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Singh K, Paliwal N, Kasamias K. Surface roughness characterization using representative elementary area (REA) analysis. Sci Rep 2024; 14:1785. [PMID: 38245565 PMCID: PMC10799896 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-024-52329-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/06/2023] [Accepted: 01/17/2024] [Indexed: 01/22/2024] Open
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We proposed the Representative Elementary Area (REA) analysis method and illustrated how it is needed to evaluate representative roughness parameters of surfaces. We used mean height (Sa) roughness to study how its variations converge to a steady state as we expanded the area of investigation (AOI) using combined scan tiles obtained through Confocal Laser Scanning Microscopy. We tested quartz and glass surfaces, subjecting them to various levels of polishing with grit sizes ranging between # 60 and #1200. The scan tiles revealed a multiscale roughness texture characterized by the dominance of valleys over peaks, lacking a fractal nature. REA analysis revealed Sa variations converged to a steady state as AOI increased, highlighting the necessity of the proposed method. The steady-state Sa, denoted as [Formula: see text], followed an inverse power law with polishing grit size, with its exponent dependent on the material hardness. The REA length representing [Formula: see text] of glass surfaces, followed another inverse power law with polishing grit size and an indeterminate relationship for quartz surfaces. The multiscale characteristics and convergence to steady state were also evident in skewness, kurtosis, and autocorrelation length (Sal) parameters. Sal increased to a maximum value before decreasing linearly as AOI was linearly increased. The maximum Sal, termed as [Formula: see text], exhibited a linear relationship with REA. In the absence of REA analysis, the magnitude of uncertainty depended on the polishing grit size. Finely polished surfaces exhibited a 10-20% variability, which increased to up to 70% relative to the steady-state Sa with coarser polishing.
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- Kuldeep Singh
- Department of Earth Sciences, Kent State University, 325 S. Lincoln St., Kent, OH, 44242, USA.
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- Department of Earth Sciences, Kent State University, 325 S. Lincoln St., Kent, OH, 44242, USA
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- Department of Earth Sciences, Kent State University, 325 S. Lincoln St., Kent, OH, 44242, USA
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Sessile Drop Method: Critical Analysis and Optimization for Measuring the Contact Angle of an Ion-Exchange Membrane Surface. MEMBRANES 2022; 12:membranes12080765. [PMID: 36005679 PMCID: PMC9412394 DOI: 10.3390/membranes12080765] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/19/2022] [Revised: 07/31/2022] [Accepted: 08/01/2022] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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The contact angle between a membrane surface and a waterdrop lying on its surface provides important information about the hydrophilicity/hydrophobicity of the membrane. This method is well-developed for solid non-swelling materials. However, ion-exchange membranes (IEMs) are gel-like solids that swell in liquids. When an IEM is exposed to air, its degree of swelling changes rapidly, making it difficult to measure the contact angle. In this paper, we examine the known experience of measuring contact angles and suggest a simple equipment that allows the membrane to remain swollen during measurements. An optimized protocol makes it possible to obtain reliable and reproducible results. Measuring parameters such as drop size, water dosing speed and others are optimized. Contact angle measurements are shown for a large number of commercial membranes. These data are supplemented with values from other surface characteristics from optical and profilometric measurements.
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The topographies of various surfaces have been studied in many fields due to the significant influence that surfaces have on the practical performance of a given sample. A comprehensive evaluation requires the assistance of fractal analysis, which is of significant importance for modern science and technology. Due to the deep insights of fractal theory, fractal analysis on surface topographies has been widely applied and recommended. In this paper, the remarkable uprising in recent decades of fractal analysis on the surfaces of thin films, an essential domain of surface engineering, is reviewed. By summarizing the methods used to calculate fractal dimension and the deposition techniques of thin films, the results and trends of fractal analysis are associated with the microstructure, deposition parameters, etc. and this contributes profoundly to exploring the mechanism of film growth under different conditions. Choosing appropriate methods of surface characterization and calculation methods to study diverse surfaces is the main challenge of current research on thin film surface topography by using fractal theory. Prospective developing trends are proposed based on the data extraction and statistics of the published literature in this field.
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Kant R, Goel H. In Situ Electrochemical Impedance Spectroscopic Method for Determination of Surface Roughness and Morphological Convexity. J Phys Chem Lett 2021; 12:10025-10033. [PMID: 34622659 DOI: 10.1021/acs.jpclett.1c02935] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/13/2023]
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A novel in situ electrochemical impedance spectroscopy (EIS) method is developed for the determination of RMS roughness (h), electroactive roughness factor (Rc*), and morphological convexity (H̅*) of the electrode surface. Our method uses the angular frequency of maximum phase (ωM) in anomalous Warburg impedance to extract in situ RMS roughness (h). The compact electric double layer (C-EDL) formation frequency (ωH) is used to extract the electroactive roughness factor and morphological convexity. The theory unravels the inverse square root dependence of h on ωM through an elegant equation, h=D/ωM, where D is the diffusion coefficient of electroactive species. Similarly, the equation for the electroactive roughness factor is Rc* = ωH0/ωH and ωH0 is the smooth electrode C-EDL formation frequency. These equations are validated for the nanoparticles deposited and mechanically roughened Pt electrodes. Finally, this in situ method is applicable for both low and high roughness electrodes which transcend the limitations of contemporary methods.
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- Rama Kant
- Complex Systems Group, Department of Chemistry, University of Delhi, Delhi-110007, India
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- Complex Systems Group, Department of Chemistry, University of Delhi, Delhi-110007, India
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Erkoc-Ilter S, Saffarimiandoab F, Guclu S, Koseoglu-Imer DY, Tunaboylu B, Menceloglu Y, Koyuncu I, Unal S. Surface Modification of Reverse Osmosis Desalination Membranes with Zwitterionic Silane Compounds for Enhanced Organic Fouling Resistance. Ind Eng Chem Res 2021. [DOI: 10.1021/acs.iecr.1c00025] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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- Selda Erkoc-Ilter
- Integrated Manufacturing Technologies Research and Application Center & Composite Technologies Center of Excellence, Sabanci University, Pendik 34906, Istanbul, Turkey
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- National Research Center on Membrane Technologies, Istanbul Technical University, Maslak 34469, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Integrated Manufacturing Technologies Research and Application Center & Composite Technologies Center of Excellence, Sabanci University, Pendik 34906, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Department of Environmental Engineering, Istanbul Technical University, Maslak 34469, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Department of Metallurgical and Materials Engineering, Marmara University, Goztepe 34722, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Integrated Manufacturing Technologies Research and Application Center & Composite Technologies Center of Excellence, Sabanci University, Pendik 34906, Istanbul, Turkey
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- National Research Center on Membrane Technologies, Istanbul Technical University, Maslak 34469, Istanbul, Turkey
- Department of Environmental Engineering, Istanbul Technical University, Maslak 34469, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Integrated Manufacturing Technologies Research and Application Center & Composite Technologies Center of Excellence, Sabanci University, Pendik 34906, Istanbul, Turkey
- Sabanci University Nanotechnology Research and Application Center, Tuzla 34956, Istanbul, Turkey
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Nanohybrid Membrane Synthesis with Phosphorene Nanoparticles: A Study of the Addition, Stability and Toxicity. Polymers (Basel) 2020; 12:polym12071555. [PMID: 32674304 PMCID: PMC7408299 DOI: 10.3390/polym12071555] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/14/2020] [Revised: 07/10/2020] [Accepted: 07/13/2020] [Indexed: 01/08/2023] Open
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Phosphorene is a promising candidate as a membrane material additive because of its inherent photocatalytic properties and electrical conductance which can help reduce fouling and improve membrane properties. The main objective of this study was to characterize structural and morphologic changes arising from the addition of phosphorene to polymeric membranes. Here, phosphorene was physically incorporated into a blend of polysulfone (PSf) and sulfonated poly ether ether ketone (SPEEK) doping solution. Protein and dye rejection studies were carried out to determine the permeability and selectivity of the membranes. Since loss of material additives during filtration processes is a challenge, the stability of phosphorene nanoparticles in different environments was also examined. Furthermore, given that phosphorene is a new material, toxicity studies with a model nematode, Caenorhabditis elegans, were carried out to provide insight into the biocompatibility and safety of phosphorene. Results showed that membranes modified with phosphorene displayed a higher protein rejection, but lower flux values. Phosphorene also led to a 70% reduction in dye fouling after filtration. Additionally, data showed that phosphorene loss was negligible within the membrane matrix irrespective of the pH environment. Phosphorene caused toxicity to nematodes in a free form, while no toxicity was observed for membrane permeates.
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Ostromohov N, Rofman B, Bercovici M, Kaigala G. Electrokinetic Scanning Probe. SMALL (WEINHEIM AN DER BERGSTRASSE, GERMANY) 2020; 16:e1904268. [PMID: 31885215 DOI: 10.1002/smll.201904268] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/10/2019] [Revised: 11/25/2019] [Indexed: 06/10/2023]
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The theoretical analysis and experimental demonstration of a new concept are presented for a non-contact scanning probe, in which transport of fluid and molecules is controlled by electric fields. The electrokinetic scanning probe (ESP) enables local chemical and biochemical interactions with surfaces in liquid environments. The physical mechanism and design criteria for such a probe are presented, and its compatibility with a wide range of processing solutions and pH values are demonstrated. The applicability of the probe is shown for surface patterning in conjunction with localized heating and 250-fold analyte stacking.
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- Nadya Ostromohov
- Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, Technion-Israel Institute of Technology, Haifa, 3200003, Israel
- IBM Research-Zurich, Saeumerstrasse 4, CH-8803, Rueschlikon, Switzerland
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- Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, Technion-Israel Institute of Technology, Haifa, 3200003, Israel
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- Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, Technion-Israel Institute of Technology, Haifa, 3200003, Israel
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- IBM Research-Zurich, Saeumerstrasse 4, CH-8803, Rueschlikon, Switzerland
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Sharabati JAD, Guclu S, Erkoc-Ilter S, Koseoglu-Imer DY, Unal S, Menceloglu YZ, Ozturk I, Koyuncu I. Interfacially polymerized thin-film composite membranes: Impact of support layer pore size on active layer polymerization and seawater desalination performance. Sep Purif Technol 2019. [DOI: 10.1016/j.seppur.2018.11.047] [Citation(s) in RCA: 50] [Impact Index Per Article: 10.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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Vertical Scanning Interferometry for Label-Free Detection of Peptide-Antibody Interactions. High Throughput 2019; 8:ht8020007. [PMID: 30934705 PMCID: PMC6631817 DOI: 10.3390/ht8020007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/21/2018] [Revised: 02/15/2019] [Accepted: 03/21/2019] [Indexed: 11/24/2022] Open
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Peptide microarrays are a fast-developing field enabling the mapping of linear epitopes in the immune response to vaccinations or diseases and high throughput studying of protein-protein interactions. In this respect, a rapid label-free measurement of protein layer topographies in the array format is of great interest but is also a great challenge due to the extremely low aspect ratios of the peptide spots. We have demonstrated the potential of vertical scanning interferometry (VSI) for a detailed morphological analysis of peptide arrays and binding antibodies. The VSI technique is shown to scan an array area of 5.1 square millimeters within 3–4 min at a resolution of 1.4 μm lateral and 0.1 nm vertical in the full automation mode. Topographies obtained by VSI do match the one obtained by AFM measurements, demonstrating the accuracy of the technique. A detailed topology of peptide-antibody layers on single spots was measured. Two different measurement regions are distinguished according to the antibody concentration. In the case of weakly diluted serum, the thickness of the antibody layer is independent of the serum dilution and corresponds to the physical thickness of the accumulated antibody layer. In strongly diluted serum, the thickness measured via VSI is linearly proportional to the serum dilution.
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Chowdhury MR, Steffes J, Huey BD, McCutcheon JR. 3D printed polyamide membranes for desalination. Science 2018; 361:682-686. [DOI: 10.1126/science.aar2122] [Citation(s) in RCA: 239] [Impact Index Per Article: 39.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/28/2017] [Accepted: 06/08/2018] [Indexed: 11/02/2022]
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Polyamide thickness and roughness have been identified as critical properties that affect thin-film composite membrane performance for reverse osmosis. Conventional formation methodologies lack the ability to control these properties independently with high resolution or precision. An additive approach is presented that uses electrospraying to deposit monomers directly onto a substrate, where they react to form polyamide. The small droplet size coupled with low monomer concentrations result in polyamide films that are smoother and thinner than conventional polyamides, while the additive nature of the approach allows for control of thickness and roughness. Polyamide films are formed with a thickness that is controllable down to 4-nanometer increments and a roughness as low as 2 nanometers while still exhibiting good permselectivity relative to a commercial benchmarking membrane.
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Yanar N, Son M, Yang E, Kim Y, Park H, Nam SE, Choi H. Investigation of the performance behavior of a forward osmosis membrane system using various feed spacer materials fabricated by 3D printing technique. CHEMOSPHERE 2018; 202:708-715. [PMID: 29602103 DOI: 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2018.03.147] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/19/2017] [Revised: 03/19/2018] [Accepted: 03/21/2018] [Indexed: 06/08/2023]
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Recently, feed spacer research for improving the performance of a membrane module has adopted three-dimensional (3D) printing technology. This study aims to improve the performance of membrane feed spacers by using various materials and incorporating 3D printing. The samples were fabricated after modeling with 3D computer-aided design (CAD) software to investigate the mechanical strength, water flux, reverse solute flux, and fouling performances. This research was performed using acrylonitrile butadiene styrene (ABS), polypropylene (PP), and natural polylactic acid (PLA) as printing material, and the spacer model was produced using a diamond-shaped feed spacer, with a commercially available product as a reference. The 3D printed samples were initially compared in terms of size and precision with the 3D CAD model, and deviations were observed between the products and the CAD model. Then, the spacers were tested in terms of mechanical strength, water flux, reverse solute flux, and fouling (alginate-based waste water was used as a model foulant). Although there was not much difference among the samples regarding the water flux, better performances than the commercial product were obtained for reverse solute flux and fouling resistance. When comparing the prominent performance of natural PLA with the commercial product, PLA was found to have approximately 10% less fouling (based on foulant volume per unit area and root mean square roughness values), although it showed similar water flux. Thus, another approach has been introduced for using bio-degradable materials for membrane spacers.
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- Numan Yanar
- School of Earth Sciences and Environmental Engineering, Gwangju Institute of Science and Technology (GIST), 261 Cheomdangwagi-ro, Buk-gu, Gwangju, South Korea
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- Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, 125 Sackett Building, Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA 16802, USA
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- School of Earth Sciences and Environmental Engineering, Gwangju Institute of Science and Technology (GIST), 261 Cheomdangwagi-ro, Buk-gu, Gwangju, South Korea
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- School of Earth Sciences and Environmental Engineering, Gwangju Institute of Science and Technology (GIST), 261 Cheomdangwagi-ro, Buk-gu, Gwangju, South Korea
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- Center for Membranes, Advanced Materials Division, Korea Research Institute of Chemical Technology (KRICT), Daejeon 34114, South Korea
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- Center for Membranes, Advanced Materials Division, Korea Research Institute of Chemical Technology (KRICT), Daejeon 34114, South Korea
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- School of Earth Sciences and Environmental Engineering, Gwangju Institute of Science and Technology (GIST), 261 Cheomdangwagi-ro, Buk-gu, Gwangju, South Korea; Center for Membranes, Advanced Materials Division, Korea Research Institute of Chemical Technology (KRICT), Daejeon 34114, South Korea.
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Ferreira FG, Barbosa IB, Scelza P, Montagnana MB, Russano D, Neff J, Scelza MZ. Noncontact three-dimensional evaluation of surface alterations and wear in NiTi endodontic instruments. Braz Oral Res 2017; 31:e74. [PMID: 29019548 DOI: 10.1590/1807-3107bor-2017.vol31.0074] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/09/2017] [Accepted: 06/06/2017] [Indexed: 11/22/2022] Open
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The aim of this study was to undertake a qualitative and quantitative assessment of nanoscale alterations and wear on the surfaces of nickel-titanium (NiTi) endodontic instruments, before and after use, through a high-resolution, noncontact, three-dimensional optical profiler, and to verify the accuracy of the evaluation method. Cutting blade surfaces of two different brands of NiTi endodontic instruments, Reciproc R25 (n = 5) and WaveOne Primary (n = 5), were examined and compared before and after two uses in simulated root canals made in clear resin blocks. The analyses were performed on three-dimensional images which were obtained from surface areas measuring 211 × 211 µm, located 3 mm from their tips. The quantitative evaluation of the samples was conducted before and after the first and second usage, by the recordings of three amplitude parameters. The data were subjected to statistical analysis at a 5% level of significance. The results revealed statistically significant increases in the surface wear of both instruments groups after the second use. The presence of irregularities was found on the surface topography of all the instruments, before and after use. Regardless of the evaluation stage, most of the defects were observed in the WaveOne instruments. The three-dimensional technique was suitable and effective for the accurate investigation of the same surfaces of the instruments in different periods of time.
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- Universidade Federal Fluminense - UFF, Department of Endodontics, Niteroi, RJ, Brazil
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- Universidade Federal Fluminense - UFF, Department of Endodontics, Niteroi, RJ, Brazil
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- Zygo Corporation, Middlefield, CT, United States of America
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- Zygo Corporation, Middlefield, CT, United States of America
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- Universidade Federal Fluminense - UFF, Department of Endodontics, Niteroi, RJ, Brazil
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Pignatelli I, Kumar A, Alizadeh R, Le Pape Y, Bauchy M, Sant G. A dissolution-precipitation mechanism is at the origin of concrete creep in moist environments. J Chem Phys 2016; 145:054701. [DOI: 10.1063/1.4955429] [Citation(s) in RCA: 71] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/23/2023] Open
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- Isabella Pignatelli
- Laboratory for the Chemistry of Construction Materials (LC2), Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, University of California, Los Angeles, California 90095, USA
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- Materials Science and Engineering Department, Missouri University of Science and Technology, Rolla, Missouri 65409, USA
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- Oak Ridge National Laboratory, Oak Ridge, Tennessee 37831, USA
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- Physics of AmoRphous and Inorganic Solids Laboratory (PARISlab), Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, University of California, Los Angeles, California 90095, USA
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- Laboratory for the Chemistry of Construction Materials (LC2), Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, University of California, Los Angeles, California 90095, USA
- California Nanosystems Institute (CNSI), University of California, Los Angeles, California 90095, USA
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An Autopsy of Nanofiltration Membrane Used for Landfill Leachate Treatment. ScientificWorldJournal 2015; 2015:850530. [PMID: 26137593 PMCID: PMC4468293 DOI: 10.1155/2015/850530] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/24/2015] [Accepted: 05/13/2015] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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Komurcuoda leachate treatment plant, Istanbul, which consists of membrane bioreactor (MBR) and nanofiltration (NF) system, faced rapid flux decline in membranes after 3-year successful operation. To compensate rapid flux decline in membranes, the fouled membranes were renewed but replacement of the membranes did not solve the problem. To find the reasons and make a comprehensive analysis, membrane autopsy was performed. Visual and physical inspection of the modules and some instrumental analysis were conducted for membrane autopsy. Membranes were found severely fouled with organic and inorganic foulants. Main foulant was iron which was deposited on surface. The main reason was found to be the changing of aerator type of MBR. When surface aerators were exchanged with bottom diffusers which led to increasing of dissolved oxygen (DO) level of the basin, iron particles were oxidized and they converted into particulate insoluble form. It was thought that probably this insoluble form of the iron particles was the main cause of decreased membrane performance. After the diagnosis, a new pretreatment alternative including a new iron antiscalant was suggested and system performance has been recovered.
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Morphological analysis of flat and hollow fiber membranes by optical and microscopic methods as a function of the fouling. J Memb Sci 2014. [DOI: 10.1016/j.memsci.2014.08.012] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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Regula C, Carretier E, Wyart Y, Gésan-Guiziou G, Vincent A, Boudot D, Moulin P. Chemical cleaning/disinfection and ageing of organic UF membranes: a review. WATER RESEARCH 2014; 56:325-365. [PMID: 24704985 DOI: 10.1016/j.watres.2014.02.050] [Citation(s) in RCA: 141] [Impact Index Per Article: 14.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/19/2013] [Revised: 02/24/2014] [Accepted: 02/26/2014] [Indexed: 06/03/2023]
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Membrane separation processes have become a basic unit operation for process design and product development. These processes are used in a variety of separation and concentration steps, but in all cases, the membranes must be cleaned regularly to remove both organic and inorganic material deposited on the surface and/or into the membrane bulk. Cleaning/disinfection is a vital step in maintaining the permeability and selectivity of the membrane in order to get the plant to its original capacity, to minimize risks of bacteriological contamination, and to make acceptable products. For this purpose, a large number of chemical cleaning/disinfection agents are commercially available. In general, these cleaning/disinfection agents have to improve the membrane flux to a certain extent. However, they can also cause irreversible damages in membrane properties and performances over the long term. Until now, there is considerably less literature dedicated to membrane ageing than to cleaning/disinfection. The knowledge in cleaning/disinfection efficiency has recently been improved. But in order to develop optimized cleaning/disinfection protocols there still remains a challenge to better understand membrane ageing. In order to compensate for the lack of correlated cleaning/disinfection and ageing data from the literature, this paper investigates cleaning/disinfection efficiencies and ageing damages of organic ultrafiltration membranes. The final aim is to provide less detrimental cleaning/disinfection procedures and to propose some guidelines which should have been taken into consideration in term of membrane ageing studies. To carry out this study, this article will detail the background of cleaning/disinfection and aging membrane topics in a first introductive part. In a second part, key factors and endpoints of cleaning/disinfection and aging membranes will be discussed deeply: the membrane role and the cleaning parameters roles, such as water quality, storing conditions, cleaning/disinfection/aging agents/conditions/protocols. The third and last part will be developed the parameters, methods and ways of characterization at our disposal and commonly used to develop and implement membrane cleaning and/or ageing studies.
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- C Regula
- Aix Marseille Université, CNRS, Centrale Marseille, M2P2 UMR 7340, Equipe Procédés Membranaires (EPM), Europôle de l'Arbois, BP80, Pavillon Laennec, Hall C, 13545 Aix en Provence Cedex 04, France; ECOLAB, 8 rue Rouget de Lisle, 92442 Issy les Moulineaux Cedex, France
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- Aix Marseille Université, CNRS, Centrale Marseille, M2P2 UMR 7340, Equipe Procédés Membranaires (EPM), Europôle de l'Arbois, BP80, Pavillon Laennec, Hall C, 13545 Aix en Provence Cedex 04, France
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- Aix Marseille Université, CNRS, Centrale Marseille, M2P2 UMR 7340, Equipe Procédés Membranaires (EPM), Europôle de l'Arbois, BP80, Pavillon Laennec, Hall C, 13545 Aix en Provence Cedex 04, France
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- INRA, UMR1253 Science et Technologie du Lait et de l'Œuf, 35000 Rennes, France; AGROCAMPUS OUEST, UMR1253 Science et Technologie du Lait et de l'Œuf, 35000 Rennes, France
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- ECOLAB, 8 rue Rouget de Lisle, 92442 Issy les Moulineaux Cedex, France
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- ECOLAB, 8 rue Rouget de Lisle, 92442 Issy les Moulineaux Cedex, France
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- Aix Marseille Université, CNRS, Centrale Marseille, M2P2 UMR 7340, Equipe Procédés Membranaires (EPM), Europôle de l'Arbois, BP80, Pavillon Laennec, Hall C, 13545 Aix en Provence Cedex 04, France.
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Membrane surface roughness characterization and its influence on ultrafine particle adhesion. Sep Purif Technol 2012. [DOI: 10.1016/j.seppur.2011.09.016] [Citation(s) in RCA: 47] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/18/2022]
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Wyart Y, Georges G, Deumié C, Amra C, Moulin P. Membrane characterization by microscopic methods: Multiscale structure. J Memb Sci 2008. [DOI: 10.1016/j.memsci.2008.02.010] [Citation(s) in RCA: 51] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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Interferometric observations and kinetic modeling of the chemical cleaning of humic materials deposited on membranes. J Memb Sci 2008. [DOI: 10.1016/j.memsci.2008.01.020] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/18/2022]
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