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Tahmasebi Sefiddashti F, Homayoonfal M. Nanostructure-manipulated filtration performance in nanocomposite membranes: A comprehensive investigation for water and wastewater treatment. Heliyon 2024; 10:e36874. [PMID: 39319140 PMCID: PMC11419920 DOI: 10.1016/j.heliyon.2024.e36874] [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: 02/02/2024] [Revised: 08/20/2024] [Accepted: 08/23/2024] [Indexed: 09/26/2024] Open
Abstract
The main objective of this article is to examine one of the most important challenges facing researchers in the field of nanocomposite membranes: what is the most suitable arrangement (unmodified, functionalized, coated, or composite) and the most suitable loading site for the nanostructure? In the review articles published on nanocomposite membranes in recent years, the focus has been either on a specific application area (such as nanofiltration or desalination), or on a specific type of polymeric materials (such as polyamide), or on a specific feature of the membrane (such as antibacterial, antimicrobial, or antifouling). However, none of them have targeted the aforementioned objectives on the efficacy of improving filtration performance (IFP). Through IFP calculation, the results will be repeatable and generalizable in this field. The novelty of the current research lies in examining and assessing the impact of the loading site and the type of nanostructure modification on enhancing IFP. Based on the performed review results, for the researchers who tend to use nanocomposite membranes for treatment of organic, textile, brine and pharmaceutical wastewaters as well as membrane bioreactors, thePES NH 2 - PDA - Fe 3 O 4 M ,PAN Fe 3 O 4 / ZrO 2 M ,PVDF CMC - ZnO M ,AA AA - CuS PSf M andPVDF OCMCS / Fe 3 O 4 M with IFP equal to 132.27, 15, 423.6, 16.025 and 5, were proposed, respectively.
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- Fateme Tahmasebi Sefiddashti
- Department of Chemical Engineering, College of Engineering, University of Isfahan, P.O. Box 81746-73441, Isfahan, Iran
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, College of Engineering, University of Isfahan, P.O. Box 81746-73441, Isfahan, Iran
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Emadikhiav A, Mafigholami R, Davood A, Mahvi A, Salimi L. A review on hazards and treatment methods of released antibiotics in hospitals wastewater during the COVID-19 pandemic. ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING AND ASSESSMENT 2024; 196:820. [PMID: 39154115 DOI: 10.1007/s10661-024-12938-y] [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: 04/26/2023] [Accepted: 07/24/2024] [Indexed: 08/19/2024]
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Drugs and related goods are widely used in order to promote public health and the quality of life. One of the most serious environmental challenges affecting public health is the ongoing presence of antibiotics in the effluents generated by pharmaceutical industries and hospitals. Antibiotics cannot be entirely removed from wastewater using the traditional wastewater treatment methods. Unmetabolized antibiotics generated by humans can be found in urban and livestock effluent. The antibiotic present in effluent contributes to issues with resistance to antibiotics and the creation of superbugs. Over the recent 2 years, the coronavirus disease 2019 pandemic has substantially boosted hospital waste volume. In this situation, a detailed literature review was conducted to highlight the harmful effects of untreated hospital waste and outline the best approaches to manage it. Approximately 50 to 70% of the emerging contaminants prevalent in the hospital wastewater can be removed using traditional treatment strategies. This paper emphasizes the numerous treatment approaches for effectively eliminating emerging contaminants and antibiotics from hospital wastewater and provides an overview of global hospital wastewater legislation and guidelines on hospital wastewater administration. Around 90% of ECs might be eliminated by biological or physical treatment techniques when used in conjunction with modern oxidation techniques. According to this research, hybrid methods are the best approach for removing antibiotics and ECs from hospital wastewater. The document outlines the many features of effective hospital waste management and might be helpful during and after the coronavirus disease 2019 outbreak, when waste creation on all hospitals throughout the globe has considerably increased.
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- Amirali Emadikhiav
- Department of Environmental Science and Engineering, West Tehran Branch, Islamic Azad University, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Environmental Science and Engineering, West Tehran Branch, Islamic Azad University, Tehran, Iran.
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- Department of Medicinal Chemistry, Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Tehran Medical Sciences, Islamic Azad University, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Environmental Health Engineering, School of Public Health, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
- Center for Solid Waste Research (CSWR), Institute for Environmental Research (IER), Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Faculty of Marine Science and Technology, North Tehran Branch, Islamic Azad University, Tehran, Iran
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Shahi Khalaf Ansar B, Kavusi E, Dehghanian Z, Pandey J, Asgari Lajayer B, Price GW, Astatkie T. Removal of organic and inorganic contaminants from the air, soil, and water by algae. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL 2023; 30:116538-116566. [PMID: 35680750 DOI: 10.1007/s11356-022-21283-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 10.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/01/2022] [Accepted: 05/31/2022] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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Rapid increases in human populations and development has led to a significant exploitation of natural resources around the world. On the other hand, humans have come to terms with the consequences of their past mistakes and started to address current and future resource utilization challenges. Today's primary challenge is figuring out and implementing eco-friendly, inexpensive, and innovative solutions for conservation issues such as environmental pollution, carbon neutrality, and manufacturing effluent/wastewater treatment, along with xenobiotic contamination of the natural ecosystem. One of the most promising approaches to reduce the environmental contamination load is the utilization of algae for bioremediation. Owing to their significant biosorption capacity to deactivate hazardous chemicals, macro-/microalgae are among the primary microorganisms that can be utilized for phytoremediation as a safe method for curtailing environmental pollution. In recent years, the use of algae to overcome environmental problems has advanced technologically, such as through synthetic biology and high-throughput phenomics, which is increasing the likelihood of attaining sustainability. As the research progresses, there is a promise for a greener future and the preservation of healthy ecosystems by using algae. They might act as a valuable tool in creating new products.
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- Behnaz Shahi Khalaf Ansar
- Department of Plant Breeding and Biotechnology, Faculty of Agriculture, University of Tabriz, Tabriz, Iran
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- Department of Plant Breeding and Biotechnology, Faculty of Agriculture, University of Tabriz, Tabriz, Iran
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- Department of Biotechnology, Faculty of Agriculture, Azarbaijan Shahid Madani University, Tabriz, Iran
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- Division of Agronomy and Soil Science, CSIR-Central Institute of Medicinal and Aromatic Plants (CSIR-CIMAP), Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, India
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- Department of Soil Science, Faculty of Agriculture, University of Tabriz, Tabriz, Iran.
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- Faculty of Agriculture, Dalhousie University, Truro, NS, B2N 5E3, Canada
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- Faculty of Agriculture, Dalhousie University, Truro, NS, B2N 5E3, Canada
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Khajouei M, Najafi M, Jafari SA, Latifi M. Membrane Surface Modification via In Situ Grafting of GO/Pt Nanoparticles for Nitrate Removal with Anti-Biofouling Properties. MICROMACHINES 2023; 14:mi14010128. [PMID: 36677189 PMCID: PMC9863807 DOI: 10.3390/mi14010128] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/15/2022] [Revised: 12/29/2022] [Accepted: 12/30/2022] [Indexed: 06/01/2023]
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Nanofiltration processes for the removal of emerging contaminants such as nitrate are a focus of attention of research works as an efficient technique for providing drinking water for people. Polysulfone (PSF) nanofiltration membranes containing graphene oxide (GO)/Pt (0, 0.25, 0.5, 0.75, 1 wt%) nanoparticles were generated with the phase inversion pathway. The as-synthesized samples were characterized by FTIR, SEM, AFM, and contact angle tests to study the effect of GO/Pt on hydrophilicity and antibacterial characteristics. The results conveyed that insertion of GO/Pt dramatically improved the biofouling resistance of the membranes. Permeation experiments indicated that PSF membrane embracing 0.75 wt% GO/Pt nanoparticles had the highest nitrate flux and rejection ability. The membrane's configuration was simulated using OPEN-MX simulating software indicating membranes maintaining 0.75 wt% of GO/Pt nanoparticles revealed the highest stability, which is well in accordance with experimental outcomes.
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- Mohammad Khajouei
- Department of Chemical Engineering, Polytechique Montréal, Montréal, QC H3T 1J4, Canada
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, Vrije Universiteit Brussel, Pleinlaan 2, 1050 Brussels, Belgium
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- Department of Chemical and Process Engineering, University of Bologna, 40126 Bologna, Italy
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, Polytechique Montréal, Montréal, QC H3T 1J4, Canada
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Preparation of Polyvinylidene Fluoride Nano-Filtration Membranes Modified with Functionalized Graphene Oxide for Textile Dye Removal. MEMBRANES 2022; 12:membranes12020224. [PMID: 35207145 PMCID: PMC8879563 DOI: 10.3390/membranes12020224] [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: 09/05/2021] [Revised: 01/25/2022] [Accepted: 02/01/2022] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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Water scarcity has become one of the most significant problems globally. Membrane technology has gained considerable attention in water treatment technologies. Polymeric nanocomposite membranes are based on several properties, with enhanced water flux, high hydrophilicity and anti-biofouling behavior, improving the membrane performance, flexibility, cost-effectiveness and excellent separation properties. In this study, aminated graphene oxide (NH2-GO)-based PVDF membranes were fabricated using a phase-inversion method for textile dye removal. These fabricated membranes showed the highest water flux at about 170.2 (J/L.h−1.m−2) and 98.2% BSA rejection. Moreover, these membranes removed about 96.6% and 88.5% of methylene blue and methyl orange, respectively. Aminated graphene oxide-based polyvinylidene fluoride (PVDF) membranes emerge as a good membrane material that enhances the membrane performance.
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Darabi RR, Peyravi M, Jahanshahi M. Forward osmosis process membranes incorporated with functionalized P.ZnO nanoparticles for organic fouling control. KOREAN J CHEM ENG 2021. [DOI: 10.1007/s11814-020-0707-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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Karimi R, Homayoonfal M. The supplement role of iron oxide and zirconium oxide nanoparticles as an advanced composite compound for enhancing the efficiency of thin‐film nanocomposite membranes. POLYM ADVAN TECHNOL 2020. [DOI: 10.1002/pat.5181] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/08/2022]
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- Rezvan Karimi
- Department of Chemical Engineering College of Engineering, University of Isfahan Isfahan Iran
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- Department of Chemical Engineering College of Engineering, University of Isfahan Isfahan Iran
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Jalilian N, Najafpour GD, Khajouei M. Macro and Micro Algae in Pollution Control and Biofuel Production – A Review. CHEMBIOENG REVIEWS 2020. [DOI: 10.1002/cben.201900014] [Citation(s) in RCA: 35] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/20/2022]
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- Neda Jalilian
- Babol Noushirvani University of TechnologyBiotechnology Research Laboratory, Faculty of Chemical Engineering Babol Iran
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- Babol Noushirvani University of TechnologyBiotechnology Research Laboratory, Faculty of Chemical Engineering Babol Iran
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- Babol Noushirvani University of TechnologyNanotechnology Research Institute, Faculty of Chemical Engineering Babol Iran
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Mirmousaei SM, Peyravi M, Khajouei M, Jahanshahi M, Khalili S. Preparation and characterization of nano-filtration and its photocatalytic abilities via pre-coated and self-forming dynamic membranes developed by ZnO, PAC and chitosan. WATER SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY : A JOURNAL OF THE INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION ON WATER POLLUTION RESEARCH 2019; 80:2273-2283. [PMID: 32245919 DOI: 10.2166/wst.2020.044] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/11/2023]
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In the current work, novel dynamic membranes (DM) were tested and introduced for cheese whey wastewater treatment based on resistant and inexpensive materials, polyesters, and chitosan. For the investigation of dynamic membrane (pre-coated and self-forming) characterizations, polyester as a low-cost and natural material with chitosan were chosen to provide the support of the target membrane. The inherent antifouling character of chitosan accompanied by its high hydrophilicity have made this polymer known as an attractive agent for membrane-based wastewater treatment operations. Zinc oxide (ZnO) and powdered activated carbon (PAC) were employed as the dynamic layer. Neat polyester had a chemical oxygen demand (COD) rejection ratio of about 57.61%, but the flux declined sharply. The higher removal efficiency was for the self-forming type: total phosphate (94%) and citrate (95.5%). Fouled dynamic membranes were backwashed by sodium dodecyl-sulphate (SDS), warm water, and distilled water. Results demonstrated that the pre-coated was reduced and fouling increased the flux recovery rate (FRR) (9.1%) while use of the self-forming DM exhibited an aggravation of fouling by decreasing of support FRR (11.1%). It was found that by substitution of deionized water and hot water with SDS, FRR was enhanced. In the following, the photocatalytic ability of the product was investigated. The UV light source increased the removal ratio and FRR. For example, self-forming COD rejection was enhanced (6.63%).
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- S Mona Mirmousaei
- School of Chemical Engineering, Kavosh Institute of Higher Education, Mahmood Abad, Iran
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- Membrane Research Group, Nanotechnology Research Institute, Faculty of Chemical Engineering, Babol Noshirvani University of Technology, Babol, Iran E-mail:
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- Membrane Research Group, Nanotechnology Research Institute, Faculty of Chemical Engineering, Babol Noshirvani University of Technology, Babol, Iran E-mail: ; Biochemical Engineering, Nanotechnology Research Institute, Babol (Noshirvani) University of Technology, Babol, P.O. BOX 484, Iran
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- Membrane Research Group, Nanotechnology Research Institute, Faculty of Chemical Engineering, Babol Noshirvani University of Technology, Babol, Iran E-mail:
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- Membrane Research Group, Nanotechnology Research Institute, Faculty of Chemical Engineering, Babol Noshirvani University of Technology, Babol, Iran E-mail:
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Direct filtration procedure to attain antibacterial TFC membrane: A facile developing route of membrane surface properties and fouling resistance. Chem Eng Res Des 2019. [DOI: 10.1016/j.cherd.2019.07.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/18/2022]
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Modified forward osmosis membranes by two amino-functionalized ZnO nanoparticles: A comparative study. Chem Eng Res Des 2019. [DOI: 10.1016/j.cherd.2019.02.019] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/18/2022]
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Khajouei M, Najafi M, Jafari SA. Development of ultrafiltration membrane via in-situ grafting of nano-GO/PSF with anti-biofouling properties. Chem Eng Res Des 2019. [DOI: 10.1016/j.cherd.2018.11.033] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/15/2023]
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Ramezani Darabi R, Jahanshahi M, Peyravi M. A support assisted by photocatalytic Fe 3 O 4 /ZnO nanocomposite for thin-film forward osmosis membrane. Chem Eng Res Des 2018. [DOI: 10.1016/j.cherd.2018.02.029] [Citation(s) in RCA: 37] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/24/2023]
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Kazemi M, Jahanshahi M, Peyravi M. Hexavalent chromium removal by multilayer membrane assisted by photocatalytic couple nanoparticle from both permeate and retentate. JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS 2018; 344:12-22. [PMID: 29031091 DOI: 10.1016/j.jhazmat.2017.09.059] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/08/2017] [Revised: 09/20/2017] [Accepted: 09/30/2017] [Indexed: 06/07/2023]
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In this study, a novel photocatalytic thin film nanocomposite (TFC) membrane was prepared for removal of hexavalent chromium (Cr(VI)) from aqueous solution. In this regards, a TFC membrane was modified by a layer of chitosan as an adsorbent and then was coated with a layer of synthesized photocatalytic nanoscale zerovalent iron@titanium dioxide (nZVI@TiO2) nanoparticles via layer-by-layer (LBL) technology. Prepared membranes were characterized by X-ray diffraction (XRD), energy dispersive X-ray spectroscopy (EDX), field emission scanning electron microscopy (FESEM), atomic force microscopy (AFM) and contact angle analysis. The Cr(VI) removal efficiency of the membranes was evaluated by batch removal and dynamic filtration tests. The water flux was increased from 26.2 to 39.7l/m2h as a consequence of improved hydrophilicity which was approved by contact angle analysis. The modified TFC membrane has shown the significant removal of Cr(VI) in retentate as well as the permeate stream. Further, the Cr(VI) removal of retentate flow decreased with increasing pH and feed concentration whereas the Cr(VI) removal of permeate was enhanced with increasing initial feed concentration. Increasing the flux recovery from 62% (for neat TFC) to 87% (for modified TFC membrane) demonstrated that the modification of membrane improved the anti-fouling property of the modified membrane.
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- Maryamossadat Kazemi
- Nanotechnology Research Institute, Babol Noshirvani University of Technology, Shariati Ave., Post Code: 47148-71167, Babol, Iran
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- Nanotechnology Research Institute, Babol Noshirvani University of Technology, Shariati Ave., Post Code: 47148-71167, Babol, Iran
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- Nanotechnology Research Institute, Babol Noshirvani University of Technology, Shariati Ave., Post Code: 47148-71167, Babol, Iran.
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Roshani R, Ardeshiri F, Peyravi M, Jahanshahi M. Highly permeable PVDF membrane with PS/ZnO nanocomposite incorporated for distillation process. RSC Adv 2018; 8:23499-23515. [PMID: 35540253 PMCID: PMC9081782 DOI: 10.1039/c8ra02908c] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/04/2018] [Accepted: 06/12/2018] [Indexed: 12/02/2022] Open
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In order to enhance the flux and wetting resistance of PVDF membranes for MD applications, we have developed a novel PVDF blend nanocomposite membrane using a polystyrene/ZnO (PS/ZnO) hybrid nanocomposite. The PS/ZnO nanocomposite was synthesized by free radical polymerization of styrene in the presence of vinyltrimethoxysilane (VTMS) grafted on the surface of ZnO nanoparticles. The blend nanocomposite membrane is fabricated via the phase inversion method and we examined the effects of the PS/ZnO nanocomposite on porosity, mechanical properties, hydrophobicity, LEPw, morphology, surface roughness and MD performance. It was found that the addition of the PS/ZnO hybrid nanocomposite (0.25, 0.5 and 0.75%) resulted in an increase in porosity (>70%), which is attributed to increased pore size and reduction of the spongy layer thickness. Furthermore, the addition of the nanocomposite also improved the surface roughness and contact angle. Comparison between the neat and modified membrane shows that with incorporation of the PS/ZnO nanocomposite, the desalination flux of 30 g L−1 saline aqueous solution significantly increased and rejection reached 99.99%. Meanwhile, during 100 hours continuous desalination process, the membranes composed of 0.75% PS/ZnO hybrid nanocomposite exhibited high performance stability (15.79 kg m−2 h−1) compared with the neat PVDF membrane. In order to enhance the flux and wetting resistance of PVDF membranes for MD applications, we have developed a novel PVDF blend nanocomposite membrane using a polystyrene/ZnO (PS/ZnO) hybrid nanocomposite.![]()
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- Ramin Roshani
- School of Chemical Engineering
- Kavosh Institute of Higher Education
- Iran
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- Nanotechnology Research Institute
- Babol Noshirvani University of Technology
- Babol
- Iran
- Institute of Nanoscience and Nanotechnology
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- Nanotechnology Research Institute
- Babol Noshirvani University of Technology
- Babol
- Iran
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- Nanotechnology Research Institute
- Babol Noshirvani University of Technology
- Babol
- Iran
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