrane (PCAM), inspired by the plant cuticle, was comprised of a top polydimethylsiloxane layer being selectively penetrable to HOCs from complex solution with humic acid, followed by transfer and catalyst layers with biochar pyrolyzed by 300 °C (BC300) and 700 °C (BC700). The PCAM triggered the advanced oxidation of the coming pollutant. The graphitized biochar layer of the PCAM acted as catalysts that induced HOC removal through a non-radical oxidation pathway. Compared to one type biochar membrane, the sequential multi-biochar composite membrane had a faster removal efficiency. The greater uptake and transport performance of multi-biochar composite membrane could be due to the larger pore size and distribution properties of PCAM physicochemical properties and oxidative degradation of peroxymonosulfate. The developed PCAM technology benefits from selective adsorption and catalytic oxidation and has the potential to be applied in complex environmental restoration.
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- Zhen Qiu
- Department of Environmental Science, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, 310058, China; Zhejiang Provincial Key Laboratory of Organic Pollution Process and Control, Hangzhou, 310058, China.
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- Department of Environmental Science, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, 310058, China; Zhejiang Provincial Key Laboratory of Organic Pollution Process and Control, Hangzhou, 310058, China.
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- Department of Environmental Science, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, 310058, China; Zhejiang Provincial Key Laboratory of Organic Pollution Process and Control, Hangzhou, 310058, China.
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- Department of Environmental Science, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, 310058, China; Zhejiang Provincial Key Laboratory of Organic Pollution Process and Control, Hangzhou, 310058, China.
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- Department of Environmental Science, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, 310058, China; Zhejiang Provincial Key Laboratory of Organic Pollution Process and Control, Hangzhou, 310058, China.
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Research hotspots and development trends in the rubber industry wastewater treatment: a quantitative analysis of literature. J RUBBER RES 2022. [DOI: 10.1007/s42464-022-00167-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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Ratnaningsih E, Kadja GTM, Putri RM, Alni A, Khoiruddin K, Djunaidi MC, Ismadji S, Wenten IG. Molecularly Imprinted Affinity Membrane: A Review. ACS OMEGA 2022; 7:23009-23026. [PMID: 35847319 PMCID: PMC9280773 DOI: 10.1021/acsomega.2c02158] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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A molecularly imprinted affinity membrane (MIAM) can perform separation with high selectivity due to its unique molecular recognition introduced from the molecular-printing technique. In this way, a MIAM is able to separate a specific or targeted molecule from a mixture. In addition, it is possible to achieve high selectivity while maintaining membrane permeability. Various methods have been developed to produce a MIAM with high selectivity and productivity, with their respective advantages and disadvantages. In this paper, the MIAM is reviewed comprehensively, from the fundamentals of the affinity membrane to its applications. First, the development of a MIAM and various preparation methods are presented. Then, applications of MIAMs in sensor, metal ion separation, and organic compound separation are discussed. The last part of the review discusses the outlook of MIAMs for future development.
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- Enny Ratnaningsih
- Biochemistry
Research Division, Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences, Institut Teknologi Bandung, Jl. Ganesha No. 10, Bandung 40132, Indonesia
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- Division
of Inorganic and Physical Chemistry, Institut
Teknologi Bandung, Jalan
Ganesha No. 10, Bandung 40132, Indonesia
- Research
Center for Nanosciences and Nanotechnology, Institut Teknologi Bandung, Jalan Ganesha No. 10, Bandung 40132, Indonesia
- Center
for Catalysis and Reaction Engineering, Institut Teknologi Bandung, Jalan Ganesha No. 10, Bandung 40132, Indonesia
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- Biochemistry
Research Division, Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences, Institut Teknologi Bandung, Jl. Ganesha No. 10, Bandung 40132, Indonesia
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- Organic
Chemistry Research Division, Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences, Institut Teknologi Bandung, Jalan Ganesha No. 10, Bandung 40132, Indonesia
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- Research
Center for Nanosciences and Nanotechnology, Institut Teknologi Bandung, Jalan Ganesha No. 10, Bandung 40132, Indonesia
- Department
of Chemical Engineering, Institut Teknologi
Bandung, Jalan Ganesha
No. 10, Bandung 40132, Indonesia
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- Department
of Chemistry, Faculty of Science and Mathematics, Diponegoro University, Jl. Prof. H Soedarto SH, Semarang 50275, Indonesia
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- Department
of Chemical Engineering, Widya Mandala Surabaya
Catholic University, Kalijudan 37, Surabaya 60114, Indonesia
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- Research
Center for Nanosciences and Nanotechnology, Institut Teknologi Bandung, Jalan Ganesha No. 10, Bandung 40132, Indonesia
- Department
of Chemical Engineering, Institut Teknologi
Bandung, Jalan Ganesha
No. 10, Bandung 40132, Indonesia
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State-of-the-Art Review on the Application of Membrane Bioreactors for Molecular Micro-Contaminant Removal from Aquatic Environment. MEMBRANES 2022; 12:membranes12040429. [PMID: 35448399 PMCID: PMC9032214 DOI: 10.3390/membranes12040429] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/20/2022] [Revised: 03/29/2022] [Accepted: 04/08/2022] [Indexed: 12/27/2022]
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In recent years, the emergence of disparate micro-contaminants in aquatic environments such as water/wastewater sources has eventuated in serious concerns about humans’ health all over the world. Membrane bioreactor (MBR) is considered a noteworthy membrane-based technology, and has been recently of great interest for the removal micro-contaminants. The prominent objective of this review paper is to provide a state-of-the-art review on the potential utilization of MBRs in the field of wastewater treatment and micro-contaminant removal from aquatic/non-aquatic environments. Moreover, the operational advantages of MBRs compared to other traditional technologies in removing disparate sorts of micro-contaminants are discussed to study the ways to increase the sustainability of a clean water supplement. Additionally, common types of micro-contaminants in water/wastewater sources are introduced and their potential detriments on humans’ well-being are presented to inform expert readers about the necessity of micro-contaminant removal. Eventually, operational challenges towards the industrial application of MBRs are presented and the authors discuss feasible future perspectives and suitable solutions to overcome these challenges.
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Membrane Bioreactors for Produced Water Treatment: A Mini-Review. MEMBRANES 2022; 12:membranes12030275. [PMID: 35323750 PMCID: PMC8955330 DOI: 10.3390/membranes12030275] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/16/2021] [Revised: 01/21/2022] [Accepted: 01/24/2022] [Indexed: 12/30/2022]
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Environmentalists are prioritizing reuse, recycling, and recovery systems to meet rising water demand. Diving into produced water treatment to enable compliance by the petroleum industry to meet discharge limits has increased research into advanced treatment technologies. The integration of biological degradation of pollutants and membrane separation has been recognized as a versatile technology in dealing with produced water with strength of salts, minerals, and oils being produced during crude refining operation. This review article presents highlights on produced water, fundamental principles of membrane bioreactors (MBRs), advantages of MBRs over conventional technologies, and research progress in the application of MBRs in treating produced water. Having limited literature that specifically addresses MBRs for PW treatment, this review also attempts to elucidate the treatment efficiency of MBRs PW treatment, integrated MBR systems, general fouling, and fouling mitigation strategies.
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Kadja GTM, Himma NF, Prasetya N, Sumboja A, Bazant MZ, Wenten IG. Advances and challenges in the development of nanosheet membranes. REV CHEM ENG 2021. [DOI: 10.1515/revce-2021-0004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/17/2022]
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The development of highly efficient separation membranes utilizing emerging materials with controllable pore size and minimized thickness could greatly enhance the broad applications of membrane-based technologies. Having this perspective, many studies on the incorporation of nanosheets in membrane fabrication have been conducted, and strong interest in this area has grown over the past decade. This article reviews the development of nanosheet membranes focusing on two-dimensional materials as a continuous phase, due to their promising properties, such as atomic or nanoscale thickness and large lateral dimensions, to achieve improved performance compared to their discontinuous counterparts. Material characteristics and strategies to process nanosheet materials into separation membranes are reviewed, followed by discussions on the membrane performances in diverse applications. The review concludes with a discussion of remaining challenges and future outlook for nanosheet membrane technologies.
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- Grandprix T. M. Kadja
- Division of Inorganic and Physical Chemistry , Institut Teknologi Bandung , Jalan Ganesha no. 10 , Bandung , 40132 , Indonesia
- Center for Catalytic and Reaction Engineering , Institut Teknologi Bandung , Jalan Ganesha no. 10 , Bandung , 40132 , Indonesia
- Research Center for Nanosciences and Nanotechnology , Institut Teknologi Bandung , Jalan Ganesha no. 10 , Bandung 40132 , Indonesia
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- Department of Chemical Engineering , Universitas Brawijaya , Jl. Mayjen Haryono 167 , Malang 65145 , Indonesia
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- Research Center for Nanosciences and Nanotechnology , Institut Teknologi Bandung , Jalan Ganesha no. 10 , Bandung 40132 , Indonesia
- Department of Chemical Engineering , Barrer Centre, Imperial College London , Exhibition Road , London SW7 2AZ , UK
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- Material Science and Engineering Research Group , Faculty of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, Institut Teknologi Bandung , Jl. Ganesha 10 , Bandung 40132 , Indonesia
- National Centre for Sustainable Transportation Technology , Institut Teknologi Bandung , Jalan Ganesha no. 10 , Bandung 40132 , Indonesia
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- Department of Chemical Engineering , Massachusetts Institute of Technology , Cambridge , MA 02139 , USA
- Department of Mathematics , Massachusetts Institute of Technology , Cambridge , MA 02139 , USA
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- Research Center for Nanosciences and Nanotechnology , Institut Teknologi Bandung , Jalan Ganesha no. 10 , Bandung 40132 , Indonesia
- Department of Chemical Engineering , Institut Teknologi Bandung , Jalan Ganesha no. 10 , Bandung 40132 , Indonesia
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Teke GM, Tai SL, Pott RWM. Extractive Fermentation Processes: Modes of Operation and Application. CHEMBIOENG REVIEWS 2021. [DOI: 10.1002/cben.202100028] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/16/2022]
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- George M. Teke
- University of Stellenbosch Department of Process Engineering Stellenbosch South Africa
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- University of Cape Town Department of Chemical Engineering Cape Town South Africa
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- University of Stellenbosch Department of Process Engineering Stellenbosch South Africa
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Luo D, Sun X, Gao J, Xie G, Qin S. Structure Regulation of Polypropylene/Poly(ethylene- co-vinyl alcohol) Hollow Fiber Membranes with a Bimodal Microporous Structure Prepared by Melt-Spinning and Stretching: The Role of Melt-Draw Ratio. Ind Eng Chem Res 2021. [DOI: 10.1021/acs.iecr.1c01731] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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- Dajun Luo
- School of Materials and Energy Engineering, Guizhou Institute of Technology, Guiyang 550003, China
- National Engineering Research Center for Compounding and Modification of Polymeric Materials, Guiyang 550014, China
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- Department of Polymer Material and Engineering, College of Materials and Metallurgy, Guizhou University, Guiyang 550025, China
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- School of Materials and Energy Engineering, Guizhou Institute of Technology, Guiyang 550003, China
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- School of Chemical Engineering, Guizhou Institute of Technology, Guiyang 550003, China
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- National Engineering Research Center for Compounding and Modification of Polymeric Materials, Guiyang 550014, China
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Recent Advancements of UF-Based Separation for Selective Enrichment of Proteins and Bioactive Peptides—A Review. APPLIED SCIENCES-BASEL 2021. [DOI: 10.3390/app11031078] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/26/2022]
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Proteins are one of the primary building blocks that have significant functional properties to be applied in food and pharmaceutical industries. Proteins could be beneficial in their concentrated products or isolates, of which membrane-based filtration methods such as ultrafiltration (UF) encompass application in broad spectra of protein sources. More importantly, selective enrichment by UF is of immense interest due to the presence of antinutrients that may dominate their perspicuous bioactivities. UF process is primarily obstructed by concentration polarization and fouling; in turn, a trade-off between productivity and selectivity emerges, especially when pure isolates are an ultimate goal. Several factors such as operating conditions and membrane equipment could leverage those pervasive contributions; therefore, UF protocols should be optimized for each unique protein mixture and mode of configuration. For instance, employing charged UF membranes or combining UF membranes with electrodialysis enables efficient separation of proteins with a similar molecular weight, which is hard to achieve by the conventional UF membrane. Meanwhile, some proposed strategies, such as utilizing ultrasonic waves, tuning operating conditions, and modifying membrane surfaces, can effectively mitigate fouling issues. A plethora of advancements in UF, from their membrane material modification to the arrangement of new configurations, contribute to the quest to actualize promising potentials of protein separation by UF, and they are reviewed in this paper.
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Baghali M, Jayathilaka W, Ramakrishna S. The Role of Electrospun Nanomaterials in the Future of Energy and Environment. MATERIALS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2021; 14:558. [PMID: 33503924 PMCID: PMC7865989 DOI: 10.3390/ma14030558] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/29/2020] [Revised: 01/16/2021] [Accepted: 01/19/2021] [Indexed: 12/23/2022]
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Electrospinning is one of the most successful and efficient techniques for the fabrication of one-dimensional nanofibrous materials as they have widely been utilized in multiple application fields due to their intrinsic properties like high porosity, large surface area, good connectivity, wettability, and ease of fabrication from various materials. Together with current trends on energy conservation and environment remediation, a number of researchers have focused on the applications of nanofibers and their composites in this field as they have achieved some key results along the way with multiple materials and designs. In this review, recent advances on the application of nanofibers in the areas-including energy conversion, energy storage, and environmental aspects-are summarized with an outlook on their materials and structural designs. Also, this will provide a detailed overview on the future directions of demanding energy and environment fields.
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- Center for Nanotechnology and Sustainability, Department of Mechanical Engineering, National University of Singapore, Singapore 117576, Singapore; (M.B.); (W.A.D.M.J.)
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Wenten IG, Khoiruddin K, Mukti RR, Rahmah W, Wang Z, Kawi S. Zeolite membrane reactors: from preparation to application in heterogeneous catalytic reactions. REACT CHEM ENG 2021. [DOI: 10.1039/d0re00388c] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/24/2022]
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Coupling chemical reaction with membrane separation or known as membrane reactor (MR) has been demonstrated by numerous studies and showed that this strategy has successfully addressed the goal of process intensification.
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- I. G. Wenten
- Department of Chemical Engineering
- Faculty of Industrial Technology
- Institut Teknologi Bandung
- Bandung
- Indonesia
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- Department of Chemical Engineering
- Faculty of Industrial Technology
- Institut Teknologi Bandung
- Bandung
- Indonesia
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- Research Center for Nanosciences and Nanotechnology
- Institut Teknologi Bandung
- Bandung
- Indonesia
- Division of Inorganic and Physical Chemistry
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- Department of Chemical Engineering
- Faculty of Industrial Technology
- Institut Teknologi Bandung
- Bandung
- Indonesia
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- Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering
- National University of Singapore
- 117576 Singapore
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- Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering
- National University of Singapore
- 117576 Singapore
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Cui J, Li F, Wang Y, Zhang Q, Ma W, Huang C. Electrospun nanofiber membranes for wastewater treatment applications. Sep Purif Technol 2020. [DOI: 10.1016/j.seppur.2020.117116] [Citation(s) in RCA: 170] [Impact Index Per Article: 42.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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Makertihartha IGBN, Kencana KS, Dwiputra TR, Khoiruddin K, Lugito G, Mukti RR, Wenten IG. SAPO-34 zeotype membrane for gas sweetening. REV CHEM ENG 2020. [DOI: 10.1515/revce-2019-0086] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/29/2022]
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Membranes are considered promising tools for gas sweetening due to their lower footprint (i.e., area and energy requirement, considering elimination of solvent/absorbent and its associated regeneration procedures), and ease of scale-up. Performing membrane gas separation is strongly dependent on membrane materials. With a 0.38-nm pore size, the SAPO-34 membrane surpasses the upper bond limit for CO2/CH4 separation. However, preparing defect-free and high-performance zeolite membranes is quite challenging. This paper reviews gas transport and separation mechanisms in SAPO-34 membranes, and it discusses prospective approaches for obtaining membranes with defect-free selective layers and hence high separation performance. Highlights, as well as the authors’ perspectives on the future development of SAPO-34 membranes in the field of gas separation, are pointed out.
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- I Gusti B. N. Makertihartha
- Department of Chemical Engineering , Institut Teknologi Bandung , Jl. Ganesha No. 10 , Bandung , Indonesia
- Center for Catalysis and Reaction Engineering , Institut Teknologi Bandung , Jl. Ganesha No. 10 , Bandung , Indonesia
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- Department of Chemical Engineering , Institut Teknologi Bandung , Jl. Ganesha No. 10 , Bandung , Indonesia
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- Department of Chemical Engineering , Institut Teknologi Bandung , Jl. Ganesha No. 10 , Bandung , Indonesia
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- Department of Chemical Engineering , Institut Teknologi Bandung , Jl. Ganesha No. 10 , Bandung , Indonesia
- Research Center for Nanosciences and Nanotechnology , Institut Teknologi Bandung , Jl. Ganesha No. 10 , Bandung , Indonesia
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- Department of Chemical Engineering , Institut Teknologi Bandung , Jl. Ganesha No. 10 , Bandung , Indonesia
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- Center for Catalysis and Reaction Engineering , Institut Teknologi Bandung , Jl. Ganesha No. 10 , Bandung , Indonesia
- Division of Inorganic and Physical Chemistry , Institut Teknologi Bandung , Jl. Ganesha No. 10 , Bandung , Indonesia
- Research Center for Nanosciences and Nanotechnology , Institut Teknologi Bandung , Jl. Ganesha No. 10 , Bandung , Indonesia
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- Department of Chemical Engineering , Institut Teknologi Bandung , Jl. Ganesha No. 10 , Bandung , Indonesia
- Research Center for Nanosciences and Nanotechnology , Institut Teknologi Bandung , Jl. Ganesha No. 10 , Bandung , Indonesia
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Shahid MK, Kashif A, Rout PR, Aslam M, Fuwad A, Choi Y, Banu J R, Park JH, Kumar G. A brief review of anaerobic membrane bioreactors emphasizing recent advancements, fouling issues and future perspectives. JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT 2020; 270:110909. [PMID: 32721343 DOI: 10.1016/j.jenvman.2020.110909] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/21/2019] [Revised: 06/01/2020] [Accepted: 06/02/2020] [Indexed: 05/25/2023]
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This review summarizes the recent development and studies of anaerobic membrane bioreactor (AnMBR) to control fouling issues. AnMBR is an emerging waste water treatment technology mainly because of its low sludge residual, high volumetric organic removal rate, complete liquid-solid separation, better effluent quality, efficient resource recovery and the small footprint. This paper surveys the fundamental aspects of AnMBRs, including its applications, membrane configurations, and recent progress for enhanced reactor performance. Furthermore, the membrane fouling, a major restriction in the practical application of AnMBR, its mechanism and antifouling strategies like membrane cleaning, quorum quenching, ultrasonic treatment, membrane modifications, and antifouling agents are briefly discussed. Based on the review, the key issues that require urgent attention to facilitate large scale and integrated application of AnMBR technology are identified and future research perspectives relating to the prevalent issues are proposed.
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- Muhammad Kashif Shahid
- Department of Environmental Engineering, Chungnam National University, Daejeon, Republic of Korea.
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- Department of Senior Health Care, Eulji University, Daejeon, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Environmental Engineering, Inha University, Incheon, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, COMSATS University Islamabad (CUI), Lahore Campus, Lahore, Pakistan
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering, Inha University, Incheon, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Environmental Engineering, Chungnam National University, Daejeon, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Civil Engineering, Anna University, Tamilnadu, India
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- Department of Civil Engineering, Anam Campus, Korea University, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Institute of Chemistry, Bioscience and Environmental Engineering, University of Stavanger, Norway.
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Huang JJ, Tian Y, Chen L, Liao Y, Tian M, You X, Wang R. Electrospray-Printed Three-Tiered Composite Membranes with Enhanced Mass Transfer Coefficients for Phenol Removal in an Aqueous-Aqueous Membrane Extractive Process. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY 2020; 54:7611-7618. [PMID: 32396342 DOI: 10.1021/acs.est.0c00475] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/11/2023]
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The aqueous-aqueous membrane extractive process is an ideal approach to remove recalcitrant organics from highly saline and harsh wastewater. However, it is still challenging to develop highly efficient membranes for the extractive process. In this work, three-tiered polydimethylsiloxane (PDMS)/polyvinylidene fluoride (PVDF) nanofiber/nonwoven fabric composite membranes were prepared by electrospinning and electrospray printing for the first time. An ultrathin and defect-free PDMS selective layer was fabricated on the surface of a PVDF/nonwoven fabric nanofibrous substrate by electrospray printing. Meanwhile, the thicknesses of the PDMS selective layer were able to be finely controlled by electrospray printing. The novel three-tiered composite membrane #N3-1 with the thinnest PDMS layer (3.0 ± 0.4 μm) and a thin and porous supporting layer showed an exceptionally high k0 of 37.9 ± 2.8 × 10-7 m/s and an excellent salt rejection above 99.95% over a 105 h continuous operation. Moreover, #N3-1 exhibited outstanding k0 at feed pH of 2 and 11 over 100 h without loss of salt rejection. In addition, the effects of the nonwoven fabric supporting layer on the phenol mass transfer coefficient (k0, m/s) of resultant extractive membranes were also studied symmetrically. A thin and porous nonwoven supporting layer #N3 was capable of improving the k0 of resultant composite membrane significantly.
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- Jinhui Jeanne Huang
- Sino-Canadian Joint R&D Center for Water and Environmental Safety, College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Nankai University, No.38 Tongyan Road, Jinnan District, Tianjin 300350, People's Republic of China
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- Sino-Canadian Joint R&D Center for Water and Environmental Safety, College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Nankai University, No.38 Tongyan Road, Jinnan District, Tianjin 300350, People's Republic of China
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- Sino-Canadian Joint R&D Center for Water and Environmental Safety, College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Nankai University, No.38 Tongyan Road, Jinnan District, Tianjin 300350, People's Republic of China
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- Sino-Canadian Joint R&D Center for Water and Environmental Safety, College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Nankai University, No.38 Tongyan Road, Jinnan District, Tianjin 300350, People's Republic of China
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- Center for Ecological and Environmental Sciences, Northwestern Polytechnical University, Xi'an 710072, China
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- Singapore Membrane Technology Centre, Nanyang Environment and Water Research Institute, Nanyang Technological University, 1 Cleantech Loop, Singapore 637141, Singapore
- School of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Nanyang Technological University, 50 Nanyang Avenue, Singapore 639798, Singapore
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- Singapore Membrane Technology Centre, Nanyang Environment and Water Research Institute, Nanyang Technological University, 1 Cleantech Loop, Singapore 637141, Singapore
- School of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Nanyang Technological University, 50 Nanyang Avenue, Singapore 639798, Singapore
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