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Song Y, Fang S, Xu N, Wang M, Chen S, Chen J, Mi B, Zhu J. Solar transpiration-powered lithium extraction and storage. Science 2024; 385:1444-1449. [PMID: 39325897 DOI: 10.1126/science.adm7034] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/01/2023] [Revised: 04/05/2024] [Accepted: 08/02/2024] [Indexed: 09/28/2024]
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Lithium mining is energy intensive and environmentally costly. This is because lithium ions are typically present in brines as a minor component mixed with physiochemically similar cations that are difficult to separate. Inspired by nature's ability to selectively extract species in transpiration, we report a solar transpiration-powered lithium extraction and storage (STLES) device that can extract and store lithium from brines using natural sunlight. Specifically, the device uses a hierarchically structured solar transpirational evaporator to create a pressure gradient, which allows for the extraction of lithium from brines through a membrane and its storage in a vascular storage layer. Long-term experiments, various membrane tests, and different size assessments demonstrate the stability, compatibility, and scalability of STLES. This solar-powered mining technology provides an alternative developing pathway toward the sustainable extraction of critical resources.
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- Yan Song
- National Laboratory of Solid State Microstructures, College of Engineering and Applied Sciences, Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Artificial Functional Materials, Collaborative Innovation Center of Advanced Microstructures, Frontiers Science Center for Critical Earth Material Cycling, Nanjing University, Nanjing 210093, China
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- National Laboratory of Solid State Microstructures, College of Engineering and Applied Sciences, Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Artificial Functional Materials, Collaborative Innovation Center of Advanced Microstructures, Frontiers Science Center for Critical Earth Material Cycling, Nanjing University, Nanjing 210093, China
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- National Laboratory of Solid State Microstructures, College of Engineering and Applied Sciences, Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Artificial Functional Materials, Collaborative Innovation Center of Advanced Microstructures, Frontiers Science Center for Critical Earth Material Cycling, Nanjing University, Nanjing 210093, China
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- Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, University of California, Berkeley, Berkeley, CA 94720, USA
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- National Laboratory of Solid State Microstructures, College of Engineering and Applied Sciences, Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Artificial Functional Materials, Collaborative Innovation Center of Advanced Microstructures, Frontiers Science Center for Critical Earth Material Cycling, Nanjing University, Nanjing 210093, China
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- School of Sustainable Energy and Resources, Nanjing University, Suzhou 215163, China
- School of Earth Sciences and Engineering, Nanjing University, Nanjing 210093, China
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- Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, University of California, Berkeley, Berkeley, CA 94720, USA
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- National Laboratory of Solid State Microstructures, College of Engineering and Applied Sciences, Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Artificial Functional Materials, Collaborative Innovation Center of Advanced Microstructures, Frontiers Science Center for Critical Earth Material Cycling, Nanjing University, Nanjing 210093, China
- School of Sustainable Energy and Resources, Nanjing University, Suzhou 215163, China
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Joshi US, Samanta S, Jewrajka SK. Low Fouling Polyelectrolyte Layer-by-Layer Self-Assembled Membrane for High Performance Dye/Salt Fractionation: Sequence Effect of Self-Assembly. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2024; 16:32748-32761. [PMID: 38861705 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.4c06169] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/13/2024]
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Layer-by-layer (LbL) self-assembly of oppositely charged polyelectrolytes (PEs) is usually performed on a conventional ultrafiltration base substrate (negative zeta potential) by depositing a cationic PE as a first layer. Herein, we report the facile and fast formation of high performance molecular selective membrane by the nonelectrostatic adsorption of anionic PE on the polyvinylidene fluoride (PVDF, zeta potential -17 mV) substrate followed by the electrostatic LbL assembly. Loose nanofiltration membranes have been prepared via both concentration-polarization (CP-LbL, under applied pressure) driven and conventional (C-LbL, dipping) LbL self-assembly. When the first layer is poly(styrene sodium) sulfonic acid, the LbL assembled membrane contains free -SO3- groups and exhibits higher rejection of Na2SO4 and lower rejection of MgCl2. The reversal of salt rejection occurs when the first layer is quaternized polyvinyl imidazole (PVIm-Me). The membrane (five layers) prepared by first depositing PStSO3Na shows higher rejection of several dyes (97.9 to >99.9%), higher NaCl to dye separation factor (52-1800), and higher dye antifouling performance as compared to the membrane prepared by first depositing PVIm-Me (97.5-99.5% dye rejection, separation factor ∼40-200). However, the C-LbL membrane requires a longer time of self-assembly or higher PE concentration to reach a performance close to the CP-LbL membranes. The membranes exhibit excellent pressure, pH (3-12), and salt (60 g L-1) stability. This work provides an insight for the construction of low fouling and high-performance membranes for the fractionation of dye and salt based on the LbL self-assembly sequence.
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- Urvashi S Joshi
- Membrane Science and Separation Technology Division, Central Salt and Marine Chemicals Research Institute (CSIR-CSMCRI), G. B. Marg, Bhavnagar, Gujarat 364002, India
- Academy of Scientific and Innovative Research (AcSIR), Ghaziabad 201002, India
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- Membrane Science and Separation Technology Division, Central Salt and Marine Chemicals Research Institute (CSIR-CSMCRI), G. B. Marg, Bhavnagar, Gujarat 364002, India
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- Membrane Science and Separation Technology Division, Central Salt and Marine Chemicals Research Institute (CSIR-CSMCRI), G. B. Marg, Bhavnagar, Gujarat 364002, India
- Academy of Scientific and Innovative Research (AcSIR), Ghaziabad 201002, India
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Wang C, Wang L, Yu H, Seo A, Wang Z, Rajabzadeh S, Ni BJ, Shon HK. Machine learning for layer-by-layer nanofiltration membrane performance prediction and polymer candidate exploration. CHEMOSPHERE 2024; 350:140999. [PMID: 38151066 DOI: 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2023.140999] [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: 10/09/2023] [Revised: 12/18/2023] [Accepted: 12/19/2023] [Indexed: 12/29/2023]
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In this study, machine learning-based models were established for layer-by-layer (LBL) nanofiltration (NF) membrane performance prediction and polymer candidate exploration. Four different models, i.e., linear, random forest (RF), boosted tree (BT), and eXtreme Gradient Boosting (XGBoost), were formed, and membrane performance prediction was determined in terms of membrane permeability and selectivity. The XGBoost exhibited optimal prediction accuracy for membrane permeability (coefficient of determination (R2): 0.99) and membrane selectivity (R2: 0.80). The Shapley Additive exPlanation (SHAP) method was utilized to evaluate the effects of different LBL NF membrane fabrication conditions on membrane performances. The SHAP method was also used to identify the relationships between polymer structure and membrane performance. Polymers were represented by Morgan fingerprint, which is an effective description approach for developing modeling. Based on the SHAP value results, two reference Morgan fingerprints were constructed containing atomic groups with positive contributions to membrane permeability and selectivity. According to the reference Morgan fingerprint, 204 potential polymers were explored from the largest polymer database (PoLyInfo). By calculating the similarities between each potential polymer and both reference Morgan fingerprints, 23 polymer candidates were selected and could be further used for LBL NF membrane fabrication with the potential for providing good membrane performance. Overall, this work provided new ways both for LBL NF membrane performance prediction and high-performance polymer candidate exploration. The source code for the models and algorithms used in this study is publicly available to facilitate replication and further research. https://github.com/wangliwfsd/LLNMPP/.
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- Chen Wang
- School of Civil and Environmental Engineering, University of Technology Sydney, Sydney, New South Wales, 2007, Australia
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- CSIRO Space and Astronomy, PO Box 1130, Bentley, WA, 6102, Australia
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- School of Civil and Environmental Engineering, University of Technology Sydney, Sydney, New South Wales, 2007, Australia
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- School of Civil and Environmental Engineering, University of Technology Sydney, Sydney, New South Wales, 2007, Australia
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- Shandong Provincial Key Laboratory of Water Pollution Control and Resource Reuse, School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Shandong University, Qingdao, 266237, China
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- School of Civil and Environmental Engineering, University of Technology Sydney, Sydney, New South Wales, 2007, Australia
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- School of Civil and Environmental Engineering, University of New South Wales, Sydney, New South Wales, 2052, Australia
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- School of Civil and Environmental Engineering, University of Technology Sydney, Sydney, New South Wales, 2007, Australia.
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Covaliu-Mierlă CI, Păunescu O, Iovu H. Recent Advances in Membranes Used for Nanofiltration to Remove Heavy Metals from Wastewater: A Review. MEMBRANES 2023; 13:643. [PMID: 37505009 PMCID: PMC10385156 DOI: 10.3390/membranes13070643] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/07/2023] [Revised: 06/30/2023] [Accepted: 07/01/2023] [Indexed: 07/29/2023]
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The presence of heavy metal ions in polluted wastewater represents a serious threat to human health, making proper disposal extremely important. The utilization of nanofiltration (NF) membranes has emerged as one of the most effective methods of heavy metal ion removal from wastewater due to their efficient operation, adaptable design, and affordability. NF membranes created from advanced materials are becoming increasingly popular due to their ability to depollute wastewater in a variety of circumstances. Tailoring the NF membrane's properties to efficiently remove heavy metal ions from wastewater, interfacial polymerization, and grafting techniques, along with the addition of nano-fillers, have proven to be the most effective modification methods. This paper presents a review of the modification processes and NF membrane performances for the removal of heavy metals from wastewater, as well as the application of these membranes for heavy metal ion wastewater treatment. Very high treatment efficiencies, such as 99.90%, have been achieved using membranes composed of polyvinyl amine (PVAM) and glutaraldehyde (GA) for Cr3+ removal from wastewater. However, nanofiltration membranes have certain drawbacks, such as fouling of the NF membrane. Repeated cleaning of the membrane influences its lifetime.
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- Cristina Ileana Covaliu-Mierlă
- Faculty of Biotechnical Systems Engineering, University Politehnica of Bucharest, 313 Splaiul Independentei, 060042 Bucharest, Romania
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- Faculty of Biotechnical Systems Engineering, University Politehnica of Bucharest, 313 Splaiul Independentei, 060042 Bucharest, Romania
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- Advanced Polymer Materials Group, Faculty of Chemical Engineering and Biotechnologies, University Politehnica of Bucharest, 132 Calea Grivitei, 010737 Bucharest, Romania
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Bóna Á, Galambos I, Nemestóthy N. Progress towards Stable and High-Performance Polyelectrolyte Multilayer Nanofiltration Membranes for Future Wastewater Treatment Applications. MEMBRANES 2023; 13:368. [PMID: 37103795 PMCID: PMC10146247 DOI: 10.3390/membranes13040368] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/10/2023] [Revised: 03/09/2023] [Accepted: 03/22/2023] [Indexed: 06/19/2023]
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The increasing demand for nanofiltration processes in drinking water treatment, industrial separation and wastewater treatment processes has highlighted several shortcomings of current state-of-the-art thin film composite (TFC NF) membranes, including limitations in chemical resistance, fouling resistance and selectivity. Polyelectrolyte multilayer (PEM) membranes provide a viable, industrially applicable alternative, providing significant improvements in these limitations. Laboratory experiments using artificial feedwaters have demonstrated selectivity an order of magnitude higher than polyamide NF, significantly higher fouling resistance and excellent chemical resistance (e.g., 200,000 ppmh chlorine resistance and stability over the 0-14 pH range). This review provides a brief overview of the various parameters that can be modified during the layer-by-layer procedure to determine and fine-tune the properties of the resulting NF membrane. The different parameters that can be adjusted during the layer-by-layer process are presented, which are used to optimize the properties of the resulting nanofiltration membrane. Substantial progress in PEM membrane development is presented, particularly selectivity improvements, of which the most promising route seems to be asymmetric PEM NF membranes, offering a breakthrough in active layer thickness and organic/salt selectivity: an average of 98% micropollutant rejection coupled with a NaCl rejection below 15%. Advantages for wastewater treatment are highlighted, including high selectivity, fouling resistance, chemical stability and a wide range of cleaning methods. Additionally, disadvantages of the current PEM NF membranes are also outlined; while these may impede their use in some industrial wastewater applications, they are largely not restrictive. The effect of realistic feeds (wastewaters and challenging surface waters) on PEM NF membrane performance is also presented: pilot studies conducted for up to 12 months show stable rejection values and no significant irreversible fouling. We close our review by identifying research areas where further studies are needed to facilitate the adoption of this notable technology.
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- Áron Bóna
- Soós Ernő Research and Development Center, University of Pannonia, Vár u. 8., H-8800 Nagykanizsa, Hungary
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- Soós Ernő Research and Development Center, University of Pannonia, Vár u. 8., H-8800 Nagykanizsa, Hungary
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- Research Institute on Bioengineering, Membrane Technology and Energetics, University of Pannonia, Egyetem u. 10., H-8200 Veszprém, Hungary
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Joshi US, Anuradha, Jewrajka SK. Tight ultrafiltration and loose nanofiltration membranes by concentration polarization-driven fast layer-by-layer self-assembly for fractionation of dye/salt. J Memb Sci 2023. [DOI: 10.1016/j.memsci.2022.121286] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/23/2022]
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Xie F, Lu F, Liu C, Tian Y, Gao Y, Zheng L, Gao X. Poly(ionic liquid) Membranes Preserving Liquid Crystalline Microstructures for Lithium-Ion Enrichment. Colloids Surf A Physicochem Eng Asp 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.colsurfa.2022.130731] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/02/2022]
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Samavati Z, Samavati A, Goh PS, Ismail AF, Abdullah MS. A comprehensive review of recent advances in nanofiltration membranes for heavy metal removal from wastewater. Chem Eng Res Des 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.cherd.2022.11.042] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/02/2022]
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Tuning electrostatic interactions for controlled structure and rejection of cellulose nanocrystal membranes. J Memb Sci 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.memsci.2022.120932] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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Zdarta J, Sigurdardóttir SB, Jankowska K, Pinelo M. Laccase immobilization in polyelectrolyte multilayer membranes for 17α-ethynylestradiol removal: Biocatalytic approach for pharmaceuticals degradation. CHEMOSPHERE 2022; 304:135374. [PMID: 35718027 DOI: 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2022.135374] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/29/2022] [Revised: 06/09/2022] [Accepted: 06/13/2022] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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Enzymatic membrane reactors equipped with multifunctional biocatalytic membranes are promising and sustainable alternatives for removal of micropollutants, including steroid estrogens, under mild conditions. Thus, in this study an effort was made to produce novel multifunctional biocatalytic polyelectrolyte multilayer membranes via polyelectrolyte layer-by-layer assembly with laccase enzyme immobilized between or into polyelectrolyte layers. In this study, multifunctional biocatalytic membranes are considered as systems composed of commercially available filtration membrane modified by polyelectrolytes and immobilized enzymes, which are produced for complex treatment of water pollutants. The multifunctionality of the proposed systems is related to the fact that these membranes are capable of micropollutants removal via simultaneous catalytic conversion, membrane adsorption and membrane rejection making remediation process more complex, however, also more efficient. Briefly, cationic poly-l-lysine and polyethylenimine as well as anionic poly(sodium 4-styrenesulfonate) polyelectrolytes were deposited onto NP010 nanofiltration and UFX5 ultrafiltration membranes to produce systems for removal of 17α-ethynylestradiol. Images from scanning electron microscopy confirm effective enzyme deposition, whereas results of zeta potential measurements indicate introduction of positive charge onto the membranes. Based on preliminary results, four membranes with over 70%, activity retention produced using polyethylenimine in internal and entrapped mode, were selected for degradation tests. Systems based on UFX5 membrane allowed over 60% 17α-ethynylestradiol removal within 100 min, whereas NP010-based systems removed over 75% of estrogen within 150 min. Further, around 80% removal of 17α-ethynylestradiol was possible from the solutions at concentration up to 0.1 mg/L at pH ranging from 4 to 6 and at the pressure up to 3 bar, indicating high activity of the immobilized laccase over wide range of process conditions. Produced systems exhibited also great long-term stability followed by limited enzyme elution from the membrane. Finally, removal of over 70% and 60% of 17α-ethynylestradiol, respectively by NP010 and UFX5 systems after 8 cycles of repeated use indicate high reusability potential of the systems and suggest their practical application in removal of micropollutants, including estrogens.
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- Jakub Zdarta
- Process and Systems Engineering Centre, Department of Chemical and Biochemical Engineering, Technical University of Denmark, Building 229, 2800 Kgs, Lyngby, Denmark; Institute of Chemical Technology and Engineering, Faculty of Chemical Technology, Poznan University of Technology, 60965, Poznan, Poland.
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- Process and Systems Engineering Centre, Department of Chemical and Biochemical Engineering, Technical University of Denmark, Building 229, 2800 Kgs, Lyngby, Denmark
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- Process and Systems Engineering Centre, Department of Chemical and Biochemical Engineering, Technical University of Denmark, Building 229, 2800 Kgs, Lyngby, Denmark
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- Process and Systems Engineering Centre, Department of Chemical and Biochemical Engineering, Technical University of Denmark, Building 229, 2800 Kgs, Lyngby, Denmark
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Removal of antibiotics and antibiotic resistance genes by self-assembled nanofiltration membranes with tailored selectivity. J Memb Sci 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.memsci.2022.120836] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/19/2023]
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Wang W, Zhang Y, Tan M, Xue C, Zhou W, Bao H, Hon Lau C, Yang X, Ma J, Shao L. Recent advances in monovalent ion selective membranes towards environmental remediation and energy harvesting. Sep Purif Technol 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.seppur.2022.121520] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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Zhang S, Shen L, Deng H, Liu Q, You X, Yuan J, Jiang Z, Zhang S. Ultrathin Membranes for Separations: A New Era Driven by Advanced Nanotechnology. ADVANCED MATERIALS (DEERFIELD BEACH, FLA.) 2022; 34:e2108457. [PMID: 35238090 DOI: 10.1002/adma.202108457] [Citation(s) in RCA: 27] [Impact Index Per Article: 13.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/21/2021] [Revised: 02/23/2022] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
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Ultrathin membranes are at the forefront of membrane research, offering great opportunities in revolutionizing separations with ultrafast transport. Driven by advanced nanomaterials and manufacturing technology, tremendous progresses are made over the last 15 years in the fabrications and applications of sub-50 nm membranes. Here, an overview of state-of-the-art ultrathin membranes is first introduced, followed by a summary of the fabrication techniques with an emphasis on how to realize such extremely low thickness. Then, different types of ultrathin membranes, categorized based on their structures, that is, network, laminar, or framework structures, are discussed with a focus on the interplays among structure, fabrication methods, and separation performances. Recent research and development trends are highlighted. Meanwhile, the performances and applications of current ultrathin membranes for representative separations (gas separation and liquid separation) are thoroughly analyzed and compared. Last, the challenges in material design, structure construction, and coordination are given, in order to fully realize the potential of ultrathin membranes and facilitate the translation from scientific achievements to industrial productions.
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- Shiyu Zhang
- Joint School of National University of Singapore and Tianjin University, International Campus of Tianjin University, Binhai New City, Fuzhou, 350207, P. R. China
- Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, National University of Singapore, 4 Engineering Drive 4, Singapore, 117585, Singapore
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- Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, National University of Singapore, 4 Engineering Drive 4, Singapore, 117585, Singapore
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- Joint School of National University of Singapore and Tianjin University, International Campus of Tianjin University, Binhai New City, Fuzhou, 350207, P. R. China
- Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, National University of Singapore, 4 Engineering Drive 4, Singapore, 117585, Singapore
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- Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, National University of Singapore, 4 Engineering Drive 4, Singapore, 117585, Singapore
- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Qilu University of Technology (Shandong Academy of Sciences), Jinan, 250353, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory for Green Chemical Technology of Ministry of Education, School of Chemical Engineering and Technology, Tianjin University, Tianjin, 300072, China
- Collaborative Innovation Center of Chemical Science and Engineering (Tianjin), Tianjin University, Tianjin, 300072, China
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- Key Laboratory for Green Chemical Technology of Ministry of Education, School of Chemical Engineering and Technology, Tianjin University, Tianjin, 300072, China
- Collaborative Innovation Center of Chemical Science and Engineering (Tianjin), Tianjin University, Tianjin, 300072, China
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- Joint School of National University of Singapore and Tianjin University, International Campus of Tianjin University, Binhai New City, Fuzhou, 350207, P. R. China
- Key Laboratory for Green Chemical Technology of Ministry of Education, School of Chemical Engineering and Technology, Tianjin University, Tianjin, 300072, China
- Collaborative Innovation Center of Chemical Science and Engineering (Tianjin), Tianjin University, Tianjin, 300072, China
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- Joint School of National University of Singapore and Tianjin University, International Campus of Tianjin University, Binhai New City, Fuzhou, 350207, P. R. China
- Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, National University of Singapore, 4 Engineering Drive 4, Singapore, 117585, Singapore
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Sahebalzamani M, Ziminska M, McCarthy HO, Levingstone TJ, Dunne NJ, Hamilton AR. Advancing bone tissue engineering one layer at a time: a layer-by-layer assembly approach to 3D bone scaffold materials. Biomater Sci 2022; 10:2734-2758. [PMID: 35438692 DOI: 10.1039/d1bm01756j] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
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The layer-by-layer (LbL) assembly technique has shown excellent potential in tissue engineering applications. The technique is mainly based on electrostatic attraction and involves the sequential adsorption of oppositely charged electrolyte complexes onto a substrate, resulting in uniform single layers that can be rapidly deposited to form nanolayer films. LbL has attracted significant attention as a coating technique due to it being a convenient and affordable fabrication method capable of achieving a wide range of biomaterial coatings while keeping the main biofunctionality of the substrate materials. One promising application is the use of nanolayer films fabricated by LbL assembly in the development of 3-dimensional (3D) bone scaffolds for bone repair and regeneration. Due to their versatility, nanoscale films offer an exciting opportunity for tailoring surface and bulk property modification of implants for osseous defect therapies. This review article discusses the state of the art of the LbL assembly technique, and the properties and functions of LbL-assembled films for engineered bone scaffold application, combination of multilayers for multifunctional coatings and recent advancements in the application of LbL assembly in bone tissue engineering. The recent decade has seen tremendous advances in the promising developments of LbL film systems and their impact on cell interaction and tissue repair. A deep understanding of the cell behaviour and biomaterial interaction for the further development of new generations of LbL films for tissue engineering are the most important targets for biomaterial research in the field. While there is still much to learn about the biological and physicochemical interactions at the interface of nano-surface coated scaffolds and biological systems, we provide a conceptual review to further progress in the LbL approach to 3D bone scaffold materials and inform the future of LbL development in bone tissue engineering.
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- MohammadAli Sahebalzamani
- School of Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering, Dublin City University, Dublin 9, Ireland. .,Centre for Medical Engineering Research, Dublin City University, Dublin 9, Ireland.
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- School of Pharmacy, Queen's University Belfast, Belfast BT9 7BL, UK.
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- School of Pharmacy, Queen's University Belfast, Belfast BT9 7BL, UK. .,School of Chemical Sciences, Dublin City University, Dublin 9, Ireland
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- School of Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering, Dublin City University, Dublin 9, Ireland. .,Centre for Medical Engineering Research, Dublin City University, Dublin 9, Ireland. .,Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre (I-Form), School of Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering, Dublin City University, Dublin 9, Ireland.,Trinity Centre for Biomedical Engineering, Trinity Biomedical Sciences Institute, Trinity College Dublin, Dublin 2, Ireland.,Advanced Processing Technology Research Centre, Dublin City University, Dublin 9, Ireland.,Biodesign Europe, Dublin City University, Dublin 9, Ireland
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- School of Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering, Dublin City University, Dublin 9, Ireland. .,Centre for Medical Engineering Research, Dublin City University, Dublin 9, Ireland. .,School of Pharmacy, Queen's University Belfast, Belfast BT9 7BL, UK. .,Department of Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering, School of Engineering, Trinity College Dublin, Dublin 2, Ireland.,Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre (I-Form), School of Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering, Dublin City University, Dublin 9, Ireland.,Advanced Materials and Bioengineering Research Centre (AMBER), Trinity College Dublin, Dublin 2, Ireland.,Trinity Centre for Biomedical Engineering, Trinity Biomedical Sciences Institute, Trinity College Dublin, Dublin 2, Ireland.,Advanced Processing Technology Research Centre, Dublin City University, Dublin 9, Ireland.,Biodesign Europe, Dublin City University, Dublin 9, Ireland
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- Faculty of Engineering and Physical Sciences, University of Southampton, Southampton SO17 1BJ, UK.
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Dopamine-intercalated polyelectrolyte multilayered nanofiltration membranes: Toward high permselectivity and ion-ion selectivity. J Memb Sci 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.memsci.2022.120337] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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Wang C, Park MJ, Seo DH, Phuntsho S, Gonzales RR, Matsuyama H, Drioli E, Shon HK. Inkjet printed polyelectrolyte multilayer membrane using a polyketone support for organic solvent nanofiltration. J Memb Sci 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.memsci.2021.119943] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/20/2022]
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Hamta A, Ashtiani FZ, Karimi M, Moayedfard S. Asymmetric block copolymer membrane fabrication mechanism through self-assembly and non-solvent induced phase separation (SNIPS) process. Sci Rep 2022; 12:771. [PMID: 35031674 PMCID: PMC8760277 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-021-04759-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/16/2021] [Accepted: 12/30/2021] [Indexed: 01/08/2023] Open
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In this paper, the concept of the functional mechanism of copolymer membrane formation is explained and analyzed from the theoretical and experimental points of view. To understand the phase inversion process and control the final membrane morphology, styrene-acrylonitrile copolymer (SAN) membrane morphology through the self-assembly phenomena is investigated. Since the analysis of the membrane morphology requires the study of both thermodynamic and kinetic parameters, the effect of different membrane formation conditions is investigated experimentally; In order to perceive the formation mechanism of the extraordinary structure membrane, a thermodynamic hypothesis is also developed based on the hydrophilic coil migration to the membrane surface. This hypothesis is analyzed according to Hansen Solubility Parameters and proved using EDX, SAXS, and contact angle analysis of SAN25. Moreover, the SAN30 membrane is fabricated under different operating conditions to evaluate the possibility of morphological prediction based on the developed hypothesis.
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- Afshin Hamta
- Department of Chemical Engineering, Amirkabir University of Technology, No. 424, Hafez Ave, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, Amirkabir University of Technology, No. 424, Hafez Ave, Tehran, Iran.
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- Department of Textile Engineering, Amirkabir University of Technology, No. 424, Hafez Ave, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, Amirkabir University of Technology, No. 424, Hafez Ave, Tehran, Iran
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Multipurpose tight ultrafiltration membrane through controlled layer-by-layer assembly for low pressure molecular separation. J Memb Sci 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.memsci.2021.119908] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/23/2022]
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Wang K, Wang X, Januszewski B, Liu Y, Li D, Fu R, Elimelech M, Huang X. Tailored design of nanofiltration membranes for water treatment based on synthesis-property-performance relationships. Chem Soc Rev 2021; 51:672-719. [PMID: 34932047 DOI: 10.1039/d0cs01599g] [Citation(s) in RCA: 72] [Impact Index Per Article: 24.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/16/2022]
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Tailored design of high-performance nanofiltration (NF) membranes is desirable because the requirements for membrane performance, particularly ion/salt rejection and selectivity, differ among the various applications of NF technology ranging from drinking water production to resource mining. However, this customization greatly relies on a comprehensive understanding of the influence of membrane fabrication methods and conditions on membrane properties and the relationships between the membrane structural and physicochemical properties and membrane performance. Since the inception of NF, much progress has been made in forming the foundation of tailored design of NF membranes and the underlying governing principles. This progress includes theories regarding NF mass transfer and solute rejection, further exploitation of the classical interfacial polymerization technique, and development of novel materials and membrane fabrication methods. In this critical review, we first summarize the progress made in controllable design of NF membrane properties in recent years from the perspective of optimizing interfacial polymerization techniques and adopting new manufacturing processes and materials. We then discuss the property-performance relationships based on solvent/solute mass transfer theories and mathematical models, and draw conclusions on membrane structural and physicochemical parameter regulation by modifying the fabrication process to improve membrane separation performance. Next, existing and potential applications of these NF membranes in water treatment processes are systematically discussed according to the different separation requirements. Finally, we point out the prospects and challenges of tailored design of NF membranes for water treatment applications. This review bridges the long-existing gaps between the pressing demand for suitable NF membranes from the industrial community and the surge of publications by the scientific community in recent years.
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- Kunpeng Wang
- State Key Joint Laboratory of Environment Simulation and Pollution Control, School of Environment and International Joint Laboratory on Low Carbon Clean Energy Innovation, Tsinghua University, Beijing, 100084, P. R. China.
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- State Key Joint Laboratory of Environment Simulation and Pollution Control, School of Environment and International Joint Laboratory on Low Carbon Clean Energy Innovation, Tsinghua University, Beijing, 100084, P. R. China.
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- Department of Chemical and Environmental Engineering, Yale University, New Haven, CT 06520-8286, USA
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- State Key Joint Laboratory of Environment Simulation and Pollution Control, School of Environment and International Joint Laboratory on Low Carbon Clean Energy Innovation, Tsinghua University, Beijing, 100084, P. R. China. .,State Key Laboratory of Pollution Control and Resource Reuse, College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Tongji University, Shanghai, 200092, P. R. China
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- State Key Joint Laboratory of Environment Simulation and Pollution Control, School of Environment and International Joint Laboratory on Low Carbon Clean Energy Innovation, Tsinghua University, Beijing, 100084, P. R. China.
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- State Key Joint Laboratory of Environment Simulation and Pollution Control, School of Environment and International Joint Laboratory on Low Carbon Clean Energy Innovation, Tsinghua University, Beijing, 100084, P. R. China.
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- Department of Chemical and Environmental Engineering, Yale University, New Haven, CT 06520-8286, USA
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- State Key Joint Laboratory of Environment Simulation and Pollution Control, School of Environment and International Joint Laboratory on Low Carbon Clean Energy Innovation, Tsinghua University, Beijing, 100084, P. R. China.
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Zhang F, Tan L, Gong L, Liu S, Fang W, Wang Z, Gao S, Jin J. Ionic strength directed self-assembled polyelectrolyte single-bilayer membrane for low-pressure nanofiltration. Front Chem Sci Eng 2021. [DOI: 10.1007/s11705-021-2093-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/19/2022]
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Durmaz EN, Sahin S, Virga E, de Beer S, de Smet LCPM, de Vos WM. Polyelectrolytes as Building Blocks for Next-Generation Membranes with Advanced Functionalities. ACS APPLIED POLYMER MATERIALS 2021; 3:4347-4374. [PMID: 34541543 PMCID: PMC8438666 DOI: 10.1021/acsapm.1c00654] [Citation(s) in RCA: 45] [Impact Index Per Article: 15.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/28/2021] [Accepted: 08/10/2021] [Indexed: 05/06/2023]
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The global society is in a transition, where dealing with climate change and water scarcity are important challenges. More efficient separations of chemical species are essential to reduce energy consumption and to provide more reliable access to clean water. Here, membranes with advanced functionalities that go beyond standard separation properties can play a key role. This includes relevant functionalities, such as stimuli-responsiveness, fouling control, stability, specific selectivity, sustainability, and antimicrobial activity. Polyelectrolytes and their complexes are an especially promising system to provide advanced membrane functionalities. Here, we have reviewed recent work where advanced membrane properties stem directly from the material properties provided by polyelectrolytes. This work highlights the versatility of polyelectrolyte-based membrane modifications, where polyelectrolytes are not only applied as single layers, including brushes, but also as more complex polyelectrolyte multilayers on both porous membrane supports and dense membranes. Moreover, free-standing membranes can also be produced completely from aqueous polyelectrolyte solutions allowing much more sustainable approaches to membrane fabrication. The Review demonstrates the promise that polyelectrolytes and their complexes hold for next-generation membranes with advanced properties, while it also provides a clear outlook on the future of this promising field.
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- Elif Nur Durmaz
- Membrane
Science and Technology, MESA+ Institute for Nanotechnology, Faculty
of Science and Technology, University of
Twente, Enschede 7500 AE, The Netherlands
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- Laboratory
of Organic Chemistry, Wageningen University, 6708 WE Wageningen, The Netherlands
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- Membrane
Science and Technology, MESA+ Institute for Nanotechnology, Faculty
of Science and Technology, University of
Twente, Enschede 7500 AE, The Netherlands
- Wetsus, European
Centre of Excellence for Sustainable Water
Technology, Oostergoweg
9, 8911 MA Leeuwarden, The Netherlands
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- Sustainable
Polymer Chemistry Group, Department of Molecules and Materials MESA+
Institute for Nanotechnology, University
of Twente, P.O. Box 217, 7500 AE Enschede, The Netherlands
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- Laboratory
of Organic Chemistry, Wageningen University, 6708 WE Wageningen, The Netherlands
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- Membrane
Science and Technology, MESA+ Institute for Nanotechnology, Faculty
of Science and Technology, University of
Twente, Enschede 7500 AE, The Netherlands
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Zhang W, Zhang X. Effective inhibition of gypsum using an ion–ion selective nanofiltration membrane pretreatment process for seawater desalination. J Memb Sci 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/j.memsci.2021.119358] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/25/2022]
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Geng X, Wang J, Ding Y, Zhang W, Wang Y, Liu F. Poly(vinyl alcohol)/polydopamine hybrid nanofiltration membrane fabricated through aqueous electrospraying with excellent antifouling and chlorine resistance. J Memb Sci 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/j.memsci.2021.119385] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/06/2023]
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Baig M, Willott JD, de Vos WM. Enhancing the Separation Performance of Aqueous Phase Separation-Based Membranes through Polyelectrolyte Multilayer Coatings and Interfacial Polymerization. ACS APPLIED POLYMER MATERIALS 2021; 3:3560-3568. [PMID: 34278307 PMCID: PMC8276274 DOI: 10.1021/acsapm.1c00457] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/13/2021] [Accepted: 06/14/2021] [Indexed: 06/13/2023]
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The aqueous phase separation (APS) technique allows membrane fabrication without use of unsustainable organic solvents, while at the same time, it provides extensive control over membrane pore size and morphology. Herein, we investigate if polyelectrolyte complexation-induced APS ultrafiltration membranes can be the basis for different types of nanofiltration membranes. We demonstrate that APS membranes can be used as support membranes for functional surface coatings like thin polyelectrolyte multilayer (PEMs) and interfacial polymerization (IP) coatings. Three different PEMs were fabricated on poly(sodium 4-styrene sulfonate) (PSS) poly(allylamine hydrochloride) (PAH) APS ultrafiltration membranes, and only 4.5 bilayers were needed to create nanofiltration membranes with molecular weight cut-off (MWCO) values of 210-390 Da while maintaining a roughly constant water permeability (∼1.7 L·m-2·h-1·bar-1). The PEM-coated membranes showed excellent MgCl2 (∼98%), NaCl (∼70%), and organic micropollutant retention values (>90%). Similarly, fabricating thin polyamide layers on the ultrafiltration PSS-PAH APS membranes by IP resulted in nanofiltration membranes with MWCO values of ∼200 Da. This work shows for the first time that APS membranes can indeed be utilized as excellent support membranes for the application of functional coatings without requiring any form of pretreatment.
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Khorsand Kheirabad A, Saeedi Garakani S, Tan L, Yuan J. Ferrocene-Containing Porous Poly(Ionic Liquid) Membranes: Synthesis and Application as Sacrificial Template for Porous Iron Oxide Films. Macromol Rapid Commun 2021; 42:e2100077. [PMID: 34061421 DOI: 10.1002/marc.202100077] [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: 02/05/2021] [Revised: 04/21/2021] [Indexed: 11/08/2022]
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Herein, the fabrication of iron-containing porous polyelectrolyte membranes (PPMs) via ionic complexation between an imidazolium-based poly(ionic liquid) (PIL) and 1,1-ferrocenedicarboxylic acid is reported. The key parameters to control the microstructure of porous hybrid membranes are investigated in detail. Further aerobic pyrolysis of such porous hybrid membranes at 900 °C can transfer the ferrocene-containing PPMs into freestanding porous iron oxide films. This process points out a sacrificial template function of porous poly(ionic liquid) membranes in the fabrication of porous metal oxide films.
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- Atefeh Khorsand Kheirabad
- Department of Materials and Environmental Chemistry (MMK), Stockholm University, Stockholm, 10691, Sweden
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- Department of Materials and Environmental Chemistry (MMK), Stockholm University, Stockholm, 10691, Sweden
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- Department of Materials and Environmental Chemistry (MMK), Stockholm University, Stockholm, 10691, Sweden
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- Department of Materials and Environmental Chemistry (MMK), Stockholm University, Stockholm, 10691, Sweden
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Scheepers D, Chatillon B, Nijmeijer K, Borneman Z. Asymmetric layer‐by‐layer polyelectrolyte nanofiltration membranes with tunable retention. JOURNAL OF POLYMER SCIENCE 2021. [DOI: 10.1002/pol.20210166] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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- Daniëlle Scheepers
- Membrane Materials and Processes, Department of Chemical Engineering and Chemistry Eindhoven University of Technology Eindhoven The Netherlands
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- Membrane Materials and Processes, Department of Chemical Engineering and Chemistry Eindhoven University of Technology Eindhoven The Netherlands
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- Membrane Materials and Processes, Department of Chemical Engineering and Chemistry Eindhoven University of Technology Eindhoven The Netherlands
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- Membrane Materials and Processes, Department of Chemical Engineering and Chemistry Eindhoven University of Technology Eindhoven The Netherlands
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Ghiorghita CA, Mihai M. Recent developments in layer-by-layer assembled systems application in water purification. CHEMOSPHERE 2021; 270:129477. [PMID: 33388497 DOI: 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2020.129477] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/27/2020] [Revised: 12/15/2020] [Accepted: 12/27/2020] [Indexed: 06/12/2023]
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Electrostatically-based layer-by-layer (LbL) assembly is a versatile surface functionalization technique allowing the construction of complex three-dimensional architectures on virtually any type of material using various combinations of nano-bricks. One of the most promising applications of LbL assembled systems is in water purification. The main two strategies developed in this purpose consist in either enhancing the barrier properties of separation membranes and in the construction of core-shell organic/inorganic sorbents. In this review, the recent achievements in this topic are discussed with respect to the use of LbL-based composites in desalination and removal of heavy metal ions or organic pollutants. Finally, some works dealing with economic aspects of using LbL assemblies for water purification are presented, thus highlighting forthcoming strategies to develop economically-viable materials for such applications.
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- "Petru Poni" Institute of Macromolecular Chemistry, Grigore Ghica Voda Alley 41A, 700487, Iasi, Romania
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Pei X, Gan L, Tong Z, Gao H, Meng S, Zhang W, Wang P, Chen Y. Robust cellulose-based composite adsorption membrane for heavy metal removal. JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS 2021; 406:124746. [PMID: 33341475 DOI: 10.1016/j.jhazmat.2020.124746] [Citation(s) in RCA: 23] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/18/2020] [Revised: 11/20/2020] [Accepted: 11/30/2020] [Indexed: 06/12/2023]
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Adsorptive membranes offer an effective mode to remove heavy metal ions from contaminated water, due to the synergies made possible by low-cost, high-affinity adsorbents and highly scalable filtration in one system. However, the development of adsorptive membranes is hampered by their instability in the aqueous phase and low binding affinity with a broad spectrum of heavy metals in a reasonable flux. Herein, a regenerated cellulose support membrane is strongly grafted with stable and covalent-bonded polyelectrolyte active layers synthesized by a reactive layer-by-layer (LBL) assembly method. The LBL assembled layers have been successfully tested by scanning electron microscopy, Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy and X-ray photo-electron spectroscopy. The covalent bonding provides the membrane with long-term stability and a tunable water flux compared to a membrane assembled by electrostatic bonding. The maximum adsorption capacity of the membrane active layers can reach up to 194 mg/g, showing more efficient adsorption at lower heavy metal concentration and higher pH value of feed solution. The membrane can remove multiple ions, such as Cu, Pb, and Cd, by adsorption and is easy to be regenerated and recovered. The strong covalent bonding can extend the membrane lifetime in water purification to remove multiple heavy metals at high efficiency.
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- Xiaopeng Pei
- School of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta, GA 30332, United States; Key Laboratory of Polymer Ecomaterials, Changchun Institute of Applied Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Changchun 130022, PR China
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- School of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta, GA 30332, United States
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- Agricultural & Biological Engineering, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL 32611, United States.
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- School of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta, GA 30332, United States
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- Agricultural & Biological Engineering, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL 32611, United States
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- School of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta, GA 30332, United States
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- Key Laboratory of Polymer Ecomaterials, Changchun Institute of Applied Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Changchun 130022, PR China
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- School of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta, GA 30332, United States.
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Pore model for nanofiltration: History, theoretical framework, key predictions, limitations, and prospects. J Memb Sci 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/j.memsci.2020.118809] [Citation(s) in RCA: 39] [Impact Index Per Article: 13.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/20/2022]
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Liang Y, Gao F, Wang L, Lin S. In-situ monitoring of polyelectrolytes adsorption kinetics by electrochemical impedance spectroscopy: Application in fabricating nanofiltration membranes via layer-by-layer deposition. J Memb Sci 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/j.memsci.2020.118747] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/05/2023]
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Liang Y, Lin S. Mechanism of Permselectivity Enhancement in Polyelectrolyte-Dense Nanofiltration Membranes via Surfactant-Assembly Intercalation. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY 2021; 55:738-748. [PMID: 33291865 DOI: 10.1021/acs.est.0c06866] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/22/2023]
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Enhancing the water permeance while maintaining the solute rejection of a nanofiltration (NF) membrane can potentially result in significant cost-reduction for NF-a membrane process that excels in several unique environmental applications of growing interests. In this work, we demonstrate for the first time that intercalation of surfactant self-assemblies in the polyelectrolyte multilayer (PEM) can lead to significant performance enhancement of salt-rejecting dense NF membranes fabricated using layer-by-layer assembly of polyelectrolytes. Specifically, the intercalation of sodium dodecyl sulfate (SDS) bilayers in a PEM comprising poly(diallyldimethylammonium chloride) (PDADMAC) and poly (sodium 4-styrenesulfonate) (PSS) resulted in a decrease in PEM thickness, increase in pore size, and a smoother and more hydrophilic surface. The water permeance of the resulting PEM NF membrane increased by 100% without compromising the rejection of Na2SO4. Experiments with a quartz crystal microbalance also provide direct evidence that the intercalation of the surfactants substantially reduces the subsequent adsorption of the polyelectrolytes of a similar charge. Based on its mechanism of performance enhancement, surfactant intercalation may become a universally applicable and highly cost-effective approach for dramatically enhancing the performance of PEM NF membranes.
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- Yuanzhe Liang
- Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Vanderbilt University, Nashville, Tennessee 37235, United States
- Interdisciplinary Material Science Program, Vanderbilt University, Nashville, Tennessee 37235, United States
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- Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Vanderbilt University, Nashville, Tennessee 37235, United States
- Interdisciplinary Material Science Program, Vanderbilt University, Nashville, Tennessee 37235, United States
- Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, Vanderbilt University, Nashville, Tennessee 37235, United States
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Scheepers D, Chatillon B, Borneman Z, Nijmeijer K. Influence of charge density and ionic strength on diallyldimethylammonium chloride (DADMAC)-based polyelectrolyte multilayer membrane formation. J Memb Sci 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/j.memsci.2020.118619] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/23/2022]
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Chaudhury S, Wormser E, Harari Y, Edri E, Nir O. Tuning the Ion-Selectivity of Thin-Film Composite Nanofiltration Membranes by Molecular Layer Deposition of Alucone. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2020; 12:53356-53364. [PMID: 33190482 PMCID: PMC7735666 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.0c16569] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/03/2023]
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This work addresses a key challenge of tailoring the ion selectivity of a thin-film composite nanofiltration membrane to a specific application, such as water softening, without altering the water permeability. We modified the active surface of a commercial NF270 membrane by molecular layer deposition (MLD) of ethylene glycol-Al (EG-alucone). With increasing deposition cycles, we found that the MLD precursors first infiltrated and deposited in the active layer of NF270, then inflated the active layer, and finally deposited on the surface as a distinct EG-alucone layer. The deposition process changed the morphology of the membrane active layer and decreased the overall density of its fixed negative charge by embedding the positively charged EG-alucone. Filtration experiments revealed that these modifications affected the ion separation properties of the membrane without significantly hindering the water permeability. Specifically, the permeation of Na+ increased relative to that of Mg2+, as indicated by the permselectivity of Na+ salts over Mg2+ salts. The changes in permselectivities with an increasing number of MLD cycles were rationalized using the dielectric, steric, and electrostatic ion exclusion mechanisms, which are related to the membrane material, pore size, and fixed charge, respectively. These relations open a path for the rational design of nanofiltration membranes with tailored selectivity by tuning the properties of the MLD layer. Filtration results of natural brackish groundwater using the MLD modified membranes agreed with the single salt experiments. As a result, water hardness was 26% lower for the permeate obtained using the MLD-modified membranes, which were found stable even during a 24 h filtration run. These results highlight the practical potential of this approach in enhancing water softening efficiency.
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- Sanhita Chaudhury
- Blaustein
Institutes for Desert Research, Zuckerberg Institute for Water Research, Ben-Gurion University of the Negev, Sede Boqer Campus, Beer-Sheva 8499000, Israel
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- Department
of Chemical Engineering, Ben-Gurion University
of the Negev, Beer-Sheva 8410501, Israel
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- Department
of Chemical Engineering, Ben-Gurion University
of the Negev, Beer-Sheva 8410501, Israel
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- Department
of Chemical Engineering, Ben-Gurion University
of the Negev, Beer-Sheva 8410501, Israel
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- Blaustein
Institutes for Desert Research, Zuckerberg Institute for Water Research, Ben-Gurion University of the Negev, Sede Boqer Campus, Beer-Sheva 8499000, Israel
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Modification of Polysulfone Ultrafiltration Membranes via Addition of Anionic Polyelectrolyte Based on Acrylamide and Sodium Acrylate to the Coagulation Bath to Improve Antifouling Performance in Water Treatment. MEMBRANES 2020; 10:membranes10100264. [PMID: 32998284 PMCID: PMC7601055 DOI: 10.3390/membranes10100264] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/29/2020] [Revised: 09/24/2020] [Accepted: 09/27/2020] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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Surface modification of polysulfone ultrafiltration membranes was performed via addition of an anionic polymer flocculant based on acrylamide and sodium acrylate (PASA) to the coagulation bath upon membrane preparation by non-solvent induced phase separation (NIPS). The effect of PASA concentration in the coagulant at different coagulation bath temperatures on membrane formation time, membrane structure, surface roughness, hydrophilic-hydrophobic balance of the skin layer, surface charge, as well as separation and antifouling performance was studied. Scanning electron microscopy (SEM), atomic force microscopy (AFM), Fourier transform infrared (FTIR) spectroscopy, contact angle and zeta potential measurements were utilized for membrane characterization. Membrane barrier and antifouling properties were evaluated in ultrafiltration of model solutions containing human serum albumin and humic acids as well as with real surface water. PASA addition was found to affect the kinetics of phase separation leading to delayed demixing mechanism of phase separation due to the substantial increase of coagulant viscosity, which is proved by a large increase of membrane formation time. Denser and thicker skin layer is formed and formation of macrovoids in membrane matrix is suppressed. FTIR analysis confirms the immobilization of PASA macromolecules into the membrane skin layer, which yields improvement of hydrophilicity and change of zeta potential. Modified membrane demonstrated better separation and antifouling performance in the ultrafiltration of humic acid solution and surface water compared to the reference membrane.
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Ji M, Li X, Omidvarkordshouli M, Sigurdardóttir SB, Woodley JM, Daugaard AE, Luo J, Pinelo M. Charge exclusion as a strategy to control retention of small proteins in polyelectrolyte-modified ultrafiltration membranes. Sep Purif Technol 2020. [DOI: 10.1016/j.seppur.2020.116936] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/29/2022]
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Epsztein R, DuChanois RM, Ritt CL, Noy A, Elimelech M. Towards single-species selectivity of membranes with subnanometre pores. NATURE NANOTECHNOLOGY 2020; 15:426-436. [PMID: 32533116 DOI: 10.1038/s41565-020-0713-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 249] [Impact Index Per Article: 62.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/17/2019] [Accepted: 05/12/2020] [Indexed: 05/12/2023]
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Synthetic membranes with pores at the subnanometre scale are at the core of processes for separating solutes from water, such as water purification and desalination. While these membrane processes have achieved substantial industrial success, the capability of state-of-the-art membranes to selectively separate a single solute from a mixture of solutes is limited. Such high-precision separation would enable fit-for-purpose treatment, improving the sustainability of current water-treatment processes and opening doors for new applications of membrane technologies. Herein, we introduce the challenges of state-of-the-art membranes with subnanometre pores to achieve high selectivity between solutes. We then analyse experimental and theoretical literature to discuss the molecular-level mechanisms that contribute to energy barriers for solute transport through subnanometre pores. We conclude by providing principles and guidelines for designing next-generation single-species selective membranes that are inspired by ion-selective biological channels.
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- Razi Epsztein
- Department of Chemical and Environmental Engineering, Yale University, New Haven, CT, USA
- Faculty of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Technion - Israel Institute of Technology, Haifa, Israel
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- Department of Chemical and Environmental Engineering, Yale University, New Haven, CT, USA
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- Department of Chemical and Environmental Engineering, Yale University, New Haven, CT, USA
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- Materials Science Division, Physical and Life Sciences Directorate, Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, Livermore, CA, USA
- School of Natural Sciences, University of California Merced, Merced, CA, USA
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- Department of Chemical and Environmental Engineering, Yale University, New Haven, CT, USA.
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Nanofiltration Membranes via Layer-by-layer Assembly and Cross-linking of Polyethyleneimine/Sodium Lignosulfonate for Heavy Metal Removal. CHINESE JOURNAL OF POLYMER SCIENCE 2020. [DOI: 10.1007/s10118-020-2422-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/24/2022]
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Sigurdardottir SB, DuChanois RM, Epsztein R, Pinelo M, Elimelech M. Energy barriers to anion transport in polyelectrolyte multilayer nanofiltration membranes: Role of intra-pore diffusion. J Memb Sci 2020. [DOI: 10.1016/j.memsci.2020.117921] [Citation(s) in RCA: 25] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/25/2022]
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Korzhova E, Déon S, Koubaa Z, Fievet P, Lopatin D, Baranov O. Modification of commercial UF membranes by electrospray deposition of polymers for tailoring physicochemical properties and enhancing filtration performances. J Memb Sci 2020. [DOI: 10.1016/j.memsci.2019.117805] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/02/2023]
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Liang Y, Lin S. Intercalation of zwitterionic surfactants dramatically enhances the performance of low-pressure nanofiltration membrane. J Memb Sci 2020. [DOI: 10.1016/j.memsci.2019.117726] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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Potaufeux JE, Odent J, Notta-Cuvier D, Lauro F, Raquez JM. A comprehensive review of the structures and properties of ionic polymeric materials. Polym Chem 2020. [DOI: 10.1039/d0py00770f] [Citation(s) in RCA: 24] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/28/2022]
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This review focuses on the mechanistic approach, the structure–property relationship and applications of ionic polymeric materials.
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- Jean-Emile Potaufeux
- Laboratory of Polymeric and Composite Materials (LPCM)
- Center of Innovation and Research in Materials and Polymers (CIRMAP)
- University of Mons (UMONS)
- Mons
- Belgium
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- Laboratory of Polymeric and Composite Materials (LPCM)
- Center of Innovation and Research in Materials and Polymers (CIRMAP)
- University of Mons (UMONS)
- Mons
- Belgium
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- Laboratory of Industrial and Human Automatic Control and Mechanical Engineering (LAMIH)
- UMR CNRS 8201
- University Polytechnique Hauts-De-France (UPHF)
- Le Mont Houy
- France
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- Laboratory of Industrial and Human Automatic Control and Mechanical Engineering (LAMIH)
- UMR CNRS 8201
- University Polytechnique Hauts-De-France (UPHF)
- Le Mont Houy
- France
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- Laboratory of Polymeric and Composite Materials (LPCM)
- Center of Innovation and Research in Materials and Polymers (CIRMAP)
- University of Mons (UMONS)
- Mons
- Belgium
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Improved phosphoric acid recovery from sewage sludge ash using layer-by-layer modified membranes. J Memb Sci 2019. [DOI: 10.1016/j.memsci.2019.06.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 38] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/23/2022]
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