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Talukder ME, Talukder MR, Pervez MN, Song H, Naddeo V. Bead-Containing Superhydrophobic Nanofiber Membrane for Membrane Distillation. MEMBRANES 2024; 14:120. [PMID: 38921487 PMCID: PMC11206126 DOI: 10.3390/membranes14060120] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/15/2024] [Revised: 05/15/2024] [Accepted: 05/20/2024] [Indexed: 06/27/2024]
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This study introduces an innovative approach to enhancing membrane distillation (MD) performance by developing bead-containing superhydrophobic sulfonated polyethersulfone (SPES) nanofibers with S-MWCNTs. By leveraging SPES's inherent hydrophobicity and thermal stability, combined with a nanostructured fibrous configuration, we engineered beads designed to optimize the MD process for water purification applications. Here, oxidized hydrophobic S-MWCNTs were dispersed in a SPES solution at concentrations of 0.5% and 1.0% by weight. These bead membranes are fabricated using a novel electrospinning technique, followed by a post-treatment with the hydrophobic polyfluorinated grafting agent to augment nanofiber membrane surface properties, thereby achieving superhydrophobicity with a water contact angle (WCA) of 145 ± 2° and a higher surface roughness of 512 nm. The enhanced membrane demonstrated a water flux of 87.3 Lm-2 h-1 and achieved nearly 99% salt rejection efficiency at room temperature, using a 3 wt% sodium chloride (NaCl) solution as the feed. The results highlight the potential of superhydrophobic SPES nanofiber beads in revolutionizing MD technology, offering a scalable, efficient, and robust membrane for salt rejection.
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Affiliation(s)
- Md Eman Talukder
- Department of Physical Chemistry and Physical Chemistry of Polymers, Faculty of Chemistry, Nicolaus Copernicus University, 87-100 Toruń, Poland
- Guangdong Key Lab of Membrane Material and Membrane Separation, Guangzhou Institute of Advanced Technology, Guangzhou 511458, China
- Shenzhen Institute of Advanced Technology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shenzhen 518055, China
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- Department of Chemistry, Government Saadat College, Tangail, Dhaka 1903, Bangladesh;
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- Sanitary Environmental Engineering Division (SEED), Department of Civil Engineering, University of Salerno, 84084 Fisciano, Italy; (M.N.P.); (V.N.)
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- Guangdong Key Lab of Membrane Material and Membrane Separation, Guangzhou Institute of Advanced Technology, Guangzhou 511458, China
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- Sanitary Environmental Engineering Division (SEED), Department of Civil Engineering, University of Salerno, 84084 Fisciano, Italy; (M.N.P.); (V.N.)
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Anand N, Mehrotra N, Pal K. Biodegradable implant application: Electrodeposition of HA/TiO 2/ZrO 2 coating onto Zn-composite substrates. J Mech Behav Biomed Mater 2023; 146:106073. [PMID: 37625281 DOI: 10.1016/j.jmbbm.2023.106073] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/22/2023] [Revised: 08/08/2023] [Accepted: 08/13/2023] [Indexed: 08/27/2023]
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Zinc has currently emerged as a promising biodegradable metal due to its good biocompatible property and promising degradation behaviour. Additionally, inadequate mechanical strength and a lower cell viability value fall short of what is needed for biodegradable implants. In this work, we used the stir-casting process to create a biodegradable Zn-1Mg-1Cu-1HA (ZHA) and Zn-1Mg-1Cu-1ZrO2 (ZZR) composite onto which ceramics composite coating is done by electrodeposition technique to enhance the biocompatibility. The as-cast sample has uniformly distributed fine MgZn2 and CuZn2 phases in a α-Zn matrix, according to microstructural analysis. The mechanical test confirms that ZZR composite exhibited high tensile and compressive properties, including compressive yield strength of 369.562 MPa, a yield tensile strength of 88.725 MPa and ultimate tensile strength of 116.21 MPa. The result of potentiodynamic polarization test shows that the coated ZZR composite sample gives a corrosion rate value of 0.112 mm/year. From immersion tests, the degradation rate obtained a much lower value after immersing the sample in PBS solution for 55 days (0.067 mm/year). Moreover, an extract of coated ZZR composite shows good cell viability in comparison to the uncoated sample at a concentration of 25%, 50% and 75%. Also, the hemolysis percentage for coated ZZR sample is lower than the other prepared uncoated sample (3.072%) Overall, the result obtained proves that the coated ZZR composite sample can be expected as a capable material for implant application.
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- Nikhil Anand
- Department of Mechanical and Industrial Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee, Uttarakhand, 247667, India
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- Centre for Nanotechnology, Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee, Uttarakhand, 247667, India
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- Department of Mechanical and Industrial Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee, Uttarakhand, 247667, India; Centre for Nanotechnology, Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee, Uttarakhand, 247667, India.
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Hu X, Guo J, An AKJ, Chopra SS. Electrospun nanofibrous membranes for membrane distillation application-A dynamic life cycle assessment (dLCA) approach. WATER RESEARCH 2023; 243:120376. [PMID: 37516077 DOI: 10.1016/j.watres.2023.120376] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/21/2022] [Revised: 05/01/2023] [Accepted: 07/15/2023] [Indexed: 07/31/2023]
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Membrane distillation (MD) for water desalination and purification has been gaining prominence to address the issues relating to water security and the destruction of aquatic ecosystems globally. Recent advances in electrospun membranes for MD application have improved antifouling and anti-wetting performance. However, the environmental impacts associated with producing novel electrospun membranes still need to be clarified. It is imperative to quantify and analyze the tradeoffs between membrane performance and impacts at the early stages of research on these novel membranes. Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) is an appropriate tool to systematically account for environmental performance, all the way from raw material extraction to the disposal of any product, process, or technology. The inherent lack of detailed datasets for emerging technologies contributes to significant uncertainties, making the adoption of traditional LCA challenging. A dynamic LCA (dLCA) is performed to guide the sustainable design and selection of emerging electrospun poly (vinylidene fluoride-co-hexafluoropropylene) (PVDF-HFP) electrospun membrane (E-PH) and hybridizing polydimethylsiloxane (PDMS) on E-PH membrane (E-PDMS) for dyeing wastewater treatment technologies. The associated environmental impacts are related to the high energy demands required for fabricating electrospun nanofibrous membranes. After LCA analysis, the E-PDMS membrane emerges as a promising membrane, due to the relatively low impact/benefit ratio and the high performance achieved in treating dyeing wastewater.
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- Xiaomeng Hu
- School of Energy and Environment, City University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR
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- School of Energy and Environment, City University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR
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- School of Energy and Environment, City University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR
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- School of Energy and Environment, City University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR.
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Tripathy DB, Gupta A. Nanomembranes-Affiliated Water Remediation: Chronology, Properties, Classification, Challenges and Future Prospects. MEMBRANES 2023; 13:713. [PMID: 37623773 PMCID: PMC10456521 DOI: 10.3390/membranes13080713] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/26/2023] [Revised: 07/21/2023] [Accepted: 07/28/2023] [Indexed: 08/26/2023]
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Water contamination has become a global crisis, affecting millions of people worldwide and causing diseases and illnesses, including cholera, typhoid, and hepatitis A. Conventional water remediation methods have several challenges, including their inability to remove emerging contaminants and their high cost and environmental impact. Nanomembranes offer a promising solution to these challenges. Nanomembranes are thin, selectively permeable membranes that can remove contaminants from water based on size, charge, and other properties. They offer several advantages over conventional methods, including their ability to remove evolving pollutants, low functioning price, and reduced ecological influence. However, there are numerous limitations linked with the applications of nanomembranes in water remediation, including fouling and scaling, cost-effectiveness, and potential environmental impact. Researchers are working to reduce the cost of nanomembranes through the development of more cost-effective manufacturing methods and the use of alternative materials such as graphene. Additionally, there are concerns about the release of nanomaterials into the environment during the manufacturing and disposal of the membranes, and further research is needed to understand their potential impact. Despite these challenges, nanomembranes offer a promising solution for the global water crisis and could have a significant impact on public health and the environment. The current article delivers an overview on the exploitation of various engineered nanoscale substances, encompassing the carbonaceous nanomaterials, metallic, metal oxide and metal-organic frameworks, polymeric nano-adsorbents and nanomembranes, for water remediation. The article emphasizes the mechanisms involved in adsorption and nanomembrane filtration. Additionally, the authors aim to deliver an all-inclusive review on the chronology, technical execution, challenges, restrictions, reusability, and future prospects of these nanomaterials.
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- Divya Bajpai Tripathy
- Division of Chemistry, School of Basic Sciences, Galgotias University, Greater Noida 201312, India;
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Kim KC, Lin X, Li C. Structural design of the electrospun nanofibrous membrane for membrane distillation application: a review. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL 2022; 29:82632-82659. [PMID: 36219296 PMCID: PMC9552148 DOI: 10.1007/s11356-022-23066-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/11/2022] [Accepted: 09/13/2022] [Indexed: 06/12/2023]
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Although membrane distillation (MD) is a promising technology for water desalination and industrial wastewater treatment, the MD process is not widely applied in the global water industry due to the lack of a suitable membrane for the MD process. The design and appropriate manufacture are the most important factors for MD membrane optimization. The well-designed porous structure, superhydrophobic surface, and pore-wetting prevention of the membrane are vital properties of the MD membrane. Nowadays, electrospinning that is capable of manufacturing membranes with superhydrophobic or omni phobic properties is considered a promising technology. Electrospun nanofibrous membranes (ENMs) possess the characteristics of cylindrical morphology, re-entrant structure, and easy-shaping for a specific purpose, benefiting the membrane design and modification. Based on that, this review investigates the current state and future progress of the superhydrophobic, multi-layer, and omniphobic ENMs manufactured with various structural designs for seawater desalination and wastewater purification. We expect that this paper will provide some recommendations and guidance for further fabrication research and the configuration design of ENMs in the MD process for seawater desalination and wastewater purification.
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- Kuk Chol Kim
- School of Energy and Environmental Engineering, University of Science and Technology Beijing, Beijing, 100083, China
- Metallurgical Faculty, Kim Chaek University of Science and Technology, Kyogu dong 60, Central District, Pyongyang, Democratic People's Republic of Korea
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- School of Energy and Environmental Engineering, University of Science and Technology Beijing, Beijing, 100083, China
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- School of Energy and Environmental Engineering, University of Science and Technology Beijing, Beijing, 100083, China.
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Kumarage S, Munaweera I, Kottegoda N. A comprehensive review on electrospun nanohybrid membranes for wastewater treatment. BEILSTEIN JOURNAL OF NANOTECHNOLOGY 2022; 13:137-159. [PMID: 35186649 PMCID: PMC8822457 DOI: 10.3762/bjnano.13.10] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/10/2021] [Accepted: 01/14/2022] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
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Electrospinning, being a versatile and straightforward method to produce nanofiber membranes, has shown significant advancement in recent years. On account of the unique properties such as high surface area, high porosity, mechanical strength, and controllable surface morphologies, electrospun nanofiber membranes have been found to have a great potential in many disciplines. Pure electrospun fiber mats modified with different techniques of surface modification and additive incorporation have exhibited enhanced properties compared to traditional membranes and are even better than the as-prepared electrospun membranes. In this review, we have summarized recently developed electrospun nanohybrids fabricated by the incorporation of functional specific nanosized additives to be used in various water remediation membrane techniques. The adsorption, filtration, photocatalytic, and bactericidal capabilities of the hybrid membranes in removing common major water pollutants such as metal ions, dyes, oils, and biological pollutants have been discussed. Finally, an outlook on the future research pathways to fill the gaps existing in water remediation have been suggested.
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- Senuri Kumarage
- Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Applied Sciences, University of Sri Jayewardenepura, Gangodawila, Nugegoda, Sri Lanka
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- Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Applied Sciences, University of Sri Jayewardenepura, Gangodawila, Nugegoda, Sri Lanka
- Instrument Center, Faculty of Applied Sciences, University of Sri Jayewardenepura, Gangodawila, Nugegoda, Sri Lanka
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- Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Applied Sciences, University of Sri Jayewardenepura, Gangodawila, Nugegoda, Sri Lanka
- Centre for Advanced Materials Research (CAMR), Faculty of Applied Sciences, University of Sri Jayewardenepura, Gangodawila, Nugegoda, Sri Lanka
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Liu Y, Horseman T, Wang Z, Arafat HA, Yin H, Lin S, He T. Negative Pressure Membrane Distillation for Excellent Gypsum Scaling Resistance and Flux Enhancement. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY 2022; 56:1405-1412. [PMID: 34941244 DOI: 10.1021/acs.est.1c07144] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
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Membrane distillation (MD) has potential to become a competitive technology for managing hypersaline brine but not until the critical challenge of mineral scaling is addressed. The state-of-the-art approach for mitigating mineral scaling in MD involves the use of superhydrophobic membranes that are difficult to fabricate and are commercially unavailable. This study explores a novel operational strategy, namely, negative pressure direct contact membrane distillation (NP-DCMD) that can minimize mineral scaling with commercially available hydrophobic membranes and at the same time enhance the water vapor flux substantially. By applying a negative gauge pressure on the feed stream, NP-DCMD achieved prolonged resistance to CaSO4 scaling and a dramatic vapor flux enhancement up to 62%. The exceptional scaling resistance is attributable to the formation of a concave liquid-gas under a negative pressure that changes the position of the water-air interface to hinder interfacial nucleation and crystal growth. The substantial flux enhancement is caused by the reduced molecular diffusion resistance within the pores and the enhanced heat transfer kinetics across the boundary layer in NP-DCMD. Achieving substantial performance improvement in both the scaling resistance and vapor flux with commercial membranes, NP-DCMD is a significant innovation with vast potential for practical adoption due to its simplicity and effectiveness.
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- Yongjie Liu
- Shanghai Advanced Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shanghai 201210, China
- Center for Membrane and Advanced Water Technology, Khalifa University, Abu Dhabi 127788, United Arab Emirates
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- Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, Vanderbilt University, Nashville, Tennessee 37235-1831, United States
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- Key Laboratory for City Cluster Environmental Safety and Green Development of the Ministry of Education, Institute of Environmental and Ecological Engineering, Guangdong University of Technology, Guangzhou 510006, China
- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Water Quality Improvement and Ecological Restoration for Watershed, Institute of Environmental and Ecological Engineering, Guangdong University of Technology, Guangzhou 510006, China
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- Center for Membrane and Advanced Water Technology, Khalifa University, Abu Dhabi 127788, United Arab Emirates
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- School of Engineering, University of Glasgow, Glasgow G12 8LT, U.K
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- Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, Vanderbilt University, Nashville, Tennessee 37235-1831, United States
- Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Vanderbilt University, Nashville, Tennessee 37235-1831, United States
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- Shanghai Advanced Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shanghai 201210, China
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Yadav P, Farnood R, Kumar V. Superhydrophobic modification of electrospun nanofibrous Si@PVDF membranes for desalination application in vacuum membrane distillation. CHEMOSPHERE 2022; 287:132092. [PMID: 34826888 DOI: 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2021.132092] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/14/2020] [Revised: 06/16/2021] [Accepted: 08/27/2021] [Indexed: 06/13/2023]
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Superhydrophobic nanofibers have received prominent attention owing to their exceptional properties and researchers are focused on developing high-performing MD membranes. Herein, we fabricate superhydrophobic electrospun nanofibrous membranes using polyvinylidene fluoride (PVDF) solutions with silica nanoparticles (0 wt% to 6 wt%) to create multiscale (or hierarchical) surface roughness. For superhydrophobicity, the composite membranes (Si@PVDF) were subjected to a two-step modification that included acid pre-treatment and silanization with fluoroalkylsilane (FAS) compound of low surface energy. The acid pre-treatment enhances the hydroxyl group of SiO2 nanoparticles and create active sites in abundance for silanization. The modified membranes (FAS-Si@PVDF-A) having 6 wt% SiO2 showed excellent wetting resistance with water contact angle (WCA) up to 154.6 ± 2.2°, smaller average pore size of 0.27 ± 0.3 μm, and high liquid entry pressure (LEP) of 143 ± 4 kPa. It was observed, increasing silica content decreased the fiber diameter and average pore size and increased WCA and LEP of modified membranes. The modified superhydrophobic membranes gave stable permeate flux, exhibited strong wetting resistance and excellent salt rejection in vacuum membrane distillation (VMD) test. The optimal FAS-Si@PVDF-A membrane (6 wt% SiO2) of thickness 98 ± 5 μm produced a stable permeate flux of more than 11.5 kg m-2 h-1 and salt rejection as high as 99.9% after 22 h of continuous operation using NaCl solution (3.5 wt%) as feed. Therefore, this modification provided superhydrophobic membranes possessing robust anti-wetting properties with significant permeability and has encouraging application in membrane distillation for desalination.
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- Pooja Yadav
- Centre for Rural Development and Technology, Indian Institute of Technology Delhi, New Delhi, 110016, India
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- Department of Applied Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, University of Toronto, Ontario, M5S 3E5, Canada
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- Centre for Rural Development and Technology, Indian Institute of Technology Delhi, New Delhi, 110016, India.
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Hong SK, Kim H, Lee H, Lim G, Cho SJ. A pore-size tunable superhydrophobic membrane for high-flux membrane distillation. J Memb Sci 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.memsci.2021.119862] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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Enhancement of Physical Characteristics of Styrene-Acrylonitrile Nanofiber Membranes Using Various Post-Treatments for Membrane Distillation. MEMBRANES 2021; 11:membranes11120969. [PMID: 34940469 PMCID: PMC8705235 DOI: 10.3390/membranes11120969] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/21/2021] [Revised: 11/30/2021] [Accepted: 12/04/2021] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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Insufficient mechanical strength and wide pore size distribution of nanofibrous membranes are the key hindrances for their concrete applications in membrane distillation. In this work, various post-treatment methods such as dilute solvent welding, vapor welding, and cold-/hot-pressing processes were used to enhance the physical properties of styrene–acrylonitrile (SAN) nanofiber membranes fabricated by the modified electrospinning process. The effects of injection rate of welding solution and a working distance during the welding process with air-assisted spraying on characteristics of SAN nanofiber membranes were investigated. The welding process was made less time-consuming by optimizing system parameters of the electroblowing process to simultaneously exploit residual solvents of fibers and hot solvent vapor to reduce exposure time. As a result, the welded SAN membranes showed considerable enhancement in mechanical robustness and membrane integrity with a negligible reduction in surface hydrophobicity. The hot-pressed SAN membranes obtained the highest mechanical strength and smallest mean pore size. The modified SAN membranes were used for the desalination of synthetic seawater in a direct contact membrane distillation (DCMD). As a result, it was found that the modified SAN membranes performed well (>99.9% removal of salts) for desalination of synthetic seawater (35 g/L NaCl) during 30 h operation without membrane wetting. The cold-/hot-pressing processes were able to improve mechanical strength and boost liquid entry pressure (LEP) of water. In contrast, the welding processes were preferred to increase membrane flexibility and permeation.
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Parani S, Oluwafemi OS. Membrane Distillation: Recent Configurations, Membrane Surface Engineering, and Applications. MEMBRANES 2021; 11:membranes11120934. [PMID: 34940435 PMCID: PMC8708938 DOI: 10.3390/membranes11120934] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/24/2021] [Revised: 11/20/2021] [Accepted: 11/22/2021] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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Membrane distillation (MD) is a developing membrane separation technology for water treatment that involves a vapor transport driven by the vapor pressure gradient across the hydrophobic membrane. MD has gained wide attention in the last decade for various separation applications, including the separation of salts, toxic heavy metals, oil, and organic compounds from aqueous solutions. Compared with other conventional separation technologies such as reverse osmosis, nanofiltration, or thermal distillation, MD is very attractive due to mild operating conditions such as low temperature and atmospheric pressure, and 100% theoretical salt rejection. In this review, membrane distillation’s principles, recent MD configurations with their advantages and limitations, membrane materials, fabrication of membranes, and their surface engineering for enhanced hydrophobicity are reviewed. Moreover, different types of membrane fouling and their control methods are discussed. The various applications of standalone MD and hybrid MD configurations reported in the literature are detailed. Furthermore, studies on the MD-based pilot plants installed around the world are covered. The review also highlights challenges in MD performance and future directions.
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- Sundararajan Parani
- Department of Chemical Sciences, University of Johannesburg, Doornfontein, Johannesburg 2028, South Africa;
- Center for Nanomaterials Science Research, University of Johannesburg, Doornfontein, Johannesburg 2028, South Africa
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- Center for Nanomaterials Science Research, University of Johannesburg, Doornfontein, Johannesburg 2028, South Africa
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Eryildiz B, Ozbey-Unal B, Gezmis-Yavuz E, Koseoglu-Imer DY, Keskinler B, Koyuncu I. Flux-enhanced reduced graphene oxide (rGO)/PVDF nanofibrous membrane distillation membranes for the removal of boron from geothermal water. Sep Purif Technol 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/j.seppur.2021.119058] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/08/2023]
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Khan AA, Maitlo HA, Khan IA, Lim D, Zhang M, Kim KH, Lee J, Kim JO. Metal oxide and carbon nanomaterial based membranes for reverse osmosis and membrane distillation: A comparative review. ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH 2021; 202:111716. [PMID: 34293311 DOI: 10.1016/j.envres.2021.111716] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/18/2021] [Revised: 07/11/2021] [Accepted: 07/14/2021] [Indexed: 05/26/2023]
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Commercial membranes typically suffer from fouling and wetting during membrane distillation (MD). In contrast, reverse osmosis (RO) can be subject to the fouling issue if applied for highly saline feed solutions containing foulants (e.g., organics, oils, and surfactants). Among the diverse treatment options, the nanomaterial-based membranes have recently gained great interest due to their advantageous properties (e.g., enhanced flux and roughness, better pore size distribution, and higher conductivity). This review focuses on recent advances in the mechanical properties, anti-fouling capabilities, salt rejection, and economic viability of metal oxide (SiO2, TiO2, and ZnO) and carbon nanomaterial (graphene oxide/carbon nanotube)-based membranes. Current challenges in applying nanomaterial-based membranes are also discussed. The study further describes the preparation methods, mechanisms, commercial applications, and economical feasibility of metal oxide- and carbon nanomaterial-based membrane technologies.
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- Aftab Ahmad Khan
- Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Hanyang University, Seoul, 04763, South Korea; Department of Civil Engineering, COMSATS University Islamabad (CUI), Abbottabad Campus, Abbottabad, 22060, Pakistan.
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- Department of Energy & Environment Engineering, Dawood University of Engineering & Technology, M.A. Jinnah road, Karachi, 74800, Pakistan.
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- Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Hanyang University, Seoul, 04763, South Korea
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- Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Hanyang University, Seoul, 04763, South Korea
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- Department of Environmental Engineering, China Jiliang University, Hangzhou, 310018, China
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- Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Hanyang University, Seoul, 04763, South Korea.
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- Department of Environmental and Safety Engineering, Ajou University, Suwon, 16499, Republic of Korea.
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- Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Hanyang University, Seoul, 04763, South Korea.
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Electrospun nanofibrous polyether-block-amide membrane containing silica nanoparticles for water desalination by vacuum membrane distillation. Sep Purif Technol 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/j.seppur.2021.119149] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/26/2022]
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A high-flux polystyrene-reinforced styrene-acrylonitrile/polyacrylonitrile nanofibrous membrane for desalination using direct contact membrane distillation. J Memb Sci 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/j.memsci.2021.119744] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/25/2022]
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Niknejad AS, Bazgir S, Kargari A. Mechanically improved superhydrophobic nanofibrous polystyrene/high‐impact polystyrene membranes for promising membrane distillation application. J Appl Polym Sci 2021. [DOI: 10.1002/app.50917] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/17/2022]
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- Ali Sallakh Niknejad
- Nano polymer Research Laboratory (NPRL), Science and Research Branch Islamic Azad University Tehran Iran
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- Nano polymer Research Laboratory (NPRL), Science and Research Branch Islamic Azad University Tehran Iran
- Department of Polymer Engineering Petroleum and Chemical Engineering Faculty, Science and Research Branch, Islamic Azad University Tehran Iran
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- Membrane Processes Research Laboratory (MPRL), Department of Chemical Engineering Amirkabir University of Technology (Tehran Polytechnic) Tehran Iran
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Chang PT, Ng QH, Ahmad AL, Low SC. A critical review on the techno-economic analysis of membrane gas absorption for CO 2 capture. CHEM ENG COMMUN 2021. [DOI: 10.1080/00986445.2021.1977926] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/20/2022]
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- Pei Thing Chang
- School of Chemical Engineering, Engineering Campus, Universiti Sains Malaysia, Seri Ampangan, Nibong Tebal, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia
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- Faculty of Chemical Engineering Technology, Universiti Malaysia Perlis (UniMAP), Perlis, Malaysia
- Frontier Materials Research, Centre of Excellence (FrontMate), Universiti Malaysia Perlis (UniMAP), Perlis, Malaysia
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- School of Chemical Engineering, Engineering Campus, Universiti Sains Malaysia, Seri Ampangan, Nibong Tebal, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia
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- School of Chemical Engineering, Engineering Campus, Universiti Sains Malaysia, Seri Ampangan, Nibong Tebal, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia
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Liu F, Zhou Y, Shen Y, Wang L, Li D, Liu Q, Deng B. The preparation of electrospun PVDF/TBAC multi morphology nanofiber membrane and its application in direct contact membrane distillation. Macromol Rapid Commun 2021; 43:e2100286. [PMID: 34463397 DOI: 10.1002/marc.202100286] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/01/2021] [Revised: 08/20/2021] [Indexed: 11/09/2022]
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Microporous membrane with a hydrophobic surface, high porosity and narrow pore size distribution is the ideal membrane distillation (MD) membrane. The electrospun membranes for MD is a new type and effective way to seawater desalination. Herein, a novel polyvinylidene fluoride (PVDF)/ tetrabutylammonium chloride (TBAC) electrospun nanofiber membrane (ENMs) fabricated apply to for direct contact membrane distillation (DCMD). Combine with the spinning condition, the characteristic and content of TBAC significant effect on the multi morphology structure of nanofiber. Therefore, the porous structure and morphology of PVDF/TBAC ENMs can be well-designed by optimizing relative humidity and TBAC concentration in spinning process, three different structure nanofiber membranes were obtained. Lab-scale setup was used to test membrane separation performance. The result indicated that the ultrafine ENMs with 0.025 mol/L TBAC presented a steady water flux of about 20.6 L/(m2 h) and a high-efficiency salt rejection rate of over 99%. PVDF/TBAC ENMs are expected to provide a solution for development of efficient water treatment membrane. This article is protected by copyright. All rights reserved.
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- Feng Liu
- Laboratory for Advanced Nonwoven Technology, Key Laboratory of Eco-Textiles, Ministry of Education, Jiangnan University, Wuxi, 214122, People's Republic of China.,The International Joint Research Laboratory for Eco-Textile Technology (IJRLETT) at Jiangnan University, Wuxi, 214122, People's Republic of China
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- Laboratory for Advanced Nonwoven Technology, Key Laboratory of Eco-Textiles, Ministry of Education, Jiangnan University, Wuxi, 214122, People's Republic of China
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- Laboratory for Advanced Nonwoven Technology, Key Laboratory of Eco-Textiles, Ministry of Education, Jiangnan University, Wuxi, 214122, People's Republic of China.,The International Joint Research Laboratory for Eco-Textile Technology (IJRLETT) at Jiangnan University, Wuxi, 214122, People's Republic of China
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- Laboratory for Advanced Nonwoven Technology, Key Laboratory of Eco-Textiles, Ministry of Education, Jiangnan University, Wuxi, 214122, People's Republic of China.,The International Joint Research Laboratory for Eco-Textile Technology (IJRLETT) at Jiangnan University, Wuxi, 214122, People's Republic of China
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- Laboratory for Advanced Nonwoven Technology, Key Laboratory of Eco-Textiles, Ministry of Education, Jiangnan University, Wuxi, 214122, People's Republic of China.,The International Joint Research Laboratory for Eco-Textile Technology (IJRLETT) at Jiangnan University, Wuxi, 214122, People's Republic of China
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- Laboratory for Advanced Nonwoven Technology, Key Laboratory of Eco-Textiles, Ministry of Education, Jiangnan University, Wuxi, 214122, People's Republic of China.,The International Joint Research Laboratory for Eco-Textile Technology (IJRLETT) at Jiangnan University, Wuxi, 214122, People's Republic of China
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- Laboratory for Advanced Nonwoven Technology, Key Laboratory of Eco-Textiles, Ministry of Education, Jiangnan University, Wuxi, 214122, People's Republic of China.,The International Joint Research Laboratory for Eco-Textile Technology (IJRLETT) at Jiangnan University, Wuxi, 214122, People's Republic of China
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Ding Z, Liu Z, Xiao C. Excellent performance of novel superhydrophobic composite hollow membrane in the vacuum membrane distillation. Sep Purif Technol 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/j.seppur.2021.118603] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/08/2023]
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Ding Z, Liu Z, Xiao C. Fabrication of a novel one-step coating hyper-hydrophobic fluorine-free TiO 2 decorated hollow composite membrane for use in longer-term VMD with enhanced flux, rejection, anti-wetting and anti-fouling performances. NANOSCALE 2021; 13:12342-12355. [PMID: 34254632 DOI: 10.1039/d1nr02192c] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/13/2023]
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Despite recent efforts, there are still significant challenges in preparing hyper-hydrophobic membranes using environmental-friendly materials and simple methods. In this work, using phase separation theory, we prepared a fluorine-free hyper-hydrophobic porous hollow composite membrane using one-step ultrasound dip-coating. Then, fluorine-free modified titanium dioxide, polydimethylsilane and polypropylene was used to construct the porous membrane with a water contact angle of 161°. The distribution of surface elements, morphology, wetting and the scale of titanium on the membranes was characterized using X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS), Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR), transmission electron microscopy (TEM), scanning electron microscopy (SEM), atomic force microscopy (AFM), the water contact angle and acid-alkali stability, wetting resistance, and so on. The membrane was evaluated for desalination in the presence of organic-pollutants. Under longer-term vacuum membrane distillation, compared with the general polypropylene membrane, the flux of the hyper-hydrophobic membrane increased to 12.17 kg (m2 h)-1, and the rejection rate reached 99.99%. These results indicated that the free-fluorine hyper-hydrophobic membrane could be used for seawater desalination. Finally, our results indicate that the hyper-hydrophobic modified membrane has good potential for use in industrial desalination.
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- Zhaokun Ding
- State Key Laboratory of Separation Membranes and Membrane Processes, Tiangong University, Tianjin 300387, P. R. China.
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Villegas M, Alonso-Cantu C, Rahmani S, Wilson D, Hosseinidoust Z, Didar TF. Antibiotic-Impregnated Liquid-Infused Coatings Suppress the Formation of Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus Biofilms. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2021; 13:27774-27783. [PMID: 34115463 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.0c19355] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/12/2023]
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Medical device-associated infections are an ongoing problem. Once an implant is infected, bacteria create a complex community on the surface known as a biofilm, protecting the bacterial cells against antibiotics and the immune system. To prevent biofilm formation, several coatings have been engineered to hinder bacterial adhesion or viability. In recent years, liquid-infused surfaces (LISs) have been shown to be effective in repelling bacteria due to the presence of a tethered liquid interface. However, local lubricant loss or temporary local displacement can lead to bacteria penetrating the lubrication layer, which can then attach to the surface, proliferate, and form a biofilm. Biofilm formation on biomedical devices can subsequently disrupt the chemistry tethering the slippery liquid interface, causing the LIS coating to fail completely. To address this concern, we developed a "fail-proof" multifunctional coating through the combination of a LIS with tethered antibiotics. The coatings were tested on a medical-grade stainless steel using contact angle, sliding angle, and Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy. The results confirm the presence of antibiotics while maintaining a stable and slippery liquid interface. The antibiotic liquid-infused surface significantly reduced biofilm formation (97% reduction compared to the control) and was tested against two strains of Staphylococcus aureus, including a methicillin-resistant strain. We also demonstrated that antibiotics remain active and reduce bacteria proliferation after subsequent coating modifications. This multifunctional approach can be applied to other biomaterials and provide not only a fail-safe but a fail-proof strategy for preventing bacteria-associated infections.
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- Department of Surgery, Juravinski Hospital, 711 Concession Street, Hamilton, ON L8V 1C3, Canada
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Kwon M, Kim J, Kim J. Photocatalytic Activity and Filtration Performance of Hybrid TiO 2-Cellulose Acetate Nanofibers for Air Filter Applications. Polymers (Basel) 2021; 13:polym13081331. [PMID: 33921671 PMCID: PMC8072587 DOI: 10.3390/polym13081331] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/01/2021] [Revised: 04/08/2021] [Accepted: 04/15/2021] [Indexed: 11/21/2022] Open
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A facile method to prepare hybrid cellulose acetate nanofibers containing TiO2 (TiO2-CA nanofibers) by emulsion electrospinning technique was developed for the denitrification and filtration of particulate matters (PMs). This work found that hybrid TiO2-CA nanofibers mainly contain the anatase form of TiO2, contributing to the photodecomposition of NO gas under UV irradiation. The TiO2-CA nanofibers also showed an excellent filtration efficiency of 99.5% for PM0.5 and a photocatalytic efficiency of 78.6% for NO removal. Furthermore, the results implied that the morphology of the TiO2-CA nanofibers, such as micro-wrinkles and protrusions, increased the surface hydrophobicity up to 140°, with the increased addition of TiO2 nanoparticles. The proposed TiO2-CA nanofibers, as a result, would be promising materials for highly efficient and sustainable air filters for industrial and home appliance systems.
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- Miyeon Kwon
- Human Convergence R&D Group, Korea Institute of Industrial Technology, Ansan 15588, Korea; (M.K.); (J.K.)
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- Human Convergence R&D Group, Korea Institute of Industrial Technology, Ansan 15588, Korea; (M.K.); (J.K.)
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- Advanced Textile R&D Group, Korea Institute of Industrial Technology, Ansan 15588, Korea
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Woo YC, Yao M, Shim WG, Kim Y, Tijing LD, Jung B, Kim SH, Shon HK. Co-axially electrospun superhydrophobic nanofiber membranes with 3D-hierarchically structured surface for desalination by long-term membrane distillation. J Memb Sci 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/j.memsci.2020.119028] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
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AbdulKadir WAFW, Ahmad AL, Boon Seng O. Carnauba Wax/Halloysite Nanotube with Improved Anti-Wetting and Permeability of Hydrophobic PVDF Membrane via DCMD. MEMBRANES 2021; 11:membranes11030228. [PMID: 33807017 PMCID: PMC8005014 DOI: 10.3390/membranes11030228] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/08/2021] [Revised: 03/09/2021] [Accepted: 03/18/2021] [Indexed: 11/23/2022]
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The hydrophobic membranes have been widely explored to meet the membrane characteristics for the membrane distillation (MD) process. Inorganic metal oxide nanoparticles have been used to improve the membrane hydrophobicity, but limited studies have used nano clay particles. This study introduces halloysite nanotube (HNT) as an alternative material to synthesis a hydrophobic poly(vinylidene fluoride) (PVDF)-HNT membrane. The PVDF membranes were fabricated using functionalized HNTs (e.g., carnauba wax and 1H,1H,2H,2H-perfluorooctyl-trichlorosilane (FOTS)). The results were determined by Fourier transform infrared-attenuated total reflection, scanning electron microscope, goniometer and porometer to determine the desired hydrophobic membrane for direct contact membrane distillation (DCMD). The addition of FOTS-HNT (fs-HNT) and carnauba wax-HNT (fw-HNT) in the PVDF membrane enhanced the water contact angle (CA) to 127° and 137°, respectively. The presence of fw-HNT in the PVDF membrane exhibited higher liquid entry pressure (LEP) (2.64 bar) compared to fs-HNT in the membrane matrix (1.44 bar). The PVDF/fw-HNT membrane (Pfw-HNT) obtained the highest flux of 7.24 L/m2h with 99.9% salt removal. A stable permeability in the Pfw-HNT membrane was obtained throughout 16 h of DCMD. The incorporation of fw-HNT in the PVDF membrane had improved the anti-wetting properties and the membrane performance with the anti-fouling effect.
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Pan T, Liu J, Deng N, Li Z, Wang L, Xia Z, Fan J, Liu Y. ZnO Nanowires@PVDF nanofiber membrane with superhydrophobicity for enhanced anti-wetting and anti-scaling properties in membrane distillation. J Memb Sci 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/j.memsci.2020.118877] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/02/2023]
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T M S, Arshad AB, Lin PT, Widakdo J, H K M, Austria HFM, Hu CC, Lai JY, Hung WS. A review of recent progress in polymeric electrospun nanofiber membranes in addressing safe water global issues. RSC Adv 2021; 11:9638-9663. [PMID: 35423415 PMCID: PMC8695389 DOI: 10.1039/d1ra00060h] [Citation(s) in RCA: 37] [Impact Index Per Article: 12.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/04/2021] [Accepted: 02/19/2021] [Indexed: 01/08/2023] Open
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With rapid advancement in water filtration materials, several efforts have been made to fabricate electrospun nanofiber membranes (ENMs). ENMs play a crucial role in different areas of water treatment due to their several advantageous properties such as high specific surface area, high interconnected porosity, controllable thickness, mechanical robustness, and wettability. In the broad field of water purification, ENMs have shown tremendous potential in terms of permeability, rejection, energy efficiency, resistance to fouling, reusability and mechanical robustness as compared to the traditional phase inversion membranes. Upon various chemical and physical modifications of ENMs, they have exhibited great potential for emerging applications in environment, energy and health sectors. This review firstly presents an overview of the limiting factors influencing the morphology of electrospun nanofibers. Secondly, it presents recent advancements in electrospinning processes, which helps to not only overcome drawbacks associated with the conventional electrospinning but also to produce nanofibers of different morphology and orientation with an increased rate of production. Thirdly, it presents a brief discussion about the recent progress of the ENMs for removal of various pollutants from aqueous system through major areas of membrane separation. Finally, this review concludes with the challenges and future directions in this vast and fast growing area.
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- Subrahmanya T M
- Advanced Membrane Materials Research Centre, Graduate Institute of Applied Science and Technology, National Taiwan University of Science and Technology Taipei 10607 Taiwan
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering, National Taiwan University of Science and Technology Taipei 10607 Taiwan
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering, National Taiwan University of Science and Technology Taipei 10607 Taiwan
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- Advanced Membrane Materials Research Centre, Graduate Institute of Applied Science and Technology, National Taiwan University of Science and Technology Taipei 10607 Taiwan
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- Department of Biotechnology, IDSG Government College Chikkamagaluru Karnataka 577102 India
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- Advanced Membrane Materials Research Centre, Graduate Institute of Applied Science and Technology, National Taiwan University of Science and Technology Taipei 10607 Taiwan
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- Advanced Membrane Materials Research Centre, Graduate Institute of Applied Science and Technology, National Taiwan University of Science and Technology Taipei 10607 Taiwan
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- Advanced Membrane Materials Research Centre, Graduate Institute of Applied Science and Technology, National Taiwan University of Science and Technology Taipei 10607 Taiwan
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- Advanced Membrane Materials Research Centre, Graduate Institute of Applied Science and Technology, National Taiwan University of Science and Technology Taipei 10607 Taiwan
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Cheng XQ, Jiao Y, Sun Z, Yang X, Cheng Z, Bai Q, Zhang Y, Wang K, Shao L. Constructing Scalable Superhydrophobic Membranes for Ultrafast Water-Oil Separation. ACS NANO 2021; 15:3500-3508. [PMID: 33569948 DOI: 10.1021/acsnano.1c00158] [Citation(s) in RCA: 79] [Impact Index Per Article: 26.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/12/2023]
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Superhydrophobic membranes are desirable for separation of water-in-oil emulsions, membrane distillation, and membrane condensation. However, the lack of large-scale manufacture methods of superhydrophobic membranes hampers their widespread applications. Here, a facile method of coaxial electrospinning is provided to manufacture superhydrophobic membranes for the ultrafast separation of water-in-oil emulsions. Under the high-voltage electric field, the polydimethylsiloxane (PDMS)-coated polyvinylidene fluoride (PVDF) nanofibers and PDMS microspheres with PVDF nanobulges were integrated together during the electrospinning process. Moreover, asymmetric composite membranes with selective layers are designed to reduce the resistance of the mass transfer. Consequently, the as-prepared asymmetric composite membrane exhibits an ultrafast permeance and excellent separation efficiency of about 99.6%, outperforming most of the state-of-the-art membranes reported previously. Most importantly, the membrane could be as large as 770 cm2, could be manufactured continuously, and could be easily enlarged further via tailoring the roller receptor, showing strong promise in the separation of water-in-oil emulsions.
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- Xi Quan Cheng
- School of Marine Science and Technology, Sino-European Membrane Technology Research Institute, State Key Laboratory of Urban Water Resource and Environment (SKLUWRE), Harbin Institute of Technology, Weihai 264209, P.R. China
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- School of Marine Science and Technology, Sino-European Membrane Technology Research Institute, State Key Laboratory of Urban Water Resource and Environment (SKLUWRE), Harbin Institute of Technology, Weihai 264209, P.R. China
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- School of Marine Science and Technology, Sino-European Membrane Technology Research Institute, State Key Laboratory of Urban Water Resource and Environment (SKLUWRE), Harbin Institute of Technology, Weihai 264209, P.R. China
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- MIIT Key Laboratory of Critical Materials Technology for New Energy Conversion and Storage, School of Chemical Engineering and Technology, State Key Laboratory of Urban Water Resource and Environment (SKLUWRE), Harbin Institute of Technology, Harbin 150001, P.R. China
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- MIIT Key Laboratory of Critical Materials Technology for New Energy Conversion and Storage, School of Chemical Engineering and Technology, State Key Laboratory of Urban Water Resource and Environment (SKLUWRE), Harbin Institute of Technology, Harbin 150001, P.R. China
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- School of Marine Science and Technology, Sino-European Membrane Technology Research Institute, State Key Laboratory of Urban Water Resource and Environment (SKLUWRE), Harbin Institute of Technology, Weihai 264209, P.R. China
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- School of Marine Science and Technology, Sino-European Membrane Technology Research Institute, State Key Laboratory of Urban Water Resource and Environment (SKLUWRE), Harbin Institute of Technology, Weihai 264209, P.R. China
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- School of Marine Science and Technology, Sino-European Membrane Technology Research Institute, State Key Laboratory of Urban Water Resource and Environment (SKLUWRE), Harbin Institute of Technology, Weihai 264209, P.R. China
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- MIIT Key Laboratory of Critical Materials Technology for New Energy Conversion and Storage, School of Chemical Engineering and Technology, State Key Laboratory of Urban Water Resource and Environment (SKLUWRE), Harbin Institute of Technology, Harbin 150001, P.R. China
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Sallakh Niknejad A, Bazgir S, Kargari A. Novel Triple-Layer HIPS/SBR/PP Nanofibrous Membranes for Robust DCMD Desalination. Ind Eng Chem Res 2021. [DOI: 10.1021/acs.iecr.0c05737] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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- Ali Sallakh Niknejad
- Nanopolymer Research Laboratory (NPRL), Department of Polymer Engineering, Petroleum, and Chemical Engineering Faculty, Science and Research Branch, Islamic Azad University, Tehran 1477893855, Iran
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- Nanopolymer Research Laboratory (NPRL), Department of Polymer Engineering, Petroleum, and Chemical Engineering Faculty, Science and Research Branch, Islamic Azad University, Tehran 1477893855, Iran
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- Membrane Processes Research Laboratory (MPRL), Department of Chemical Engineering, Amirkabir University of Technology (Tehran Polytechnic), Tehran 1591634311, Iran
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Step-by-step improvement of mixed-matrix nanofiber membrane with functionalized graphene oxide for desalination via air-gap membrane distillation. Sep Purif Technol 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/j.seppur.2020.117809] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/20/2022]
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A Mini Review on Antiwetting Studies in Membrane Distillation for Textile Wastewater Treatment. Processes (Basel) 2021. [DOI: 10.3390/pr9020243] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/07/2023] Open
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The textile industry is an important contributor to the growth of the global economy. However, a huge quantity of wastewater is generated as a by-product during textile manufacturing, which hinders the ongoing development of textile industry in terms of environmental sustainability. Membrane distillation (MD), which is driven by thermal-induced vapor pressure difference, is being considered as an emerging economically viable technology to treat the textile wastewater for water reuse. So far, massive efforts have been put into new membrane material developments and modifications of the membrane surface. However, membrane wetting, direct feed solution transport through membrane pores leading to the failure of separation, remains as one of the main challenges for the success and potential commercialization of this separation process as textile wastewater contains membrane wetting inducing surfactants. Herein, this review presents current progress on the MD process for textile wastewater treatment with particular focuses on the fundamentals of membrane wetting, types of membranes applied as well as the fabrication or modification of membranes for anti-wetting properties. This article aims at providing insights in membrane design to enhance the MD separation performance towards commercial application of textile wastewater treatment.
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Wae AbdulKadir WAF, Ahmad AL, Seng OB, Che Lah NF. Biomimetic hydrophobic membrane: A review of anti-wetting properties as a potential factor in membrane development for membrane distillation (MD). J IND ENG CHEM 2020. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jiec.2020.08.005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 30] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/22/2022]
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Jalloul G, Hashem MH, Tehrani‐Bagha AR, Ahmad MN, Abu Tarboush BJ. Unsupported electrospun membrane for water desalination using direct contact membrane distillation. J Appl Polym Sci 2020. [DOI: 10.1002/app.49861] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/07/2022]
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- Ghadeer Jalloul
- B. and W. Bassatne Department of Chemical Engineering and Advanced Energy American University of Beirut Beirut Lebanon
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- B. and W. Bassatne Department of Chemical Engineering and Advanced Energy American University of Beirut Beirut Lebanon
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- B. and W. Bassatne Department of Chemical Engineering and Advanced Energy American University of Beirut Beirut Lebanon
- School of Chemical Engineering Aalto University Espoo Finland
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- B. and W. Bassatne Department of Chemical Engineering and Advanced Energy American University of Beirut Beirut Lebanon
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- B. and W. Bassatne Department of Chemical Engineering and Advanced Energy American University of Beirut Beirut Lebanon
- Department of Petroleum and Chemical Engineering, College of Engineering Sultan Qaboos University Muscat Oman
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Toriello M, Afsari M, Shon HK, Tijing LD. Progress on the Fabrication and Application of Electrospun Nanofiber Composites. MEMBRANES 2020; 10:membranes10090204. [PMID: 32872232 PMCID: PMC7559347 DOI: 10.3390/membranes10090204] [Citation(s) in RCA: 35] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/14/2020] [Revised: 08/20/2020] [Accepted: 08/26/2020] [Indexed: 01/09/2023]
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Nanofibers are one of the most attractive materials in various applications due to their unique properties and promising characteristics for the next generation of materials in the fields of energy, environment, and health. Among the many fabrication methods, electrospinning is one of the most efficient technologies which has brought about remarkable progress in the fabrication of nanofibers with high surface area, high aspect ratio, and porosity features. However, neat nanofibers generally have low mechanical strength, thermal instability, and limited functionalities. Therefore, composite and modified structures of electrospun nanofibers have been developed to improve the advantages of nanofibers and overcome their drawbacks. The combination of electrospinning technology and high-quality nanomaterials via materials science advances as well as new modification techniques have led to the fabrication of composite and modified nanofibers with desired properties for different applications. In this review, we present the recent progress on the fabrication and applications of electrospun nanofiber composites to sketch a progress line for advancements in various categories. Firstly, the different methods for fabrication of composite and modified nanofibers have been investigated. Then, the current innovations of composite nanofibers in environmental, healthcare, and energy fields have been described, and the improvements in each field are explained in detail. The continued growth of composite and modified nanofiber technology reveals its versatile properties that offer alternatives for many of current industrial and domestic issues and applications.
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- Mariela Toriello
- Faculty of Engineering and Information Technology, University of Technology Sydney (UTS), 15 Broadway, Ultimo, NSW 2007, Australia;
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- Centre for Technology in Water and Wastewater, School of Civil and Environmental Engineering, University of Technology Sydney (UTS), 15 Broadway, Ultimo, NSW 2007, Australia; (M.A.); (H.K.S.)
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- Centre for Technology in Water and Wastewater, School of Civil and Environmental Engineering, University of Technology Sydney (UTS), 15 Broadway, Ultimo, NSW 2007, Australia; (M.A.); (H.K.S.)
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- Centre for Technology in Water and Wastewater, School of Civil and Environmental Engineering, University of Technology Sydney (UTS), 15 Broadway, Ultimo, NSW 2007, Australia; (M.A.); (H.K.S.)
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A high flux graphene oxide nanoparticles embedded in PAN nanofiber microfiltration membrane for water treatment applications with improved anti-fouling performance. IRANIAN POLYMER JOURNAL 2020. [DOI: 10.1007/s13726-020-00842-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/23/2022]
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Liu WY, Luo MF, Luo F, Liu Y, Zhang YZ, Shen F, Zhang XH, Yang G, Wang LL, Deng SH. Three-dimensional Cu-Ni composite superamphiphobic surface via electrodeposition and fluorosilane modification. CHINESE J CHEM PHYS 2020. [DOI: 10.1063/1674-0068/cjcp1905109] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/14/2022]
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- Wei-yi Liu
- College of Environmental Sciences, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu 611130, China
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- College of Environmental Sciences, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu 611130, China
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- College of Environmental Sciences, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu 611130, China
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- College of Environmental Sciences, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu 611130, China
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- College of Environmental Sciences, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu 611130, China
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- College of Environmental Sciences, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu 611130, China
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- College of Environmental Sciences, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu 611130, China
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- College of Environmental Sciences, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu 611130, China
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- College of Environmental Sciences, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu 611130, China
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- College of Environmental Sciences, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu 611130, China
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Kharraz JA, Farid MU, Khanzada NK, Deka BJ, Arafat HA, An AK. Macro-corrugated and nano-patterned hierarchically structured superomniphobic membrane for treatment of low surface tension oily wastewater by membrane distillation. WATER RESEARCH 2020; 174:115600. [PMID: 32088385 DOI: 10.1016/j.watres.2020.115600] [Citation(s) in RCA: 35] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/17/2019] [Revised: 02/06/2020] [Accepted: 02/07/2020] [Indexed: 06/10/2023]
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A hierarchically assembled superomniphobic membrane with three levels of reentrant structure was designed and fabricated to enable effective treatment of low surface tension, hypersaline oily wastewaters using direct contact membrane distillation (DCMD). The overall structure is a combination of macro corrugations obtained by surface imprinting, with the micro spherulites morphology achieved through the applied phase inversion method and nano patterns obtained by fluorinated Silica nanoparticles (SiNPs) coating. This resulted in a superomniphobic membrane surface with remarkable anti-wetting properties repelling both high surface tension water and low surface tension oils. Measurements of contact angle (CA) with DI water, an anionic surfactant, oil, and ethanol demonstrated a robust wetting resistance against low surface tension liquids showing both superhydrophobicity and superoleophobicity. CA values of 160.8 ± 2.3° and 154.3 ± 1.9° for water and oil were obtained, respectively. Calculations revealed a high liquid-vapor interface for the fabricated membrane with more than 89% of the water droplet contact area being with air pockets entrapped between adjacent SiNPs and only 11% come into contact with the solid membrane surface. Moreover, the high liquid-vapor interface imparts the membrane with high liquid repellency, self-cleaning and slippery effects, characterized by a minimum droplet-membrane interaction and complete water droplet bouncing on the surface within only 18 ms. When tested in DCMD with synthetic hypersaline oily wastewaters, the fabricated superomniphobic membrane demonstrated stable, non-wetting MD operation over 24 h, even at high concentrations of low surface tension 1.0 mM Sodium dodecyl sulfate and 400 ppm oil, potentially offering a sustainable option for treatment of low surface tension oily industrial wastewater.
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- Jehad A Kharraz
- School of Energy and Environment, City University of Hong Kong, Tat Chee Avenue, Kowloon, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region
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- School of Energy and Environment, City University of Hong Kong, Tat Chee Avenue, Kowloon, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region
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- School of Energy and Environment, City University of Hong Kong, Tat Chee Avenue, Kowloon, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region
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- School of Energy and Environment, City University of Hong Kong, Tat Chee Avenue, Kowloon, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region
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- Center for Membrane and Advanced Water Technology, Khalifa University, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
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- School of Energy and Environment, City University of Hong Kong, Tat Chee Avenue, Kowloon, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region.
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Naidu G, Tijing L, Johir M, Shon H, Vigneswaran S. Hybrid membrane distillation: Resource, nutrient and energy recovery. J Memb Sci 2020. [DOI: 10.1016/j.memsci.2020.117832] [Citation(s) in RCA: 43] [Impact Index Per Article: 10.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/03/2023]
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Engineering construction of robust superhydrophobic two-tier composite membrane with interlocked structure for membrane distillation. J Memb Sci 2020. [DOI: 10.1016/j.memsci.2020.117813] [Citation(s) in RCA: 26] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/21/2022]
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Fabrication of triple layer composite membrane and its application in membrane distillation (MD): Effect of hydrophobic-hydrophilic membrane structure on MD performance. Sep Purif Technol 2020. [DOI: 10.1016/j.seppur.2019.116087] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/18/2022]
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Pereao O, Laatikainen K, Bode-Aluko C, Kochnev I, Fatoba O, Nechaev A, Petrik L. Adsorption of Ce3+ and Nd3+ by diglycolic acid functionalised electrospun polystyrene nanofiber from aqueous solution. Sep Purif Technol 2020. [DOI: 10.1016/j.seppur.2019.116059] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/26/2022]
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Improved desalination properties of hydrophobic GO-incorporated PVDF electrospun nanofibrous composites for vacuum membrane distillation. Sep Purif Technol 2020. [DOI: 10.1016/j.seppur.2019.115889] [Citation(s) in RCA: 49] [Impact Index Per Article: 12.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/18/2022]
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Ray SS, Lee HK, Kwon YN. Review on Blueprint of Designing Anti-Wetting Polymeric Membrane Surfaces for Enhanced Membrane Distillation Performance. Polymers (Basel) 2019; 12:E23. [PMID: 31877628 PMCID: PMC7023606 DOI: 10.3390/polym12010023] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/05/2019] [Revised: 12/06/2019] [Accepted: 12/07/2019] [Indexed: 12/14/2022] Open
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Recently, membrane distillation (MD) has emerged as a versatile technology for treating saline water and industrial wastewater. However, the long-term use of MD wets the polymeric membrane and prevents the membrane from working as a semi-permeable barrier. Currently, the concept of antiwetting interfaces has been utilized for reducing the wetting issue of MD. This review paper discusses the fundamentals and roles of surface energy and hierarchical structures on both the hydrophobic characteristics and wetting tolerance of MD membranes. Designing stable antiwetting interfaces with their basic working principle is illustrated with high scientific discussions. The capability of antiwetting surfaces in terms of their self-cleaning properties has also been demonstrated. This comprehensive review paper can be utilized as the fundamental basis for developing antiwetting surfaces to minimize fouling, as well as the wetting issue in the MD process.
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- Saikat Sinha Ray
- School of Urban and Environmental Engineering, Ulsan National Institute of Science and Technology (UNIST), Ulsan 44919, Korea
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- School of Urban and Environmental Engineering, Ulsan National Institute of Science and Technology (UNIST), Ulsan 44919, Korea
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- School of Urban and Environmental Engineering, Ulsan National Institute of Science and Technology (UNIST), Ulsan 44919, Korea
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Arumugham T, Kaleekkal NJ, Rana D, Sathiyanarayanan KI. PFOM fillers embedded PVDF/cellulose dual-layered membranes with hydrophobic-hydrophilic channels for desalination via direct contact membrane distillation process. RSC Adv 2019; 9:41462-41474. [PMID: 35541587 PMCID: PMC9076459 DOI: 10.1039/c9ra08945d] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/30/2019] [Accepted: 12/06/2019] [Indexed: 11/21/2022] Open
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In this research work, novel perfluorooctanoic acid-modified melamine (PFOM) was synthesized as a hydrophobic filler using a facile one-pot synthesis. PFOM incorporating polyvinylidene fluoride (PVDF) solution was cast on a cellulose sheet to prepare a dual-layered membrane employing the phase-inversion technique for direct contact membrane distillation (DCMD) application. The influence of PFOM to tailor the dual-layered membrane performance was then investigated. The long perfluoro chain in PFOM hydrophobic fillers increased the surface roughness of the membranes due to its random overlapping with PVDF backbone, and these membranes exhibited a higher water contact angle value. The increase in pore size and membrane porosity did not significantly influence the liquid entry pressure of water (LEPw). The microporous membranes displayed good mechanical strength for use in the test setup. Pure water permeation was the highest (6.9 kg m-2 h-1) for membrane (M1) with 1 wt% of PFOM when tested with a simulated sea-water solution (3.5% w/v NaCl) in the direct contact distillation mode. These membranes also achieved the theoretical salt-rejection of 99.9%, thus confirming the potential of these membranes to be investigated for large scale membrane distillation (MD) applications like desalination of seawater.
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- Thanigaivelan Arumugham
- Department of Chemistry, School of Advanced Sciences, Vellore Institute of Technology (VIT) Vellore Tamil Nadu India
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- Membrane Separation Group, Department of Chemical Engineering, National Institute of Technology Calicut (NITC) Kerala India
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- Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering, Industrial Membrane Research Institute, University of Ottawa 161 Louis Pasteur St. Ottawa Ontario K1N 6N5 Canada
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- Department of Chemistry, School of Advanced Sciences, Vellore Institute of Technology (VIT) Vellore Tamil Nadu India
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Puranik AA, Rodrigues LN, Chau J, Li L, Sirkar KK. Porous hydrophobic-hydrophilic composite membranes for direct contact membrane distillation. J Memb Sci 2019. [DOI: 10.1016/j.memsci.2019.117225] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/26/2022]
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Guo J, Lee JG, Tan T, Yeo J, Wong PW, Ghaffour N, An AK. Enhanced ammonia recovery from wastewater by Nafion membrane with highly porous honeycomb nanostructure and its mechanism in membrane distillation. J Memb Sci 2019. [DOI: 10.1016/j.memsci.2019.117265] [Citation(s) in RCA: 26] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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Lu KJ, Chen Y, Chung TS. Design of omniphobic interfaces for membrane distillation - A review. WATER RESEARCH 2019; 162:64-77. [PMID: 31255782 DOI: 10.1016/j.watres.2019.06.056] [Citation(s) in RCA: 87] [Impact Index Per Article: 17.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/15/2019] [Revised: 06/19/2019] [Accepted: 06/20/2019] [Indexed: 06/09/2023]
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Membrane distillation (MD) has a great potential in treating high salinity industrial wastewater due to its unique characteristics. Nevertheless, the implementation of MD for industrial wastewater reclamation must be conducted with precaution because low-surface-tension contaminates in feed solutions may easily wet the membranes. In recent years, omniphobic membranes that exhibit strong repellence towards liquids with a wide range of surface tensions have been proposed as a promising solution to deal with the wetting problem. In this paper, we aim to provide a comprehensive review of omniphobic interfaces and illustrate their fundamental working principles, innovative design approaches and novel applications on membrane distillation. The review may provide insights in designing stable solid-liquid-vapor interfaces and serve as a guidance for the development of robust anti-wetting membranes for industrial wastewater reclamation via membrane distillation.
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- Kang Jia Lu
- Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, National University of Singapore, Singapore, 117585, Singapore
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- NUS Graduate School for Integrative Science and Engineering, National University of Singapore, Singapore, 117456, Singapore
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- Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, National University of Singapore, Singapore, 117585, Singapore; NUS Graduate School for Integrative Science and Engineering, National University of Singapore, Singapore, 117456, Singapore.
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Li J, Ren L, Shao J, Adeel M, Tu Y, Ma Z, He Y. Effect of ionic liquid on the structure and desalination performance of PVDF‐PTFE electrospun membrane. J Appl Polym Sci 2019. [DOI: 10.1002/app.48467] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/09/2022]
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- Jun Li
- School of Environmental Science and EngineeringShanghai Jiao Tong University 800 Dongchuan Road, Shanghai 200240 China
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- School of Environmental Science and EngineeringShanghai Jiao Tong University 800 Dongchuan Road, Shanghai 200240 China
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- School of Environmental Science and EngineeringShanghai Jiao Tong University 800 Dongchuan Road, Shanghai 200240 China
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- School of Environmental Science and EngineeringShanghai Jiao Tong University 800 Dongchuan Road, Shanghai 200240 China
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- School of Environmental Science and EngineeringShanghai Jiao Tong University 800 Dongchuan Road, Shanghai 200240 China
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- School of Environmental Science and EngineeringShanghai Jiao Tong University 800 Dongchuan Road, Shanghai 200240 China
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- School of Environmental Science and EngineeringShanghai Jiao Tong University 800 Dongchuan Road, Shanghai 200240 China
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Electrospun nanofibrous membranes in membrane distillation: Recent developments and future perspectives. Sep Purif Technol 2019. [DOI: 10.1016/j.seppur.2019.03.080] [Citation(s) in RCA: 49] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/01/2023]
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Recent advances in nanomaterial-modified polyamide thin-film composite membranes for forward osmosis processes. J Memb Sci 2019. [DOI: 10.1016/j.memsci.2019.04.064] [Citation(s) in RCA: 94] [Impact Index Per Article: 18.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/18/2023]
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Mani MP, Jaganathan SK, Md Khudzari AZ, Ismail AF. Green synthesis of nickel oxide particles and its integration into polyurethane scaffold matrix ornamented with groundnut oil for bone tissue engineering. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF POLYMER ANALYSIS AND CHARACTERIZATION 2019. [DOI: 10.1080/1023666x.2019.1630930] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/26/2022]
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- Mohan Prasath Mani
- School of Biomedical Engineering and Health Sciences, Faculty of Engineering, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, Skudai, Malaysia
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- Department for Management of Science and Technology Development, Ton Duc Thang University, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
- Faculty of Applied Sciences, Ton Duc Thang University, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
- IJNUTM Cardiovascular Engineering Center, School of Biomedical Engineering and Health Sciences, Faculty of Engineering, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, Skudai, Malaysia
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- IJNUTM Cardiovascular Engineering Center, School of Biomedical Engineering and Health Sciences, Faculty of Engineering, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, Skudai, Malaysia
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- Advanced Membrane Technology Research Centre (AMTEC), School of Chemical and Energy Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, Skudai, Malaysia
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