1
|
Song C, Luo J, Gao C, Peng Q, Gibril ME, Fatehi P, Liu Z, Wang S, Kong F. Halloysite nanotubes enhanced polyimide/oxidized-lignin nanofiber separators for long-cycling lithium metal batteries. Int J Biol Macromol 2024; 273:132640. [PMID: 38825280 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2024.132640] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/05/2023] [Revised: 05/13/2024] [Accepted: 05/23/2024] [Indexed: 06/04/2024]
Abstract
The high energy density and robust cycle properties of lithium-ion batteries contribute to their extensive range of applications. Polyolefin separators are often used for the purpose of storing electrolytes, hence ensuring the efficient internal ion transport. Nevertheless, the electrochemical performance of lithium-ion batteries is constrained by its limited interaction with electrolytes and poor capacity for cation transport. This work presents the preparation of a new bio-based nanofiber separator by combining oxidized lignin (OL) and halloysite nanotubes (HNTs) with polyimide (PI) using an electrospinning technique. Analysis was conducted to examine and compare the structure, morphology, thermal characteristics, and EIS of the separator with those of commercially available polypropylene separator (PP). The results indicate that the PI@OL and PI-OL@ 10 % HNTs separators exhibit higher lithium ion transference number and ionic conductivity. Moreover, the use of HNTs successfully impeded the proliferation of lithium dendrites, hence exerting a beneficial impact on both the cycle performance and multiplier performance of the battery. Consequently, after undergoing 300 iterations, the battery capacity of LiFePO4|PI-OL@ 10 % HNTs|Li stays at 92.1 %, surpassing that of PP (86.8 %) and PI@OL (89.6 %). These findings indicate that this new bio-based battery separator (PI-OL@HNTs) has the great potential to serve as a substitute for the commonly used PP separator in lithium metal batteries.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Changyong Song
- State Key Laboratory of Biobased Material and Green Papermaking, Key Laboratory of Pulp & Paper Science and Technology of Shandong Province/Ministry of Education, Qilu University of Technology, Shandong Academy of Sciences, Jinan 250353, China
| | - Jinlan Luo
- State Key Laboratory of Biobased Material and Green Papermaking, Key Laboratory of Pulp & Paper Science and Technology of Shandong Province/Ministry of Education, Qilu University of Technology, Shandong Academy of Sciences, Jinan 250353, China
| | - Chao Gao
- State Key Laboratory of Biobased Material and Green Papermaking, Key Laboratory of Pulp & Paper Science and Technology of Shandong Province/Ministry of Education, Qilu University of Technology, Shandong Academy of Sciences, Jinan 250353, China
| | - Qinggang Peng
- State Key Laboratory of Biobased Material and Green Papermaking, Key Laboratory of Pulp & Paper Science and Technology of Shandong Province/Ministry of Education, Qilu University of Technology, Shandong Academy of Sciences, Jinan 250353, China
| | - Magdi E Gibril
- State Key Laboratory of Biobased Material and Green Papermaking, Key Laboratory of Pulp & Paper Science and Technology of Shandong Province/Ministry of Education, Qilu University of Technology, Shandong Academy of Sciences, Jinan 250353, China
| | - Pedram Fatehi
- State Key Laboratory of Biobased Material and Green Papermaking, Key Laboratory of Pulp & Paper Science and Technology of Shandong Province/Ministry of Education, Qilu University of Technology, Shandong Academy of Sciences, Jinan 250353, China; Department of Chemical Engineering, Lakehead University, 955 Oliver Road, Thunder Bay, ON P7B 5E1, Canada
| | - Zhongming Liu
- State Key Laboratory of Biobased Material and Green Papermaking, Key Laboratory of Pulp & Paper Science and Technology of Shandong Province/Ministry of Education, Qilu University of Technology, Shandong Academy of Sciences, Jinan 250353, China.
| | - Shoujuan Wang
- State Key Laboratory of Biobased Material and Green Papermaking, Key Laboratory of Pulp & Paper Science and Technology of Shandong Province/Ministry of Education, Qilu University of Technology, Shandong Academy of Sciences, Jinan 250353, China.
| | - Fangong Kong
- State Key Laboratory of Biobased Material and Green Papermaking, Key Laboratory of Pulp & Paper Science and Technology of Shandong Province/Ministry of Education, Qilu University of Technology, Shandong Academy of Sciences, Jinan 250353, China.
| |
Collapse
|
2
|
Khanzada NK, Al-Juboori RA, Khatri M, Ahmed FE, Ibrahim Y, Hilal N. Sustainability in Membrane Technology: Membrane Recycling and Fabrication Using Recycled Waste. MEMBRANES 2024; 14:52. [PMID: 38392679 PMCID: PMC10890584 DOI: 10.3390/membranes14020052] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/16/2023] [Revised: 01/23/2024] [Accepted: 02/07/2024] [Indexed: 02/24/2024]
Abstract
Membrane technology has shown a promising role in combating water scarcity, a globally faced challenge. However, the disposal of end-of-life membrane modules is problematic as the current practices include incineration and landfills as their final fate. In addition, the increase in population and lifestyle advancement have significantly enhanced waste generation, thus overwhelming landfills and exacerbating environmental repercussions and resource scarcity. These practices are neither economically nor environmentally sustainable. Recycling membranes and utilizing recycled material for their manufacturing is seen as a potential approach to address the aforementioned challenges. Depending on physiochemical conditions, the end-of-life membrane could be reutilized for similar, upgraded, and downgraded operations, thus extending the membrane lifespan while mitigating the environmental impact that occurred due to their disposal and new membrane preparation for similar purposes. Likewise, using recycled waste such as polystyrene, polyethylene terephthalate, polyvinyl chloride, tire rubber, keratin, and cellulose and their derivates for fabricating the membranes can significantly enhance environmental sustainability. This study advocates for and supports the integration of sustainability concepts into membrane technology by presenting the research carried out in this area and rigorously assessing the achieved progress. The membranes' recycling and their fabrication utilizing recycled waste materials are of special interest in this work. Furthermore, this study offers guidance for future research endeavors aimed at promoting environmental sustainability.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Noman Khalid Khanzada
- NYUAD Water Research Center, New York University Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi P.O. Box 129188, United Arab Emirates
| | - Raed A Al-Juboori
- NYUAD Water Research Center, New York University Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi P.O. Box 129188, United Arab Emirates
| | - Muzamil Khatri
- NYUAD Water Research Center, New York University Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi P.O. Box 129188, United Arab Emirates
| | - Farah Ejaz Ahmed
- NYUAD Water Research Center, New York University Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi P.O. Box 129188, United Arab Emirates
| | - Yazan Ibrahim
- NYUAD Water Research Center, New York University Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi P.O. Box 129188, United Arab Emirates
| | - Nidal Hilal
- NYUAD Water Research Center, New York University Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi P.O. Box 129188, United Arab Emirates
| |
Collapse
|
3
|
Wang Y, Duan S, Wang H, Wei C, Qin L, Dong G, Zhang Y. Thin Film Nanocomposite Membranes Based on Zeolitic Imidazolate Framework-8/Halloysite Nanotube Composites. MEMBRANES 2023; 14:7. [PMID: 38248697 PMCID: PMC10819655 DOI: 10.3390/membranes14010007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/28/2023] [Revised: 12/20/2023] [Accepted: 12/23/2023] [Indexed: 01/23/2024]
Abstract
Thin film nanocomposite (TFN) membranes have proven their unrivaled value, as they can combine the advantages of different materials and furnish membranes with improved selectivity and permeability. The development of TFN membranes has been severely limited by the poor dispersion of the nanoparticles and the weak adhesion between the nanoparticles and the polymer matrix. In this study, to address the poor dispersion of nanoparticles in TFN membranes, we proposed a new combination of m-ZIF-8 and m-HNTs, wherein the ZIF-8 and HNTs were modified with poly (sodium p-styrenesulfonate) to enhance their dispersion in water. Furthermore, the hydropathic properties of the membranes can be well controlled by adjusting the content of m-ZIF-8 and m-HNTs. A series of modified m-ZIF-8/m-HNT/PAN membranes were prepared to modulate the dye/salt separation performance of TFN membranes. The experimental results showed that our m-ZIF-8/m-HNT/PAN membranes can elevate the water flux significantly up to 42.6 L m-2 h-1 MPa-1, together with a high rejection of Reactive Red 49 (more than 80%). In particular, the optimized NFM-7.5 membrane that contained 7.5 mg of HNTs and 2.5 mg of ZIF-8 showed a 97.1% rejection of Reactive Red 49 and 21.3% retention of NaCl.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Yan Wang
- School of Chemical Engineering, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou 450001, China; (Y.W.); (S.D.); (L.Q.); (G.D.)
| | - Shaofan Duan
- School of Chemical Engineering, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou 450001, China; (Y.W.); (S.D.); (L.Q.); (G.D.)
| | - Huixian Wang
- School of Material Science and Engineering, North China University of Water Resources and Electric Power, Zhengzhou 450046, China
| | - Can Wei
- Pollution Prevention and Control Office, Ecological Environment Protection Commission of Zhengzhou, Zhengzhou 450007, China;
| | - Lijuan Qin
- School of Chemical Engineering, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou 450001, China; (Y.W.); (S.D.); (L.Q.); (G.D.)
- Research Department of New Energy Technology, Zhengzhou Institute of Emerging Industrial Technology, Zhengzhou 450046, China
| | - Guanying Dong
- School of Chemical Engineering, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou 450001, China; (Y.W.); (S.D.); (L.Q.); (G.D.)
| | - Yatao Zhang
- School of Chemical Engineering, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou 450001, China; (Y.W.); (S.D.); (L.Q.); (G.D.)
| |
Collapse
|
4
|
Acarer S, Pir İ, Tüfekci M, Erkoç T, Güneş Durak S, Öztekin V, Türkoǧlu Demirkol G, Özçoban MŞ, Temelli Çoban TY, Ćavuş S, Tüfekci N. Halloysite Nanotube-Enhanced Polyacrylonitrile Ultrafiltration Membranes: Fabrication, Characterization, and Performance Evaluation. ACS OMEGA 2023; 8:34729-34745. [PMID: 37779974 PMCID: PMC10536855 DOI: 10.1021/acsomega.3c03655] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/24/2023] [Accepted: 08/28/2023] [Indexed: 10/03/2023]
Abstract
This research focuses on the production and characterization of pristine polyacrylonitrile (PAN) as well as halloysite nanotube (HNT)-doped PAN ultrafiltration (UF) membranes via the phase inversion technique. Membranes containing 0.1, 0.5, and 1% wt HNT in 16% wt PAN are fabricated, and their chemical compositions are examined using Fourier transform infrared (FTIR) spectroscopy. Scanning electron microscopy (SEM) is utilized to characterize the membranes' surface and cross-sectional morphologies. Atomic force microscopy (AFM) is employed to assess the roughness of the PAN/HNT membrane. Thermal characterization is conducted using thermal gravimetric analysis (TGA) and differential thermal analysis (DTA), while contact angle and water content measurements reveal the hydrophilic/hydrophobic properties. The pure water flux (PWF) performance of the porous UF water filtration membranes is evaluated at 3 bar, with porosity and mean pore size calculations. The iron (Fe), manganese (Mn), and total organic carbon (TOC) removal efficiencies of PAN/HNT membranes from dam water are examined, and the surfaces of fouled membranes are investigated by using SEM post-treatment. Mechanical characterization encompasses tensile testing, the Mori-Tanaka homogenization approach, and finite element analysis. The findings offer valuable insights into the impact of HNT doping on PAN membrane characteristics and performance, which will inform future membrane development initiatives.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Seren Acarer
- Faculty
of Engineering, Department of Environmental Engineering, Istanbul University-Cerrahpasa, 34320 Istanbul, Avcilar, Turkey
| | - İnci Pir
- Faculty
of Mechanical Engineering, Istanbul Technical
University, Istanbul 34437, Turkey
| | - Mertol Tüfekci
- Department
of Mechanical Engineering, Imperial College
London, South Kensington Campus, Exhibition Road, London SW7 2AZ, U.K.
| | - Tuǧba Erkoç
- Faculty
of Engineering, Department of Chemical Engineering, Istanbul University-Cerrahpaşa, 34320 İstanbul, Avcilar, Turkey
| | - Sevgi Güneş Durak
- Department
of Environmental Engineering, Faculty of Engineering-Architecture, Nevsehir Haci Bektas Veli University, Nevsehir 50300, Turkey
| | - Vehbi Öztekin
- Faculty
of Mechanical Engineering, Istanbul Technical
University, Istanbul 34437, Turkey
| | - Güler Türkoǧlu Demirkol
- Faculty
of Engineering, Department of Environmental Engineering, Istanbul University-Cerrahpasa, 34320 Istanbul, Avcilar, Turkey
| | - Mehmet Şükrü Özçoban
- Faculty of
Civil Engineering, Yıldız Technical
University - Davutpaşa, 34220 Istanbul, Turkey
| | - Tuba Yelda Temelli Çoban
- Faculty
of Engineering, Department of Environmental Engineering, Istanbul University-Cerrahpasa, 34320 Istanbul, Avcilar, Turkey
| | - Selva Ćavuş
- Faculty
of Engineering, Department of Chemical Engineering, Istanbul University-Cerrahpaşa, 34320 İstanbul, Avcilar, Turkey
| | - Neşe Tüfekci
- Faculty
of Engineering, Department of Environmental Engineering, Istanbul University-Cerrahpasa, 34320 Istanbul, Avcilar, Turkey
| |
Collapse
|
5
|
Fabrication and characterizations of degradable
PVC
/
PLA‐HAp
ultrafiltration membrane with enhanced antifouling properties. J Appl Polym Sci 2023. [DOI: 10.1002/app.53767] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/25/2023]
|
6
|
Geleta TA, Maggay IV, Chang Y, Venault A. Recent Advances on the Fabrication of Antifouling Phase-Inversion Membranes by Physical Blending Modification Method. MEMBRANES 2023; 13:membranes13010058. [PMID: 36676865 PMCID: PMC9864519 DOI: 10.3390/membranes13010058] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/04/2022] [Revised: 12/16/2022] [Accepted: 12/19/2022] [Indexed: 05/31/2023]
Abstract
Membrane technology is an essential tool for water treatment and biomedical applications. Despite their extensive use in these fields, polymeric-based membranes still face several challenges, including instability, low mechanical strength, and propensity to fouling. The latter point has attracted the attention of numerous teams worldwide developing antifouling materials for membranes and interfaces. A convenient method to prepare antifouling membranes is via physical blending (or simply blending), which is a one-step method that consists of mixing the main matrix polymer and the antifouling material prior to casting and film formation by a phase inversion process. This review focuses on the recent development (past 10 years) of antifouling membranes via this method and uses different phase-inversion processes including liquid-induced phase separation, vapor induced phase separation, and thermally induced phase separation. Antifouling materials used in these recent studies including polymers, metals, ceramics, and carbon-based and porous nanomaterials are also surveyed. Furthermore, the assessment of antifouling properties and performances are extensively summarized. Finally, we conclude this review with a list of technical and scientific challenges that still need to be overcome to improve the functional properties and widen the range of applications of antifouling membranes prepared by blending modification.
Collapse
|
7
|
Ahmad T, Liu X, Guria C. Preparation of polyvinyl chloride (PVC) membrane blended with acrylamide grafted bentonite for oily water treatment. CHEMOSPHERE 2023; 310:136840. [PMID: 36257392 DOI: 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2022.136840] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/08/2022] [Revised: 09/18/2022] [Accepted: 10/07/2022] [Indexed: 06/16/2023]
Abstract
The current work aims to advance the hydrophilicity, morphology, and antifouling characteristics of polyvinyl chloride (PVC) membranes for oily wastewater separation by incorporating modified bentonite. The surface of bentonite nanoparticles is altered by adopting the "grafting from" method using the surface-initiated atom transfer radical polymerization (SI-ATRP) approach. The PVC-based membrane is first prepared by blending acrylamide grafted bentonite (AAm-g-bentonite). AAm is grafted on bentonite in the presence of 2,2'-Bipyridyl and copper (I) bromide as a catalyst. The modified bentonite nanoparticles are studied using multiple techniques, such as fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR), thermal gravimetric analysis (TGA), sedimentation tests, field emission scanning electron microscope (FE-SEM), etc. Flat-sheet PVC-based membrane is prepared by blending AAm-g-bentonite using the nonsolvent induced phase separation (NIPS) technique. Different methods, including FE-SEM, FTIR, sedimentation test, contact angle, porosity, antifouling property, and filtration studies of pure and oily water, are used to characterize and determine the performance of mixed-matrix membranes. Membrane performance is improved in the presence of modified bentonite (i.e., AAm-g-bentonite), with the best result achieved at PVC/AAm-g-ben-8 (i.e., 8 wt % of AAm-g-bentonite). Enhanced pure water flux (293.14 Lm-2h-1), permeate flux (123.96 Lm-2h-1), and oil rejection >93.2% are obtained by the reduced contact angle (49.1°) and improved porosity (71.22%).
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Tausif Ahmad
- Advanced Membranes and Porous Materials Centre, Division of Physical Science and Engineering, King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST), Thuwal, Saudi Arabia; Department of Petroleum Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology (Indian School of Mines), Dhanbad, India.
| | - Xiaowei Liu
- Advanced Membranes and Porous Materials Centre, Division of Physical Science and Engineering, King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST), Thuwal, Saudi Arabia
| | - Chandan Guria
- Department of Petroleum Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology (Indian School of Mines), Dhanbad, India.
| |
Collapse
|
8
|
Fabrication and Evaluation of Basil Essential Oil-Loaded Halloysite Nanotubes in Chitosan Nanocomposite Film and Its Application in Food Packaging. Antibiotics (Basel) 2022; 11:antibiotics11121820. [PMID: 36551477 PMCID: PMC9774598 DOI: 10.3390/antibiotics11121820] [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: 09/28/2022] [Revised: 12/07/2022] [Accepted: 12/11/2022] [Indexed: 12/23/2022] Open
Abstract
Increasing health concerns regarding the use of plasticware have led to the development of ecofriendly biodegradable packaging film from natural polymer and food additives. In the present study, basil essential oil (BEO) loaded halloysite nanotubes (HNTs) composite films were synthesized using a solution casting method. The effects of BEO and nanotube concentration on the mechanical, physical, structural, barrier, and antioxidant properties of films were evaluated. Scanning electron microscopy (SEM), X-ray diffraction (XRD) and Fourier transform infrared (FTIR) demonstrated well-dispersed HNTs and BEO in tailored composite films. The addition of BEO in Chitosan (Ch) film caused darkening of the film color; furthermore, the incorporation of HNTs in varied concentrations increased opaqueness in Ch/BEO film. The Ch/BEO film, upon adding HNTs 5-30 wt%, exhibited a corresponding increase in the film thickness (0.108-0.135 mm) when compared with the Ch/BEO film alone (0.081 mm). The BEO-loaded HNTs composite films displayed reduced moisture content and characteristic barrier and UV properties. The Ch/BEO film with 15 wt% HNTs was found to have enhanced antioxidant activity. The Ch/BEO/HNTs composite also managed to prevent broccoli florets from losing weight and firmness during storage. The enhanced barrier and antioxidant qualities of the nanocomposite film suggest its potential application in the food processing and packaging sector. This is the first ever report on the fabrication of nanocomposite film using BEO and HNTs for food packaging. The low production cost and ecofriendly approach make the film acceptable for further research and commercialization thereafter.
Collapse
|
9
|
Su Y, Zhang X, Li H, Peng D, Zhang Y. In-situ incorporation of halloysite nanotubes with 2D zeolitic imidazolate framework-L based membrane for dye/salt separation. Chin J Chem Eng 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.cjche.2022.11.005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/05/2022]
|
10
|
Aqaei H, Irani-nezhad MH, Khataee A, Vatanpour V. Modified emulsion polyvinyl chloride membranes for enhanced antifouling and dye separation properties by introducing tungsten disulfide (WS2) nanosheets. Chem Eng Res Des 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.cherd.2022.12.034] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/28/2022]
|
11
|
Chen R, Mao L, Matindi CN, Liu G, He J, Cui Z, Ma X, Fang K, Wu B, Mamba BB, Li J. Tailoring the micro-structure of PVC/SMA-g-PEG blend ultrafiltration membrane with simultaneously enhanced hydrophilicity and toughness by in situ reaction-controlled phase inversion. J Memb Sci 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.memsci.2022.120545] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/18/2022]
|
12
|
Norfarhana A, Ilyas R, Ngadi N, Sharma S, Sayed MM, El-Shafay A, Nordin A. Natural Fiber-Reinforced Thermoplastic ENR/PVC Composites as Potential Membrane Technology in Industrial Wastewater Treatment: A Review. Polymers (Basel) 2022; 14:2432. [PMID: 35746008 PMCID: PMC9228183 DOI: 10.3390/polym14122432] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/02/2022] [Revised: 05/30/2022] [Accepted: 06/06/2022] [Indexed: 02/01/2023] Open
Abstract
Membrane separation processes are prevalent in industrial wastewater treatment because they are more effective than conventional methods at addressing global water issues. Consequently, the ideal membranes with high mechanical strength, thermal characteristics, flux, permeability, porosity, and solute removal capacity must be prepared to aid in the separation process for wastewater treatment. Rubber-based membranes have shown the potential for high mechanical properties in water separation processes to date. In addition, the excellent sustainable practice of natural fibers has attracted great attention from industrial players and researchers for the exploitation of polymer composite membranes to improve the balance between the environment and social and economic concerns. The incorporation of natural fiber in thermoplastic elastomer (TPE) as filler and pore former agent enhances the mechanical properties, and high separation efficiency characteristics of membrane composites are discussed. Furthermore, recent advancements in the fabrication technique of porous membranes affected the membrane's structure, and the performance of wastewater treatment applications is reviewed.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- A.S. Norfarhana
- School of Chemical and Energy Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM), Skudai 81310, Johor, Malaysia; (A.N.); (N.N.); (A.N.)
- Department of Petrochemical Engineering, Politeknik Tun Syed Nasir Syed Ismail, Pagoh Education Hub, Pagoh Muar 84600, Johor, Malaysia
| | - R.A. Ilyas
- School of Chemical and Energy Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM), Skudai 81310, Johor, Malaysia; (A.N.); (N.N.); (A.N.)
- Centre for Advanced Composite Materials (CACM), Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM), Johor Bahru 81310, Johor, Malaysia
- Institute of Tropical Forestry and Forest Products, Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM), Serdang 43400, Selangor, Malaysia
| | - N. Ngadi
- School of Chemical and Energy Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM), Skudai 81310, Johor, Malaysia; (A.N.); (N.N.); (A.N.)
| | - Shubham Sharma
- Mechanical Engineering Department, University Center for Research & Development (UCRD), Chandigarh University, Mohali 140413, Punjab, India;
- Department of Mechanical Engineering, IK Gujral Punjab Technical University, Main Campus-Kapurthala, Kapurthala 144603, Punjab, India
| | - Mohamed Mahmoud Sayed
- Architectural Engineering, Faculty of Engineering and Technology, Future University in Egypt, New Cairo 11845, Egypt;
| | - A.S. El-Shafay
- Department of Mechanical Engineering, College of Engineering, Prince Sattam bin Abdulaziz University, Alkharj 16273, Saudi Arabia
| | - A.H. Nordin
- School of Chemical and Energy Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM), Skudai 81310, Johor, Malaysia; (A.N.); (N.N.); (A.N.)
| |
Collapse
|
13
|
Hu S, Chen R, Lu P, Zheng Z, Gu G, Wang M, Zhang X. Electrospun PAN-HNTs composite nanofiber membranes for efficient electrostatic capture of particulate matters. NANOTECHNOLOGY 2022; 33:265702. [PMID: 35290964 DOI: 10.1088/1361-6528/ac5df4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/13/2021] [Accepted: 03/15/2022] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
Abstract
The fine particulate matter (PM) pollution has become a serious concern to public health. As the core part of PM air filters, high-performance electrostatic nanofiber membranes are urgently needed. However, the existing air filters remain challenging to further decrease the pressure drop to improve the wearer comfort. On the other hand, the rapidly disappearing static electricity of the existing electrostatic nanofiber inevitably gives rise to a relatively short service life. Here, we demonstrate a novel and enhanced electrostatic nanofiber membrane by introducing the halloysite nanotubes (HNTs) to the traditional electrospun PAN nanofiber membrane. The optimal PAN-HNTs nanofiber membrane shows a high removal efficiency of 99.54%, a low pressure drop of 39 Pa, and a high quality factor of 0.89 Pa-1. This greatly improved filtration performance can be attributed to the increased surface area and diameter of nanofiber after introducing the HNTs as additives with suitable doping concentrations. More importantly, compared with the pure PAN nanofiber membrane, the electrostatic capacity of the PAN-HNTs nanofiber membrane is significantly enhanced, which is confirmed by the leaf electroscope. After introducing the HNTs as additives, the surface of the PAN-HNTs nanofiber membrane becomes hydrophilic, which benefits for preventing foulants from attaching to the surface. We anticipate that the PAN-HNTs nanofibers as high-performance membrane air filters will bring great benefits to public health.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Shiqian Hu
- Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, Ningbo University, Ningbo, 315211, People's Republic of China
| | - Ruowang Chen
- Key Laboratory of MEMS of Ministry of Education, School of Electronics Science and Engineering, Southeast University, Nanjing, 210096, People's Republic of China
| | - Peng Lu
- School of Materials Science and Chemical Engineering, Ningbo University, Ningbo, 315211, People's Republic of China
| | - Zida Zheng
- Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, Ningbo University, Ningbo, 315211, People's Republic of China
| | - Gangwei Gu
- Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, Ningbo University, Ningbo, 315211, People's Republic of China
| | - Mingyuan Wang
- Key Laboratory of MEMS of Ministry of Education, School of Electronics Science and Engineering, Southeast University, Nanjing, 210096, People's Republic of China
| | - Xiaowei Zhang
- Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, Ningbo University, Ningbo, 315211, People's Republic of China
- National Laboratory of Solid State Microstructures, Department of Electronic Science and Engineering, Nanjing University, Nanjing, 210093, People's Republic of China
| |
Collapse
|
14
|
Gao M, Wang S, Ji Y, Cui Z, Yan F, Younas M, Li J, He B. Regulating surface-pore structure of PES UF membrane by addition of “active” nano-CaCO3. J IND ENG CHEM 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jiec.2022.04.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/24/2023]
|
15
|
Vatanpour V, Jouyandeh M, Mousavi Khadem SS, Paziresh S, Dehqan A, Ganjali MR, Moradi H, Mirsadeghi S, Badiei A, Munir MT, Mohaddespour A, Rabiee N, Habibzadeh S, Mashhadzadeh AH, Nouranian S, Formela K, Saeb MR. Highly antifouling polymer-nanoparticle-nanoparticle/polymer hybrid membranes. THE SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT 2022; 810:152228. [PMID: 34890675 DOI: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2021.152228] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/16/2021] [Revised: 11/12/2021] [Accepted: 12/03/2021] [Indexed: 06/13/2023]
Abstract
We introduce highly antifouling Polymer-Nanoparticle-Nanoparticle/Polymer (PNNP) hybrid membranes as multi-functional materials for versatile purification of wastewater. Nitrogen-rich polyethylenimine (PEI)-functionalized halloysite nanotube (HNT-SiO2-PEI) nanoparticles were developed and embedded in polyvinyl chloride (PVC) membranes for protein and dye filtration. Bulk and surface characteristics of the resulting HNT-SiO2-PEI nanocomposites were determined using Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR), X-ray diffraction (XRD), X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS), transmission electron microscopy (TEM), and thermogravimetric analysis (TGA). Moreover, microstructure and physicochemical properties of HNT-SiO2-PEI/PVC membranes were investigated by scanning electron microscopy (SEM), atomic force microscopy (AFM), and attenuated total reflectance (ATR)-FTIR. Results of these analyses indicated that the overall porosity and mean pore size of nanocomposite membranes were enhanced, but the surface roughness was reduced. Additionally, surface hydrophilicity and flexibility of the original PVC membranes were significantly improved by incorporating HNT-SiO2-PEI nanoparticles. Based on pure water permeability and bovine serum albumin (BSA)/dye rejection tests, the highest nanoparticle-embedded membrane performance was observed at 2 weight percent (wt%) of HNT-SiO2-PEI. The nanocomposite incorporation in the PVC membranes further improved its antifouling performance and flux recovery ratio (96.8%). Notably, dye separation performance increased up to 99.97%. Overall, hydrophobic PVC membranes were successfully modified by incorporating HNT-SiO2-PEI nanomaterial and better-quality wastewater treatment performance was obtained.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Vahid Vatanpour
- Department of Applied Chemistry, Faculty of Chemistry, Kharazmi University, Tehran 15719-14911, Iran.
| | - Maryam Jouyandeh
- Center of Excellence in Electrochemistry, School of Chemistry, University of Tehran, Tehran 14176-14411, Iran
| | | | - Shadi Paziresh
- Department of Applied Chemistry, Faculty of Chemistry, Kharazmi University, Tehran 15719-14911, Iran
| | - Ahmad Dehqan
- Department of Applied Chemistry, Faculty of Chemistry, Kharazmi University, Tehran 15719-14911, Iran
| | - Mohammad Reza Ganjali
- Center of Excellence in Electrochemistry, School of Chemistry, University of Tehran, Tehran 14176-14411, Iran; School of Resources and Environment, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Chengdu 611731, China; Biosensor Research Center, Endocrinology and Metabolism Molecular-Cellular Sciences Institute, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran 14117-13137, Iran
| | - Hiresh Moradi
- Research and Development Unit, Ghaffari Chemical Industries Corporation, Tehran, Iran
| | - Somayeh Mirsadeghi
- Endocrinology and Metabolism Center, Endocrinology and Metabolism Clinical Medical Institute, Tehran University of Medical Science, Tehran 14117-13137, Iran
| | - Alireza Badiei
- School of Chemistry, University of Tehran, Tehran 14176-14411, Iran
| | - Muhammad Tajammal Munir
- College of Engineering and Technology, American University of the Middle East, Egaila, Kuwait
| | - Ahmad Mohaddespour
- College of Engineering and Technology, American University of the Middle East, Egaila, Kuwait
| | - Navid Rabiee
- Department of Physics, Sharif University of Technology, Tehran 11155-9161, Iran
| | - Sajjad Habibzadeh
- Department of Chemical Engineering, Amirkabir University of Technology (Tehran Polytechnic), Tehran 15916-34311, Iran
| | - Amin Hamed Mashhadzadeh
- Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, School of Engineering and Digital Sciences, Nazarbayev University, Nur-Sultan 010000, Kazakhstan
| | - Sasan Nouranian
- Department of Chemical Engineering, University of Mississippi, MS 38677, United States
| | - Krzysztof Formela
- Department of Polymer Technology, Gdańsk University of Technology, G. Narutowicza 11/12, 80-233 Gdańsk, Poland
| | | |
Collapse
|
16
|
Wu H, Li M, Zhao Y, Zhou Z, Hua S, Zhang J. MXene-based composite forward osmosis (FO) membrane intercalated by halloysite nanotubes with superior water permeance and dye desalination performance. Chem Eng Res Des 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.cherd.2022.02.007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
|
17
|
Peng G, Yaoqin W, Changmei S, Chunnuan J, Ying Z, Rongjun Q, Ying W. Preparation and properties of PVC-based ultrafiltration membrane reinforced by in-situ synthesized p-aramid nanoparticles. J Memb Sci 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.memsci.2021.119993] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/20/2022]
|
18
|
Akhi H, Vatanpour V, Zakeri F, Khataee A. Modification of EPVC membranes by incorporating tungsten trioxide (WO3) nanosheets to improve antifouling and dye separation properties. J IND ENG CHEM 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jiec.2021.08.020] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/20/2022]
|
19
|
Polyvinyl chloride-based membranes: A review on fabrication techniques, applications and future perspectives. Sep Purif Technol 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/j.seppur.2021.119678] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/28/2022]
|
20
|
Goh PS, Othman MHD, Matsuura T. Waste Reutilization in Polymeric Membrane Fabrication: A New Direction in Membranes for Separation. MEMBRANES 2021; 11:782. [PMID: 34677548 PMCID: PMC8541373 DOI: 10.3390/membranes11100782] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/16/2021] [Revised: 10/02/2021] [Accepted: 10/09/2021] [Indexed: 01/11/2023]
Abstract
In parallel to the rapid growth in economic and social activities, there has been an undesirable increase in environmental degradation due to the massively produced and disposed waste. The need to manage waste in a more innovative manner has become an urgent matter. In response to the call for circular economy, some solid wastes can offer plenty of opportunities to be reutilized as raw materials for the fabrication of functional, high-value products. In the context of solid waste-derived polymeric membrane development, this strategy can pave a way to reduce the consumption of conventional feedstock for the production of synthetic polymers and simultaneously to dampen the negative environmental impacts resulting from the improper management of these solid wastes. The review aims to offer a platform for overviewing the potentials of reutilizing solid waste in liquid separation membrane fabrication by covering the important aspects, including waste pretreatment and raw material extraction, membrane fabrication and characterizations, as well as the separation performance evaluation of the resultant membranes. Three major types of waste-derived polymeric raw materials, namely keratin, cellulose, and plastics, are discussed based on the waste origins, limitations in the waste processing, and their conversion into polymeric membranes. With the promising material properties and viability of processing facilities, recycling and reutilization of waste resources for membrane fabrication are deemed to be a promising strategy that can bring about huge benefits in multiple ways, especially to make a step closer to sustainable and green membrane production.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Pei Sean Goh
- Advanced Membrane Technology Research Centre (AMTEC), School of Chemical and Energy Engineering, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, Johor Bahru 81310, Malaysia;
| | - Mohd Hafiz Dzarfan Othman
- Advanced Membrane Technology Research Centre (AMTEC), School of Chemical and Energy Engineering, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, Johor Bahru 81310, Malaysia;
| | - Takeshi Matsuura
- Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering, University of Ottawa, 161 Louis Pasteur St., Ottawa, ON K1N 6N5, Canada;
| |
Collapse
|
21
|
Improving the properties of antifouling hybrid composites: The use of Halloysites as nano-containers in epoxy coatings. Colloids Surf A Physicochem Eng Asp 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/j.colsurfa.2021.126779] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
|
22
|
Wang C, Song X, Liu Y, Zhang C. PVC-g-PVP amphiphilic polymer synthesis by ATRP and its membrane separation performance for silicone-containing wastewater. POLYMER 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/j.polymer.2021.123965] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/21/2022]
|
23
|
Hybrid ultrafiltration membranes based on PES and MOFs @ carbon quantum dots for improving anti-fouling performance. Sep Purif Technol 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/j.seppur.2021.118586] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
|
24
|
AbdulKadir WAFW, Ahmad AL, Boon Seng O. Carnauba Wax/Halloysite Nanotube with Improved Anti-Wetting and Permeability of Hydrophobic PVDF Membrane via DCMD. MEMBRANES 2021; 11:membranes11030228. [PMID: 33807017 PMCID: PMC8005014 DOI: 10.3390/membranes11030228] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/08/2021] [Revised: 03/09/2021] [Accepted: 03/18/2021] [Indexed: 11/23/2022]
Abstract
The hydrophobic membranes have been widely explored to meet the membrane characteristics for the membrane distillation (MD) process. Inorganic metal oxide nanoparticles have been used to improve the membrane hydrophobicity, but limited studies have used nano clay particles. This study introduces halloysite nanotube (HNT) as an alternative material to synthesis a hydrophobic poly(vinylidene fluoride) (PVDF)-HNT membrane. The PVDF membranes were fabricated using functionalized HNTs (e.g., carnauba wax and 1H,1H,2H,2H-perfluorooctyl-trichlorosilane (FOTS)). The results were determined by Fourier transform infrared-attenuated total reflection, scanning electron microscope, goniometer and porometer to determine the desired hydrophobic membrane for direct contact membrane distillation (DCMD). The addition of FOTS-HNT (fs-HNT) and carnauba wax-HNT (fw-HNT) in the PVDF membrane enhanced the water contact angle (CA) to 127° and 137°, respectively. The presence of fw-HNT in the PVDF membrane exhibited higher liquid entry pressure (LEP) (2.64 bar) compared to fs-HNT in the membrane matrix (1.44 bar). The PVDF/fw-HNT membrane (Pfw-HNT) obtained the highest flux of 7.24 L/m2h with 99.9% salt removal. A stable permeability in the Pfw-HNT membrane was obtained throughout 16 h of DCMD. The incorporation of fw-HNT in the PVDF membrane had improved the anti-wetting properties and the membrane performance with the anti-fouling effect.
Collapse
|
25
|
Guan R, Yan W, Yuan J, Feng X, Zhao Y. Water purification performance enhancement of PVC ultrafiltration membrane modified with tourmaline particles. JOURNAL OF POLYMER ENGINEERING 2021. [DOI: 10.1515/polyeng-2020-0028] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/29/2023]
Abstract
Abstract
In this study, a novel PVC/tourmaline ultrafiltration membrane was fabricated by phase inversion method in order to improve anti-fouling performance and water quality. FESEM was used to examine the changes in the morphology of pure PVC and PVC/tourmaline hybrid membranes. The introduction of tourmaline resulted in the increase of porosity and mean pore size. EDX images indicated that tourmaline particles were homogeneously dispersed in the membranes when the amount were less than 1.0 wt%. The hybrid membranes exhibited lower contact angle (78.7°) and higher water flux (121.3 L/m2 h) than the pure PVC membrane. The anti-fouling performance of the membranes were studied by filtration of BSA solution. The results demonstrated that the hybrid membrane with 1.0 wt% tourmaline particles exhibited the best anti-fouling performance and the highest BSA rejection. In addition, the pH and conductivity of the filtered water were measured by pH meter and electrical conductivity meter. And the results showed that the quality of the filtered water was improved after treating through the hybrid membranes.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Runze Guan
- State Key Laboratory of Separation Membranes and Membrane Process, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Tiangong University , Binshui West Road 399 , Tianjin 300387 , China
| | - Weixing Yan
- State Key Laboratory of Separation Membranes and Membrane Process, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Tiangong University , Binshui West Road 399 , Tianjin 300387 , China
| | - Jingjing Yuan
- State Key Laboratory of Separation Membranes and Membrane Process, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Tiangong University , Binshui West Road 399 , Tianjin 300387 , China
| | - Xia Feng
- State Key Laboratory of Separation Membranes and Membrane Process, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Tiangong University , Binshui West Road 399 , Tianjin 300387 , China
| | - Yiping Zhao
- State Key Laboratory of Separation Membranes and Membrane Process, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Tiangong University , Binshui West Road 399 , Tianjin 300387 , China
| |
Collapse
|
26
|
Grylewicz A, Mozia S. Polymeric mixed-matrix membranes modified with halloysite nanotubes for water and wastewater treatment: A review. Sep Purif Technol 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/j.seppur.2020.117827] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/30/2022]
|
27
|
Vatanpour V, Mousavi Khadem SS, Masteri-Farahani M, Mosleh N, Ganjali MR, Badiei A, Pourbashir E, Mashhadzadeh AH, Tajammal Munir M, Mahmodi G, Zarrintaj P, Ramsey JD, Kim SJ, Saeb MR. Anti-fouling and permeable polyvinyl chloride nanofiltration membranes embedded by hydrophilic graphene quantum dots for dye wastewater treatment. JOURNAL OF WATER PROCESS ENGINEERING 2020; 38:101652. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jwpe.2020.101652] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/20/2023]
|
28
|
Xie YX, Wang KK, Yu WH, Cui MB, Shen YJ, Wang XY, Fang LF, Zhu BK. Improved permeability and antifouling properties of polyvinyl chloride ultrafiltration membrane via blending sulfonated polysulfone. J Colloid Interface Sci 2020; 579:562-572. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jcis.2020.06.097] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/18/2020] [Revised: 06/13/2020] [Accepted: 06/23/2020] [Indexed: 01/24/2023]
|
29
|
Ahmad T, Guria C, Mandal A. Optimal synthesis, characterization and antifouling performance of Pluronic F127/bentonite-based super-hydrophilic polyvinyl chloride ultrafiltration membrane for enhanced oilfield produced water treatment. J IND ENG CHEM 2020. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jiec.2020.06.023] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/27/2022]
|
30
|
Farjami M, Vatanpour V, Moghadassi A. Fabrication of a new emulsion polyvinyl chloride (EPVC) nanocomposite ultrafiltration membrane modified by para-hydroxybenzoate alumoxane (PHBA) additive to improve permeability and antifouling performance. Chem Eng Res Des 2020. [DOI: 10.1016/j.cherd.2019.10.022] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/24/2023]
|
31
|
Kamal N, Kochkodan V, Zekri A, Ahzi S. Polysulfone Membranes Embedded with Halloysites Nanotubes: Preparation and Properties. MEMBRANES 2019; 10:membranes10010002. [PMID: 31881742 PMCID: PMC7023047 DOI: 10.3390/membranes10010002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/02/2019] [Revised: 12/21/2019] [Accepted: 12/23/2019] [Indexed: 01/31/2023]
Abstract
In the present study, nanocomposite ultrafiltration membranes were prepared by incorporating nanotubes clay halloysite (HNTs) into polysulfone (PSF) and PSF/polyvinylpyrrolidone (PVP) dope solutions followed by membrane casting using phase inversion method. Characterization of HNTs were conducted using scanning electron microscopy (SEM), transmission electron microscopy (TEM), energy-dispersive X-ray spectroscopy (EDS), X-ray diffraction (XRD), and thermogravimetric (TGA) analysis. The pore structure, morphology, hydrophilicity and mechanical properties of the composite membranes were characterized by using SEM, water contact angle (WCA) measurements, and dynamic mechanical analysis. It was shown that the incorporation of HNTs enhanced hydrophilicity and mechanical properties of the prepared PSF membranes. Compared to the pristine PSF membrane, results show that the total porosity and pore size of PSF/HNTs composite membranes increased when HNTs loadings were more than 0.5 wt % and 1.0 wt %, respectively. These findings correlate well with changes in water flux of the prepared membranes. It was observed that HNTs were homogenously dispersed within the PSF membrane matrix at HNTs content of 0.1 to 0.5 wt % and the PSF/HNTs membranes prepared by incorporating 0.2 wt % HNTs loading possess the optimal mechanical properties in terms of elastic modulus and yield stress. In the case of the PSF/PVP matrix, the optimal mechanical properties were obtained with 0.3 wt % of HNTs because PVP enhances the HNTs distribution. Results of bovine serum albumin (BSA) filtration tests indicated that PSF/0.2 wt % HNTs membrane exhibited high BSA rejection and notable anti-fouling properties.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Nagla Kamal
- College of Science and Engineering, Hamad Bin Khalifa University (HBKU), P.O. Box 34110 Doha, Qatar;
- Qatar Environment and Energy Research Institute (QEERI), Hamad Bin Khalifa University (HBKU), P.O. Box 34110 Doha, Qatar;
- Correspondence: (N.K.); (V.K.)
| | - Viktor Kochkodan
- Qatar Environment and Energy Research Institute (QEERI), Hamad Bin Khalifa University (HBKU), P.O. Box 34110 Doha, Qatar;
- Correspondence: (N.K.); (V.K.)
| | - Atef Zekri
- Qatar Environment and Energy Research Institute (QEERI), Hamad Bin Khalifa University (HBKU), P.O. Box 34110 Doha, Qatar;
| | - Said Ahzi
- College of Science and Engineering, Hamad Bin Khalifa University (HBKU), P.O. Box 34110 Doha, Qatar;
- Qatar Environment and Energy Research Institute (QEERI), Hamad Bin Khalifa University (HBKU), P.O. Box 34110 Doha, Qatar;
| |
Collapse
|
32
|
A Comparative Study on Color Stability of Anthocyanin Hybrid Pigments Derived from 1D and 2D Clay Minerals. MATERIALS 2019; 12:ma12203287. [PMID: 31658609 PMCID: PMC6829488 DOI: 10.3390/ma12203287] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/26/2019] [Revised: 09/21/2019] [Accepted: 09/24/2019] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
Abstract
Anthocyanin extracted from the fresh blue berry fruits was loaded onto different clay minerals including one-dimensional tubular halloysite and fibrous sepiolite, and two-dimensional lamellar kaolinite and montmorillonite to fabricate reversible allochroic hybrid pigments. The effect of the possible interaction mechanism between anthocyanin and clay minerals on the color stability of hybrid pigments was investigated. Due to the difference in the structures and properties of clay minerals, natural anthocyanin was inclined to be absorbed on the surface and intercalated into the interlayer of 2:1 type layered montmorillonite, while it was mainly anchored on the surface of 1:1 type kaolinite and halloysite. By contrast, it was simultaneously loaded on the surface and confined into the nanochannels and/or grooves of 2:1 type chain-layered sepiolite. Interestingly, the resulting hybrid pigments presented good thermal stability and resistance to chemical reagents, as well as reversible gas-sensitive allochroic behavior in HCl or NH3 gases, especially anthocyanin/sepiolite hybrid pigments due to the shielding effect of the well-defined nanochannels and grooves of sepiolite. Based on this color-change behavior, a simple pH test paper was also prepared with obvious color change at different pH values by coating the filter paper with anthocyanin/sepiolite hybrid pigments.
Collapse
|
33
|
Ouyang W, Chen T, Shi Y, Tong L, Chen Y, Wang W, Yang J, Xue J. Physico-chemical processes. WATER ENVIRONMENT RESEARCH : A RESEARCH PUBLICATION OF THE WATER ENVIRONMENT FEDERATION 2019; 91:1350-1377. [PMID: 31529571 DOI: 10.1002/wer.1231] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/29/2019] [Revised: 08/05/2019] [Accepted: 08/19/2019] [Indexed: 06/10/2023]
Abstract
The review scans research articles published in 2018 on physico-chemical processes for water and wastewater treatment. The paper includes eight sections, that is, membrane technology, granular filtration, flotation, adsorption, coagulation/flocculation, capacitive deionization, ion exchange, and oxidation. The membrane technology section further divides into six parts, including microfiltration, ultrafiltration, nanofiltration, reverse osmosis/forward osmosis, and membrane distillation. PRACTITIONER POINTS: Totally 266 articles on water and wastewater treatment have been scanned; The review is sectioned into 8 major parts; Membrane technology has drawn the widest attention from the research community.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Weihang Ouyang
- School of Civil Engineering, Sun Yat-Sen University, Guangzhou, Guangdong Province, China
| | - Tianhao Chen
- School of Civil Engineering, Sun Yat-Sen University, Guangzhou, Guangdong Province, China
| | - Yihao Shi
- School of Civil Engineering, Sun Yat-Sen University, Guangzhou, Guangdong Province, China
| | - Liangyu Tong
- School of Civil Engineering, Sun Yat-Sen University, Guangzhou, Guangdong Province, China
| | - Yangyu Chen
- School of Civil Engineering, Sun Yat-Sen University, Guangzhou, Guangdong Province, China
| | - Weiwen Wang
- School of Civil Engineering, Sun Yat-Sen University, Guangzhou, Guangdong Province, China
| | - Jiajun Yang
- School of Civil Engineering, Sun Yat-Sen University, Guangzhou, Guangdong Province, China
| | - Jinkai Xue
- School of Civil Engineering, Sun Yat-Sen University, Guangzhou, Guangdong Province, China
- Environmental Systems Engineering, University of Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada
| |
Collapse
|
34
|
Liu X, Chen Y, Deng Z, Yang Y. High-performance nanofiltration membrane for dyes removal: Blending Fe3O4-HNTs nanocomposites into poly(vinylidene fluoride) matrix. J DISPER SCI TECHNOL 2019. [DOI: 10.1080/01932691.2019.1662308] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/26/2022]
Affiliation(s)
- Xiang Liu
- College of Civil Aviation Safety Engineering, Civil Aviation Flight University of China , Guanghan , Sichuan , P R of China
| | - Yonggang Chen
- College of Civil Aviation Safety Engineering, Civil Aviation Flight University of China , Guanghan , Sichuan , P R of China
| | - Zhibin Deng
- College of Civil Aviation Safety Engineering, Civil Aviation Flight University of China , Guanghan , Sichuan , P R of China
| | - Yuexin Yang
- College of Civil Aviation Safety Engineering, Civil Aviation Flight University of China , Guanghan , Sichuan , P R of China
| |
Collapse
|
35
|
Yaghoubi Z, Parsa JB. Preparation of thermo-responsive PNIPAAm-MWCNT membranes and evaluation of its antifouling properties in dairy wastewater. MATERIALS SCIENCE & ENGINEERING. C, MATERIALS FOR BIOLOGICAL APPLICATIONS 2019; 103:109779. [PMID: 31349494 DOI: 10.1016/j.msec.2019.109779] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/15/2019] [Revised: 05/10/2019] [Accepted: 05/19/2019] [Indexed: 01/08/2023]
Abstract
A novel MWCNT-PNIPAAm nanocomposite membrane was developed with an excellent cleaning efficiency of thermo-responsive surface. The thermo-responsive N-isopropyle acryleamide (NIPAAm) monomer was polymerized on the surface of MWCNT via free radical polymerization. The prepared MWCNT-PNIPAAm nanocomposite was characterized by FTIR, SEM and TGA analyses. Various amounts of the prepared nanocomposite were incorporated into the membrane matrix by the physical blending method. The resultant membranes showed better surface wettability and pure water flux compared to pristine Polyethersulfone (PES) membrane. Furthermore, after filtration, the COD value of dairy wastewater was reduced to around 90% for all membranes. The thermo-responsive cleaning method was employed to investigate the cleaning efficiency of MWCNT-PNIPAAm membrane for dairy wastewater. The 99.9% flux recovery ratio was obtained for MWCNT-PNIPAAm-0.05% membranes. All these results confirmed that the presence of MWCNT-PNIPAAm nanocomposite in the membrane matrix improves the membrane hydrophilicity and antifouling properties.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Zeynab Yaghoubi
- Department of Applied Chemistry, Faculty of Chemistry, Bu-Ali Sina University, Hamedan 65174-38683, Iran
| | - Jalal Basiri Parsa
- Department of Applied Chemistry, Faculty of Chemistry, Bu-Ali Sina University, Hamedan 65174-38683, Iran.
| |
Collapse
|
36
|
Mozia S, Grylewicz A, Zgrzebnicki M, Darowna D, Czyżewski A. Investigations on the Properties and Performance of Mixed-Matrix Polyethersulfone Membranes Modified with Halloysite Nanotubes. Polymers (Basel) 2019; 11:polym11040671. [PMID: 30979086 PMCID: PMC6523960 DOI: 10.3390/polym11040671] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/26/2019] [Revised: 04/04/2019] [Accepted: 04/09/2019] [Indexed: 12/03/2022] Open
Abstract
Ultrafiltration (UF) polyethersulfone (PES) membranes were prepared by wet phase inversion method. Commercial halloysite nanotubes (HNTs) in the amount of 0.5–4 wt % vs PES (15 wt %) were introduced into the casting solution containing the polymer and N,N-dimethylformamide as a solvent. The morphology, physicochemical properties and performance of the membranes were characterized by scanning electron microscopy (SEM) and atomic force microscopy (AFM), zeta potential, porosity and contact angle analyses, as well as permeability measurements. Moreover, the antifouling properties of the membranes were evaluated during UF of a model solution of bovine serum albumin (BSA). The research revealed a positive influence of modification with HNTs on hydrophilicity, water permeability and antifouling properties of the PES membranes. The most significant improvement of permeability was obtained in case of the membrane containing 2 wt % of HNTs, whereas the highest fouling resistance was observed for 0.5 wt % HNTs content. It was found that a good dispersion of HNTs can be obtained only at loadings below 2 wt %. Based on the results a relation between severity of membrane fouling and surface roughness was proved. Moreover, an increase of the roughness of the modified membranes was found to be accompanied by an increase of isoelectric point values.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
| | - Amanda Grylewicz
- Faculty of Chemical Technology and Engineering, Institute of Inorganic Chemical Technology and Environment Engineering, West Pomeranian University of Technology, Pułaskiego 10, 70-322 Szczecin, Poland.
| | | | | | | |
Collapse
|
37
|
Farjami M, Moghadassi A, Vatanpour V, Hosseini SM, Parvizian F. Preparation and characterization of a novel high-flux emulsion polyvinyl chloride (EPVC) ultrafiltration membrane incorporated with boehmite nanoparticles. J IND ENG CHEM 2019. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jiec.2018.12.014] [Citation(s) in RCA: 36] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/29/2023]
|
38
|
Mishra G, Mukhopadhyay M. TiO 2 decorated functionalized halloysite nanotubes (TiO 2@HNTs) and photocatalytic PVC membranes synthesis, characterization and its application in water treatment. Sci Rep 2019; 9:4345. [PMID: 30867547 PMCID: PMC6416328 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-019-40775-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 39] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/01/2018] [Accepted: 02/22/2019] [Indexed: 11/25/2022] Open
Abstract
In this study photocatalyst, TiO2@HNTs were prepared by synthesizing TiO2 nanoparticles in situ on the functionalized halloysite nanotubes (HNTs) surface. Photocatalytic PVC membrane TiO2@HNTs M2 (2 wt.%) and TiO2@HNTs M3 (3 wt.%) were also prepared. Photocatalyst TiO2@HNTs and photocatalytic PVC membranes were used to study the photocatalytic activity against the methylene blue (MB) and rhodamine B (RB) dyes in UV batch reactor. The structure and morphology of photocatalyst and photocatalytic PVC membrane were characterized by fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FT-IR), X-ray diffraction (XRD), scanning electron microscopy (SEM), energy dispersive X-ray (EDX), transmission electron microscopy (TEM), UV-Vis spectrophotometer and photoluminescence (PL). The PL study showed that the oxygen vacancies and surface hydroxyl groups present on the surface of TiO2@HNTs act as excellent traps for charge carrier, reducing the electron-hole recombination rate.TiO2@HNTs 2 (2 wt.%) and TiO2@HNTs 3 (3 wt.%) degraded MB dye up to 83.21%, 87.47% and RB dye up to 96.84% and 96.87%, respectively. TiO2@HNT photocatalyst proved to be stable during the three consecutive cycle of photocatalytic degradation of the RB dye. TiO2@HNTs M2 and TiO2@HNTs M3 degraded MB dye up to 27.19%, 42.37% and RB dye up to 30.78%, 32.76%, respectively. Photocatalytic degradation of both the dyes followed the first-order kinetic model. Degradation product analysis was done using the liquid chromatography–mass spectrometry (LC-MS) and the results showed that the dye degradation was initiated by demethylation of the molecule. MB and RB dye degradation reaction were tested by TBA and IPA as OH* and H+ scavengers respectively. Mechanism of photocatalytic activity of TiO2@HNTs and photocatalytic PVC membrane were also explained.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Gourav Mishra
- Department of Chemical Engineering, Sardar Vallabhbhai National Institute of Technology Surat, Gujarat, India
| | - Mausumi Mukhopadhyay
- Department of Chemical Engineering, Sardar Vallabhbhai National Institute of Technology Surat, Gujarat, India.
| |
Collapse
|