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Taghipour A, Karami P, Manikantan Sandhya M, Sadrzadeh M. An Innovative Surface Modification Technique for Antifouling Polyamide Nanofiltration Membranes. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2024; 16:37197-37211. [PMID: 38959422 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.4c06082] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 07/05/2024]
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In this study, we developed a novel surface coating technique to modify the surface chemistry of thin film composite (TFC) nanofiltration (NF) membranes, aiming to mitigate organic fouling while maintaining the membrane's permselectivity. We formed a spot-like polyester (PE) coating on top of a polyamide (PA) TFC membrane using mist-based interfacial polymerization. This process involved exposing the membrane surface to tiny droplets carrying different concentrations of sulfonated kraft lignin (SKL, 3, 5, and 7 wt %) and trimesoyl chloride (TMC, 0.2 wt %). The main advantages of this surface coating technique are minimal solvent consumption (less than 0.05 mL/cm2) and precise control over interfacial polymerization. Zeta potential measurements of the coated membranes exhibited enhancements in negative charge compared to the control membrane. This enhancement is attributed to the unreacted carboxyl functional groups of the SKL and TMC monomers, as well as the presence of sulfonate groups (SO3) in the structure of SKL. AFM results showed a notable decrease in membrane surface roughness after polyester coating due to the slower diffusion of SKL to the interface and a milder reaction with TMC. In terms of fouling resistance, the membrane coated with a polyester composed of 7 wt % SKL showed a 90% flux recovery ratio (FRR) during Bovine Serum Albumin (BSA) filtration, showing a 15% improvement compared to the control membrane (PA). PE-coated membranes provided stable separation performance over 40 h of filtration. The sodium chloride rejection and water flux displayed minimal variations, indicating the robustness of the coating layer. The final section of the presented study focuses on assessing the feasibility of scaling up and the cost-effectiveness of the proposed technique. The demonstrated ease of scalability and a notable reduction in chemical consumption establish this method as a viable, environmentally friendly, and sustainable solution for surface modification.
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- Amirhossein Taghipour
- Department of Mechanical Engineering, 10-241 Donadeo Innovation Center for Engineering, Advanced Water Research Lab (AWRL), University of Alberta, Edmonton, AB T6G 1H9, Canada
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering, 10-241 Donadeo Innovation Center for Engineering, Advanced Water Research Lab (AWRL), University of Alberta, Edmonton, AB T6G 1H9, Canada
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, Indian Institute of Science Education and Research, Bhopal, Bhopal 462 066, Madhya Pradesh, India
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering, 10-241 Donadeo Innovation Center for Engineering, Advanced Water Research Lab (AWRL), University of Alberta, Edmonton, AB T6G 1H9, Canada
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Wang E, Lv X, Liu S, Dong Q, Li J, Li H, Su B. A Selective Separation Mechanism for Mono/divalent Cations and Properties of a Hollow-Fiber Composite Nanofiltration Membrane Having a Positively Charged Surface. MEMBRANES 2023; 14:1. [PMID: 38276314 PMCID: PMC10818550 DOI: 10.3390/membranes14010001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/25/2023] [Revised: 12/10/2023] [Accepted: 12/11/2023] [Indexed: 01/27/2024]
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Positively charged nanofiltration (NF) technology is considered a green and low-cost method for mono/divalent cation separation. Nevertheless, the separation rejection mechanisms of these NF membranes have yet to be extensively investigated. In this work, we fabricated a thin-film composite (TFC) hollow-fiber (HF) NF membrane with a positively charged surface via modification of the nascent interfacial polymerization layer using a branched polyethyleneimine (BPEI)/ethanol solution. Then, we extensively investigated its selective separation mechanism for mono/divalent cations. We proposed and proved that there exists a double-charged layer near the membrane surface, which helps to repel the divalent cations selectively via Donnan exclusion while promoting the fast penetration of monovalent cations. Meanwhile, the membrane skin layer is loose and hydrophilic due to the loose BPEI structure and the abundance of amine groups, as well as the changed fabrication conditions. In this way, we achieved very good mono/divalent cation selectivity and relatively high water permeance for the as-prepared HF NF membrane. We also obtained good anti-fouling, anti-scaling, and acid resistance, and long-term stability as well, which are urgently needed during practical application. Furthermore, we successfully amplified this HF NF membrane and proved that it has broad application prospects in mono/divalent cation separation.
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- Enlin Wang
- Key Laboratory of Marine Chemistry Theory and Technology, Ministry of Education/College of Chemistry & Chemical Engineering, Ocean University of China, 238 Songling Road, Qingdao 266100, China; (E.W.); (X.L.); (S.L.); (Q.D.); (J.L.)
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- Key Laboratory of Marine Chemistry Theory and Technology, Ministry of Education/College of Chemistry & Chemical Engineering, Ocean University of China, 238 Songling Road, Qingdao 266100, China; (E.W.); (X.L.); (S.L.); (Q.D.); (J.L.)
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- Key Laboratory of Marine Chemistry Theory and Technology, Ministry of Education/College of Chemistry & Chemical Engineering, Ocean University of China, 238 Songling Road, Qingdao 266100, China; (E.W.); (X.L.); (S.L.); (Q.D.); (J.L.)
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- Key Laboratory of Marine Chemistry Theory and Technology, Ministry of Education/College of Chemistry & Chemical Engineering, Ocean University of China, 238 Songling Road, Qingdao 266100, China; (E.W.); (X.L.); (S.L.); (Q.D.); (J.L.)
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- Key Laboratory of Marine Chemistry Theory and Technology, Ministry of Education/College of Chemistry & Chemical Engineering, Ocean University of China, 238 Songling Road, Qingdao 266100, China; (E.W.); (X.L.); (S.L.); (Q.D.); (J.L.)
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- College of Chemical Engineering, Qingdao University of Science and Technology, Qingdao 266045, China;
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- Key Laboratory of Marine Chemistry Theory and Technology, Ministry of Education/College of Chemistry & Chemical Engineering, Ocean University of China, 238 Songling Road, Qingdao 266100, China; (E.W.); (X.L.); (S.L.); (Q.D.); (J.L.)
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Ahmed MA, Amin S, Mohamed AA. Fouling in reverse osmosis membranes: monitoring, characterization, mitigation strategies and future directions. Heliyon 2023; 9:e14908. [PMID: 37064488 PMCID: PMC10102236 DOI: 10.1016/j.heliyon.2023.e14908] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/08/2022] [Revised: 03/16/2023] [Accepted: 03/21/2023] [Indexed: 03/30/2023] Open
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Water scarcity has been a global challenge for many countries over the past decades, and as a result, reverse osmosis (RO) has emerged as a promising and cost-effective tool for water desalination and wastewater remediation. Currently, RO accounts for >65% of the worldwide desalination capacity; however, membrane fouling is a major issue in RO processes. Fouling reduces the membrane's lifespan and permeability, while also increases the operating pressure and chemical cleaning frequency. Overall, fouling reduces the quality and quantity of desalinated water, and thus hinders the sustainable application of RO membranes by disturbing its efficacy and economic aspects. Fouling arises from various physicochemical interactions between water pollutants and membrane materials leading to foulants' accumulation onto the membrane surfaces and/or inside the membrane pores. The current review illustrates the main types of particulates, organic, inorganic and biological foulants, along with the major factors affecting its formation and development. Moreover, the currently used monitoring methods, characterization techniques and the potential mitigation strategies of membrane fouling are reviewed. Further, the still-faced challenges and the future research on RO membrane fouling are addressed.
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Chiao YH, Lin HT, Ang MBMY, Teow YH, Wickramasinghe SR, Chang Y. Surface Zwitterionization via Grafting of Epoxylated Sulfobetaine Copolymers onto PVDF Membranes for Improved Permeability and Biofouling Mitigation. Ind Eng Chem Res 2023. [DOI: 10.1021/acs.iecr.2c04382] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/03/2023]
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- Yu-Hsuan Chiao
- R&D Center for Membrane Technology and Department of Chemical Engineering, Chung Yuan University, Chung Li32023, Taiwan
- Department of Chemical Engineering, University of Arkansas, Fayetteville, Arkansas72701, United States
- Research Center for Membrane and Film Technology, Department of Chemical Science and Engineering, Kobe University, Rokkodaicho 1-1, Nada, Kobe657-8501, Japan
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- R&D Center for Membrane Technology and Department of Chemical Engineering, Chung Yuan University, Chung Li32023, Taiwan
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- R&D Center for Membrane Technology and Department of Chemical Engineering, Chung Yuan University, Chung Li32023, Taiwan
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- Research Centre for Sustainable Process Technology (CESPRO), Faculty of Engineering and Built Environment, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, Bangi, 43600Selangor Darul Ehsan, Malaysia
- Department of Chemical and Process Engineering, Faculty of Engineering and Built Environment, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, Bangi, 43600Selangor Darul Ehsan, Malaysia
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, University of Arkansas, Fayetteville, Arkansas72701, United States
- Research Centre for Sustainable Process Technology (CESPRO), Faculty of Engineering and Built Environment, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, Bangi, 43600Selangor Darul Ehsan, Malaysia
- Department of Chemical and Process Engineering, Faculty of Engineering and Built Environment, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, Bangi, 43600Selangor Darul Ehsan, Malaysia
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- R&D Center for Membrane Technology and Department of Chemical Engineering, Chung Yuan University, Chung Li32023, Taiwan
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Gao J, Liu J, Liu L, Dong J, Zhao X, Pan J. Multiple Interface Reactions Enabled Zwitterionic Polyamide Composite Reverse Osmosis Membrane for Enhanced Permeability and Antifouling Property. Ind Eng Chem Res 2023. [DOI: 10.1021/acs.iecr.2c04058] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/26/2023]
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- Jing Gao
- College of Chemical Engineering, Zhejiang University of Technology, Hangzhou310014, People’s Republic of China
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- College of Chemical Engineering, Zhejiang University of Technology, Hangzhou310014, People’s Republic of China
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- College of Chemical Engineering, Zhejiang University of Technology, Hangzhou310014, People’s Republic of China
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- College of Chemical Engineering, Zhejiang University of Technology, Hangzhou310014, People’s Republic of China
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- College of Chemical Engineering, Zhejiang University of Technology, Hangzhou310014, People’s Republic of China
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- College of Chemical Engineering, Zhejiang University of Technology, Hangzhou310014, People’s Republic of China
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Liu Y, Wu H, Guo S, Cong C, Du J, Xin Z, Zhang H, Wang J, Wang Z. Is the solvent activation strategy before heat treatment applicable to all reverse osmosis membranes? J Memb Sci 2023. [DOI: 10.1016/j.memsci.2022.121123] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/06/2022]
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Peng Y, Yang J, Qi H, Li H, Li S, Su B, Han L. 2D COFs interlayer manipulated interfacial polymerization for fabricating high performance reverse osmosis membrane. Sep Purif Technol 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.seppur.2022.122198] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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Azmi FI, Goh PS, Ismail AF, Hilal N, Wong TW, Misson M. Biomolecule-Enabled Liquid Separation Membranes: Potential and Recent Progress. MEMBRANES 2022; 12:148. [PMID: 35207070 PMCID: PMC8874482 DOI: 10.3390/membranes12020148] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/30/2021] [Revised: 01/20/2022] [Accepted: 01/21/2022] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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The implementation of membrane surface modification to enhance the performance of membrane-based separation has become a favored strategy due to its promise to address the trade-off between water permeability and salt rejection as well as to improve the durability of the membranes. Tremendous work has been committed to modifying polymeric membranes through physical approaches such as surface coating and ontology doping, as well as chemical approaches such as surface grafting to introduce various functional groups to the membrane. In the context of liquid separation membranes applied for desalination and water and wastewater treatment, biomolecules have gained increasing attention as membrane-modifying agents due to their intriguing structural properties and chemical functionalities. Biomolecules, especially carbohydrates and proteins, exhibit attractive features, including high surface hydrophilicity and zwitterionic and antimicrobial properties that are desired for liquid separation membranes. In this review, we provide an overview of the recent developments in biomolecule-enabled liquid separation membranes. The roles and potentials of some commonly explored biomolecules in heightening the performance of polymeric membranes are discussed. With the advancements in material synthesis and the need to answer the call for more sustainable materials, biomolecules could serve as attractive alternatives for the development of high-performance composite membranes.
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- Faiz Izzuddin Azmi
- Advanced Membrane Technology Research Centre, School of Chemical and Energy Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, Johor Bahru 81310, Malaysia; (F.I.A.); (A.F.I.); (T.W.W.)
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- Advanced Membrane Technology Research Centre, School of Chemical and Energy Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, Johor Bahru 81310, Malaysia; (F.I.A.); (A.F.I.); (T.W.W.)
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- Advanced Membrane Technology Research Centre, School of Chemical and Energy Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, Johor Bahru 81310, Malaysia; (F.I.A.); (A.F.I.); (T.W.W.)
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- NYUAD Water Research Center, New York University Abu Dhabi, 129188 Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
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- Advanced Membrane Technology Research Centre, School of Chemical and Energy Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, Johor Bahru 81310, Malaysia; (F.I.A.); (A.F.I.); (T.W.W.)
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- Biotechnology Research Institute, Universiti Malaysia Sabah, Kota Kinabalu 88400, Malaysia;
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Facile preparation of antifouling nanofiltration membrane by grafting zwitterions for reuse of shale gas wastewater. Sep Purif Technol 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/j.seppur.2021.119310] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
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A rigid-flexible interpenetrating polyamide reverse osmosis membrane with improved antifouling property fabricated via two step modifications. J Memb Sci 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/j.memsci.2021.119625] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/19/2022]
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Alginate hydrogel interlayer assisted interfacial polymerization for enhancing the separation performance of reverse osmosis membrane. J Memb Sci 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/j.memsci.2021.119680] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/24/2022]
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Zhao A, Li Q, Zhang N, Deng H, Zhao L, Xu S, Zhang J, Baqiah H. Tannic Acid Coated Carbon Nanotube Incorporated Polyamide Reverse Osmosis Membrane with High Separation Performance, Fouling Resistance, and Antibacterial Property. CHEM LETT 2021. [DOI: 10.1246/cl.210338] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/15/2022]
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- Afang Zhao
- Chemical Engineering College, Hebei University of Technology, Tianjin 300130, P. R. China
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- Shandong Key Laboratory of Biophysics, Institute of Biophysics, Dezhou University, Dezhou 253023, P. R. China
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- Shandong Key Laboratory of Biophysics, Institute of Biophysics, Dezhou University, Dezhou 253023, P. R. China
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- Chemical Engineering College, Hebei University of Technology, Tianjin 300130, P. R. China
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- Shandong Key Laboratory of Biophysics, Institute of Biophysics, Dezhou University, Dezhou 253023, P. R. China
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- Shandong Key Laboratory of Biophysics, Institute of Biophysics, Dezhou University, Dezhou 253023, P. R. China
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- Shandong Key Laboratory of Biophysics, Institute of Biophysics, Dezhou University, Dezhou 253023, P. R. China
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- Shandong Key Laboratory of Biophysics, Institute of Biophysics, Dezhou University, Dezhou 253023, P. R. China
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Zhan ZM, Zhang X, Fang YX, Tang YJ, Zhu KK, Ma XH, Xu ZL. Polyamide Nanofiltration Membranes with Enhanced Desalination and Antifouling Performance Enabled by Surface Grafting Polyquaternium-7. Ind Eng Chem Res 2021. [DOI: 10.1021/acs.iecr.1c02946] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/08/2023]
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- Zi-Ming Zhan
- 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, China
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- 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, China
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- 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, China
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- 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, China
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- 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, China
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- 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, China
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- 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, China
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Rho H, Im SJ, Alrehaili O, Lee S, Jang A, Perreault F, Westerhoff P. Facile Surface Modification of Polyamide Membranes Using UV-Photooxidation Improves Permeability and Reduces Natural Organic Matter Fouling. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY 2021; 55:6984-6994. [PMID: 33949853 DOI: 10.1021/acs.est.0c07844] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/12/2023]
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A new optimized ultraviolet (UV) technique induced a photooxidation surface modification on thin-film composite (TFC) polyamide (PA) brackish water reverse osmosis (BWRO) membranes that improved membrane performance (i.e., permeability and organic fouling propensity). Commercial PA membranes were irradiated with UV-B light (285 nm), and the changes in the membrane performance were assessed through dead-end and cross-flow tests. UV-B irradiation at 12 J·cm-2 enhanced the pure water permeability by 34% in the dead-end tests without decreasing the mono- or divalent ion rejections, as compared with the pristine PA membrane, and led to less fouling by natural organic matter in the cross-flow tests. Scanning electron microscopy (SEM), attenuated total reflection Fourier transform infrared (ATR-FTIR) spectroscopy, and X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS) confirmed that UV-B irradiation opened the pore structure and created carboxylic and amine groups on the PA surface, leading to increased membrane surface charge and hydrophilicity. Thus, an optimal UV-B dose appears to modify only a thin layer of the PA membrane surface, which favorably enhances the membrane performance. UV-B did not alter the structure, flux, or salt rejection for cellulose triacetate (CTA)-based membranes. While other membrane surface modifications include oxidants, strong acids, and bases, the UV-B facile treatment is chemical-free, thus reducing chemical wastes, and easy to apply in roll-to-roll fabrication processes of PA membranes. The results also showed that a low UV irradiation dose could be applied to PA or CTA membranes for disinfection or photocatalytic oxidation.
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- Hojung Rho
- Nanosystems Engineering Research Center for Nanotechnology-Enabled Water Treatment, School of Sustainable Engineering and the Built Environment, Arizona State University, Tempe, Arizona 85287, United States
- Department of Land, Water and Environment Research, Korea Institute of Civil Engineering and Building Technology, 283, Goyang-Daero, Ilsanseo-Gu, Goyang-Si, Gyeonggi-Do 10223, Republic of Korea
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- Graduate School of Water Resources, Sungkyunkwan University, 2066, Seobu-ro, Jangan-gu, Suwon, Gyeonggi-do 440-746, Republic of Korea
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- Nanosystems Engineering Research Center for Nanotechnology-Enabled Water Treatment, School of Sustainable Engineering and the Built Environment, Arizona State University, Tempe, Arizona 85287, United States
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- Department of Civil Environmental Engineering, School of Disaster Prevention and Environmental Engineering, Kyungpook National University, 2559, Gyeongsang-daero, Sangju-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do 37224, Republic of Korea
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- Graduate School of Water Resources, Sungkyunkwan University, 2066, Seobu-ro, Jangan-gu, Suwon, Gyeonggi-do 440-746, Republic of Korea
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- Nanosystems Engineering Research Center for Nanotechnology-Enabled Water Treatment, School of Sustainable Engineering and the Built Environment, Arizona State University, Tempe, Arizona 85287, United States
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- Nanosystems Engineering Research Center for Nanotechnology-Enabled Water Treatment, School of Sustainable Engineering and the Built Environment, Arizona State University, Tempe, Arizona 85287, United States
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Nwabor OF, Singh S, Wunnoo S, Lerwittayanon K, Voravuthikunchai SP. Facile deposition of biogenic silver nanoparticles on porous alumina discs, an efficient antimicrobial, antibiofilm, and antifouling strategy for functional contact surfaces. BIOFOULING 2021; 37:538-554. [PMID: 34148443 DOI: 10.1080/08927014.2021.1934457] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/12/2021] [Revised: 05/18/2021] [Accepted: 05/19/2021] [Indexed: 06/12/2023]
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Surface modification is an emerging strategy for the design of contact materials. Fabricated alumina discs were functionalized by deposition of biogenic silver nanoparticles. The surfaces were characterized for physico-chemical, antibacterial and antibiofilm properties against microbial pathogens. The surface demonstrated improved hydrophobicity and a surface silver nanoparticle content of 6.4 w%. A reduction of more than 99.9% in CFU mL-i was observed against the Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria tested, with >90% reduction of the fungal isolate. After 4 h, microbial adhesion was reduced by >99.9 and 90% for Escherichia coli and Staphylococcus aureus, respectively. Scanning electron micrographs further revealed a biofilm reduction. Cell viability tests indicated a bioincompatibility higher than 80% with Caco-2 and HaCaT cell lines after 48 h contact. The results suggest that deposition of biogenic silver nanoparticles on the surface of contact materials could be employed as a strategy to prevent biofilm formation.
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- Ozioma Forstinus Nwabor
- Division of Infectious Diseases, Department of Internal Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Prince of Songkla University, Songkhla, Thailand
- Division of Biological Science, Faculty of Science and Natural Product Research Centre of Excellence, Prince of Songkla University, Songkla, Thailand
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- Division of Biological Science, Faculty of Science and Natural Product Research Centre of Excellence, Prince of Songkla University, Songkla, Thailand
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- Division of Biological Science, Faculty of Science and Natural Product Research Centre of Excellence, Prince of Songkla University, Songkla, Thailand
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- Division of Physical Sciences, Faculty of Science, Prince of Songkla University, Songkla, Thailand
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- Division of Biological Science, Faculty of Science and Natural Product Research Centre of Excellence, Prince of Songkla University, Songkla, Thailand
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Xing YL, Xu GR, An ZH, Liu YH, Xu K, Liu Q, Zhao HL, Das R. Laminated GO membranes for water transport and ions selectivity: Mechanism, synthesis, stabilization, and applications. Sep Purif Technol 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/j.seppur.2020.118192] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/23/2022]
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Synthesis, DFT computations and antimicrobial activity of a Schiff base derived from 2-hydroxynaphthaldehyde: Remarkable solvent effect. J Mol Struct 2020. [DOI: 10.1016/j.molstruc.2020.127980] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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Plisko TV, Bildyukevich AV, Burts KS, Ermakov SS, Penkova AV, Kuzminova AI, Dmitrenko ME, Hliavitskaya TA, Ulbricht M. One-Step Preparation of Antifouling Polysulfone Ultrafiltration Membranes via Modification by a Cationic Polyelectrolyte Based on Polyacrylamide. Polymers (Basel) 2020; 12:E1017. [PMID: 32365754 PMCID: PMC7284957 DOI: 10.3390/polym12051017] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/30/2020] [Revised: 04/22/2020] [Accepted: 04/23/2020] [Indexed: 12/03/2022] Open
Abstract
A novel method for one-step preparation of antifouling ultrafiltration membranes via a non-solvent induced phase separation (NIPS) technique is proposed. It involves using aqueous 0.05-0.3 wt.% solutions of cationic polyelectrolyte based on a copolymer of acrylamide and 2-acryloxyethyltrimethylammonium chloride (Praestol 859) as a coagulant in NIPS. A systematic study of the effect of the cationic polyelectrolyte addition to the coagulant on the structure, performance and antifouling stability of polysulfone membranes was carried out. The methods for membrane characterization involved scanning electron microscopy (SEM), atomic force microscopy (AFM), Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR), contact angle and zeta-potential measurements and evaluation of the permeability, rejection and antifouling performance in human serum albumin solution and surface water ultrafiltration. It was revealed that in the presence of cationic polyelectrolyte in the coagulation bath, its concentration has a major influence on the rate of "solvent-non-solvent" exchange and thus also on the rate of phase separation which significantly affects membrane structure. The immobilization of cationic polyelectrolyte macromolecules into the selective layer was confirmed by FTIR spectroscopy. It was revealed that polyelectrolyte macromolecules predominately immobilize on the surface of the selective layer and not on the bottom layer. Membrane modification was found to improve the hydrophilicity of the selective layer, to increase surface roughness and to change zeta-potential which yields the substantial improvement of membrane antifouling stability toward natural organic matter and human serum albumin.
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Affiliation(s)
- Tatiana V. Plisko
- Department of Analytical Chemistry, Institute of Chemistry, St. Petersburg State University, 7/9 Universitetskaya nab., 199034 St. Petersburg, Russia; (S.S.E.); (A.V.P.); (A.I.K.); (M.E.D.)
| | - Alexandr V. Bildyukevich
- Institute of Physical Organic Chemistry, National Academy of Sciences of Belarus, 13 Surganov str., 220072 Minsk, Belarus; (A.V.B.); (K.S.B.); (T.A.H.)
| | - Katsiaryna S. Burts
- Institute of Physical Organic Chemistry, National Academy of Sciences of Belarus, 13 Surganov str., 220072 Minsk, Belarus; (A.V.B.); (K.S.B.); (T.A.H.)
| | - Sergey S. Ermakov
- Department of Analytical Chemistry, Institute of Chemistry, St. Petersburg State University, 7/9 Universitetskaya nab., 199034 St. Petersburg, Russia; (S.S.E.); (A.V.P.); (A.I.K.); (M.E.D.)
| | - Anastasia V. Penkova
- Department of Analytical Chemistry, Institute of Chemistry, St. Petersburg State University, 7/9 Universitetskaya nab., 199034 St. Petersburg, Russia; (S.S.E.); (A.V.P.); (A.I.K.); (M.E.D.)
| | - Anna I. Kuzminova
- Department of Analytical Chemistry, Institute of Chemistry, St. Petersburg State University, 7/9 Universitetskaya nab., 199034 St. Petersburg, Russia; (S.S.E.); (A.V.P.); (A.I.K.); (M.E.D.)
| | - Maria E. Dmitrenko
- Department of Analytical Chemistry, Institute of Chemistry, St. Petersburg State University, 7/9 Universitetskaya nab., 199034 St. Petersburg, Russia; (S.S.E.); (A.V.P.); (A.I.K.); (M.E.D.)
| | - Tatiana A. Hliavitskaya
- Institute of Physical Organic Chemistry, National Academy of Sciences of Belarus, 13 Surganov str., 220072 Minsk, Belarus; (A.V.B.); (K.S.B.); (T.A.H.)
| | - Mathias Ulbricht
- Lehrstuhl für Technische Chemie II, and Center for Water and Environmental Research (ZWU), University of Duisburg-Essen, 45141 Essen, Germany;
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