1
|
Al-Shaeli M, Benkhaya S, Al-Juboori RA, Koyuncu I, Vatanpour V. pH-responsive membranes: Mechanisms, fabrications, and applications. THE SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT 2024; 946:173865. [PMID: 38880142 DOI: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2024.173865] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/16/2024] [Revised: 05/31/2024] [Accepted: 06/07/2024] [Indexed: 06/18/2024]
Abstract
Understanding the mechanisms of pH-responsiveness allows researchers to design and fabricate membranes with specific functionalities for various applications. The pH-responsive membranes (PRMs) are particular categories of membranes that have an amazing aptitude to change their properties such as permeability, selectivity and surface charge in response to changes in pH levels. This review provides a brief introduction to mechanisms of pH-responsiveness in polymers and categorizes the applied polymers and functional groups. After that, different techniques for fabricating pH-responsive membranes such as grafting, the blending of pH-responsive polymers/microgels/nanomaterials, novel polymers and graphene-layered PRMs are discussed. The application of PRMs in different processes such as filtration membranes, reverse osmosis, drug delivery, gas separation, pervaporation and self-cleaning/antifouling properties with perspective to the challenges and future progress are reviewed. Lastly, the development and limitations of PRM fabrications and applications are compared to provide inclusive information for the advancement of next-generation PRMs with improved separation and filtration performance.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Muayad Al-Shaeli
- Paul Wurth Chair, Faculty of Science, Technology and Medicine, University of Luxembourg, Avenue de l'Universit'e, L-4365 Esch-sur-Alzette, Luxembourg
| | - Said Benkhaya
- Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Shantou University, Shantou, Guangdong 515063, China
| | - Raed A Al-Juboori
- NYUAD Water Research Center, New York University Abu Dhabi, P.O. Box 129188, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
| | - Ismail Koyuncu
- National Research Center on Membrane Technologies, Istanbul Technical University, Maslak, Turkey; Department of Environmental Engineering, Istanbul Technical University, Maslak, Istanbul 34469, Turkey
| | - Vahid Vatanpour
- Department of Environmental Engineering, Istanbul Technical University, Maslak, Istanbul 34469, Turkey; Department of Applied Chemistry, Faculty of Chemistry, Kharazmi University, 15719-14911 Tehran, Iran.
| |
Collapse
|
2
|
Pantuso E, Ahmed E, Fontananova E, Brunetti A, Tahir I, Karothu DP, Alnaji NA, Dushaq G, Rasras M, Naumov P, Di Profio G. Smart dynamic hybrid membranes with self-cleaning capability. Nat Commun 2023; 14:5751. [PMID: 37717049 PMCID: PMC10505219 DOI: 10.1038/s41467-023-41446-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/18/2022] [Accepted: 09/01/2023] [Indexed: 09/18/2023] Open
Abstract
The growing freshwater scarcity has caused increased use of membrane desalination of seawater as a relatively sustainable technology that promises to provide long-term solution for the increasingly water-stressed world. However, the currently used membranes for desalination on an industrial scale are inevitably prone to fouling that results in decreased flux and necessity for periodic chemical cleaning, and incur unacceptably high energy cost while also leaving an environmental footprint with unforeseeable long-term consequences. This extant problem requires an immediate shift to smart separation approaches with self-cleaning capability for enhanced efficiency and prolonged operational lifetime. Here, we describe a conceptually innovative approach to the design of smart membranes where a dynamic functionality is added to the surface layer of otherwise static membranes by incorporating stimuli-responsive organic crystals. We demonstrate a gating effect in the resulting smart dynamic membranes, whereby mechanical instability caused by rapid mechanical response of the crystals to heating slightly above room temperature activates the membrane and effectively removes the foulants, thereby increasing the mass transfer and extending its operational lifetime. The approach proposed here sets a platform for the development of a variety of energy-efficient hybrid membranes for water desalination and other separation processes that are devoid of fouling issues and circumvents the necessity of chemical cleaning operations.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Elvira Pantuso
- Consiglio Nazionale delle Ricerche (CNR), Istituto per la Tecnologia delle Membrane (ITM), Via P. Bucci, Cubo 17/C, 87036, Rende (CS), Italy
| | - Ejaz Ahmed
- Smart Materials Lab, New York University Abu Dhabi, PO Box 129188, Abu Dhabi, UAE
| | - Enrica Fontananova
- Consiglio Nazionale delle Ricerche (CNR), Istituto per la Tecnologia delle Membrane (ITM), Via P. Bucci, Cubo 17/C, 87036, Rende (CS), Italy
| | - Adele Brunetti
- Consiglio Nazionale delle Ricerche (CNR), Istituto per la Tecnologia delle Membrane (ITM), Via P. Bucci, Cubo 17/C, 87036, Rende (CS), Italy
| | - Ibrahim Tahir
- Smart Materials Lab, New York University Abu Dhabi, PO Box 129188, Abu Dhabi, UAE
| | - Durga Prasad Karothu
- Smart Materials Lab, New York University Abu Dhabi, PO Box 129188, Abu Dhabi, UAE
| | - Nisreen Amer Alnaji
- Center for Smart Engineering Materials, New York University Abu Dhabi, PO Box 129188, Abu Dhabi, UAE
- Division of Engineering, New York University Abu Dhabi, PO Box 129188, Abu Dhabi, UAE
| | - Ghada Dushaq
- Division of Engineering, New York University Abu Dhabi, PO Box 129188, Abu Dhabi, UAE
| | - Mahmoud Rasras
- Center for Smart Engineering Materials, New York University Abu Dhabi, PO Box 129188, Abu Dhabi, UAE
- Division of Engineering, New York University Abu Dhabi, PO Box 129188, Abu Dhabi, UAE
| | - Panče Naumov
- Smart Materials Lab, New York University Abu Dhabi, PO Box 129188, Abu Dhabi, UAE.
- Center for Smart Engineering Materials, New York University Abu Dhabi, PO Box 129188, Abu Dhabi, UAE.
- Research Center for Environment and Materials, Macedonian Academy of Sciences and Arts, Bul. Krste Misirkov 2, MK‒1000, Skopje, Macedonia.
- Molecular Design Institute, Department of Chemistry, New York University, 100 Washington Square East, New York, NY, 10003, USA.
| | - Gianluca Di Profio
- Consiglio Nazionale delle Ricerche (CNR), Istituto per la Tecnologia delle Membrane (ITM), Via P. Bucci, Cubo 17/C, 87036, Rende (CS), Italy.
| |
Collapse
|
3
|
Huang T, Su Z, Hou K, Zeng J, Zhou H, Zhang L, Nunes SP. Advanced stimuli-responsive membranes for smart separation. Chem Soc Rev 2023. [PMID: 37184537 DOI: 10.1039/d2cs00911k] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/16/2023]
Abstract
Membranes have been extensively studied and applied in various fields owing to their high energy efficiency and small environmental impact. Further conferring membranes with stimuli responsiveness can allow them to dynamically tune their pore structure and/or surface properties for efficient separation performance. This review summarizes and discusses important developments and achievements in stimuli-responsive membranes. The most commonly utilized stimuli, including light, pH, temperature, ions, and electric and magnetic fields, are discussed in detail. Special attention is given to stimuli-responsive control of membrane pore structure (pore size and porosity/connectivity) and surface properties (wettability, surface topology, and surface charge), from the perspective of determining the appropriate membrane properties and microstructures. This review also focuses on strategies to prepare stimuli-responsive membranes, including blending, casting, polymerization, self-assembly, and electrospinning. Smart applications for separations are also reviewed as well as a discussion of remaining challenges and future prospects in this exciting field. This review offers critical insights for the membrane and broader materials science communities regarding the on-demand and dynamic control of membrane structures and properties. We hope that this review will inspire the design of novel stimuli-responsive membranes to promote sustainable development and make progress toward commercialization.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Tiefan Huang
- Functional Membrane Materials Engineering Research Center of Hunan Province, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Hunan University of Science and Technology, Xiangtan, 411201, China.
| | - Zhixin Su
- Functional Membrane Materials Engineering Research Center of Hunan Province, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Hunan University of Science and Technology, Xiangtan, 411201, China.
| | - Kun Hou
- Functional Membrane Materials Engineering Research Center of Hunan Province, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Hunan University of Science and Technology, Xiangtan, 411201, China.
| | - Jianxian Zeng
- Functional Membrane Materials Engineering Research Center of Hunan Province, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Hunan University of Science and Technology, Xiangtan, 411201, China.
| | - Hu Zhou
- Functional Membrane Materials Engineering Research Center of Hunan Province, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Hunan University of Science and Technology, Xiangtan, 411201, China.
| | - Lin Zhang
- Engineering Research Center of Membrane and Water Treatment of MOE, College of Chemical and Biological Engineering, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, 310027, China.
- Academy of Ecological Civilization, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, 310058, China
| | - Suzana P Nunes
- King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST), Nanostructured Polymeric Membranes Laboratory, Advanced Membranes and Porous Materials Center, Biological and Environmental Science and Engineering Division (BESE), Thuwal, 23955-6900, Saudi Arabia.
| |
Collapse
|
4
|
Mallya DS, Abdikheibari S, Dumée LF, Muthukumaran S, Lei W, Baskaran K. Removal of natural organic matter from surface water sources by nanofiltration and surface engineering membranes for fouling mitigation - A review. CHEMOSPHERE 2023; 321:138070. [PMID: 36775036 DOI: 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2023.138070] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/08/2022] [Revised: 01/25/2023] [Accepted: 02/05/2023] [Indexed: 06/18/2023]
Abstract
Given that surface water is the primary supply of drinking water worldwide, the presence of natural organic matter (NOM) in surface water presents difficulties for water treatment facilities. During the disinfection phase of the drinking water treatment process, NOM aids in the creation of toxic disinfection by-products (DBPs). This problem can be effectively solved using the nanofiltration (NF) membrane method, however NOM can significantly foul NF membranes, degrading separation performance and membrane integrity, necessitating the development of fouling-resistant membranes. This review offers a thorough analysis of the removal of NOM by NF along with insights into the operation, mechanisms, fouling, and its controlling variables. In light of engineering materials with distinctive features, the potential of surface-engineered NF membranes is here critically assessed for the impact on the membrane surface, separation, and antifouling qualities. Case studies on surface-engineered NF membranes are critically evaluated, and properties-to-performance connections are established, as well as challenges, trends, and predictions for the field's future. The effect of alteration on surface properties, interactions with solutes and foulants, and applications in water treatment are all examined in detail. Engineered NF membranes containing zwitterionic polymers have the greatest potential to improve membrane permeance, selectivity, stability, and antifouling performance. To support commercial applications, however, difficulties related to material production, modification techniques, and long-term stability must be solved promptly. Fouling resistant NF membrane development would be critical not only for the water treatment industry, but also for a wide range of developing applications in gas and liquid separations.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
| | | | - Ludovic F Dumée
- Department of Chemical Engineering, Khalifa University, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates; Research and Innovation Center on CO2 and Hydrogen, Khalifa University, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates; Center for Membrane and Advanced Water Technology, Khalifa University, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
| | - Shobha Muthukumaran
- Institute for Sustainable Industries & Liveable Cities, College of Engineering and Science, Victoria University, Melbourne, VIC, 8001, Australia
| | - Weiwei Lei
- Institute of Frontier Materials, Deakin University, Waurn Ponds, Geelong, Victoria. 3220, Australia
| | - Kanagaratnam Baskaran
- School of Engineering, Deakin University, Waurn Ponds, Geelong, Victoria, 3216, Australia
| |
Collapse
|
5
|
Bretel G, Tran DT, Morandi G, Lapinte V, Marais S, Hespel L. Synthesis of an original oxazoline based monomer containing a photosensitive azobenzene moiety and investigation of the behavior in solid state, in aqueous and vapor media of a photo and thermo-responsive polyoxazoline copolymer. POLYMER 2023. [DOI: 10.1016/j.polymer.2023.125812] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/05/2023]
|
6
|
Potential Applications of Thermoresponsive Poly( N-Isoproplacrylamide)-Grafted Nylon Membranes: Effect of Grafting Yield and Architecture on Gating Performance. Polymers (Basel) 2023; 15:polym15030497. [PMID: 36771798 PMCID: PMC9920928 DOI: 10.3390/polym15030497] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/07/2022] [Revised: 01/11/2023] [Accepted: 01/12/2023] [Indexed: 01/20/2023] Open
Abstract
This study illustrated the potential applications of thermoresponsive poly(N-isopropylacrylamide) (PNIPAm) grafted nylon membranes with different grafting yields and grafting architecture. The thermoresponsive gating performance at temperatures below and above the lower critical solution temperature (LCST) of PNIPAm (32 °C) were demonstrated. The linear PNIPAm-grafted nylon membrane exhibited a sharp response over the temperature range 20-40 °C. The grafting yield of 25.5% and 21.9%, for linear and crosslinked PNIPAm respectively, exhibited highest thermoresponsive gating function for water flux and had a stable and repeatable "open-closed" switching function over 5 cycle operations. An excellent oil/water separation was obtained at T < 32 °C, at which the hydrophilic behavior was observed. The linear PNIPAm-grafted nylon membrane with 35% grafting yield had the highest separation efficiency of 99.7%, while PNIPAm structures were found to be independent of the separation efficiency. In addition, the membranes with thermoresponsive gas permeability were successfully achieved. The O2 and CO2 transmission rates through the PNIPAm-grafted nylon membranes decreased when the grafting yield increased, showing the better gas barrier property. The permeability ratio of CO2 to O2 transmission rates of both PNIPAm architectures at 25 °C and 35 °C were around 0.85 for low grafting yields, and approximately 1 for high grafting yields. Ultimately, this study demonstrated the possibility of using these thermoresponsive smart membranes in various applications.
Collapse
|
7
|
Mills R, Baldridge KC, Bernard M, Bhattacharyya D. Recent Advances in Responsive Membrane Functionalization Approaches and Applications. SEP SCI TECHNOL 2022; 58:1202-1236. [PMID: 37063489 PMCID: PMC10103845 DOI: 10.1080/01496395.2022.2145222] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/27/2022] [Accepted: 10/28/2022] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
Abstract
In recent years, significant advances have been made in the field of functionalized membranes. With the functionalization using various materials, such as polymers and enzymes, membranes can exhibit property changes in response to an environmental stimulation, such as heat, light, ionic strength, or pH. The resulting responsive nature allows for an increased breadth of membrane uses, due to the developed functionalization properties, such as smart-gating filtration for size-selective water contaminant removal, self-cleaning antifouling surfaces, increased scalability options, and highly sensitive molecular detection. In this review, new advances in both fabrication and applications of functionalized membranes are reported and summarized, including temperature-responsive, pH-responsive, light-responsive, enzyme-functionalized, and two-dimensional material-functionalized membranes. Specific emphasis was given to the most recent technological improvements, current limitations, advances in characterization techniques, and future directions for the field of functionalized membranes.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Rollie Mills
- Department of Chemical and Materials Engineering, University of Kentucky; Lexington, KY 40506, USA
| | - Kevin C. Baldridge
- Department of Chemical and Materials Engineering, University of Kentucky; Lexington, KY 40506, USA
| | - Matthew Bernard
- Department of Chemical and Materials Engineering, University of Kentucky; Lexington, KY 40506, USA
| | - Dibakar Bhattacharyya
- Department of Chemical and Materials Engineering, University of Kentucky; Lexington, KY 40506, USA
| |
Collapse
|
8
|
Wang F, Liu Z, Zou LB, Xie R, Ju XJ, Wang W, Pan DW, Chu LY. A universal model for describing responsive performances of both positively and negatively responsive smart gating membranes. J Memb Sci 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.memsci.2022.121235] [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]
|
9
|
Ramesh S, Davis J, Roros A, Zhou C, He N, Gao W, Khan S, Genzer J, Menegatti S. Nonwoven Membranes with Infrared Light-Controlled Permeability. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2022; 14:42558-42567. [PMID: 36084265 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.2c13280] [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] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
Abstract
This study presents the development of the first composite nonwoven fiber mats (NWFs) with infrared light-controlled permeability. The membranes were prepared by coating polypropylene NWFs with a photothermal layer of poly(N-isopropylacrylamide) (PNIPAm)-based microgels impregnated with graphene oxide nanoparticles (GONPs). This design enables "photothermal smart-gating" using light dosage as remote control of the membrane's permeability to electrolytes. Upon exposure to infrared light, the GONPs trigger a rapid local increase in temperature, which contracts the PNIPAm-based microgels lodged in the pore space of the NWFs. The contraction of the microgels can be reverted by cooling from the surrounding aqueous environment. The efficient conversion of infrared light into localized heat by GONPs coupled with the phase transition of the microgels above the lower critical solution temperature (LCST) of PNIPAm provide effective control over the effective porosity, and thus the permeability, of the membrane. The material design parameters, namely the monomer composition of the microgels and the GONP-to-microgel ratio, enable tuning the permeability shift in response to IR light; control NWFs coated with GONP-free microgels displayed thermal responsiveness only, whereas native NWFs showed no smart-gating behavior at all. This technology shows potential toward processing temperature-sensitive bioactive ingredients or remote-controlled bioreactors.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Srivatsan Ramesh
- Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, North Carolina State University, Raleigh, North Carolina 27695-7905, United States
| | - Jack Davis
- Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, North Carolina State University, Raleigh, North Carolina 27695-7905, United States
| | - Alexandra Roros
- Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, North Carolina State University, Raleigh, North Carolina 27695-7905, United States
| | - Chuanzhen Zhou
- Analytical Instrumentation Facility, North Carolina State University, Raleigh, North Carolina 27695, United States
| | - Nanfei He
- Department of Textile Engineering, Chemistry and Science, North Carolina State University, Raleigh, North Carolina 27695-7905, United States
| | - Wei Gao
- Department of Textile Engineering, Chemistry and Science, North Carolina State University, Raleigh, North Carolina 27695-7905, United States
| | - Saad Khan
- Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, North Carolina State University, Raleigh, North Carolina 27695-7905, United States
| | - Jan Genzer
- Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, North Carolina State University, Raleigh, North Carolina 27695-7905, United States
| | - Stefano Menegatti
- Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, North Carolina State University, Raleigh, North Carolina 27695-7905, United States
- Biomanufacturing Training and Education Center (BTEC), North Carolina State University, Raleigh, North Carolina 27695-7928, United States
| |
Collapse
|
10
|
Fan S, Li Z, Fan C, Chen J, Huang H, Chen G, Liu S, Zhou H, Liu R, Feng Z, Zhang Y, Hu H, Huang Z, Qin Y, Liang J. Fast-thermoresponsive carboxylated carbon nanotube/chitosan aerogels with switchable wettability for oil/water separation. JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS 2022; 433:128808. [PMID: 35381514 DOI: 10.1016/j.jhazmat.2022.128808] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 11.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/23/2021] [Revised: 03/17/2022] [Accepted: 03/25/2022] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
Abstract
The use of aerogels to selectively recover oil from oily wastewater is effective but challenging. In this study, a new carboxylated carbon nanotube/chitosan aerogel (CCNT/CA) with switchable wettability was developed as a smart adsorbent for fast oil absorption and oil recovery. Vinyltrimethoxysilane and thermoresponsive poly(N-isopropylacrylamide) (PNIPAAm) was grafted onto the surface of the CCNT/CA skeleton, and the resulting smart aerogel (PNI-Si@CCNT/CA) exhibited temperature responsiveness. PNI-Si@CCNT/CA exhibited an excellent reversible conversion between hydrophilicity and hydrophobicity when the temperature was changed to below or above the lower critical solution temperature (LCST) of PNIPAAm (~32 °C). Most importantly, CCNT significantly increased the oil absorption capacity, improved the mechanical properties, accelerated phonon conduction, enhanced thermal conductivity (80.57 mW m-1 K-1), improved the temperature response rate, shortened the oil desorption time (15 min), and improved the oil/water separation efficiency of PNI-Si@CCNT/CA because a strong interface interaction occurred between CCNT and chitosan. Moreover, PNI-Si@CCNT/CA absorbed oil at 45 °C and released the absorbed oil at 25 °C. It maintained its good adsorption performance after 15 cycles, and this was ascribed to its excellent mechanical properties and stable structure.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Songlin Fan
- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Guangxi University, Nanning 530004, China
| | - Zhenzhou Li
- School of Mechanical Engineering, Guangxi University, Nanning 530004, China
| | - Chao Fan
- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Guangxi University, Nanning 530004, China
| | - Jian Chen
- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Guangxi University, Nanning 530004, China
| | - Hongmiao Huang
- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Guangxi University, Nanning 530004, China; School of Pharmacy, Guangxi University of Chinese Medicine, Nanning 530200, China
| | - Guangliang Chen
- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Guangxi University, Nanning 530004, China
| | - Shigen Liu
- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Guangxi University, Nanning 530004, China
| | - Hemao Zhou
- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Guangxi University, Nanning 530004, China
| | - Rangtao Liu
- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Guangxi University, Nanning 530004, China
| | - Zhenfei Feng
- School of Mechanical Engineering, Guangxi University, Nanning 530004, China
| | - Yanjuan Zhang
- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Guangxi University, Nanning 530004, China.
| | - Huayu Hu
- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Guangxi University, Nanning 530004, China
| | - Zuqiang Huang
- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Guangxi University, Nanning 530004, China.
| | - Yuben Qin
- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Guangxi University, Nanning 530004, China
| | - Jing Liang
- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Guangxi University, Nanning 530004, China
| |
Collapse
|
11
|
Mahdavi H, Zeinalipour N, Heidari AA. Fabrication of
PVDF
mixed matrix nanofiltration membranes incorporated with
TiO
2
nanoparticles and an amphiphilic
PVDF‐g‐PMMA
copolymer. J Appl Polym Sci 2022. [DOI: 10.1002/app.52740] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/09/2022]
Affiliation(s)
- Hossein Mahdavi
- School of Chemistry, College of Science University of Tehran Tehran Iran
| | | | - Ali Akbar Heidari
- School of Chemistry, College of Science University of Tehran Tehran Iran
| |
Collapse
|
12
|
|
13
|
Xu D, Zheng J, Zhang X, Lin D, Gao Q, Luo X, Zhu X, Li G, Liang H, Van der Bruggen B. Mechanistic Insights of a Thermoresponsive Interface for Fouling Control of Thin-Film Composite Nanofiltration Membranes. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY 2022; 56:1927-1937. [PMID: 35007424 DOI: 10.1021/acs.est.1c06156] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
Abstract
In spite of extensive research, fouling is still the main challenge for nanofiltration membranes, generating an extra transport resistance and requiring a larger operational pressure in practical applications. We fabricated a highly antifouling nanofiltration membrane by grafting poly(N-isopropylacrylamide) (PNIPAM) chains on a bromine-containing polyamide layer. The resulting membrane was found to have a double permeance compared to the pristine membrane, while the rejection of multivalent ions remained the same. In addition, PNIPAM chains yielded a better deposition resistance and adhesion resistance, thereby mitigating the increase of fouling and promoting the recovery of flux during the filtration and traditional cleaning stages, respectively. Moreover, PNIPAM chains shrank when the water temperature was above the lower critical solution temperature (LCST), indicating the formation of a buffer layer between the membrane and pollutants. The buffer layer would eliminate the membrane-foulant interaction energy, thus further enhancing the detachment of pollutants. This simple and efficient cleaning method could act as an enhanced cleaning procedure to remove irreversible fouling. This provides new insights into the fabrication of enhanced antifouling membranes using smart responsive polymer chains.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Daliang Xu
- State Key Laboratory of Urban Water Resource and Environment, School of Environment, Harbin Institute of Technology, Harbin 150090, P. R. China
- Department of Chemical Engineering, KU Leuven, Celestijnenlaan 200F, Leuven B-3001, Belgium
| | - Junfeng Zheng
- Department of Chemical Engineering, KU Leuven, Celestijnenlaan 200F, Leuven B-3001, Belgium
| | - Xin Zhang
- Department of Chemical Engineering, KU Leuven, Celestijnenlaan 200F, Leuven B-3001, Belgium
- State Key Laboratory of Chemical Engineering, Membrane Science and Engineering R&D Lab, Chemical Engineering Research Center, School of Chemical Engineering, East China University of Science and Technology, 130 Meilong Road, Shanghai 200237, P. R. China
| | - Dachao Lin
- State Key Laboratory of Urban Water Resource and Environment, School of Environment, Harbin Institute of Technology, Harbin 150090, P. R. China
- Lehrstuhl für Technische Chemie II, Universität Duisburg-Essen, Essen 45117, Germany
| | - Qieyuan Gao
- Department of Chemical Engineering, KU Leuven, Celestijnenlaan 200F, Leuven B-3001, Belgium
| | - Xinsheng Luo
- State Key Laboratory of Urban Water Resource and Environment, School of Environment, Harbin Institute of Technology, Harbin 150090, P. R. China
| | - Xuewu Zhu
- School of Municipal and Environmental Engineering, Shandong Jianzhu University, Jinan 250101, P. R. China
| | - Guibai Li
- State Key Laboratory of Urban Water Resource and Environment, School of Environment, Harbin Institute of Technology, Harbin 150090, P. R. China
| | - Heng Liang
- State Key Laboratory of Urban Water Resource and Environment, School of Environment, Harbin Institute of Technology, Harbin 150090, P. R. China
| | - Bart Van der Bruggen
- Department of Chemical Engineering, KU Leuven, Celestijnenlaan 200F, Leuven B-3001, Belgium
- Faculty of Engineering and the Built Environment, Tshwane University of Technology, Private Bag X680, Pretoria 0001, South Africa
| |
Collapse
|
14
|
Siekierka A, Smolińska-Kempisty K, Wolska J. Enhanced Specific Mechanism of Separation by Polymeric Membrane Modification-A Short Review. MEMBRANES 2021; 11:membranes11120942. [PMID: 34940443 PMCID: PMC8705657 DOI: 10.3390/membranes11120942] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/27/2021] [Revised: 11/21/2021] [Accepted: 11/25/2021] [Indexed: 11/23/2022]
Abstract
Membrane technologies have found a significant application in separation processes in an exceeding range of industrial fields. The crucial part that is decided regarding the efficiency and effectivity of separation is the type of membrane. The membranes deal with separation problems, working under the various mechanisms of transportation of selected species. This review compares significant types of entrapped matter (ions, compounds, and particles) within membrane technology. The ion-exchange membranes, molecularly imprinted membranes, smart membranes, and adsorptive membranes are investigated. Here, we focus on the selective separation through the above types of membranes and detect their preparation methods. Firstly, the explanation of transportation and preparation of each type of membrane evaluated is provided. Next, the working and application phenomena are evaluated. Finally, the review discusses the membrane modification methods and briefly provides differences in the properties that occurred depending on the type of materials used and the modification protocol.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Anna Siekierka
- Correspondence: (A.S.); (K.S.-K.); (J.W.); Tel.: +48-71-320-36-55 (A.S.); +48-71-320-59-29 (K.S.-K.); +48-71-320-23-83 (J.W.)
| | - Katarzyna Smolińska-Kempisty
- Correspondence: (A.S.); (K.S.-K.); (J.W.); Tel.: +48-71-320-36-55 (A.S.); +48-71-320-59-29 (K.S.-K.); +48-71-320-23-83 (J.W.)
| | - Joanna Wolska
- Correspondence: (A.S.); (K.S.-K.); (J.W.); Tel.: +48-71-320-36-55 (A.S.); +48-71-320-59-29 (K.S.-K.); +48-71-320-23-83 (J.W.)
| |
Collapse
|
15
|
Bandehali S, Parvizian F, Hosseini SM, Matsuura T, Drioli E, Shen J, Moghadassi A, Adeleye AS. Planning of smart gating membranes for water treatment. CHEMOSPHERE 2021; 283:131207. [PMID: 34157628 DOI: 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2021.131207] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/22/2021] [Revised: 06/09/2021] [Accepted: 06/10/2021] [Indexed: 06/13/2023]
Abstract
The use of membranes in desalination and water treatment has been intensively studied in recent years. The conventional membranes however have various problems such as uncontrollable pore size and membrane properties, which prevents membranes from quickly responding to alteration of operating and environmental conditions. As a result the membranes are fouled, and their separation performance is lowered. The preparation of smart gating membranes inspired by cell membranes is a new method to face these challenges. Introducing stimuli-responsive functional materials into traditional porous membranes and use of hydrogels and microgels can change surface properties and membrane pore sizes under different conditions. This review shows potential of smart gating membranes in water treatment. Various types of stimuli-response such as those of thermo-, pH-, ion-, molecule-, UV light-, magnetic-, redox- and electro-responsive gating membranes along with various gel types such as those of polyelectrolyte, PNIPAM-based, self-healing hydrogels and microgel based-smart gating membranes are discussed. Design strategies, separation mechanisms and challenges in fabrication of smart gating membranes in water treatment are also presented. It is demonstrated that experimental and modeling and simulation results have to be utilized effectively to produce smart gating membranes.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Samaneh Bandehali
- Department of Chemical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Arak University, Arak, 38156-8-8349, Iran
| | - Fahime Parvizian
- Department of Chemical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Arak University, Arak, 38156-8-8349, Iran
| | - Sayed Mohsen Hosseini
- Department of Chemical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Arak University, Arak, 38156-8-8349, Iran.
| | - Takeshi Matsuura
- Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering, University of Ottawa, Ottawa, Ontario, K1N 6N5, Canada.
| | - Enrico Drioli
- Institute on Membrane Technology, National Research Council of Italy (CNR-ITM), Via P. Bucci 17/C, Rende, CS, 87036, Italy; Department of Environmental and Chemical Engineering, University of Calabria, Via P. Bucci 45A, 87036, Rende, CS, Italy.
| | - Jiangnan Shen
- College of Chemical Engineering, Zhejiang University of Technology, Hangzhou, 310014, China
| | - Abdolreza Moghadassi
- Department of Chemical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Arak University, Arak, 38156-8-8349, Iran
| | - Adeyemi S Adeleye
- Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, University of California, Irvine, CA, 92697-2175, USA
| |
Collapse
|
16
|
Wu Y, Lin R, Ma F, Jiang Z. Membrane-associated molecularly imprinted surfaces with tailor-made SiO2@polydopamine-based recognition sites for selective separation of artemisinin. Colloids Surf A Physicochem Eng Asp 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/j.colsurfa.2021.126645] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/18/2022]
|
17
|
Zhou L, Xiao G, He Y, Wu J, Shi H, Zhong F, Yin X, Li Z, Chen J. Multifunctional filtration membrane with anti-viscous-oils-fouling capacity and selective dyes adsorption ability for complex wastewater remediation. JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS 2021; 413:125379. [PMID: 33930952 DOI: 10.1016/j.jhazmat.2021.125379] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/06/2020] [Revised: 01/29/2021] [Accepted: 02/06/2021] [Indexed: 06/12/2023]
Abstract
Multifunctional filtration membranes (MFMs), which can both effectively separate oil and selectively remove dyes from polluted aquatic system with robust anti-viscous-oil-fouling capacity, strong chemical/physical resistance, and long cycled stability, are highly required but still a challenge to be realized. Herein, a simple route has been demonstrated to address this challenge aforementioned by decorating both halloysite nanotubes (HNTs) and zwitterionic poly (sulfobetaine methyl methacrylate) (PSBMA) on the microporous polyvinylidene fluoride (PVDF) membrane surface via modified polydopamine (PDA) coating route. The as-prepared membrane exhibits super-hydrophilic/underwater super-oleophobic performance and high water permeation flux (32529 ± 278 L m-2 h-1 at 0.85 bar) to purify the diverse viscous oil-in-water emulsions from oily wastewater accompanying with good cycled stability (the recovery rate of permeate flux is close to 100% after 5 cycles). Moreover, the as-prepared MFM possesses not only strong chemical resistance under wide range of pH value (from 1 to 12) and high saline (NaCl: 10 wt%) environment, but also physical resistance against ultrasound bath for 30 min. Given the presence of HNTs, PDA, and PSBMA, our MFM shows enough active sites to adsorb the soluble dyes and metallic ions in wastewater. These excellent properties endow our MFM with great potential for the remediation of complex wastewater.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Liang Zhou
- State Key Laboratory of Oil & Gas Reservoir Geology and Exploitation, Southwest Petroleum University, Chengdu, Sichuan 610500, China; College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Southwest Petroleum University, Chengdu, Sichuan 610500, China
| | - Guoqing Xiao
- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Southwest Petroleum University, Chengdu, Sichuan 610500, China.
| | - Yi He
- State Key Laboratory of Oil & Gas Reservoir Geology and Exploitation, Southwest Petroleum University, Chengdu, Sichuan 610500, China; College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Southwest Petroleum University, Chengdu, Sichuan 610500, China.
| | - Jingcheng Wu
- State Key Laboratory of Oil & Gas Reservoir Geology and Exploitation, Southwest Petroleum University, Chengdu, Sichuan 610500, China; College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Southwest Petroleum University, Chengdu, Sichuan 610500, China
| | - Heng Shi
- State Key Laboratory of Oil & Gas Reservoir Geology and Exploitation, Southwest Petroleum University, Chengdu, Sichuan 610500, China; College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Southwest Petroleum University, Chengdu, Sichuan 610500, China
| | - Fei Zhong
- State Key Laboratory of Oil & Gas Reservoir Geology and Exploitation, Southwest Petroleum University, Chengdu, Sichuan 610500, China; College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Southwest Petroleum University, Chengdu, Sichuan 610500, China
| | - Xiangying Yin
- State Key Laboratory of Oil & Gas Reservoir Geology and Exploitation, Southwest Petroleum University, Chengdu, Sichuan 610500, China; College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Southwest Petroleum University, Chengdu, Sichuan 610500, China
| | - Zhenyu Li
- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Southwest Petroleum University, Chengdu 610500, China; Chengdu Evermaterials Co., Ltd, Chengdu, Sichuan 610500, China
| | - Jingyu Chen
- Chengdu Evermaterials Co., Ltd, Chengdu, Sichuan 610500, China.
| |
Collapse
|
18
|
Qiu Z, Wang M, Huang X, Yang D, Qiu F. Ternary metal composite membrane FCMNCM enhances the separation of As(Ⅲ) in water through the multifunctional cooperation. CHEMOSPHERE 2021; 267:129286. [PMID: 33341729 DOI: 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2020.129286] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/03/2020] [Revised: 12/01/2020] [Accepted: 12/07/2020] [Indexed: 06/12/2023]
Abstract
More cases of arsenic contamination are reported globally, making the restoration of arsenic in water an active area of research. Especially, As(Ⅲ) is more difficult to remove than negatively charged As(Ⅴ) due to the presence of neutral H3AsO3 in the water, so to achieve efficient separation of As(Ⅲ) in water, it is very important to pre-oxidize As(Ⅲ) to As(Ⅴ). Herein, Fe-coated Cu0 doped MnO2 nanowire membrane (FCMNCM) was successfully prepared to enhance the oxidation of As(Ⅲ) to As(Ⅴ) through the combination of superoxide anion (O2·-) and MnO2 oxidation. Experimental results show that Cu0 activates oxygen to generate O2·-, the generated O2·- not only significantly enhances the conversion efficiency of As(Ⅲ) to As(Ⅴ) but also oxidize the Mn(Ⅱ)/Mn(Ⅲ) produced by the reduction of MnO2 by As(Ⅲ) to Mn(Ⅳ) again to realize multi-channel oxidation of As(Ⅲ), and the maximum separation efficiency of As(Ш) can reach 99.34%. Acidic conditions are favorable for the separation of As(Ш), and carbonate and phosphate have a serious negative effect on As(Ⅲ) separation by competing for the active site. Anti-fouling and repeatability experimental show that FCMNCM is an environmentally friendly material with long service life and excellent reusability, it provides a new platform for As(Ⅲ)-containing sewage treatment.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Zhiwei Qiu
- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Jiangsu University, 301 Xuefu Road, Zhenjiang, Jiangsu Province, 212013, China; Institute of Green Chemistry and Chemical Technology, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Jiangsu University, 301 Xuefu Road, Zhenjiang, Jiangsu Province, 212013, China
| | - Mingyou Wang
- Department of Resources and Environmental Engineering, Xingtai Polytechnic College, Xingtai, Hebei Province, 054000, China
| | - Xueyun Huang
- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Jiangsu University, 301 Xuefu Road, Zhenjiang, Jiangsu Province, 212013, China; Institute of Green Chemistry and Chemical Technology, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Jiangsu University, 301 Xuefu Road, Zhenjiang, Jiangsu Province, 212013, China.
| | - Dongya Yang
- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Jiangsu University, 301 Xuefu Road, Zhenjiang, Jiangsu Province, 212013, China
| | - Fengxian Qiu
- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Jiangsu University, 301 Xuefu Road, Zhenjiang, Jiangsu Province, 212013, China.
| |
Collapse
|
19
|
Wang C, Zhang L, Yuan H, Fu Y, Zeng Z, Lu J. Preparation of a PES/PFSA- g-MWCNT ultrafiltration membrane with improved permeation and antifouling properties. NEW J CHEM 2021. [DOI: 10.1039/d0nj05322h] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
Abstract
In this study, perfluorosulfonic acid (PFSA) was firstly grafted on multi-walled carbon nanotubes (MWCNTs) to obtain PFSA-g-MWCNT nanocomposites.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Chengcong Wang
- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering
- Shanghai University of Engineering Science
- Shanghai 201620
- China
| | - Lijuan Zhang
- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering
- Shanghai University of Engineering Science
- Shanghai 201620
- China
| | - Haikuan Yuan
- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering
- Shanghai University of Engineering Science
- Shanghai 201620
- China
| | - Yujia Fu
- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering
- Shanghai University of Engineering Science
- Shanghai 201620
- China
| | - Zheng Zeng
- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering
- Shanghai University of Engineering Science
- Shanghai 201620
- China
| | - Jie Lu
- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering
- Shanghai University of Engineering Science
- Shanghai 201620
- China
| |
Collapse
|
20
|
|
21
|
Alayande AB, Goh K, Son M, Kim CM, Chae KJ, Kang Y, Jang J, Kim IS, Yang E. Recent Progress in One- and Two-Dimensional Nanomaterial-Based Electro-Responsive Membranes: Versatile and Smart Applications from Fouling Mitigation to Tuning Mass Transport. MEMBRANES 2020; 11:5. [PMID: 33375122 PMCID: PMC7822182 DOI: 10.3390/membranes11010005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/02/2020] [Revised: 12/17/2020] [Accepted: 12/21/2020] [Indexed: 12/24/2022]
Abstract
Membrane technologies are playing an ever-important role in the field of water treatment since water reuse and desalination were put in place as alternative water resources to alleviate the global water crisis. Recently, membranes are becoming more versatile and powerful with upgraded electroconductive capabilities, owing to the development of novel materials (e.g., carbon nanotubes and graphene) with dual properties for assembling into membranes and exerting electrochemical activities. Novel nanomaterial-based electrically responsive membranes have been employed with promising results for mitigating membrane fouling, enhancing membrane separation performance and self-cleaning ability, controlling membrane wettability, etc. In this article, recent progress in novel-nanomaterial-based electrically responsive membranes for application in the field of water purification are provided. Thereafter, several critical drawbacks and future outlooks are discussed.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
| | - Kunli Goh
- Singapore Membrane Technology Centre, Nanyang Environment and Water Research Institute, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore 637141, Singapore;
| | - Moon Son
- School of Urban and Environmental Engineering, Ulsan National Institute of Science and Technology, UNIST-gil 50, Ulsan 44919, Korea;
| | - Chang-Min Kim
- Graduate School of Water Resources, Sungkyunkwan University (SKKU), Gyeonggi-do 2066, Korea;
| | - Kyu-Jung Chae
- Department of Environmental Engineering, Korea Maritime and Ocean University, Busan 49112, Korea;
- Interdisciplinary Major of Ocean Renewable Energy Engineering, Korea Maritime and Ocean University, Busan 49112, Korea
| | - Yesol Kang
- Global Desalination Research Center (GDRC), School of Earth Sciences and Environmental Engineering, Gwangju Institute of Science and Technology (GIST), Gwangju 61005, Korea; (Y.K.); (J.J.); (I.S.K.)
| | - Jaewon Jang
- Global Desalination Research Center (GDRC), School of Earth Sciences and Environmental Engineering, Gwangju Institute of Science and Technology (GIST), Gwangju 61005, Korea; (Y.K.); (J.J.); (I.S.K.)
| | - In S. Kim
- Global Desalination Research Center (GDRC), School of Earth Sciences and Environmental Engineering, Gwangju Institute of Science and Technology (GIST), Gwangju 61005, Korea; (Y.K.); (J.J.); (I.S.K.)
| | - Euntae Yang
- Department of Marine Environmental Engineering, Gyeongsang National University, Gyeongsangnam-do 53064, Korea
| |
Collapse
|
22
|
Sun H, Du Y, Gao C, Iftikhar, Long J, Li S, Shao L. Pressure-assisted in-depth hydrophilic tailoring of porous membranes achieving high water permeability, excellent fouling resistance and superior antimicrobial ability. J Memb Sci 2020. [DOI: 10.1016/j.memsci.2020.118071] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/28/2022]
|