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Prihandana GS, Mahardika M, Arifvianto B, Baskoro AS, Whulanza Y, Sriani T, Yusof F. Performance Investigation of PSF-nAC Composite Ultrafiltration Membrane for Protein Separation. Polymers (Basel) 2024; 16:2654. [PMID: 39339117 PMCID: PMC11435571 DOI: 10.3390/polym16182654] [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: 07/30/2024] [Revised: 09/12/2024] [Accepted: 09/18/2024] [Indexed: 09/30/2024] Open
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As a promising wastewater treatment technology, ultrafiltration membranes face challenges related to fouling and flux reduction. To enhance these membranes, various strategies have been explored. Among them, the incorporation of nano-activated carbon (nAC) powder has emerged as an effective method. In this study, composite polysulfone (PSF) ultrafiltration membranes were fabricated using nAC powder at concentrations ranging from 0 to 8 wt.%. These membranes underwent comprehensive investigation, including assessments of membrane morphology, hydrophilicity, pure water flux, equilibrium water content, porosity, average pore size, and protein separation. The addition of activated carbon improved several desirable properties. Specifically, the hydrophilicity of the PSF membranes was enhanced, with the contact angle reduced from 69° to 58° for 8 wt.% of nAC composite membranes compared to the pristine PSF membrane. Furthermore, the water flux test revealed that 6 wt.% activated carbon-based membranes exhibited the highest flux, with a nearly 3 times improvement at 2 bar. Importantly, this enhancement did not compromise the protein rejection. Additionally, the introduction of nAC had a significant effect on the membrane's pore size by improving lysozyme rejection up to 40%. Overall, these findings will guide the selection of the optimal concentration of nAC for PSF ultrafiltration membranes.
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Affiliation(s)
- Gunawan Setia Prihandana
- Department of Industrial Engineering, Faculty of Advanced Technology and Multidiscipline, Universitas Airlangga, Jl. Dr. Ir. H. Soekarno, Surabaya 60115, Indonesia
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- Department of Mechanical and Industrial Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Universitas Gadjah Mada, Jalan Grafika No. 2, Yogyakarta 55281, Indonesia; (M.M.); (B.A.)
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- Department of Mechanical and Industrial Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Universitas Gadjah Mada, Jalan Grafika No. 2, Yogyakarta 55281, Indonesia; (M.M.); (B.A.)
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Universitas Indonesia, Kampus Baru UI, Depok 16424, Indonesia; (A.S.B.); (Y.W.)
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Universitas Indonesia, Kampus Baru UI, Depok 16424, Indonesia; (A.S.B.); (Y.W.)
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- Department of Research and Development, P.T Global Meditek Utama-IITOYA, Sardonoharjo, Ngaglik, Sleman, Yogyakarta 55581, Indonesia;
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- Centre of Advanced Manufacturing & Material Processing (AMMP Centre), Department of Mechanical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Universiti Malaya, Kuala Lumpur 50603, Malaysia;
- Centre for Foundation Studies in Science, University Malaya, Kuala Lumpur 50603, Malaysia
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Edward K, Yuvaraj KM, Kapoor A. Chitosan-blended membranes for heavy metal removal from aqueous systems: A review of synthesis, separation mechanism, and performance. Int J Biol Macromol 2024; 279:134996. [PMID: 39182872 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2024.134996] [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: 04/10/2024] [Revised: 07/10/2024] [Accepted: 08/21/2024] [Indexed: 08/27/2024]
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The environmental pollution caused by heavy metal ions has become a serious global environmental issue. Heavy metal contaminants released from industrial effluents, agricultural runoff, and human activities, can enter into water resources. The toxicity of these heavy metal ions even at trace concentrations presents a substantial hazard to both aquatic systems and human well-being. The membrane separation processes have become more promising sustainable techniques for the separation of metal ions from the effluent. The research efforts have been concentrated on improving the synthesis of membranes and membrane materials to facilitate the sustainable separation of heavy metals. The application of chitosan in the fabrication of membranes is getting more attention. Chitosan, a natural polysaccharide derived from chitin, is abundant in nature and has active hydroxyl and amino groups suitable for the separation of heavy metal ions. It exhibits excellent chelating tendency, biocompatibility, and biodegradability. The functionalization of chitosan to improve its mechanical strength, chemical stability, and antifouling properties has become an ongoing area of research. This review examines the synthesis and efficient applications of chitosan blended membranes. The review concludes by outlining the current challenges and proposing future research prospects to enhance the applicability of chitosan-blended membranes in environmental remediation.
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- Kavitha Edward
- Department of Chemical Engineering, College of Engineering and Technology, SRM Institute of Science and Technology, Potheri, Kattankulathur 603203, Chengalpattu District, Tamil Nadu, India..
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, College of Engineering and Technology, SRM Institute of Science and Technology, Potheri, Kattankulathur 603203, Chengalpattu District, Tamil Nadu, India
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, Harcourt Butler Technical University, Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh 208002, India
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Erragued R, Sharma M, Gando-Ferreira L, Bouaziz M. Recovery of Oleuropein from Olive Leaf Extract Using Zinc Oxide Coated by Polyaniline Nanoparticle Mixed Matrix Membranes. ACS OMEGA 2024; 9:4762-4774. [PMID: 38313486 PMCID: PMC10831993 DOI: 10.1021/acsomega.3c08225] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/19/2023] [Revised: 12/24/2023] [Accepted: 12/28/2023] [Indexed: 02/06/2024]
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This study explores the integration of zinc oxide coated with polyaniline (ZnO-PANI) nanoparticles into a poly(ether sulfone) (PES) matrix to concurrently enhance permeate flux and oleuropein (OLP) rejection during the filtration of olive leaf extract (OLE). The effect of ZnO-PANI content on porosity, pore size, surface hydrophilicity, and pure water flux (PWF) was studied. The results indicate that an increase in ZnO-PANI content (0-0.2%) leads to a 3-fold increase in mean pore size, permeability (1.29-7.18 L/m2 h bar), porosity (72.2-77.8%), and improved surface hydrophilicity of the prepared membranes. Membrane performance was tested for OLE permeate flux of the OLE and total phenolic compounds (TPC) rejection at various pressures (10-30 bar), the performance of the OLP rejection at 30 bar, and fouling resistance. The 0.2 wt % ZnO-PANI membrane exhibits the highest permeate flux, while the 0.4 wt % ZnO-PANI membrane offers the highest rejection values (90-97% for TPC and 100% for OLP). Bare PES demonstrated the best fouling resistance. Strategic ZnO-PANI incorporation achieves a balance, enhancing both the flux and rejection efficiency. The 0.2 wt % ZnO-PANI membrane emerges as particularly favorable, striking a beneficial equilibrium between permeate flux and OLP rejection. Intriguingly, the use of these membranes for OLE filtration, postpretreatment with ultrafiltration (UF), results in a remarkable 100% rejection of OLP. This discovery underscores the significant and specific separation of OLP from OLE facilitated by a ZnO-PANI-based mixed matrix membrane (MMM). The study contributes valuable insights into the development of advanced membranes with enhanced filtration capabilities for high-added value phenolic compound separation.
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- Rim Erragued
- Laboratory
of Electrochemistry and Environment, National School of Engineers
of Sfax, University of Sfax, BP 1173, Sfax 3038, Tunisia
- Department
of Chemical Engineering, University of Coimbra,
CIEPQPF, Rua Sílvio
Lima, Pólo II-Pinhal de Marrocos, Coimbra 3030-790, Portugal
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- Department
of Chemical Engineering, University of Coimbra,
CIEPQPF, Rua Sílvio
Lima, Pólo II-Pinhal de Marrocos, Coimbra 3030-790, Portugal
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M. Gando-Ferreira
- Department
of Chemical Engineering, University of Coimbra,
CIEPQPF, Rua Sílvio
Lima, Pólo II-Pinhal de Marrocos, Coimbra 3030-790, Portugal
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- Laboratory
of Electrochemistry and Environment, National School of Engineers
of Sfax, University of Sfax, BP 1173, Sfax 3038, Tunisia
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Prihandana GS, Maulana SS, Soedirdjo RS, Tanujaya V, Pramesti DMA, Sriani T, Jamaludin MF, Yusof F, Mahardika M. Preparation and Characterization of Polyethersulfone/Activated Carbon Composite Membranes for Water Filtration. MEMBRANES 2023; 13:906. [PMID: 38132910 PMCID: PMC10744510 DOI: 10.3390/membranes13120906] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/29/2023] [Revised: 11/22/2023] [Accepted: 12/05/2023] [Indexed: 12/23/2023]
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Ultrafiltration membrane technology holds promise for wastewater treatment, but its widespread application is hindered by fouling and flux reduction issues. One effective strategy for enhancing ultrafiltration membranes involves incorporating activated carbon powder. In this study, composite polyethersulfone (PES) ultrafiltration membranes were fabricated to include activated carbon powder concentrations between 0 and 1.5 wt.%, with carbon size fixed at 200 mesh. The ultrafiltration membranes were evaluated in terms of membrane morphology, hydrophilicity, pure water flux, equilibrium water content, porosity, average pore size, protein separation, and E-coli bacteria removal. It was found that the addition of activated carbon to PES membranes resulted in improvements in some key properties. By incorporating activated carbon powder, the hydrophilicity of PES membranes was enhanced, lowering the contact angle from 60° to 47.3° for composite membranes (1.0 wt.% of activated carbon) compared to the pristine PES membrane. Water flux tests showed that the 1.0 wt.% composite membrane yielded the highest flux, with an improvement of nearly double the initial value at 2 bar, without compromising bovine serum albumin rejection or bacterial removal capabilities. This study also found that the inclusion of activated carbon had a minor impact on the membrane's porosity and equilibrium water content. Overall, these insights will be beneficial in determining the optimal concentration of activated carbon powder for PES ultrafiltration membranes.
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- Gunawan Setia Prihandana
- Department of Industrial Engineering, Faculty of Advanced Technology and Multidiscipline, Universitas Airlangga, Jl. Dr. Ir. H. Soekarno, Surabaya 60115, Indonesia; (S.S.M.); (R.S.S.); (V.T.); (D.M.A.P.)
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- Department of Industrial Engineering, Faculty of Advanced Technology and Multidiscipline, Universitas Airlangga, Jl. Dr. Ir. H. Soekarno, Surabaya 60115, Indonesia; (S.S.M.); (R.S.S.); (V.T.); (D.M.A.P.)
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- Department of Industrial Engineering, Faculty of Advanced Technology and Multidiscipline, Universitas Airlangga, Jl. Dr. Ir. H. Soekarno, Surabaya 60115, Indonesia; (S.S.M.); (R.S.S.); (V.T.); (D.M.A.P.)
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- Department of Industrial Engineering, Faculty of Advanced Technology and Multidiscipline, Universitas Airlangga, Jl. Dr. Ir. H. Soekarno, Surabaya 60115, Indonesia; (S.S.M.); (R.S.S.); (V.T.); (D.M.A.P.)
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- Department of Industrial Engineering, Faculty of Advanced Technology and Multidiscipline, Universitas Airlangga, Jl. Dr. Ir. H. Soekarno, Surabaya 60115, Indonesia; (S.S.M.); (R.S.S.); (V.T.); (D.M.A.P.)
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- Department of Research and Development, PT. Global Meditek Utama—IITOYA, Sardonoharjo, Ngaglik, Sleman, Yogyakarta 55581, Indonesia;
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- Centre of Advanced Manufacturing & Material Processing (AMMP Centre), Department of Mechanical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Universiti Malaya, Kuala Lumpur 50603, Malaysia; (M.F.J.); (F.Y.)
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- Centre of Advanced Manufacturing & Material Processing (AMMP Centre), Department of Mechanical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Universiti Malaya, Kuala Lumpur 50603, Malaysia; (M.F.J.); (F.Y.)
- Centre for Foundation Studies in Science, Universiti Malaya, Kuala Lumpur 50603, Malaysia
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- Department of Mechanical and Industrial Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Universitas Gadjah Mada, Jalan Grafika No. 2, Yogyakarta 55281, Indonesia;
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Chakachaka VM, Tshangana CS, Mamba BB, Muleja AA. CFD-Assisted Process Optimization of an Integrated Photocatalytic Membrane System for Water Treatment. MEMBRANES 2023; 13:827. [PMID: 37887999 PMCID: PMC10608198 DOI: 10.3390/membranes13100827] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/21/2023] [Revised: 09/28/2023] [Accepted: 10/03/2023] [Indexed: 10/28/2023]
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An integrated photocatalytic membrane system (IPMS) was developed for potential use in the remediation of naproxen using real water samples from a drinking water treatment plant. Key parameters such as time, pH, water matrix, mixing speeds, flow rate, and light intensity undeniably affected photocatalytic and membrane separation processes. The system optimization was based on improving irradiation to generate a more reactive species and mass transfer to increase the reaction rate. Upon optimization, IPMS achieved 99% naproxen removal efficiency. Computational fluid dynamics (CFD) simulated the flow patterns and radiation distribution inside the photocatalytic membrane reactor to improve irradiation and mass transfer during operation. The simulated flow field revealed the presence of dead zones with different velocities in the photocatalytic membrane reactor; this limited the mass transfer of reactive species in the reactor, resulting in uneven distribution of reactive radicals. The dead zones were mitigated by increasing the mixing speed, and as a result, convective mass flow improved process performance. The governing parameters (flow patterns and radiation distribution) of the simulated and experimental data were in agreement. The absorption of irradiation by the active site of the membranes improved with light intensity; at higher light intensities, the light irradiated deeper into the membrane. As such, the CoFe2O4 nanoparticles incorporated inside the membrane pores became highly activated, thus enhancing degradation. The obtained space-time yield (STY) (1.23 × 1011 mol/cm2.s) and photocatalytic space-time yield (PSTY) (4.39 × 1011 mol/W.s) showed that the developed IPMS was efficient regarding energy intensiveness and throughput for treatment of pollutants in water.
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- Institute for Nanotechnology and Water Sustainability, College of Science, Engineering and Technology, University of South Africa, Florida Science Campus, Johannesburg 1709, South Africa
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Gholizadeh Z, Aliannezhadi M, Ghominejad M, Tehrani FS. High specific surface area γ-Al 2O 3 nanoparticles synthesized by facile and low-cost co-precipitation method. Sci Rep 2023; 13:6131. [PMID: 37061598 PMCID: PMC10105753 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-023-33266-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/20/2022] [Accepted: 04/11/2023] [Indexed: 04/17/2023] Open
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Alumina (Al2O3) nanoparticles (NPs) are particularly adsorbent NPs with a high specific surface area (SSA) that may well be utilized to clean water. In this study, pure γ-alumina NPs are successfully synthesized by the co-precipitation method, and the effect of ammonium bicarbonate concentration on the synthesized NPs is studied to find the optimum concentration to provide the highest capacity of copper ions removal from water. The results declare that spherical alumina NPs with average diameters in the range of 19-23 nm are formed with different concentrations of precipitation agent, and the concentration has no significant effect on the morphology of NPs. Furthermore, the precipitating agent concentration influences the optical characteristics of the produced alumina NPs, and the bandgap energies of the samples vary between 4.24 and 5.05 eV. The most important impact of precipitating agent concentrations reflects in their SSA and capacity for copper ion removal Ultra-high SSA = 317 m2/g, and the highest copper removal at the adsorbate concentration of 184 mg/L is achieved in an alkalis solution followed by a neutral solution. However, admirable copper removal of 98.2% is even achieved in acidic solutions with 0.9 g/L of the alumina NPs synthesized at a given concentration of ammonium bicarbonate, so this sample can be a good candidate for Cu ions removal from acidic wastewater.
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- Zahra Gholizadeh
- Faculty of Physics, Semnan University, P.O. Box: 35195-363, Semnan, Iran
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- Faculty of Physics, Semnan University, P.O. Box: 35195-363, Semnan, Iran
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Ersoz TT, Ersoz M. Nanostructured Material and its Application in Membrane Separation
Technology. MICRO AND NANOSYSTEMS 2023; 15:16-27. [DOI: 10.2174/1876402914666220318121343] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/11/2021] [Revised: 11/08/2021] [Accepted: 01/24/2022] [Indexed: 09/01/2023]
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Nanomaterials are classified with their at least one dimension in the range of 1-100 nm, which offers new innovative solutions for membrane development. These are included as nanosized adsorbents, nanomembranes, nanocomposites, photocatalysts, nanotubes, nanoclays, etc. Nanomaterials are promising, exceptional properties for one of the opportunity is to prevent the global water crisis with their extraordinary performance as their usage for membrane development, particularly for water treatment process. Nanomaterial based membranes that include nanoparticles, nanofibers, 2D layered materials, and their nanostructured composites which provide superior permeation characteristics besides their antifouling, antibacterial and photodegradation properties. They are enable for providing the extraordinary properties to be used as ultrafast and ultimately selective membranes for water purification. In this review, recently developed nanomaterial based membranes and their applications for water treatment process were summarized. The main attention is given to the nanomaterial based membrane structure design. The variety in terms of constituent structure and alterations provide nanomaterial based membranes which will be expected to be a perfect separation membrane in the future.
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- Tugrul Talha Ersoz
- Nanotechnology and Advanced Materials, Institute of Sciences, Selcuk University, Kampus, 42130 Konya, Turkey
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- Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, Selcuk University, Kampus, 42130 Konya, Turkey
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George J, Kumar VV. Polymeric membranes customized with super paramagnetic iron oxide nanoparticles for effective separation of pentachlorophenol and proteins in aqueous solution. J Mol Struct 2023. [DOI: 10.1016/j.molstruc.2023.135449] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/29/2023]
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Advanced Polymeric Nanocomposite Membranes for Water and Wastewater Treatment: A Comprehensive Review. Polymers (Basel) 2023; 15:polym15030540. [PMID: 36771842 PMCID: PMC9920371 DOI: 10.3390/polym15030540] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/23/2022] [Revised: 01/13/2023] [Accepted: 01/16/2023] [Indexed: 01/24/2023] Open
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Nanomaterials have been extensively used in polymer nanocomposite membranes due to the inclusion of unique features that enhance water and wastewater treatment performance. Compared to the pristine membranes, the incorporation of nanomodifiers not only improves membrane performance (water permeability, salt rejection, contaminant removal, selectivity), but also the intrinsic properties (hydrophilicity, porosity, antifouling properties, antimicrobial properties, mechanical, thermal, and chemical stability) of these membranes. This review focuses on applications of different types of nanomaterials: zero-dimensional (metal/metal oxide nanoparticles), one-dimensional (carbon nanotubes), two-dimensional (graphene and associated structures), and three-dimensional (zeolites and associated frameworks) nanomaterials combined with polymers towards novel polymeric nanocomposites for water and wastewater treatment applications. This review will show that combinations of nanomaterials and polymers impart enhanced features into the pristine membrane; however, the underlying issues associated with the modification processes and environmental impact of these membranes are less obvious. This review also highlights the utility of computational methods toward understanding the structural and functional properties of the membranes. Here, we highlight the fabrication methods, advantages, challenges, environmental impact, and future scope of these advanced polymeric nanocomposite membrane based systems for water and wastewater treatment applications.
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Hosseini SM, Mohammadianfar S, Farahani SK, Solhi S. Polyether sulfone-graphite nanocomposite for nanofiltration membrane with enhanced separation, antifouling and antibacterial properties. KOREAN J CHEM ENG 2023. [DOI: 10.1007/s11814-022-1266-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/06/2023]
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Awasthi P, Bangari RS, Sinha N. PVDF/BNNSs Nanocomposite Membrane for Simultaneous Removal of Tetracycline and Ofloxacin from Water. J Mol Liq 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.molliq.2022.120970] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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Hassan GK, Al-Shemy M, Adel AM, Al-Sayed A. Boosting brackish water treatment via integration of mesoporous γ-Al 2O 3NPs with thin-film nanofiltration membranes. Sci Rep 2022; 12:19666. [PMID: 36385150 PMCID: PMC9668910 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-022-23914-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/09/2022] [Accepted: 11/07/2022] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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In this study, a simple method based on non-ionic surfactant polysorbates-80 was used to create mesoporous γ-Al2O3NPs. The properties of the prepared mesoporous alumina nanoparticles (Al2O3NPs) were verified using ATR-FTIR, XRD, SEM, TEM, DLS, and BET surface area analysis. Then, thin-film nanocomposite (TFN) nanofiltration membranes were fabricated by interfacial polymerization of embedded polyamide layers with varied contents (0.01 to 0.15 wt.%) of mesoporous γ-Al2O3NPs. The surface roughness, porosity, pore size, and contact angle parameters of all the prepared membranes were also determined. The performance of the fabricated membranes was investigated under various mesoporous γ-Al2O3NPs loads, time, and pressure conditions. Mesoporous γ-Al2O3NPs revealed an important role in raising both the membrane hydrophilicity and the surface negativity. The addition of 0.03 wt.% mesoporous γ-Al2O3NPs to the TFN membrane increased water flux threefold compared to the TF control (TFC) membrane, with maximum water flux reaching 96.5, 98, 60, and 52 L/(m2.h) for MgSO4, MgCl2, Na2SO4, and NaCl influent solutions, respectively, with the highest salt rejection of 96.5%, 92.2%, 98.4%. The TFN-Al2O3 membrane was also able to soften water and remove polyvalent cations such as Mg2+ with a highly permeable flux. The TFN-Al2O3 membrane successfully removed the hardness of the applied water samples below the WHO limit compared to using merely the TFC membrane. Furthermore, the TFN-Al2O3 nanofiltration membrane unit proved to be a promising candidate for the desalination of real brine like that collected from the Safaga area, Egypt.
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- Gamal K Hassan
- Water Pollution Research Department, National Research Centre, 33 El Buhouth St. (Former El-Tahrir St.), P.O. Box 12622, Dokki, Giza, Egypt
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- Cellulose and Paper Department, National Research Center, 33 El-Bohouth St. (Former El-Tahrir St.), P.O. 12622, Dokki, Giza, Egypt
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- Cellulose and Paper Department, National Research Center, 33 El-Bohouth St. (Former El-Tahrir St.), P.O. 12622, Dokki, Giza, Egypt
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- Water Pollution Research Department, National Research Centre, 33 El Buhouth St. (Former El-Tahrir St.), P.O. Box 12622, Dokki, Giza, Egypt.
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Wang H, Han Z, Liu Y, Zheng M, Liu Z, Wang W, Fan Y, Han D, Niu L. Recyclable Composite Membrane of Polydopamine and Graphene Oxide-Modified Polyacrylonitrile for Organic Dye Molecule and Heavy Metal Ion Removal. MEMBRANES 2022; 12:938. [PMID: 36295697 PMCID: PMC9609451 DOI: 10.3390/membranes12100938] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/01/2022] [Revised: 09/13/2022] [Accepted: 09/19/2022] [Indexed: 06/16/2023]
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Developing efficient and recyclable membranes for water contaminant removal still remains a challenge in terms of practical applications. Herein, a recyclable membrane constituted of polyacrylonitrile-graphene and oxide-polydopamine was fabricated and demonstrated efficient adsorption capacities with respect to heavy metal ions (62.9 mg g-1 of Cu2+ ion, CuSO4 50 mg L-1) and organic dye molecules (306.7 mg g-1 of methylene blue and 339.6 mg g-1 of eriochrome black T, MB/EBT 50 mg L-1). The polyacrylonitrile fibers provide the skeleton of the membrane, while the graphene oxide and polydopamine endow the membrane with hydrophilicity, which is favorable for the adsorption of pollutants in water. Benefitting from the protonation and deprotonation effects of graphene oxide and polydopamine, the obtained membrane demonstrated promotion of the selective adsorption or desorption of pollutant molecules. This guarantees that the adsorbed pollutant molecules can be desorbed promptly from the membrane through simple pH adjustment, ensuring the reusability of the membrane. After ten adsorption-desorption cycles, the membrane could still maintain a desirable adsorption capacity. In addition, compared with other, similar membranes reported, this composite membrane displays the highest mechanical stability. This work puts forward an alternative strategy for recyclable membrane design and expects to promote the utilization of membrane techniques in practical wastewater treatment.
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- Haoyu Wang
- Center for Advanced Analytical Science, Guangzhou Key Laboratory of Sensing Materials & Devices, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Analytical and Testing Center, School of Computer Science and Cyber Engineering, Guangzhou University, Guangzhou 510006, China
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- Center for Advanced Analytical Science, Guangzhou Key Laboratory of Sensing Materials & Devices, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Analytical and Testing Center, School of Computer Science and Cyber Engineering, Guangzhou University, Guangzhou 510006, China
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- Center for Advanced Analytical Science, Guangzhou Key Laboratory of Sensing Materials & Devices, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Analytical and Testing Center, School of Computer Science and Cyber Engineering, Guangzhou University, Guangzhou 510006, China
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- Center for Advanced Analytical Science, Guangzhou Key Laboratory of Sensing Materials & Devices, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Analytical and Testing Center, School of Computer Science and Cyber Engineering, Guangzhou University, Guangzhou 510006, China
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- Center for Advanced Analytical Science, Guangzhou Key Laboratory of Sensing Materials & Devices, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Analytical and Testing Center, School of Computer Science and Cyber Engineering, Guangzhou University, Guangzhou 510006, China
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- Center for Advanced Analytical Science, Guangzhou Key Laboratory of Sensing Materials & Devices, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Analytical and Testing Center, School of Computer Science and Cyber Engineering, Guangzhou University, Guangzhou 510006, China
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- Center for Advanced Analytical Science, Guangzhou Key Laboratory of Sensing Materials & Devices, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Analytical and Testing Center, School of Computer Science and Cyber Engineering, Guangzhou University, Guangzhou 510006, China
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- Center for Advanced Analytical Science, Guangzhou Key Laboratory of Sensing Materials & Devices, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Analytical and Testing Center, School of Computer Science and Cyber Engineering, Guangzhou University, Guangzhou 510006, China
- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Psychoactive Substances Monitoring and Safety, Anti-Drug Technology Center of Guangdong Province, Guangzhou 510230, China
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- Center for Advanced Analytical Science, Guangzhou Key Laboratory of Sensing Materials & Devices, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Analytical and Testing Center, School of Computer Science and Cyber Engineering, Guangzhou University, Guangzhou 510006, China
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Mohammed S, Nassrullah H, Aburabie J, Hashaikeh R. Fabrication of Thin Film Composite Membranes on Nanozeolite Modified Support Layer for Tailored Nanofiltration Performance. MEMBRANES 2022; 12:940. [PMID: 36295699 PMCID: PMC9610575 DOI: 10.3390/membranes12100940] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/06/2022] [Revised: 09/16/2022] [Accepted: 09/24/2022] [Indexed: 06/16/2023]
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Thin-film composite (TFC) structure has been widely employed in polymeric membrane fabrication to achieve superior performance for desalination and water treatment. In particular, TFC membranes with a thin active polyamide (PA) selective layer are proven to offer improved permeability without compromising salt rejection. Several modifications to TFCs have been proposed over the years to enhance their performance by altering the selective, intermediate, or support layer. This study proposes the modification of the membrane support using nanozeolites prepared by a unique ball milling technique for tailoring the nanofiltration performance. TFC membranes were fabricated by the interfacial polymerization of Piperazine (PIP) and 1,3,5-Benzenetricarbonyl trichloride (TMC) on Polysulfone (PSf) supports modified with nanozeolites. The nanozeolite concentration in the casting solution varied from 0 to 0.2%. Supports prepared with different nanozeolite concentrations resulted in varied hydrophilicity, porosity, and permeability. Results showed that optimum membrane performance was obtained for supports modified with 0.1% nanozeolites where pure water permeance of 17.1 ± 2.1 Lm-2 h-1 bar-1 was observed with a salt rejection of 11.47%, 33.84%, 94%, and 95.1% for NaCl, MgCl2, MgSO4, and Na2SO4 respectively.
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- Shabin Mohammed
- NYUAD Water Research Center, Department of Engineering, New York University Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi P.O. Box 129188, United Arab Emirates
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- NYUAD Water Research Center, Department of Engineering, New York University Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi P.O. Box 129188, United Arab Emirates
- Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering Division, Tandon School of Engineering, New York University, New York, NY 11201, USA
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- NYUAD Water Research Center, Department of Engineering, New York University Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi P.O. Box 129188, United Arab Emirates
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- NYUAD Water Research Center, Department of Engineering, New York University Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi P.O. Box 129188, United Arab Emirates
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Naseer MN, Dutta K, Zaidi AA, Asif M, Alqahtany A, Aldossary NA, Jamil R, Alyami SH, Jaafar J. Research Trends in the Use of Polyaniline Membrane for Water Treatment Applications: A Scientometric Analysis. MEMBRANES 2022; 12:777. [PMID: 36005692 PMCID: PMC9414991 DOI: 10.3390/membranes12080777] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/23/2022] [Revised: 08/08/2022] [Accepted: 08/11/2022] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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Polyaniline (PANI), which is a member of the family of electrically conducting polymers, has been widely discussed as a potential membrane for wastewater treatment. Although a steady growth in PANI literature was observed, analyzing PANI literature quantitatively is still a novelty. The main aim of this study is to unearth the current research status, global trends, and evolution of PANI membranes literature and their use in water treatment applications over time. For this purpose, a scientometric study was performed consisting of bibliometric and bibliographic analysis. A total of 613 entities were extracted from Web of Science published during the last 50 years and were analyzed to map trends based on leading peer-reviewed journals, publication records, leading research disciplines, countries, and organizations. The study shows that the number of annual publications increased exponentially from 2005 to 2020 and is expected to keep increasing in the current decade. The Journal of Membrane Science published the highest number of articles and was identified as the most-cited journal in the field. China, India, and the USA were observed as the top three research hubs. The top-ranked authors in the field were Wang, Jixiao, and Wang, Zhi. To find research trends, four different clusters of keywords were generated and analyzed. The top five most frequent keywords turn out to be polyaniline, water, performance, membranes, and nanoparticles. The analysis suggests that the application of nanotechnology for modifying PANI membranes (using nanoparticles, nanotubes, and graphene specifically) is the future of this field. This study elucidates the research streamline of the field that may serve as a quick reference for early career researchers and industries exploring this field.
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- Muhammad Nihal Naseer
- Department of Engineering Sciences, Pakistan Navy Engineering College, National University of Sciences and Technology, Karachi 75300, Pakistan
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- Advanced Polymer Design and Development Research Laboratory, School for Advanced Research in Petrochemicals, Central Institute of Petrochemicals Engineering and Technology, Bengaluru 562149, Karnataka, India
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering Science and Technology, Hamdard University, Madinat al-Hikmah, Karachi 74600, Pakistan
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- Department of Engineering Sciences, Pakistan Navy Engineering College, National University of Sciences and Technology, Karachi 75300, Pakistan
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- Department of Urban and Regional Planning, College of Architecture and Planning, Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University, P.O. Box 1982, Dammam 31441, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Architecture, Faculty of Engineering, Al-Baha University, Al-Baha 65528, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Building Engineering, College of Architecture and Planning, Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University, P.O. Box 1982, Dammam 31441, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Civil Engineering, College of Engineering, Najran University, Najran 55461, Saudi Arabia
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- Advanced Membrane Technology Research Centre, School of Chemical and Energy Engineering, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, Skudai Johor 81310, Malaysia
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Damiri F, Andra S, Kommineni N, Balu SK, Bulusu R, Boseila AA, Akamo DO, Ahmad Z, Khan FS, Rahman MH, Berrada M, Cavalu S. Recent Advances in Adsorptive Nanocomposite Membranes for Heavy Metals Ion Removal from Contaminated Water: A Comprehensive Review. MATERIALS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2022; 15:5392. [PMID: 35955327 PMCID: PMC9369589 DOI: 10.3390/ma15155392] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/24/2022] [Revised: 07/27/2022] [Accepted: 08/03/2022] [Indexed: 05/31/2023]
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Water contamination is one of the most urgent concerns confronting the world today. Heavy metal poisoning of aquatic systems has piqued the interest of various researchers due to the high toxicity and carcinogenic consequences it has on living organisms. Due to their exceptional attributes such as strong reactivity, huge surface area, and outstanding mechanical properties, nanomaterials are being produced and employed in water treatment. In this review, recent advances in the use of nanomaterials in nanoadsorptive membrane systems for wastewater treatment and heavy metal removal are extensively discussed. These materials include carbon-based nanostructures, metal nanoparticles, metal oxide nanoparticles, nanocomposites, and layered double hydroxide-based compounds. Furthermore, the relevant properties of the nanostructures and the implications on their performance for water treatment and contamination removal are highlighted. The hydrophilicity, pore size, skin thickness, porosity, and surface roughness of these nanostructures can help the water permeability of the nanoadsorptive membrane. Other properties such as surface charge modification and mechanical strength can improve the metal adsorption effectiveness of nanoadsorptive membranes during wastewater treatment. Various nanocomposite membrane fabrication techniques are also reviewed. This study is important because it gives important information on the roles of nanomaterials and nanostructures in heavy metal removal and wastewater treatment.
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- Fouad Damiri
- Laboratory of Biomolecules and Organic Synthesis (BIOSYNTHO), Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Sciences Ben M’Sick, University Hassan II of Casablanca, Casablanca 20000, Morocco
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- Department of Chemistry, Rajalakshmi Institute of Technology, Chennai 600124, Tamil Nadu, India
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- Department of Oral Pathology, Saveetha Dental College and Hospitals, Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences, Chennai 600077, Tamil Nadu, India
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Florida A&M University, Tallahassee, FL 32307, USA
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, National Organization for Drug Control and Research (NODCAR), Cairo 12611, Egypt
- Department of Pharmaceutics and Industrial Pharmacy, Faculty of Pharmacy, Sinai University, Sinai 41636, Egypt
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- The Bredesen Center for Interdisciplinary Research and Graduate Education, University of Tennessee, Knoxville, TN 37996, USA
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- Unit of Bee Research and Honey Production, Faculty of Science, King Khalid University, P.O. Box 9004, Abha 61413, Saudi Arabia
- Biology Department, College of Arts and Sciences, Dehran Al-Junub, King Khalid University, P.O. Box 9004, Abha 61413, Saudi Arabia
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- Biology Department, College of Arts and Sciences, Dehran Al-Junub, King Khalid University, P.O. Box 9004, Abha 61413, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Global Medical Science, Wonju College of Medicine, Yonsei University, Wonju 26426, Korea
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- Laboratory of Biomolecules and Organic Synthesis (BIOSYNTHO), Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Sciences Ben M’Sick, University Hassan II of Casablanca, Casablanca 20000, Morocco
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- Faculty of Medicine and Pharmacy, University of Oradea, P-ta 1 Decembrie 10, 410087 Oradea, Romania
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Chakachaka V, Tshangana C, Mahlangu O, Mamba B, Muleja A. Interdependence of Kinetics and Fluid Dynamics in the Design of Photocatalytic Membrane Reactors. MEMBRANES 2022; 12:membranes12080745. [PMID: 36005662 PMCID: PMC9412706 DOI: 10.3390/membranes12080745] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/22/2022] [Revised: 06/11/2022] [Accepted: 06/15/2022] [Indexed: 01/18/2023]
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Photocatalytic membrane reactors (PMRs) are a promising technology for wastewater reclamation. The principles of PMRs are based on photocatalytic degradation and membrane rejection, the different processes occurring simultaneously. Coupled photocatalysis and membrane filtration has made PMRs suitable for application in the removal of emerging contaminants (ECs), such as diclofenac, carbamazepine, ibuprofen, lincomycin, diphenhydramine, rhodamine, and tamoxifen, from wastewater, while reducing the likelihood of byproducts being present in the permeate stream. The viability of PMRs depends on the hypotheses used during design and the kinetic properties of the systems. The choice of design models and the assumptions made in their application can have an impact on reactor design outcomes. A design’s resilience is due to the development of a mathematical model that links material and mass balances to various sub-models, including the fluid dynamic model, the radiation emission model, the radiation absorption model, and the kinetic model. Hence, this review addresses the discrepancies with traditional kinetic models, fluid flow dynamics, and radiation emission and absorption, all of which have an impact on upscaling and reactor design. Computational and analytical descriptions of how to develop a PMR system with high throughput, performance, and energy efficiency are provided. The potential solutions are classified according to the catalyst, fluid dynamics, thickness, geometry, and light source used. Two main PMR types are comprehensively described, and a discussion of various influential factors relating to PMRs was used as a premise for developing an ideal reactor. The aim of this work was to resolve potential divergences that occur during PMRs design as most real reactors do not conform to the idealized fluid dynamics. Lastly, the application of PMRs is evaluated, not only in relation to the removal of endocrine-disrupting compounds (EDCs) from wastewater, but also in dye, oil, heavy metals, and pesticide removal.
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Cevallos-Mendoza J, Amorim CG, Rodríguez-Díaz JM, Montenegro MDCBSM. Removal of Contaminants from Water by Membrane Filtration: A Review. MEMBRANES 2022; 12:membranes12060570. [PMID: 35736277 PMCID: PMC9229562 DOI: 10.3390/membranes12060570] [Citation(s) in RCA: 26] [Impact Index Per Article: 13.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/12/2022] [Revised: 05/27/2022] [Accepted: 05/27/2022] [Indexed: 12/07/2022]
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Drinking water sources are increasingly subject to various types of contamination due to anthropogenic factors and require proper treatment to remove disease-causing agents. Public drinking water systems use different treatment methods to provide safe and quality drinking water to populations. However, they are ineffective in removing contaminants that are considered a danger to the environment and therefore to humans. Several alternative treatment processes have been proposed, such as membrane filtration, as final purification methods. This paper aims to summarize the type of pollutant compounds, filtration processes, and membranes that have been most studied in this area with particular emphasis on how the modification of membranes, either the manufacturing process or the incorporation of nanomaterials, influences their performance.
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- Jaime Cevallos-Mendoza
- LAQV-REQUIMTE/Departamento de Ciências Químicas, Faculdade de Farmácia, Universidade do Porto, R. Jorge Viterbo Ferreira, 228, 4050-313 Porto, Portugal;
- Instituto de Admisión y Nivelación, Universidad Técnica de Manabí, Portoviejo 130105, Ecuador
- Laboratorio de Análisis Químicos y Biotecnológicos, Instituto de Investigación, Universidad Técnica de Manabí, Portoviejo 130105, Ecuador
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- LAQV-REQUIMTE/Departamento de Ciências Químicas, Faculdade de Farmácia, Universidade do Porto, R. Jorge Viterbo Ferreira, 228, 4050-313 Porto, Portugal;
- Correspondence: (C.G.A.); (J.M.R.-D.); (M.d.C.B.S.M.M.)
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- Laboratorio de Análisis Químicos y Biotecnológicos, Instituto de Investigación, Universidad Técnica de Manabí, Portoviejo 130105, Ecuador
- Departamento de Procesos Químicos, Facultad de Ciencias Matemáticas, Físicas y Químicas, Universidad Técnica de Manabí, Portoviejo 130105, Ecuador
- Correspondence: (C.G.A.); (J.M.R.-D.); (M.d.C.B.S.M.M.)
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- LAQV-REQUIMTE/Departamento de Ciências Químicas, Faculdade de Farmácia, Universidade do Porto, R. Jorge Viterbo Ferreira, 228, 4050-313 Porto, Portugal;
- Correspondence: (C.G.A.); (J.M.R.-D.); (M.d.C.B.S.M.M.)
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Recent Progress of Adsorptive Ultrafiltration Membranes in Water Treatment—A Mini Review. MEMBRANES 2022; 12:membranes12050519. [PMID: 35629845 PMCID: PMC9144780 DOI: 10.3390/membranes12050519] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/17/2022] [Revised: 05/08/2022] [Accepted: 05/10/2022] [Indexed: 02/04/2023]
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Adsorptive ultrafiltration mixed matrix membranes (MMMs) are a new strategy, developed in recent years, to remove harmful cations and small-molecule organics from wastewater and drinking water, which achieve ultrafiltration and adsorption functions in one unit and are considered to be among the promising technologies that have exhibited efficiency and competence in water reuse. This mini review concerns the research progress of adsorptive ultrafiltration MMMs for removing heavy metal ions and small-molecule organics. We firstly introduce the types and classifications of adsorptive ultrafiltration MMMs (their classifications can be established based on the type of the adsorbent used). Furthermore, we discuss the removal mechanism of adsorptive ultrafiltration MMMs, as well as summarizing the main fabrication techniques for adsorptive ultrafiltration membranes. In addition, we identified some of the issues and challenges of the practical application for adsorptive ultrafiltration.
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Enhancing antifouling and separation characteristics of carbon nanofiber embedded poly ether sulfone nanofiltration membrane. KOREAN J CHEM ENG 2022. [DOI: 10.1007/s11814-022-1088-1] [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]
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Physicochemical characteristics of polysulfone nanofiber membranes with iron oxide nanoparticles via electrospinning. J Appl Polym Sci 2022. [DOI: 10.1002/app.51661] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/15/2023]
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Zhang T, Li P, Ding S, Wang X. High-performance TFNC membrane with adsorption assisted for removal of Pb(II) and other contaminants. JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS 2022; 424:127742. [PMID: 34799164 DOI: 10.1016/j.jhazmat.2021.127742] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/20/2021] [Revised: 10/29/2021] [Accepted: 11/06/2021] [Indexed: 06/13/2023]
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Rapid and thorough removal of heavy metal ions in wastewater is critical for the urgent need of clean water. Herein, we prepared a high-performance thin film nanofibrous composite (TFNC) membrane consisting of a polyacrylonitrile (PAN)-UiO-66-(COOH)2 composite nanofibrous substrate (CPAN) and a calcium alginate (CaAlg) skin layer. Owing to abundant adsorption sites of UiO-66-(COOH)2 MOF, the optimal CPAN-2 nanofibrous substrate showed excellent adsorption capacity for lead ions. The maximum Pb2+ adsorption capacity of CPAN-2 substrate calculated by Langmuir isotherm model was 254.5 mg/g. Meanwhile, due to the relatively loose structure of CaAlg skin layer, this TFNC membrane showed high water permeate flux about 50 L m-2h-1 at 0.1 MPa, and the rejection for dyes was higher than 95%. Therefore, CaAlg/CPAN TFNC membranes were appropriate for dynamic adsorption/filtration to remove Pb2+. Compared with original CaAlg/PAN membrane, the optimal CaAlg/CPAN TFNC membrane showed much better ability to treat Pb(II)-containing wastewater and had good recyclability. Most importantly, the CaAlg/CPAN TFNC membrane could treat 7659 L m-2 wastewater containing single lead ions under WHO drinking water standard, and effectively deal with more simulated lead-containing wastewater. This work could provide a substitutable solution for effective removal of heavy metal ions and other various contaminants in wastewater.
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- Tonghui Zhang
- State Key Lab for Modification of Chemical Fibers and Polymer Materials, College of Materials Science and Engineering, Donghua University, Shanghai 201620, PR China
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- State Key Lab for Modification of Chemical Fibers and Polymer Materials, College of Materials Science and Engineering, Donghua University, Shanghai 201620, PR China
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- State Key Lab for Modification of Chemical Fibers and Polymer Materials, College of Materials Science and Engineering, Donghua University, Shanghai 201620, PR China
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- State Key Lab for Modification of Chemical Fibers and Polymer Materials, College of Materials Science and Engineering, Donghua University, Shanghai 201620, PR China.
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Nambi Krishnan J, Venkatachalam KR, Ghosh O, Jhaveri K, Palakodeti A, Nair N. Review of Thin Film Nanocomposite Membranes and Their Applications in Desalination. Front Chem 2022; 10:781372. [PMID: 35186879 PMCID: PMC8848102 DOI: 10.3389/fchem.2022.781372] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/22/2021] [Accepted: 01/03/2022] [Indexed: 01/08/2023] Open
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All over the world, almost one billion people live in regions where water is scarce. It is also estimated that by 2035, almost 3.5 billion people will be experiencing water scarcity. Hence, there is a need for water based technologies. In separation processes, membrane based technologies have been a popular choice due to its advantages over other techniques. In recent decades, sustained research in the field of membrane technology has seen a remarkable surge in the development of membrane technology, particularly because of reduction of energy footprints and cost. One such development is the inclusion of nanoparticles in thin film composite membranes, commonly referred to as Thin Film Nanocomposite Membranes (TFN). This review covers the development, characteristics, advantages, and applications of TFN technology since its introduction in 2007 by Hoek. After a brief overview on the existing membrane technology, this review discusses TFN membranes. This discussion includes TFN membrane synthesis, characterization, and enhanced properties due to the incorporation of nanoparticles. An attempt is made to summarize the various nanoparticles used for preparing TFNs and the effects they have on membrane performance towards desalination. The improvement in membrane performance is generally observed in properties such as permeability, selectivity, chlorine stability, and antifouling. Subsequently, the application of TFNs in Reverse Osmosis (RO) alongside other desalination alternatives like Multiple Effect Flash evaporator and Multi-Stage Flash distillation is covered.
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- Jegatha Nambi Krishnan
- Department of Chemical Engineering, Birla Institute of Technology and Science Pilani, K.K. Birla Goa Campus, Zuarinagar, India
- *Correspondence: Jegatha Nambi Krishnan,
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, Birla Institute of Technology and Science Pilani, K.K. Birla Goa Campus, Zuarinagar, India
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, Birla Institute of Technology and Science Pilani, K.K. Birla Goa Campus, Zuarinagar, India
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- Strategic Engagement and Analysis Group, Rocky Mountain Institute, Boulder, CO, United States
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- Process and Environmental Technology Lab, Department of Chemical Engineering, KU Leuven, Leuven, Belgium
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, Birla Institute of Technology and Science Pilani, K.K. Birla Goa Campus, Zuarinagar, India
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The Impacts of Iron Oxide Nanoparticles on Membrane Properties for Water and Wastewater Applications: a Review. ARABIAN JOURNAL FOR SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING 2021. [DOI: 10.1007/s13369-021-06373-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/19/2022]
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Rahimi M, Hassanzadeh Tabrizi SA, Aminsharei F. Fabrication and antibacterial properties of TFC membrane modified with cellulose/copper oxide nanoparticles for removal of cadmium from water. SEP SCI TECHNOL 2021. [DOI: 10.1080/01496395.2021.2002893] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/19/2022]
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- Maryam Rahimi
- Department of Safety Health and Environment, Najafabad Branch, Islamic Azad University, Najafabad, Iran
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- Advanced Materials Research Center, Department of Materials Engineering, Najafabad Branch, Islamic Azad University, Najafabad, Iran
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- Department of Safety Health and Environment, Najafabad Branch, Islamic Azad University, Najafabad, Iran
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Abbasi Geravand MH, Saljoughi E, Mousavi SM, Kiani S. Biodegradable polycaprolactone/MXene nanocomposite nanofiltration membranes for the treatment of dye solutions. J Taiwan Inst Chem Eng 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jtice.2021.08.048] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/07/2022]
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Bandehali S, Parvizian F, Ruan H, Moghadassi A, Shen J, Figoli A, Adeleye AS, Hilal N, Matsuura T, Drioli E, Hosseini SM. A planned review on designing of high-performance nanocomposite nanofiltration membranes for pollutants removal from water. J IND ENG CHEM 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jiec.2021.06.022] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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Role of polydopamine in the enhancement of binding stability of TiO2 nanoparticles on polyethersulfone ultrafiltration membrane. Colloids Surf A Physicochem Eng Asp 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/j.colsurfa.2021.126694] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/25/2023]
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Singh S, Varghese AM, Reddy KSK, Romanos GE, Karanikolos GN. Polysulfone Mixed-Matrix Membranes Comprising Poly(ethylene glycol)-Grafted Carbon Nanotubes: Mechanical Properties and CO2 Separation Performance. Ind Eng Chem Res 2021. [DOI: 10.1021/acs.iecr.1c02040] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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- Swati Singh
- Department of Chemical Engineering, Khalifa University, P.O. Box 127788, Abu Dhabi, UAE
- Center for Catalysis and Separation (CeCaS), Khalifa University, P.O. Box 127788, Abu Dhabi, UAE
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, Khalifa University, P.O. Box 127788, Abu Dhabi, UAE
- Center for Catalysis and Separation (CeCaS), Khalifa University, P.O. Box 127788, Abu Dhabi, UAE
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, Khalifa University, P.O. Box 127788, Abu Dhabi, UAE
- Center for Catalysis and Separation (CeCaS), Khalifa University, P.O. Box 127788, Abu Dhabi, UAE
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- Institute of Nanoscience and Nanotechnology, Demokritos National Research Center, 15310 Athens, Greece
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, Khalifa University, P.O. Box 127788, Abu Dhabi, UAE
- Center for Catalysis and Separation (CeCaS), Khalifa University, P.O. Box 127788, Abu Dhabi, UAE
- Research and Innovation Center on CO2 and H2 (RICH), Khalifa University, P.O.
Box 127788, Abu Dhabi, UAE
- Center for Membranes and Advanced Water Technology (CMAT), Khalifa University, P.O. Box 127788, Abu Dhabi, UAE
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Jazzar A, Alamri H, Malajati Y, Mahfouz R, Bouhrara M, Fihri A. Recent advances in the synthesis and applications of magnetic polymer nanocomposites. J IND ENG CHEM 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jiec.2021.04.011] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/22/2023]
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Kotobuki M, Gu Q, Zhang L, Wang J. Ceramic-Polymer Composite Membranes for Water and Wastewater Treatment: Bridging the Big Gap between Ceramics and Polymers. Molecules 2021; 26:3331. [PMID: 34206052 PMCID: PMC8198361 DOI: 10.3390/molecules26113331] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/04/2021] [Revised: 05/25/2021] [Accepted: 05/30/2021] [Indexed: 11/25/2022] Open
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Clean water supply is an essential element for the entire sustainable human society, and the economic and technology development. Membrane filtration for water and wastewater treatments is the premier choice due to its high energy efficiency and effectiveness, where the separation is performed by passing water molecules through purposely tuned pores of membranes selectively without phase change and additional chemicals. Ceramics and polymers are two main candidate materials for membranes, where the majority has been made of polymeric materials, due to the low cost, easy processing, and tunability in pore configurations. In contrast, ceramic membranes have much better performance, extra-long service life, mechanical robustness, and high thermal and chemical stabilities, and they have also been applied in gas, petrochemical, food-beverage, and pharmaceutical industries, where most of polymeric membranes cannot perform properly. However, one of the main drawbacks of ceramic membranes is the high manufacturing cost, which is about three to five times higher than that of common polymeric types. To fill the large gap between the competing ceramic and polymeric membranes, one apparent solution is to develop a ceramic-polymer composite type. Indeed, the properly engineered ceramic-polymer composite membranes are able to integrate the advantages of both ceramic and polymeric materials together, providing improvement in membrane performance for efficient separation, raised life span and additional functionalities. In this overview, we first thoroughly examine three types of ceramic-polymer composite membranes, (i) ceramics in polymer membranes (nanocomposite membranes), (ii) thin film nanocomposite (TFN) membranes, and (iii) ceramic-supported polymer membranes. In the past decade, great progress has been made in improving the compatibility between ceramics and polymers, while the synergy between them has been among the main pursuits, especially in the development of the high performing nanocomposite membranes for water and wastewater treatment at lowered manufacturing cost. By looking into strategies to improve the compatibility among ceramic and polymeric components, we will conclude with briefing on the perspectives and challenges for the future development of the composite membranes.
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, National University of Singapore, 9 Engineering Drive 1, Singapore 117575, Singapore; (M.K.); (Q.G.); (L.Z.)
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Zareei F, Bandehali S, Hosseini SM. Enhancing the separation and antifouling properties of PES nanofiltration membrane by use of chitosan functionalized magnetic nanoparticles. KOREAN J CHEM ENG 2021. [DOI: 10.1007/s11814-021-0765-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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Multifunctional composite membranes incorporated by SiO2@CuFe2O4 nanocomposite for high dye removal, antibacterial and antifouling properties. Chem Eng Res Des 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/j.cherd.2021.03.025] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/20/2022]
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Wang Q, Dai F, Zhang S, Wang M, Chen C, Yu Y. Design of a novel poly(aryl ether nitrile)-based composite ultrafiltration membrane with improved permeability and antifouling performance using zwitterionic modified nano-silica. RSC Adv 2021; 11:15231-15244. [PMID: 35424037 PMCID: PMC8698232 DOI: 10.1039/d1ra00376c] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/16/2021] [Accepted: 04/17/2021] [Indexed: 11/25/2022] Open
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Zwitterionic nano-silica (SiO2 NPs) obtained by lysine surface modification was used as a hydrophilic inorganic filler for preparing a poly(aryl ether nitrile) (PEN) nanocomposite membrane via an immersion precipitation phase inversion method. The effects of zwitterionic SiO2 NPs addition on the morphology, separation and antifouling performance of the synthesized membranes were investigated. Zwitterionic surface modification effectively avoided the agglomeration of SiO2 NPs. The PEN/zwitterionic SiO2 NPs composite membranes exhibited improved porosity, equilibrium water content, hydrophilicity and permeability due to the introduction of hydrophilic SiO2 NPs in the casting solution, and the optimal pure water flux was up to 507.2 L m−2 h−1, while the BSA rejection ratio was maintained at 97.4%. A static adsorption capacity of 72.9 μg cm−2 and the FRR up to 85.3% in the dynamic antifouling experiment proved that the introduction of zwitterionic SiO2 NPs inhibited irreversible fouling and enhanced the antifouling ability of the PEN membrane. Zwitterionic nano-silica (SiO2 NPs) obtained by lysine surface modification was used as a hydrophilic inorganic filler for preparing a poly(aryl ether nitrile) (PEN) nanocomposite membrane via an immersion precipitation phase inversion method.![]()
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- Qi Wang
- Center for Advanced Low-Dimension Materials, State Key Laboratory for Modification of Chemical Fibers and Polymer Materials, College of Material Science and Engineering, Donghua University Shanghai 201620 P. R. China
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- Center for Advanced Low-Dimension Materials, State Key Laboratory for Modification of Chemical Fibers and Polymer Materials, College of Material Science and Engineering, Donghua University Shanghai 201620 P. R. China
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- Center for Advanced Low-Dimension Materials, State Key Laboratory for Modification of Chemical Fibers and Polymer Materials, College of Material Science and Engineering, Donghua University Shanghai 201620 P. R. China
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- Center for Advanced Low-Dimension Materials, State Key Laboratory for Modification of Chemical Fibers and Polymer Materials, College of Material Science and Engineering, Donghua University Shanghai 201620 P. R. China
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- Center for Advanced Low-Dimension Materials, State Key Laboratory for Modification of Chemical Fibers and Polymer Materials, College of Material Science and Engineering, Donghua University Shanghai 201620 P. R. China
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- Center for Advanced Low-Dimension Materials, State Key Laboratory for Modification of Chemical Fibers and Polymer Materials, College of Material Science and Engineering, Donghua University Shanghai 201620 P. R. China
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Manorma, Ferreira I, Alves P, Gil M, Gando-Ferreira LM. Lignin separation from black liquor by mixed matrix polysulfone nanofiltration membrane filled with multiwalled carbon nanotubes. Sep Purif Technol 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/j.seppur.2020.118231] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/22/2022]
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Senguttuvan S, Senthilkumar P, Janaki V, Kamala-Kannan S. Significance of conducting polyaniline based composites for the removal of dyes and heavy metals from aqueous solution and wastewaters - A review. CHEMOSPHERE 2021; 267:129201. [PMID: 33338713 DOI: 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2020.129201] [Citation(s) in RCA: 36] [Impact Index Per Article: 12.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/14/2020] [Revised: 12/02/2020] [Accepted: 12/02/2020] [Indexed: 06/12/2023]
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Dyes and heavy metals pollution have become a major environmental concern worldwide. Various methods, such as advanced oxidation, biodegradation, precipitation, flocculation, ultra filtration, ion-exchange, electro-chemical degradation and coagulation, have been proposed for the removal of dyes and heavy metals from contaminated wastewater. Of these methods, adsorption and detoxification are considered as the most promising and economically viable. Polyaniline-based composites, a material prepared by combining polyaniline with one or more similar or disimilar materials, have been reported as good adsorbents to remove and detoxify different groups of pollutants due to their unique physical and chemical properties. In the last decade, several studies have reported the effective adsorption (∼95%) of dyes and heavy metals onto polyaniline based composites. Furthermore, some polyaniline -composites reduced the adsorbed heavy metals into less toxic state. This review compiles the application of different polyaniline composites for adsorption and/or detoxifcation of dyes and heavy metals and documents composite preparation methods, morphology and properties of the composites, and mechanism of dyes and heavy metals adsorption. Based on the avilabile literature, this review suggests that more studies are warranted to understand the influence of various conditions and experimental variables on dyes and heavy metals removal from wastewater and/or aqueous solution.
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- S Senguttuvan
- Department of Environmental Science, School of Life Sciences, Periyar University, Salem, 636011, Tamil Nadu, India
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- Department of Environmental Science, School of Life Sciences, Periyar University, Salem, 636011, Tamil Nadu, India
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- Department of Chemistry, Sri Sarada College for Women, Salem, 636011, Tamil Nadu, India.
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- Division of Biotechnology, Advanced Institute of Environment and Bioscience, College of Environmental and Bioresource Sciences, Jeonbuk National University, Iksan, 54596, South Korea.
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Rabajczyk A, Zielecka M, Cygańczuk K, Pastuszka Ł, Jurecki L. Nanometals-Containing Polymeric Membranes for Purification Processes. MATERIALS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2021; 14:513. [PMID: 33494485 PMCID: PMC7865470 DOI: 10.3390/ma14030513] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/28/2020] [Revised: 01/12/2021] [Accepted: 01/19/2021] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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A recent trend in the field of membrane research is the incorporation of nanoparticles into polymeric membranes, which could produce synergistic effects when using different types of materials. This paper discusses the effect of the introduction of different nanometals such as silver, iron, silica, aluminum, titanium, zinc, and copper and their oxides on the permeability, selectivity, hydrophilicity, conductivity, mechanical strength, thermal stability, and antiviral and antibacterial properties of polymeric membranes. The effects of nanoparticle physicochemical properties, type, size, and concentration on a membrane's intrinsic properties such as pore morphology, porosity, pore size, hydrophilicity/hydrophobicity, membrane surface charge, and roughness are discussed, and the performance of nanocomposite membranes in terms of flux permeation, contaminant rejection, and antifouling capability are reviewed. The wide range of nanocomposite membrane applications including desalination and removal of various contaminants in water-treatment processes are discussed.
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- Anna Rabajczyk
- Scientific and Research Center for Fire Protection National Research Institute, Nadwiślańska 213, 05-420 Józefów, Poland; (M.Z.); (K.C.); (Ł.P.); (L.J.)
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Raviya MR, Gauswami MV, Raval HD. A novel Polysulfone/Iron-Nickel oxide nanocomposite membrane for removal of heavy metal and protein from water. WATER ENVIRONMENT RESEARCH : A RESEARCH PUBLICATION OF THE WATER ENVIRONMENT FEDERATION 2020; 92:1990-1998. [PMID: 32395839 DOI: 10.1002/wer.1356] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/17/2020] [Revised: 04/17/2020] [Accepted: 04/26/2020] [Indexed: 06/11/2023]
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Making a nanocomposite membrane is an effective way of producing membranes with desired functionality, better permeance. In this work, virgin polysulfone ultrafiltration (UF) membrane and nanocomposite membranes with different concentrations ranging from 100 to 2,000 mg/L iron-nickel oxide in polysulfone matrix were prepared by phase inversion method. The performances of prepared membranes were evaluated by pure water permeance testing, protein rejection, and lead rejection. Up to 99.66% removal of lead was achieved by nanocomposite membrane. The structure and property of membranes were analyzed by scanning electron microscopy (SEM), powder X-ray diffractometer (XRD), and atomic force microscopy (AFM) and zeta potential analysis. The nanocomposite membranes showed higher water permeance as compared to virgin ultrafiltration membrane. The membrane with 750 mg/L concentration of iron-nickel oxide nanoparticle demonstrated the increase in water flux by 117.85% as compared to the virgin ultrafiltration membrane. Higher albumin rejection and lead rejection were achieved by nanocomposite membrane as compared to polysulfone membrane. Leaching study of nanomaterial in water was undertaken, and it was found the leaching of nanomaterial was minimal. Increase in surface roughness, increase in number of pores with decrease in pore size, led to improvement in ultrafiltration performance by increased selectivity and permeance of the membrane. © 2020 Water Environment Federation PRACTITIONER POINTS: The nanocomposite ultrafiltration membrane with iron-nickel oxide nanomaterial. Upto 117.85% increase in pure water permeance as compared to virgin membrane. Upto 99.66% lead rejection and upto 96.8% albumin rejection from aqueous solution. Little or no leaching of nanomaterials in water. Increased selectivity and productivity of membrane.
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- Mayur R Raviya
- Membrane Science and Separation Technology Division, CSIR-Central Salt and Marine Chemicals Research Institute (CSIR-CSMCRI), Council of Scientific & Industrial Research (CSIR), Bhavnagar, India
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- Membrane Science and Separation Technology Division, CSIR-Central Salt and Marine Chemicals Research Institute (CSIR-CSMCRI), Council of Scientific & Industrial Research (CSIR), Bhavnagar, India
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- Membrane Science and Separation Technology Division, CSIR-Central Salt and Marine Chemicals Research Institute (CSIR-CSMCRI), Council of Scientific & Industrial Research (CSIR), Bhavnagar, India
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Ansari S, Moghadassi A, Hosseini SM. A new approach to tailoring the separation characteristics of polyethersulfone nanofiltration membranes by 8-hydroxyquinoline functionalized Fe3O4 nanoparticles. KOREAN J CHEM ENG 2020. [DOI: 10.1007/s11814-020-0618-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/08/2023]
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Fabrication of antifouling mixed matrix NF membranes by embedding sodium citrate surfactant modified-iron oxide nanoparticles. KOREAN J CHEM ENG 2020. [DOI: 10.1007/s11814-020-0599-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/29/2023]
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Olimattel K, Church J, Lee WH, Chumbimuni-Torres KY, Zhai L, Sadmani AHMA. Enhanced Fouling Resistance and Antimicrobial Property of Ultrafiltration Membranes Via Polyelectrolyte-Assisted Silver Phosphate Nanoparticle Immobilization. MEMBRANES 2020; 10:E293. [PMID: 33080868 PMCID: PMC7602987 DOI: 10.3390/membranes10100293] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/17/2020] [Revised: 10/09/2020] [Accepted: 10/15/2020] [Indexed: 12/01/2022]
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Ultrafiltration (UF) is a low-pressure membrane that yields higher permeate flux and saves significant operating costs compared to high-pressure membranes; however, studies addressing the combined improvement of anti-organic and biofouling properties of UF membranes are lacking. This study investigated the fouling resistance and antimicrobial property of a UF membrane via silver phosphate nanoparticle (AgPNP) embedded polyelectrolyte (PE) functionalization. Negatively charged polyacrylic acid (PAA) and positively charged polyallylamine hydrochloride (PAH) were deposited on the membrane using a fluidic layer-by-layer assembly technique. AgPNPs were immobilized within the crosslinked "bilayers" (BL) of PAH/PAA. The effectiveness of AgPNP immobilization was confirmed by microprofile measurements on membrane surfaces using a solid contact Ag micro-ion-selective electrode. Upon stable and uniform BL formation on the membrane surface, the permeate flux was governed by a combined effect of PAH/PAA-derived hydrophilicity and surface/pore coverage by the BLs "tightening" of the membrane. When fouled by a model organic foulant (humic acid), the functionalized membrane exhibited a lower flux decline and a greater flux recovery due to the electrostatic repulsion imparted by PAA when compared to the unmodified membrane. The functionalization rendered antimicrobial property, as indicated by fewer attachments of bacteria that initiate the formation of biofilms leading to biofouling.
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- Kunal Olimattel
- Department of Civil, Environmental and Construction Engineering, University of Central Florida, Pegasus Drive, Orlando, FL 32816, USA; (K.O.); (J.C.); (W.H.L.)
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- Department of Civil, Environmental and Construction Engineering, University of Central Florida, Pegasus Drive, Orlando, FL 32816, USA; (K.O.); (J.C.); (W.H.L.)
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- Department of Civil, Environmental and Construction Engineering, University of Central Florida, Pegasus Drive, Orlando, FL 32816, USA; (K.O.); (J.C.); (W.H.L.)
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- Department of Chemistry, University of Central Florida, 4000 Central Florida Blvd, Orlando, FL 32816, USA; (K.Y.C.-T.); (L.Z.)
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- Department of Chemistry, University of Central Florida, 4000 Central Florida Blvd, Orlando, FL 32816, USA; (K.Y.C.-T.); (L.Z.)
- NanoScience Technology Center and the Department of Chemistry, 12424 Research Parkway, Suite 400, Orlando, FL 32826, USA
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- Department of Civil, Environmental and Construction Engineering, University of Central Florida, Pegasus Drive, Orlando, FL 32816, USA; (K.O.); (J.C.); (W.H.L.)
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Liao Z, Nguyen MN, Wan G, Xie J, Ni L, Qi J, Li J, Schäfer AI. Low pressure operated ultrafiltration membrane with integration of hollow mesoporous carbon nanospheres for effective removal of micropollutants. JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS 2020; 397:122779. [PMID: 32387831 DOI: 10.1016/j.jhazmat.2020.122779] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/26/2019] [Revised: 03/25/2020] [Accepted: 04/17/2020] [Indexed: 06/11/2023]
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An effective way to remove micropollutants is desirable for water purification. In this work, a dual-functional ultrafiltration (DFUF) membrane was fabricated by loading hollow mesoporous carbon nanospheres (HMCNs) into the finger-like support layer pores of the polymeric ultrafiltration (UF) membrane. The designed DFUF membrane combines the high selectivity of ultrafiltration that removes macromolecules based on size exclusion mechanism, and excellent adsorption capacity of HMCNs towards micropollutants in water. When tetracycline (TCN) and 17β-Estradiol (E2) were selected as model micropollutants, corresponding 97 % and 94 % removal were achieved at a low pressure less than 0.15 bar and a flux of 50 and 64 L h-1 m-2 (estimated residence time less than 6 s), respectively. Moreover, simultaneous removal of multiple pollutants was demonstrated by filtering a mixture containing TCN and polyethylene glycols (PEG) 600 kDa macromolecules. Over a long filtration period (more than 60 h) that produced 3180 L/m2 of permeate, the TCN concentration reduced from 100 μg/L in the feed to less than 10 μg/L in the permeate. The above results indicate that the DFUF membrane is capable of removing the small molecular and macromolecular pollutants simultaneously at low pressure, and hence offers remarkable potential in water treatment applications.
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- Zhipeng Liao
- Key Laboratory of New Membrane Materials, Ministry of Industry and Information Technology, School of Environmental and Biological Engineering, Nanjing University of Science and Technology, Nanjing 210094, China
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- Membrane Technology Department, Institute of Functional Interfaces (IFG-MT), Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT), Hermann-von-Helmholtz-Platz 1, 76344 Eggenstein-Leopoldshafen, Germany
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- Key Laboratory of New Membrane Materials, Ministry of Industry and Information Technology, School of Environmental and Biological Engineering, Nanjing University of Science and Technology, Nanjing 210094, China
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- Key Laboratory of New Membrane Materials, Ministry of Industry and Information Technology, School of Environmental and Biological Engineering, Nanjing University of Science and Technology, Nanjing 210094, China
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- Key Laboratory of New Membrane Materials, Ministry of Industry and Information Technology, School of Environmental and Biological Engineering, Nanjing University of Science and Technology, Nanjing 210094, China
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- Key Laboratory of New Membrane Materials, Ministry of Industry and Information Technology, School of Environmental and Biological Engineering, Nanjing University of Science and Technology, Nanjing 210094, China
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- Key Laboratory of New Membrane Materials, Ministry of Industry and Information Technology, School of Environmental and Biological Engineering, Nanjing University of Science and Technology, Nanjing 210094, China.
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- Membrane Technology Department, Institute of Functional Interfaces (IFG-MT), Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT), Hermann-von-Helmholtz-Platz 1, 76344 Eggenstein-Leopoldshafen, Germany
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Zhu J, Zhou S, Li M, Xue A, Zhao Y, Peng W, Xing W. PVDF mixed matrix ultrafiltration membrane incorporated with deformed rebar-like Fe3O4–palygorskite nanocomposites to enhance strength and antifouling properties. J Memb Sci 2020. [DOI: 10.1016/j.memsci.2020.118467] [Citation(s) in RCA: 34] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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Collation Efficiency of Poly(Vinyl Alcohol) and Alginate Membranes with Iron-Based Magnetic Organic/Inorganic Fillers in Pervaporative Dehydration of Ethanol. MATERIALS 2020; 13:ma13184152. [PMID: 32961950 PMCID: PMC7560291 DOI: 10.3390/ma13184152] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/18/2020] [Revised: 09/12/2020] [Accepted: 09/15/2020] [Indexed: 11/23/2022]
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Hybrid poly(vinyl alcohol) and alginate membranes were investigated in the process of ethanol dehydration by pervaporation. As a filler, three types of particles containing iron element, i.e., hematite, magnetite, and iron(III) acetyloacetonate were used. The parameters describing transport properties and effectiveness of investigated membranes were evaluated. Additionally, the physico-chemical properties of the resulting membranes were studied. The influence of polymer matrix, choice of iron particles and their content in terms of effectiveness of membranes in the process of ethanol dehydration were considered. The results showed that hybrid alginate membranes were characterized by a better separation factor, while poly(vinyl alcohol) membranes by a better flux. The best parameters were obtained for membranes filled with 7 wt% of iron(III) acetyloacetonate. The separation factor and pervaporative separation index were equal to 19.69 and 15,998 g⋅m−2⋅h−1 for alginate membrane and 11.75 and 14,878 g⋅m−2⋅h−1 for poly(vinyl alcohol) membrane, respectively.
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Chakraborty S, Ravindran V, Nidheesh PV, Rayalu S. Optical Sensing of Copper and Its Removal by Different Environmental Technologies. ChemistrySelect 2020. [DOI: 10.1002/slct.202002113] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/17/2022]
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- Shampa Chakraborty
- CSIR-National Environmental Engineering Research Institute Nagpur Maharashtra India
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- CSIR-National Environmental Engineering Research Institute Nagpur Maharashtra India
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- CSIR-National Environmental Engineering Research Institute Nagpur Maharashtra India
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- CSIR-National Environmental Engineering Research Institute Nagpur Maharashtra India
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Li MP, Zhang X, Zhang H, Liu WL, Huang ZH, Xie F, Ma XH, Xu ZL. Hydrophilic yolk-shell ZIF-8 modified polyamide thin-film nanocomposite membrane with improved permeability and selectivity. Sep Purif Technol 2020. [DOI: 10.1016/j.seppur.2020.116990] [Citation(s) in RCA: 23] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/24/2022]
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Hwang J, Lee HJ, Kang SW. Structural control of polysulfone membrane by using dimethylacetamide and water-pressure for water treatment. KOREAN J CHEM ENG 2020. [DOI: 10.1007/s11814-020-0558-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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Yu H, Gu L, Wu S, Dong G, Qiao X, Zhang K, Lu X, Wen H, Zhang D. Hydrothermal carbon nanospheres assisted-fabrication of PVDF ultrafiltration membranes with improved hydrophilicity and antifouling performance. Sep Purif Technol 2020. [DOI: 10.1016/j.seppur.2020.116889] [Citation(s) in RCA: 24] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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Improvement in separation performance of PEI-based nanofiltration membranes by using L-cysteine functionalized POSS-TiO2 composite nanoparticles for removal of heavy metal ion. KOREAN J CHEM ENG 2020. [DOI: 10.1007/s11814-020-0535-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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Ma G, Xu X, Tesfai M, Wang H, Xu P. Developing anti-biofouling and energy-efficient cation-exchange membranes using conductive polymers and nanomaterials. J Memb Sci 2020. [DOI: 10.1016/j.memsci.2020.118034] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/17/2022]
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