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Sadia M, Ter Laak TL, Cornelissen ER, van Wezel AP. Exploring Perfluoroalkyl and Polyfluoroalkyl Substance Presence and Potential Leaching from Reverse Osmosis Membranes: Implications for Drinking Water Treatment. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY 2024; 58:15799-15806. [PMID: 39171677 DOI: 10.1021/acs.est.4c04743] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 08/23/2024]
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Reverse osmosis (RO) is increasingly used in drinking water production to effectively remove micropollutants, such as perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS). However, RO membranes themselves may contain PFAS, which can potentially leach into treated drinking water. Leaching experiments and direct total oxidizable precursor assays revealed the presence and leaching potential of PFOS (branched and linear), PFBA, PFHxA, PFNA, and PFOA in five selected commercial RO membranes. This resulted in the release of tens of milligrams of ΣPFAS per membrane element used in drinking water production. Depending on assumptions made regarding leaching kinetics and volume of produced water per membrane element, predicted concentrations of ΣPFAS in the produced water ranged from less than one up to hundreds of pg/L. These concentrations are two to four orders of magnitude lower than those currently observed in Dutch drinking waters. The origin of PFAS in the membranes remains unclear. Further research is needed to bridge the gap between the laboratory conditions as used in this study and the real-world conditions and for a full understanding of potential leaching scenarios. Such an understanding is critical for water producers using RO technologies to proactively manage and mitigate potential PFAS contamination.
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- Mohammad Sadia
- Institute for Biodiversity and Ecosystem Dynamics, University of Amsterdam, P.O. Box 94240, Amsterdam, GE 1090, The Netherlands
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- Institute for Biodiversity and Ecosystem Dynamics, University of Amsterdam, P.O. Box 94240, Amsterdam, GE 1090, The Netherlands
- KWR Water Research Institute, P.O. Box 1072, Nieuwegein, BB 3430, The Netherlands
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- KWR Water Research Institute, P.O. Box 1072, Nieuwegein, BB 3430, The Netherlands
- Centre for Advanced Process Technology for Urban Resource Recovery (CAPTURE), Ghent University, Frieda Saeysstraat 1, Gent 9052, Belgium
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- Institute for Biodiversity and Ecosystem Dynamics, University of Amsterdam, P.O. Box 94240, Amsterdam, GE 1090, The Netherlands
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Morović S, Drmić KM, Babić S, Košutić K. Maximizing N-Nitrosamine Rejection via RO Membrane Plugging with Hexylamine and Hexamethylenediamine. NANOMATERIALS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2024; 14:1117. [PMID: 38998722 PMCID: PMC11243267 DOI: 10.3390/nano14131117] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/20/2024] [Revised: 06/13/2024] [Accepted: 06/26/2024] [Indexed: 07/14/2024]
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The rapid expansion of urban areas and the increasing demand for water resources necessitate substantial investments in technologies that enable the reuse of municipal wastewater for various purposes. Nonetheless, numerous challenges remain, particularly regarding disinfection by-products (DBPs), especially carcinogenic compounds such as N-nitrosamines (NTRs). To tackle the ongoing issues associated with reverse osmosis (RO) membranes, this study investigated the rejection of NTRs across a range of commercially available RO membranes. In addition, the research aimed to improve rejection rates by integrating molecular plugs into the nanopores of the polyamide (PA) layer. Hexylamine (HEX) and hexamethylenediamine (HDMA), both linear chain amines, have proven to be effective as molecular plugs for enhancing the removal of NTRs. Given the environmental and human health concerns associated with linear amines, the study also aimed to assess the feasibility of diamine molecules as potential alternatives. The application of molecular plugs led to changes in pore size distribution (PSD) and effective pore number, resulting in a decrease in membrane permeability (from 5 to 33%), while maintaining levels suitable for RO processes. HEX and HDMA exhibited a positive effect on NTR rejection with ACM1, ACM5 and BW30LE membranes. In particular, NDMA rejection, the smallest molecule of the tested NTRs, with ACM1 was improved by 65.5% and 70.6% after treatment with HEX and HDMA, respectively.
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- Silvia Morović
- Department of Physical Chemistry, Faculty of Chemical Engineering and Technology, University of Zagreb, Trg Marka Marulića 20, 10000 Zagreb, Croatia
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- Department of Analytical Chemistry, Faculty of Chemical Engineering and Technology, University of Zagreb, Trg Marka Marulića 20, 10000 Zagreb, Croatia
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- Department of Analytical Chemistry, Faculty of Chemical Engineering and Technology, University of Zagreb, Trg Marka Marulića 20, 10000 Zagreb, Croatia
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- Department of Physical Chemistry, Faculty of Chemical Engineering and Technology, University of Zagreb, Trg Marka Marulića 20, 10000 Zagreb, Croatia
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Song Y, Chen D, Liu D, Hu R, Zhang Y, Hu Y, Song X, Gao F, Xie Z, Kang J, Zheng Z, Cao Y, Xiang M. In Situ Interfacial Polymerized Arginine-Doped Polydopamine Thin-Film Nanocomposite Membranes for High-Separation and Antifouling Reverse Osmosis. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2023; 15:56293-56304. [PMID: 37976105 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.3c13195] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/19/2023]
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In this work, we synthesized polydopamine nanoparticles (PDNPs-M, M = I, II, III, and IV) with uniform particle sizes but varying l-arginine (Arg) contents (0%, 0.53%, 3.73%, and 6.62%) through a one-pot synthesis approach. Thin-film nanocomposite (TFN) membranes were fabricated via in situ interfacial polymerization (IP). The effects of the PDNPs-M chemical structure on the IP process and the consequent impacts on the structure and properties of the polyamide (PA) selective layer were investigated. The hydrophilicity and dispersibility of PDNPs-M exhibited an upward trend with the Arg content. Furthermore, Arg doping contributes to a denser and smoother PA layer. Among the TFC and TFN membranes, TFN-PDNPs-IV exhibited a water permeability of 3.89 L·m-2·h-1·bar-1 (55.1% higher than that of TFC-0) with a NaCl rejection rate of 98.8%, signifying superior water/salt selectivity. Additionally, TFN-PDNPs-IV exhibited regular pressure stability, commendable acid/alkali stability, and enhanced antifouling properties. These findings highlight the significant impact of nanoparticle hydrophilic functional groups on the structural and functional attributes of TFN membranes, offering a promising approach for developing advanced reverse osmosis membranes.
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- Yuchen Song
- State Key Laboratory of Polymer Materials Engineering, Polymer Research Institute of Sichuan University, Chengdu 610065, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Polymer Materials Engineering, Polymer Research Institute of Sichuan University, Chengdu 610065, China
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- Dongfang Electric Machinery Co., Ltd., Deyang 618000, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Polymer Materials Engineering, Polymer Research Institute of Sichuan University, Chengdu 610065, China
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- Dongfang Electric Machinery Co., Ltd., Deyang 618000, China
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- Key Laboratory of Combustion and Explosion Technology, Xi'an Modern Chemistry Research Institute, Xi'an 710065, China
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- Key Laboratory of Combustion and Explosion Technology, Xi'an Modern Chemistry Research Institute, Xi'an 710065, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Polymer Materials Engineering, Polymer Research Institute of Sichuan University, Chengdu 610065, China
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- Dongfang Electric Machinery Co., Ltd., Deyang 618000, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Polymer Materials Engineering, Polymer Research Institute of Sichuan University, Chengdu 610065, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Polymer Materials Engineering, Polymer Research Institute of Sichuan University, Chengdu 610065, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Polymer Materials Engineering, Polymer Research Institute of Sichuan University, Chengdu 610065, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Polymer Materials Engineering, Polymer Research Institute of Sichuan University, Chengdu 610065, China
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Akbar Heidari A, Mahdavi H. Recent Advances in the Support Layer, Interlayer and Active Layer of TFC and TFN Organic Solvent Nanofiltration (OSN) Membranes: A Review. CHEM REC 2023:e202300189. [PMID: 37642266 DOI: 10.1002/tcr.202300189] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/26/2023] [Revised: 07/28/2023] [Indexed: 08/31/2023]
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Although separation of solutes from organic solutions is considered a challenging process, it is inevitable in various chemical, petrochemical and pharmaceutical industries. OSN membranes are the heart of OSN technology that are widely utilized to separate various solutes and contaminants from organic solvents, which is now considered an emerging field. Hence, numerous studies have been attracted to this field to manufacture novel membranes with outstanding properties. Thin-film composite (TFC) and nanocomposite (TFN) membranes are two different classes of membranes that have been recently utilized for this purpose. TFC and TFN membranes are made up of similar layers, and the difference is the use of various nanoparticles in TFN membranes, which are classified into two types of porous and nonporous ones, for enhancing the permeate flux. This study aims to review recent advances in TFC and TFN membranes fabricated for organic solvent nanofiltration (OSN) applications. Here, we will first study the materials used to fabricate the support layer, not only the membranes which are not stable in organic solvents and require to be cross-linked, but also those which are inherently stable in harsh media and do not need any cross-linking step, and all of their advantages and disadvantages. Then, we will study the effects of fabricating different interlayers on the performance of the membranes, and the mechanisms of introducing an interlayer in the regulation of the PA structure. At the final step, we will study the type of monomers utilized for the fabrication of the active layer, the effect of surfactants in reducing the tension between the monomers and the membrane surface, and the type of nanoparticles used in the active layer of TFN membranes and their effects in enhancing the membrane separation performance.
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- Ali Akbar Heidari
- School of Chemistry, College of Science, University of Tehran, 1417614411, Tehran, Iran E-mail: addresses
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- School of Chemistry, College of Science, University of Tehran, 1417614411, Tehran, Iran E-mail: addresses
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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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Xie T, Wang H, Chen K, Li F, Zhao S, Sun H, Yang X, Hou Y, Li P, Niu QJ. High-performance polyethyleneimine based reverse osmosis membrane fabricated via spin-coating technology. J Memb Sci 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.memsci.2022.121248] [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]
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Majid H, Heidarzadeh N, Vatanpour V, Dehqan A. Surface modification of commercial reverse osmosis membranes using both hydrophilic polymer and graphene oxide to improve desalination efficiency. CHEMOSPHERE 2022; 302:134931. [PMID: 35568212 DOI: 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2022.134931] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/19/2022] [Revised: 04/21/2022] [Accepted: 05/07/2022] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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Various methods have been applied to modify the surface of reverse osmosis (RO) membranes to modify the membrane performance to enhance the flux, rejection, and resistance to various factors of fouling. Hence, the main objective of the current study is to modify the surface of commercial RO membranes using the synergistic effect of the hydrophilic polymer and graphene oxide (GO). GO nanosheets were firstly synthesized by the modified hummer method, then characterized by FTIR, XRD, and SEM analyses. Then, the polyacrylic acid (PAA) was grafted on the membrane surface for membrane fabrication. Furthermore, effective factors of grafting such as monomer concentration, time, and temperature of polymerization were optimized. After that, different amounts of GO nanosheets were loaded in PAA optimized layer. Then, the effect of GO loading on the RO membrane structure and performance was investigated. The outcomes of membrane characterization demonstrated that modified RO membranes had a smoother surface, more negative surface charge, a little better hydrophilicity, and more thickness. Moreover, the results of PAA and GO optimization were shown that grafting 1.5 mM of PAA and loading 0.1 wt% of GO nanosheets give the best membrane performance. This membrane (GO 0.1@1.5M PAA/RO) between all modified membranes has the most water flux (37.1 L/m2h), the highest NaCl rejection (98%), and the best antifouling efficiency. Ultimately, it was concluded that the grafting of GO@PAA on the surface of a commercial RO membrane is an efficient approach for the enhancement of desalination and antifouling performance of this kind of membrane.
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- Haddadi Majid
- Faculty of Engineering, Civil Engineering Department, Kharazmi University, Tehran, Iran
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- Faculty of Engineering, Civil Engineering Department, Kharazmi University, Tehran, Iran.
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- Department of Applied Chemistry, Faculty of Chemistry, Kharazmi University, P.O. Box 15719-14911, Tehran, Iran; Research Institute of Green Chemistry, Kharazmi University, Tehran, Iran; Department of Environmental Engineering, Istanbul Technical University, 34469, Istanbul, Turkey.
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- Department of Applied Chemistry, Faculty of Chemistry, Kharazmi University, P.O. Box 15719-14911, Tehran, Iran
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The influence of feedwater pH on membrane charge ionization and ion rejection by reverse osmosis: An experimental and theoretical study. J Memb Sci 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.memsci.2022.120800] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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Zhang H, Zhu S, Yang J, Ma A. Advancing Strategies of Biofouling Control in Water-Treated Polymeric Membranes. Polymers (Basel) 2022; 14:1167. [PMID: 35335498 PMCID: PMC8951698 DOI: 10.3390/polym14061167] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/26/2022] [Revised: 03/10/2022] [Accepted: 03/11/2022] [Indexed: 01/27/2023] Open
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Polymeric membranes, such as polyamide thin film composite membranes, have gained increasing popularity in wastewater treatment, seawater desalination, as well as the purification and concentration of chemicals for their high salt-rejection and water flux properties. Membrane biofouling originates from the attachment or deposition of organic macromolecules/microorganisms and leads to an increased operating pressure and shortened service life and has greatly limited the application of polymeric membranes. Over the past few years, numerous strategies and materials were developed with the aim to control membrane biofouling. In this review, the formation process, influence factors, and consequences of membrane biofouling are systematically summarized. Additionally, the specific strategies for mitigating membrane biofouling including anchoring of hydrophilic monomers, the incorporation of inorganic antimicrobial nanoparticles, coating/grafting of cationic bactericidal polymers, and the design of multifunctional material integrated multiple anti-biofouling mechanisms, are highlighted. Finally, perspectives on the challenges and opportunities in anti-biofouling polymeric membranes are shared, shedding light on the development of even better anti-biofouling materials in near future.
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- Hongli Zhang
- School of Materials Science and Chemical Engineering, Xi’an Technological University, Xi’an 710021, China;
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- School of Materials Science and Chemical Engineering, Xi’an Technological University, Xi’an 710021, China;
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Xi’an Polytechnic University, Xi’an 710048, China;
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- School of Materials Science and Chemical Engineering, Xi’an Technological University, Xi’an 710021, China;
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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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Li X, Wang Z, Han X, Liu Y, Wang C, Yan F, Wang J. Regulating the interfacial polymerization process toward high-performance polyamide thin-film composite reverse osmosis and nanofiltration membranes: A review. J Memb Sci 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/j.memsci.2021.119765] [Citation(s) in RCA: 31] [Impact Index Per Article: 10.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/21/2023]
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Surface-tailoring chlorine resistant materials and strategies for polyamide thin film composite reverse osmosis membranes. Front Chem Sci Eng 2021. [DOI: 10.1007/s11705-021-2109-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/09/2023]
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Zhang N, Yan T, Li C, Deng H, Li Z, Yu R, Wang T, Xu S, Li Q, Wang J. Improved separation performance of polyamide based reverse osmosis membrane incorporated with poly(dopamine) coated carbon nanotubes. J Appl Polym Sci 2021. [DOI: 10.1002/app.50808] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/10/2022]
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- Na Zhang
- Shandong Key Laboratory of Biophysics Dezhou University Dezhou China
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- Shandong Key Laboratory of Biophysics Dezhou University Dezhou China
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- Shandong Key Laboratory of Biophysics Dezhou University Dezhou China
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- School of Chemical Engineering and Technology Hebei University of Technology Tianjin China
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- Shandong Key Laboratory of Biophysics Dezhou University Dezhou China
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- Shandong Key Laboratory of Biophysics Dezhou University Dezhou China
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- Shandong Key Laboratory of Biophysics Dezhou University Dezhou China
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- Shandong Key Laboratory of Biophysics Dezhou University Dezhou China
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- Shandong Key Laboratory of Biophysics Dezhou University Dezhou China
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- Shandong Key Laboratory of Biophysics Dezhou University Dezhou China
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Effects of GO@CS core-shell nanomaterials loading positions on the properties of thin film nanocomposite membranes. J Memb Sci 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/j.memsci.2021.119102] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/23/2022]
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Lee WJ, Goh PS, Lau WJ, Ismail AF, Hilal N. Green Approaches for Sustainable Development of Liquid Separation Membrane. MEMBRANES 2021; 11:235. [PMID: 33806115 PMCID: PMC8064480 DOI: 10.3390/membranes11040235] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/27/2021] [Revised: 03/21/2021] [Accepted: 03/22/2021] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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Water constitutes one of the basic necessities of life. Around 71% of the Earth is covered by water, however, not all of it is readily available as fresh water for daily consumption. Fresh water scarcity is a chronic issue which poses a threat to all living things on Earth. Seawater, as a natural resource abundantly available all around the world, is a potential water source to fulfil the increasing water demand. Climate-independent seawater desalination has been touted as a crucial alternative to provide fresh water. While the membrane-based desalination process continues to dominate the global desalination market, the currently employed membrane fabrication materials and processes inevitably bring adverse impacts to the environment. This review aims to elucidate and provide a comprehensive outlook of the recent efforts based on greener approaches used for desalination membrane fabrication, which paves the way towards achieving sustainable and eco-friendly processes. Membrane fabrication using green chemistry effectively minimizes the generation of hazardous compounds during membrane preparation. The future trends and recommendations which could potentially be beneficial for researchers in this field are also highlighted.
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- Wei Jie Lee
- Advanced Membrane Technology Research Centre, School of Chemical & Energy Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, Skudai 81310, Johore, Malaysia; (W.J.L.); (W.J.L.); (A.F.I.)
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- Advanced Membrane Technology Research Centre, School of Chemical & Energy Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, Skudai 81310, Johore, Malaysia; (W.J.L.); (W.J.L.); (A.F.I.)
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- Advanced Membrane Technology Research Centre, School of Chemical & Energy Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, Skudai 81310, Johore, Malaysia; (W.J.L.); (W.J.L.); (A.F.I.)
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- Advanced Membrane Technology Research Centre, School of Chemical & Energy Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, Skudai 81310, Johore, Malaysia; (W.J.L.); (W.J.L.); (A.F.I.)
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- Water Research Centre, New York University Abu Dhabi (NYUAD), Saadiyat Marina District, Abu Dhabi PO Box 129188, United Arab Emirates
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Improved antifouling performance of a polyamide composite reverse osmosis membrane by surface grafting of dialdehyde carboxymethyl cellulose (DACMC). J Memb Sci 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/j.memsci.2020.118843] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/23/2023]
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El-Ghaffar MAA, Elawady MM, Rabie AM, Abdelhamid AE. Enhancing the RO performance of cellulose acetate membrane using chitosan nanoparticles. JOURNAL OF POLYMER RESEARCH 2020. [DOI: 10.1007/s10965-020-02319-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/28/2022]
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Pan SY, Haddad AZ, Kumar A, Wang SW. Brackish water desalination using reverse osmosis and capacitive deionization at the water-energy nexus. WATER RESEARCH 2020; 183:116064. [PMID: 32745671 DOI: 10.1016/j.watres.2020.116064] [Citation(s) in RCA: 54] [Impact Index Per Article: 13.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/14/2020] [Revised: 05/30/2020] [Accepted: 06/14/2020] [Indexed: 06/11/2023]
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In this article, we present a critical review of the reported performance of reverse osmosis (RO) and capacitive deionization (CDI) for brackish water (salinity < 5.0 g/L) desalination from the aspects of engineering, energy, economy and environment. We first illustrate the criteria and the key performance indicators to evaluate the performance of brackish water desalination. We then systematically summarize technological information of RO and CDI, focusing on the effect of key parameters on desalination performance, as well as energy-water efficiency, economic costs and environmental impacts (including carbon footprint). We provide in-depth discussion on the interconnectivity between desalination and energy, and the trade-off between kinetics and energetics for RO and CDI as critical factors for comparison. We also critique the results of technical-economic assessment for RO and CDI plants in the context of large-scale deployment, with focus on lifetime-oriented consideration to total costs, balance between energy efficiency and clean water production, and pretreatment/post-treatment requirements. Finally, we illustrate the challenges and opportunities for future brackish water desalination, including hybridization for energy-efficient brackish water desalination, co-removal of specific components in brackish water, and sustainable brine management with innovative utilization. Our study reveals that both RO and CDI should play important roles in water reclamation and resource recovery from brackish water, especially for inland cities or rural regions.
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- Shu-Yuan Pan
- Department of Bioenvironmental Systems Engineering, National Taiwan University, No. 1, Section 4, Roosevelt Road, Taipei City, 10617, Taiwan, ROC.
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- Energy Technologies Area, Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory, Berkeley, CA, 94720, USA
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- Energy Technologies Area, Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory, Berkeley, CA, 94720, USA
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- Department of Water Resources and Environmental Engineering, Tamkang University, New Taipei City, 251301, Taiwan, ROC
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Shan X, Li SL, Fu W, Hu Y, Gong G, Hu Y. Preparation of high performance TFC RO membranes by surface grafting of small-molecule zwitterions. J Memb Sci 2020. [DOI: 10.1016/j.memsci.2020.118209] [Citation(s) in RCA: 26] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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Membrane distillation: Progress in the improvement of dedicated membranes for enhanced hydrophobicity and desalination performance. J IND ENG CHEM 2020. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jiec.2020.03.006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 44] [Impact Index Per Article: 11.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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Aghapour Aktij S, Zirehpour A, Mollahosseini A, Taherzadeh MJ, Tiraferri A, Rahimpour A. Feasibility of membrane processes for the recovery and purification of bio-based volatile fatty acids: A comprehensive review. J IND ENG CHEM 2020. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jiec.2019.09.009] [Citation(s) in RCA: 62] [Impact Index Per Article: 15.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/19/2023]
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Asadollahi M, Bastani D, Mousavi SA, Heydari H, Mousavi DV. Improvement of performance and fouling resistance of polyamide reverse osmosis membranes using acrylamide and TiO
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- Mahdieh Asadollahi
- Department of Chemical and Petroleum EngineeringSharif University of Technology Tehran Iran
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- Department of Chemical and Petroleum EngineeringSharif University of Technology Tehran Iran
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- Department of Chemical and Petroleum EngineeringSharif University of Technology Tehran Iran
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- Department of Chemical and Petroleum EngineeringSharif University of Technology Tehran Iran
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- Department of Chemical and Petroleum EngineeringSharif University of Technology Tehran Iran
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Li K, Li S, Huang W, Yu C, Zhou Y. MembrFactory: A Force Field and composition Double Independent Universal Tool for Constructing Polyamide Reverse Osmosis Membranes. J Comput Chem 2019; 40:2432-2438. [DOI: 10.1002/jcc.26015] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/10/2019] [Revised: 05/31/2019] [Accepted: 06/03/2019] [Indexed: 11/07/2022]
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- Ke Li
- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, State Key Laboratory of Metal Matrix CompositesShanghai Jiao Tong University 800 Dongchuan Road, Shanghai, 200240 China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, State Key Laboratory of Metal Matrix CompositesShanghai Jiao Tong University 800 Dongchuan Road, Shanghai, 200240 China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, State Key Laboratory of Metal Matrix CompositesShanghai Jiao Tong University 800 Dongchuan Road, Shanghai, 200240 China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, State Key Laboratory of Metal Matrix CompositesShanghai Jiao Tong University 800 Dongchuan Road, Shanghai, 200240 China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, State Key Laboratory of Metal Matrix CompositesShanghai Jiao Tong University 800 Dongchuan Road, Shanghai, 200240 China
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Jalali S, Mehrabadi AR, Shayegan J, Mirabi M, Madaeni SS. Flux enhancement of thin-film composite membrane by graphene oxide incorporation. JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH SCIENCE & ENGINEERING 2019; 17:377-382. [PMID: 31321052 PMCID: PMC6582036 DOI: 10.1007/s40201-019-00355-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/17/2018] [Accepted: 02/08/2019] [Indexed: 06/10/2023]
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Reverse Osmosis (RO) is a rapid-developing desalination technology; however, it suffers from inefficient energy consumption. To reduce energy consumption, in this study, reverse osmosis thin-film composite membrane (TFC) module was prepared and composed of m-phenylenediamine (MPD), graphene oxide, and 1,3,5-benzenetricarbonyl chloride (TMC) by interfacial polymerization on the surface of a polysulfone substrate. The graphene oxide was embedded in the mentioned thin-film composite by adding it to MPD aqueous solution to enhance permeation flux and, thus, reduce energy consumption. This study assessed the performance of the membrane using a lab-scale RO setup and evaluated permeability and salt rejection. The chemical properties of TFC were also analyzed using ATR-FTIR. Incorporating various concentrations (0, 20, 40, 60, and 80 ppm) of graphene oxide into the TFC was shown to improve water flux. Flux improvement of 50% was achieved by using graphene (80 ppm), while 10% of salt rejection was lost. These flux increases resulted from the changes in surface charge, surface roughness, and hydrophilicity due to the embedment of GO nanosheets. The simplicity of the method, compatibility of GO with polyamide membrane, and quite short-time reaction are the highlights of this technique for developing novel TFC membranes for water treatment.
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- Sajjad Jalali
- Department of Civil, Water and Environmental Engineering, Shahid Beheshti University, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Chemical and Petroleum Engineering, Sharif University of Technology, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Civil, Water and Environmental Engineering, Shahid Beheshti University, Tehran, Iran
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Otitoju TA, Ooi BS, Ahmad AL. Synthesis of 3-aminopropyltriethoxysilane-silica modified polyethersulfone hollow fiber membrane for oil-in-water emulsion separation. REACT FUNCT POLYM 2019. [DOI: 10.1016/j.reactfunctpolym.2018.12.018] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/27/2022]
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Li K, Li S, Liu L, Huang W, Wang Y, Yu C, Zhou Y. Molecular dynamics simulation studies of the structure and antifouling performance of a gradient polyamide membrane. Phys Chem Chem Phys 2019; 21:19995-20002. [DOI: 10.1039/c9cp03798e] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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The structure and the antifouling performance of the first gradient polyamide layer model are systematically disclosed using molecular dynamics simulations.
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- Ke Li
- School of Chemistry & Chemical Engineering
- Shanghai Key Laboratory of Electrical Insulation and Thermal Aging
- State Key Laboratory of Metal Matrix Composites
- Shanghai Jiao Tong University
- Shanghai
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- School of Chemistry & Chemical Engineering
- Shanghai Key Laboratory of Electrical Insulation and Thermal Aging
- State Key Laboratory of Metal Matrix Composites
- Shanghai Jiao Tong University
- Shanghai
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- Center for Membrane and Water Science & Technology
- Ocean College, Zhejiang University of Technology
- Hangzhou
- China
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- School of Chemistry & Chemical Engineering
- Shanghai Key Laboratory of Electrical Insulation and Thermal Aging
- State Key Laboratory of Metal Matrix Composites
- Shanghai Jiao Tong University
- Shanghai
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- School of Chemistry & Chemical Engineering
- Shanghai Key Laboratory of Electrical Insulation and Thermal Aging
- State Key Laboratory of Metal Matrix Composites
- Shanghai Jiao Tong University
- Shanghai
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- School of Chemistry & Chemical Engineering
- Shanghai Key Laboratory of Electrical Insulation and Thermal Aging
- State Key Laboratory of Metal Matrix Composites
- Shanghai Jiao Tong University
- Shanghai
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- School of Chemistry & Chemical Engineering
- Shanghai Key Laboratory of Electrical Insulation and Thermal Aging
- State Key Laboratory of Metal Matrix Composites
- Shanghai Jiao Tong University
- Shanghai
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