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Zhao S, Zhao Z, Zhang X, Zha Z, Tong T, Wang R, Wang Z. Polyamide Membranes with Tunable Surface Charge Induced by Dipole-Dipole Interaction for Selective Ion Separation. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY 2024; 58:5174-5185. [PMID: 38451543 DOI: 10.1021/acs.est.3c10195] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/08/2024]
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Nanofiltration (NF) has the potential to achieve precise ion-ion separation at the subnanometer scale, which is necessary for resource recovery and a circular water economy. Fabricating NF membranes for selective ion separation is highly desirable but represents a substantial technical challenge. Dipole-dipole interaction is a mechanism of intermolecular attractions between polar molecules with a dipole moment due to uneven charge distribution, but such an interaction has not been leveraged to tune membrane structure and selectivity. Herein, we propose a novel strategy to achieve tunable surface charge of polyamide membrane by introducing polar solvent with a large dipole moment during interfacial polymerization, in which the dipole-dipole interaction with acyl chloride groups of trimesoyl chloride (TMC) can successfully intervene in the amidation reaction to alter the density of surface carboxyl groups in the polyamide selective layer. As a result, the prepared positively charged (PEI-TMC)-NH2 and negatively charged (PEI-TMC)-COOH composite membranes, which show similarly high water permeance, demonstrate highly selective separations of cations and anions in engineering applications, respectively. Our findings, for the first time, confirm that solvent-induced dipole-dipole interactions are able to alter the charge type and density of polyamide membranes and achieve tunable surface charge for selective and efficient ion separation.
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Affiliation(s)
- Song Zhao
- School of Chemical Engineering and Technology, Tianjin University, Tianjin 300072, P. R. China
- Tianjin Key Laboratory of Membrane Science and Desalination Technology, State Key Laboratory of Chemical Engineering, Tianjin University, Tianjin 300072, P. R. China
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- School of Chemical Engineering and Technology, Tianjin University, Tianjin 300072, P. R. China
- Tianjin Key Laboratory of Membrane Science and Desalination Technology, State Key Laboratory of Chemical Engineering, Tianjin University, Tianjin 300072, P. R. China
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- School of Chemical Engineering and Technology, Tianjin University, Tianjin 300072, P. R. China
- Tianjin Key Laboratory of Membrane Science and Desalination Technology, State Key Laboratory of Chemical Engineering, Tianjin University, Tianjin 300072, P. R. China
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- School of Chemical Engineering and Technology, Tianjin University, Tianjin 300072, P. R. China
- Tianjin Key Laboratory of Membrane Science and Desalination Technology, State Key Laboratory of Chemical Engineering, Tianjin University, Tianjin 300072, P. R. China
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- Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Colorado State University, Fort Collins, Colorado 80523, United States
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- School of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore Membrane Technology Center, Nanyang Environment and Water Research Institute, Singapore 637141, Singapore
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- School of Chemical Engineering and Technology, Tianjin University, Tianjin 300072, P. R. China
- Tianjin Key Laboratory of Membrane Science and Desalination Technology, State Key Laboratory of Chemical Engineering, Tianjin University, Tianjin 300072, P. R. China
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Cavalcante J, Oldal DG, Peskov MV, Beke AK, Hardian R, Schwingenschlögl U, Szekely G. Biobased Interpenetrating Polymer Network Membranes for Sustainable Molecular Sieving. ACS NANO 2024; 18:7433-7443. [PMID: 38377377 PMCID: PMC10938919 DOI: 10.1021/acsnano.3c10827] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/02/2023] [Revised: 02/05/2024] [Accepted: 02/15/2024] [Indexed: 02/22/2024]
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There is an urgent need for sustainable alternatives to fossil-based polymer materials. Through nanodomain engineering, we developed, without using toxic cross-linking agents, interpenetrating biopolymer network membranes from natural compounds that have opposing polarity in water. Agarose and natural rubber latex were consecutively self-assembled and self-cross-linked to form patchlike nanodomains. Both nano-Fourier transform infrared (nano-FTIR) spectroscopy and computational methods revealed the biopolymers' molecular-level entanglement. The membranes exhibited excellent solvent resistance and offered tunable molecular sieving. We demonstrated control over separation performance in the range of 227-623 g mol-1 via two methodologies: adjusting the molecular composition of the membranes and activating them in water. A carcinogenic impurity at a concentration of 5 ppm, which corresponds to the threshold of toxicological concern, was successfully purged at a negligible 0.56% pharmaceutical loss. The biodegradable nature of the membranes enables an environmentally friendly end-of-life phase; therefore, the membranes have a sustainable lifecycle from cradle to grave.
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- Joyce Cavalcante
- Advanced
Membranes and Porous Materials Center, Physical Science and Engineering
Division (PSE), King Abdullah University
of Science and Technology (KAUST), Thuwal 23955-6900, Saudi Arabia
- Materials
Science and Engineering Program, Physical Science and Engineering
Division (PSE), King Abdullah University
of Science and Technology (KAUST), Thuwal, 23955-6900, Saudi Arabia
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- Advanced
Membranes and Porous Materials Center, Physical Science and Engineering
Division (PSE), King Abdullah University
of Science and Technology (KAUST), Thuwal 23955-6900, Saudi Arabia
- Chemical
Engineering Program, Physical Science and Engineering Division (PSE), King Abdullah University of Science and Technology
(KAUST), Thuwal, 23955-6900, Saudi
Arabia
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- Materials
Science and Engineering Program, Physical Science and Engineering
Division (PSE), King Abdullah University
of Science and Technology (KAUST), Thuwal, 23955-6900, Saudi Arabia
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- Advanced
Membranes and Porous Materials Center, Physical Science and Engineering
Division (PSE), King Abdullah University
of Science and Technology (KAUST), Thuwal 23955-6900, Saudi Arabia
- Chemical
Engineering Program, Physical Science and Engineering Division (PSE), King Abdullah University of Science and Technology
(KAUST), Thuwal, 23955-6900, Saudi
Arabia
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- Advanced
Membranes and Porous Materials Center, Physical Science and Engineering
Division (PSE), King Abdullah University
of Science and Technology (KAUST), Thuwal 23955-6900, Saudi Arabia
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- Materials
Science and Engineering Program, Physical Science and Engineering
Division (PSE), King Abdullah University
of Science and Technology (KAUST), Thuwal, 23955-6900, Saudi Arabia
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- Advanced
Membranes and Porous Materials Center, Physical Science and Engineering
Division (PSE), King Abdullah University
of Science and Technology (KAUST), Thuwal 23955-6900, Saudi Arabia
- Materials
Science and Engineering Program, Physical Science and Engineering
Division (PSE), King Abdullah University
of Science and Technology (KAUST), Thuwal, 23955-6900, Saudi Arabia
- Chemical
Engineering Program, Physical Science and Engineering Division (PSE), King Abdullah University of Science and Technology
(KAUST), Thuwal, 23955-6900, Saudi
Arabia
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Kv A, Puhan MR, Vasave DB, Gohil T, Karan S, Sutariya B. Are Hansen solubility parameters relevant in predicting the post-treatment effect on polyamide-based TFC membranes? ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL 2024; 31:21157-21171. [PMID: 38388971 DOI: 10.1007/s11356-024-32520-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/05/2023] [Accepted: 02/14/2024] [Indexed: 02/24/2024]
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This study investigates the impact of solvent post-treatment on polyamide-based thin film composite (TFC) membranes, specifically examining the effect on commercial nanofiltration (NF) and reverse osmosis (RO) membranes. Na2SO4 rejection and increase in pure water permeance (PWP) were considered as the output parameters. The disparity in Hansen solubility parameters (HSP) between the post-treatment solution and the polyamide layer of the TFC membrane, denoted by Ra, is well adapted to understand the enhancement in water permeance through the membranes upon treatment. Aqueous solutions of dimethylformamide with a Ra value of 4, acetonitrile with a Ra value of 8.3, and ethanol with a Ra value of 12.7 were used as the post-treatment solutions. Our experimental design, based on the Box-Behnken design of Response Surface Methodology, incorporates variables such as the concentration of the solvent in the solution (% v/v), Ra value, and treatment time (s). Our findings demonstrate that the effect of post-treatment on the TFC membranes is not governed by the Ra value. Notably, while the post-treatment with the aqueous solution of acetonitrile, 80% v/v for 30 s, had considerable effects on NF membranes (124.5% enhancement in PWP; reduction of 3.5% in Na2SO4 rejection), its impact on RO membranes was negligible. Several factors explain this discrepancy, including the limitations of the HSP model for composite polymers, the inaccuracy of the PWP or salt rejection as a swelling indicator, variations in the HSP values of the polyamide layers for different membranes, and possible modifications in the interface between the support membrane and the polyamide layer. In summary, our study provides insights into the complex interactions between solvents and composite membranes, indicating that HSP alone is not a decisive factor in predicting post-treatment effects on polyamide-based TFC membranes.
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- Amaya Kv
- Membrane Science and Separation Technology Division, CSIR-Central Salt and Marine Chemicals Research Institute (CSIR-CSMCRI), Gijubhai Badheka Marg, Bhavnagar, Gujarat, 364002, India
- Central Institute of Petrochemicals Engineering and Technology, Ernakulam, 683501, Kerala, India
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- Membrane Science and Separation Technology Division, CSIR-Central Salt and Marine Chemicals Research Institute (CSIR-CSMCRI), Gijubhai Badheka 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, CSIR-Central Salt and Marine Chemicals Research Institute (CSIR-CSMCRI), Gijubhai Badheka 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, CSIR-Central Salt and Marine Chemicals Research Institute (CSIR-CSMCRI), Gijubhai Badheka Marg, Bhavnagar, Gujarat, 364002, India
- Indian Institute of Science Education and Research Kolkata, Mohanpur, Nadia, 741246, West Bengal, India
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- Membrane Science and Separation Technology Division, CSIR-Central Salt and Marine Chemicals Research Institute (CSIR-CSMCRI), Gijubhai Badheka 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, CSIR-Central Salt and Marine Chemicals Research Institute (CSIR-CSMCRI), Gijubhai Badheka Marg, Bhavnagar, Gujarat, 364002, India.
- Academy of Scientific and Innovative Research (AcSIR), Ghaziabad, 201002, India.
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Zahmatkesh S, Chen Z, Khan NA, Ni BJ. Removing polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) from wastewater with mixed matrix membranes. THE SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT 2024; 912:168881. [PMID: 38042200 DOI: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2023.168881] [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: 10/12/2023] [Revised: 11/21/2023] [Accepted: 11/23/2023] [Indexed: 12/04/2023]
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Polyfluoroalkyl and perfluoroalkyl (PFAS) chemicals are fluorinated and exhibit complicated behavior. They are determined and highly resistant to ecological modifications that render plants ecologically robust. Thermal stability and water and oil resistance are examples of material qualities. Their adverse consequences are causing increasing worry due to their bioaccumulative nature in humans and other creatures. Direct data indicates that PFAS exposure in humans causes endocrine system disruption, immune system suppression, obesity, increased cholesterol, and cancer. Several PFASs are present in drinking water at low doses and may harm people. These cancer-causing PFAS have caused concern for water bodies all around the globe. Analytical techniques are used to identify and measure PFAS in an aqueous medium (membrane). Furthermore, a deeper explanation is provided for PFAS removal methods, including mixed matrix membrane (MMM) technology. By removing over 99 % of the PFAS from wastewater, MMMs may effectively remove PFAS from sewage when the support matrix contains adsorbing components. Furthermore, we consider several factors affecting the removal of PFAS and practical sorption methods for PFAS onto various adsorbents.
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- Sasan Zahmatkesh
- Tecnologico de Monterrey, Escuela de Ingenieríay Ciencias, Puebla, Mexico
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- School of Civil and Environmental Engineering, The University of New South Wales, Sydney, NSW 2052, Australia
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- Interdisciplinary Research Center for Membranes and Water Security, King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals, Dhahran 31261, Saudi Arabia
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- School of Civil and Environmental Engineering, The University of New South Wales, Sydney, NSW 2052, Australia.
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Shen Q, Song Q, Mai Z, Lee KR, Yoshioka T, Guan K, Gonzales RR, Matsuyama H. When self-assembly meets interfacial polymerization. SCIENCE ADVANCES 2023; 9:eadf6122. [PMID: 37134177 PMCID: PMC10156122 DOI: 10.1126/sciadv.adf6122] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/05/2023]
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Interfacial polymerization (IP) and self-assembly are two thermodynamically different processes involving an interface in their systems. When the two systems are incorporated, the interface will exhibit extraordinary characteristics and generate structural and morphological transformation. In this work, an ultrapermeable polyamide (PA) reverse osmosis (RO) membrane with crumpled surface morphology and enlarged free volume was fabricated via IP reaction with the introduction of self-assembled surfactant micellar system. The mechanisms of the formation of crumpled nanostructures were elucidated via multiscale simulations. The electrostatic interactions among m-phenylenediamine (MPD) molecules, surfactant monolayer and micelles, lead to disruption of the monolayer at the interface, which in turn shapes the initial pattern formation of the PA layer. The interfacial instability brought about by these molecular interactions promotes the formation of crumpled PA layer with larger effective surface area, facilitating the enhanced water transport. This work provides valuable insights into the mechanisms of the IP process and is fundamental for exploring high-performance desalination membranes.
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- Qin Shen
- Research Center for Membrane and Film Technology, Kobe University, Kobe 657-8501, Japan
- Department of Chemical Science and Engineering, Kobe University, Kobe 657-8501, Japan
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- Research Center for Membrane and Film Technology, Kobe University, Kobe 657-8501, Japan
- Department of Chemical Science and Engineering, Kobe University, Kobe 657-8501, Japan
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- Research Center for Membrane and Film Technology, Kobe University, Kobe 657-8501, Japan
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- R&D Center for Membrane Technology, Department of Chemical Engineering, Chung Yuan Christian University, Chung Li 32023, Taiwan
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- Research Center for Membrane and Film Technology, Kobe University, Kobe 657-8501, Japan
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- Research Center for Membrane and Film Technology, Kobe University, Kobe 657-8501, Japan
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- Research Center for Membrane and Film Technology, Kobe University, Kobe 657-8501, Japan
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- Research Center for Membrane and Film Technology, Kobe University, Kobe 657-8501, Japan
- Department of Chemical Science and Engineering, Kobe University, Kobe 657-8501, Japan
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Boussouga YA, Okkali T, Luxbacher T, Schäfer AI. Chromium (III) and chromium (VI) removal and organic matter interaction with nanofiltration. THE SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT 2023; 885:163695. [PMID: 37100133 DOI: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2023.163695] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/08/2023] [Revised: 04/18/2023] [Accepted: 04/19/2023] [Indexed: 05/10/2023]
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Chromium (Cr) is a toxic inorganic contaminant for drinking water, in which the concentration has to be controlled for human health and safety. Cr retention was investigated with stirred cell experiments using sulphonated polyethersulfone nanofiltration (NF) membranes of different molecular weight cut-off (MWCO). Cr(III) and Cr(VI) retention follow the order of the MWCO of the studied NF membranes; HY70-720 Da > HY50-1000 Da > HY10-3000 Da with a pH dependency, especially for Cr(III). The importance of the charge exclusion was highlighted when Cr(OH)4- (for Cr(III)) and CrO42- (for Cr(VI)) was the predominant species in the feed solution. In presence of organic matter, namely humic acid (HA), Cr(III) retention increased by 60 %, while no influence of HA was observed for Cr(VI). HA did not induce major modifications on the membrane surface charge for these membranes. Solute-solute interaction, in particular Cr(III)-HA complexation, was the responsible mechanism for the increase in Cr(III) retention. This was confirmed by asymmetric flow field-flow fractionation, coupled with inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry (FFFF-ICP-MS) analysis. Cr(III)-HA complexation was significant at HA concentrations as low as 1 mgC/L. The chosen NF membranes were able to achieve the EU guideline (25 μg/L) for Cr in drinking water for a feed concentration of 250 μg/L.
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- Youssef-Amine Boussouga
- Institute for Advanced Membrane Technology (IAMT), Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT), Hermann-von-Helmholtz-Platz 1, 76344 Eggenstein-Leopoldshafen, Germany.
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- Institute for Advanced Membrane Technology (IAMT), Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT), Hermann-von-Helmholtz-Platz 1, 76344 Eggenstein-Leopoldshafen, Germany
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- Institute for Advanced Membrane Technology (IAMT), Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT), Hermann-von-Helmholtz-Platz 1, 76344 Eggenstein-Leopoldshafen, Germany
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Mallya DS, Abdikheibari S, Dumée LF, Muthukumaran S, Lei W, Baskaran K. Removal of natural organic matter from surface water sources by nanofiltration and surface engineering membranes for fouling mitigation - A review. CHEMOSPHERE 2023; 321:138070. [PMID: 36775036 DOI: 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2023.138070] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/08/2022] [Revised: 01/25/2023] [Accepted: 02/05/2023] [Indexed: 06/18/2023]
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Given that surface water is the primary supply of drinking water worldwide, the presence of natural organic matter (NOM) in surface water presents difficulties for water treatment facilities. During the disinfection phase of the drinking water treatment process, NOM aids in the creation of toxic disinfection by-products (DBPs). This problem can be effectively solved using the nanofiltration (NF) membrane method, however NOM can significantly foul NF membranes, degrading separation performance and membrane integrity, necessitating the development of fouling-resistant membranes. This review offers a thorough analysis of the removal of NOM by NF along with insights into the operation, mechanisms, fouling, and its controlling variables. In light of engineering materials with distinctive features, the potential of surface-engineered NF membranes is here critically assessed for the impact on the membrane surface, separation, and antifouling qualities. Case studies on surface-engineered NF membranes are critically evaluated, and properties-to-performance connections are established, as well as challenges, trends, and predictions for the field's future. The effect of alteration on surface properties, interactions with solutes and foulants, and applications in water treatment are all examined in detail. Engineered NF membranes containing zwitterionic polymers have the greatest potential to improve membrane permeance, selectivity, stability, and antifouling performance. To support commercial applications, however, difficulties related to material production, modification techniques, and long-term stability must be solved promptly. Fouling resistant NF membrane development would be critical not only for the water treatment industry, but also for a wide range of developing applications in gas and liquid separations.
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, Khalifa University, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates; Research and Innovation Center on CO2 and Hydrogen, Khalifa University, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates; Center for Membrane and Advanced Water Technology, Khalifa University, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
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- Institute for Sustainable Industries & Liveable Cities, College of Engineering and Science, Victoria University, Melbourne, VIC, 8001, Australia
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- Institute of Frontier Materials, Deakin University, Waurn Ponds, Geelong, Victoria. 3220, Australia
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- School of Engineering, Deakin University, Waurn Ponds, Geelong, Victoria, 3216, Australia
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Zhu H, Yuan B, Li Y. Title Preparation and Desalination of Semi-Aromatic Polyamide Reverse Osmosis Membranes (ROMs). Polymers (Basel) 2023; 15:polym15071683. [PMID: 37050299 PMCID: PMC10096747 DOI: 10.3390/polym15071683] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/19/2023] [Revised: 03/23/2023] [Accepted: 03/25/2023] [Indexed: 03/31/2023] Open
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Reverse osmosis membrane (ROM) technology has a series of advantages, such as a simple process, no secondary pollution, high efficiency, energy saving, environmental protection, and good separation and purification effects. High-performance semi-aromatic polyamide reverse osmosis membranes (ROMs) were prepared by interfacial polymerization (IP) of novel cyclopentanecarbonyl chloride (CPTC) and m-phenylenediamine (MPD) monomers. The surface morphology, hydrophilicity and charge of the ROMs were characterized by field-emission scanning electron microscopy (SEM), a contact angle tester and a solid-surface zeta potential analyzer. The effects of CPTC concentration, MPD concentration, oil-phase solvent type, IP reaction time and additive concentration on the performance of semi-aromatic polyamide ROMs were studied. SEM morphology characterization showed that the surface of the prepared polyamide ROMs presented a multinodal structure. The performance test showed that when the concentration of MPD in the aqueous phase was 2.5 wt.%, the concentration of sodium dodecylbenzene sulfonate (SDBS) was 0.2%, the residence time in the aqueous phase was 2 min, the concentration of CPTC/cyclohexane in the oil phase was 0.13 wt.%, the IP reaction was 20 s, the NaCl rejection rate of the semi-aromatic polyamide ROM was 98.28% and the flux was 65.38 L/m2·h, showing good desalination performance. Compared with an NF 90 commercial membrane, it has a good anti-BSA pollution ability.
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Solvent transport model for polyamide nanofilm membranes based on accurate Hansen solubility parameters. J Memb Sci 2023. [DOI: 10.1016/j.memsci.2023.121505] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/23/2023]
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Kadhom M. A Review on the Polyamide Thin Film Composite (TFC) Membrane Used for Desalination: Improvement Methods, Current Alternatives, and Challenges. Chem Eng Res Des 2023. [DOI: 10.1016/j.cherd.2023.02.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/05/2023]
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He Y, Zhang Y, Liang F, Zhu Y, Jin J. Chlorine resistant polyamide desalination membrane prepared via organic-organic interfacial polymerization. J Memb Sci 2023. [DOI: 10.1016/j.memsci.2023.121444] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/01/2023]
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Recent Advanced Development of Acid-Resistant Thin-Film Composite Nanofiltration Membrane Preparation and Separation Performance in Acidic Environments. SEPARATIONS 2022. [DOI: 10.3390/separations10010020] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/03/2023] Open
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Membrane filtration technology has attracted extensive attention in academia and industry due to its advantages of eco-friendliness related to environmental protection and high efficiency. Polyamide thin-film composite nanofiltration (PA TFC NF) membranes have been widely used due to their high separation performance. Non-acid-resistant PA TFC NF membranes face tremendous challenges in an acidic environment. Novel and relatively acid-resistant polysulfonamide-based and triazine-based TFC NF membranes have been developed, but these have a serious trade-off in terms of permeability and selectivity. Hence, how to improve acid resistance of TFC NF membranes and their separation performance in acidic environments is a pivotal issue for the design and preparation of these membranes. This review first highlights current strategies for improving the acid resistance of PA TFC NF membranes by regulating the composition and structure of the separation layer of the membrane performed by manipulating and optimizing the construction method and then summarizes the separation performances of these acid-resistant TFC NF membranes in acidic environments, as studied in recent years.
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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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Li Y, Shi M. Controlled solvent activation by iron (III) acetylacetonate for improving polyamide reverse osmosis membrane performance. Sep Purif Technol 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.seppur.2022.122984] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/24/2022]
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Lee J, Shin Y, Boo C, Hong S. Performance, limitation, and opportunities of acid-resistant nanofiltration membranes for industrial wastewater treatment. J Memb Sci 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.memsci.2022.121142] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/06/2022]
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Gao Y, Zhao Y, Wang XM, Tang C, Huang X. Modulating the Asymmetry of the Active Layer in Pursuit of Nanofiltration Selectivity via Differentiating Interfacial Reactions of Piperazine. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY 2022; 56:14038-14047. [PMID: 36150164 DOI: 10.1021/acs.est.2c04124] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/16/2023]
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Nanofiltration (NF), highly prospective for drinking water treatment, faces a challenge in simultaneously removing emerging contaminants while maintaining mineral salts, particularly divalent cations. To overcome this challenge, NF membranes possessing small pores concomitant with highly negatively charged surfaces were synthesized via a two-step fabrication strategy. The key is to generate a polyamide active layer having a loose and carboxyl group-abundant segment on top and a dense barrier segment underneath. This was achieved by restrained interfacial polymerization between trimesoyl chloride and partly protonated piperazine to form a highly depth-heterogeneous polyamide network, followed by second amidation in an organic environment to remove untethered polyamide fragments and associate malonyl chlorides with reserved amine groups to introduce more negative charges. Most importantly, on first-principle engineering the spatial architecture of the polyamide layer, amplifying asymmetric charge distribution was paired with the thinning of the vertical structure. The optimized membrane exhibits high salt/organic rejection selectivity and water permeance superior to most NF membranes reported previously. The rejections of eight emerging contaminants were in the range of 66.0-94.4%, much higher than the MgCl2 rejection of 41.1%. This new fabrication strategy, suitable for various diacyl chlorides, along with the new membranes so produced, offers a novel option for NF in potable water systems.
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- Yawei Gao
- State Key Joint Laboratory of Environment Simulation and Pollution Control, School of Environment, Tsinghua University, Beijing 100084, China
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- College of the Environment & Ecology, Xiamen University, Xiamen 361102, China
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- State Key Joint Laboratory of Environment Simulation and Pollution Control, School of Environment, Tsinghua University, Beijing 100084, China
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- Department of Civil Engineering, The University of Hong Kong, Pokfulam 999077, Hong Kong SAR, China
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- State Key Joint Laboratory of Environment Simulation and Pollution Control, School of Environment, Tsinghua University, Beijing 100084, China
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Gao Y, Wang K, Wang XM, Huang X. Exploitation of Amine Groups Cooped up in Polyamide Nanofiltration Membranes to Achieve High Rejection of Micropollutants and High Permeance of Divalent Cations. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY 2022; 56:10954-10962. [PMID: 35819002 DOI: 10.1021/acs.est.2c02410] [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] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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To enhance the use of nanofiltration in the production of quality drinking water, particularly through the efficient removal of micropollutants yet still preserving essential minerals, the targeted nanofiltration membranes (NFMs) are required to have small pore dimensions coupled with a high, net-negative charge density. Herein, after the formation of a separation layer using piperazine interfacially polymerized with trimesoyl chloride, the exploitation of residual amine groups was systematically investigated by different diacyl chlorides in an organic milieu, which caused the upper part of the final separation layer to be denser and highly negatively charged. Hence, this protocol offers a novel means to fabricate NFMs simultaneously endowed with a low molecular cutoff (MWCO) of 145-238 Da and a reduced rejection of MgCl2 (48%-80%) as well as a competitive water permeance. Those features are ideally applicable to the goal of removing small micropollutants while preserving mineral ions, as needed for the energy-efficient production of safe, quality drinking water. Furthermore, an attempt was made to correlate MWCO with MgCl2 rejection, which provides some insights on the nexus of the electrostatic effects constrained by size exclusion. The significance of residual amine groups and the modification environment was unveiled, and this method paves a new avenue for designing functional NFMs.
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- Yawei Gao
- State Key Joint Laboratory of Environment Simulation and Pollution Control, School of Environment, Tsinghua University, Beijing 100084, China
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- State Key Joint Laboratory of Environment Simulation and Pollution Control, School of Environment, Tsinghua University, Beijing 100084, China
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- State Key Joint Laboratory of Environment Simulation and Pollution Control, School of Environment, Tsinghua University, Beijing 100084, China
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- State Key Joint Laboratory of Environment Simulation and Pollution Control, School of Environment, Tsinghua University, Beijing 100084, China
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Can the NF membrane directly obtained by the interfacial polymerization of MPD and TMC? J Memb Sci 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.memsci.2022.120618] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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Boussouga YA, Than H, Schäfer AI. Selenium species removal by nanofiltration: Determination of retention mechanisms. THE SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT 2022; 829:154287. [PMID: 35248638 DOI: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2022.154287] [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: 12/29/2021] [Revised: 02/28/2022] [Accepted: 02/28/2022] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
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Selenium (Se) is a dissolved oxyanion drinking water contaminant requiring appropriate removal technologies. The removal of selenite (SeIV) and selenite (SeVI) with nanofiltration (NF) was investigated with an emphasis on the role of Se speciation and membrane charge screening on the retention mechanisms. The pH (2 to 12) showed strong pH dependence of Se retention, which was due to the speciation. No significant impact of salinity was observed by increasing NaCl concentration from 0.58 to 20 g/L. Application of the Donnan steric pore partitioning model with dielectric exclusion (DSPM-DE) showed that Donnan exclusion was the dominant retention mechanism for the oxyanions Se species. Nine different organic matter (OM) types were investigated at 10 mgC/L to determine if OM affects Se retention. Only OM characterised by negatively charged fractions, such as humic acid (HA), enhanced Se retention with NF270 of up to 20% for SeIV and 10% for SeVI. This was explained by enhanced Donnan exclusion. NF270 was effective in removing Se from real water (Gahard groundwater, Ille et Vilaine, France). The EU guideline (20 μg/L) of Se in drinking water was achieved with comparable performance to OM-free experiments using synthetic waters.
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- Youssef-Amine Boussouga
- Institute for Advanced Membrane Technology (IAMT), Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT), Hermann-von-Helmholtz-Platz 1, 76344 Eggenstein-Leopoldshafen, Germany.
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- Institute for Advanced Membrane Technology (IAMT), Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT), Hermann-von-Helmholtz-Platz 1, 76344 Eggenstein-Leopoldshafen, Germany
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- Institute for Advanced Membrane Technology (IAMT), Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT), Hermann-von-Helmholtz-Platz 1, 76344 Eggenstein-Leopoldshafen, Germany
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Zhai W, Yu H, Chen H, Li L, Li D, Zhang Y, He T. Stable fouling resistance of polyethylene (PE) separator membrane via oxygen plasma plus zwitterion grafting. Sep Purif Technol 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.seppur.2022.121091] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/18/2023]
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Li P, Zhang T, Ding S, Wang X. Development of high‐flux aciduric ultra‐thin nanofibrous pervaporation composite membrane for acetic acid dehydration. J Appl Polym Sci 2022. [DOI: 10.1002/app.52751] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/08/2022]
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- Peiyun Li
- State Key Lab for Modification of Chemical Fibers and Polymer Materials Donghua University Shanghai China
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- State Key Lab for Modification of Chemical Fibers and Polymer Materials Donghua University Shanghai China
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- State Key Lab for Modification of Chemical Fibers and Polymer Materials Donghua University Shanghai China
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- State Key Lab for Modification of Chemical Fibers and Polymer Materials Donghua University Shanghai China
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Sun N, Dou P, Zhai W, He H, Nghiem LD, Vatanpour V, Zhang Y, Liu C, He T. Polyethylene separator supported thin-film composite forward osmosis membranes for concentrating lithium enriched brine. WATER RESEARCH 2022; 216:118297. [PMID: 35325825 DOI: 10.1016/j.watres.2022.118297] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/02/2021] [Revised: 03/11/2022] [Accepted: 03/12/2022] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
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To extract lithium from salt lake brine involves a process of separation and concentration. After separating lithium from brine, the lithium ion concentration is generally a few hundred mg/L which is far below the required 20-30 g/L (as Li+) before precipitation as lithium carbonate. The concentration step of a lithium enriched brine is crucial but highly energy-intensive. Spontaneous forward osmosis (FO) technology offers the possibility for concentrating lithium ions with low energy. Because the concentrating process involves both feed and draw solution with very high salinity, it is highly desirable to have a high performance FO membrane with a low structural parameter as well as a high rejection to ions. In this work, thin polyethylene separator supported FO (PE-FO) membranes were prepared and post-treated stepwise with benzyl alcohol (BA) and hydraulic compaction. The effect of the post-treatment on the FO performance was systematically analyzed. Excellent FO performance was achieved: the water flux and reverse salt flux selectivity were 66.3 LMH and 5.25 L/g, respectively, when the active layer is oriented towards the 0.5 M NaCl draw solution with deionized water as the feed. To the best of our knowledge, this FO flux is the highest ever reported in the open literature under similar test conditions. Applied in concentrating lithium enriched brine, the membrane showed superior water flux using saturated MgCl2 as draw solution. A new FO model was established to simulate the water flux during the concentration process with good agreement with the experimental results. The promising results using PE-FO membrane for lithium enrichment opens a new frontier for the potential application of FO membranes.
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- Nan Sun
- Shanghai Advanced Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shanghai 201210, China; School of Physical Science and Technology, ShanghaiTech University, Shanghai 201210, China
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- College of Chemistry and Environmental Engineering, Shenzhen University, Shenzhen 518060, China.
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- Shanghai Advanced Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shanghai 201210, China
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- School of Physical Science and Technology, ShanghaiTech University, Shanghai 201210, China
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- Centre for Technology in Water and Wastewater, School of Civil and Environmental Engineering, University of Technology Sydney, NSW 2220, Australia
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- Department of Applied Chemistry, Faculty of Chemistry, Kharazmi University, Tehran 15719-14911, Iran
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- School of Physical Science and Technology, ShanghaiTech University, Shanghai 201210, China
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- College of Chemistry and Environmental Engineering, Shenzhen University, Shenzhen 518060, China
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- Shanghai Advanced Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shanghai 201210, China.
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Li LQ, Liu XH, Tang YJ, Xu ZL. How Does Alkali Etching Work on the Polyamide Membrane to Obtain an m-Phenylenediamine-Based NF Membrane? Ind Eng Chem Res 2022. [DOI: 10.1021/acs.iecr.2c00758] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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- Lan-Qian Li
- State Key Laboratory of Chemical Engineering, Membrane Science and Engineering R&D Lab, Chemical Engineering Research Center, School of Chemical Engineering, East China University of Science and Technology, 130 Meilong Road, Shanghai 200237, China
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- Shanghai Sep-Bio Technology and Engineering Co., Ltd., 1288 Luoning Road, Shanghai 200949, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Chemical Engineering, Membrane Science and Engineering R&D Lab, Chemical Engineering Research Center, School of Chemical Engineering, East China University of Science and Technology, 130 Meilong Road, Shanghai 200237, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Chemical Engineering, Membrane Science and Engineering R&D Lab, Chemical Engineering Research Center, School of Chemical Engineering, East China University of Science and Technology, 130 Meilong Road, Shanghai 200237, China
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Leng X, Wang M, Hou Y. Fabrication of a high-performance polyurethane pervaporation membrane via surface grafting of silane coupling agent. JOURNAL OF POLYMER RESEARCH 2022. [DOI: 10.1007/s10965-022-02970-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/18/2022]
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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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Yu L, Li K, Zhang Y, Wang J, Zhang G. Improved permeability of tight acid resistant nanofiltration membrane via citric acid post-treatment. J Memb Sci 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.memsci.2022.120381] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/20/2022]
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Bulk cross-linked hydroxyethyl cellulose-silica composite membrane for acid-stable nanofiltration. J Memb Sci 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.memsci.2022.120389] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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Bai L, Wang M, Li Z, Yang H, Peng Z, Zhao Y. Fabrication of a novel composite nanofiltration membrane with excellent acid resistance and water flux via the selective bond dissociation method. J Memb Sci 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.memsci.2021.120012] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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Shen Q, Lin Y, Ueda T, Zhang P, Jia Y, Istirokhatun T, Song Q, Guan K, Yoshioka T, Matsuyama H. The underlying mechanism insights into support polydopamine decoration toward ultrathin polyamide membranes for high-performance reverse osmosis. J Memb Sci 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.memsci.2022.120269] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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Investigation of aqueous and organic co-solvents roles in fabricating seawater reverse osmosis membrane. J Memb Sci 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.memsci.2021.120187] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/16/2022]
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Thin-film composite nanofiltration membrane with unprecedented stability in strong acid for highly selective dye/NaCl separation. J Memb Sci 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.memsci.2021.120189] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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Recent developments in the preparation of improved nanofiltration membranes for extreme pH conditions. Sep Purif Technol 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/j.seppur.2021.119725] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/22/2022]
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Sarkar P, Ray S, Sutariya B, Chaudhari JC, Karan S. Precise separation of small neutral solutes with mixed-diamine-based nanofiltration membranes and the impact of solvent activation. Sep Purif Technol 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/j.seppur.2021.119692] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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Li X, Wang Z, Han X, Liu Y, Wang C, Yan F, Wang J. Regulating the interfacial polymerization process toward high-performance polyamide thin-film composite reverse osmosis and nanofiltration membranes: A review. J Memb Sci 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/j.memsci.2021.119765] [Citation(s) in RCA: 31] [Impact Index Per Article: 10.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/21/2023]
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Liu Y, Wu H, Wang Z, Wang J. Regulating solvent activation by the mechanical force for the fabrication of reverse osmosis membranes with high permeability and selectivity. J Memb Sci 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/j.memsci.2021.119732] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/20/2022]
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Wang J, Liang H, Tang X, Gan Z, Li G. Chemicals-free approach control interface characteristics of nanofiltration membrane: Feasibility and mechanism insight into CEM electrolysis. WATER RESEARCH 2021; 206:117761. [PMID: 34678698 DOI: 10.1016/j.watres.2021.117761] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/04/2021] [Revised: 09/24/2021] [Accepted: 10/10/2021] [Indexed: 06/13/2023]
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The combined fouling effect prevalent in the nanofiltration (NF) process severely limits its use. In this study, cation exchange membrane (CEM) electrolysis was performed to alleviate NF membrane fouling by controlling interface characteristics. The results revealed that CEM electrolysis (hydraulic retention time with 0.24 or 0.36 h) effectively improved NF membrane permeability by 201%-211% and achieved a stability of > 8 LMH/bar. The divalent cations were removed through CEM electrolysis, with a decrease in Ca2+ and Mg2+ by approximately 68.8% and 30.9%, respectively, which was related to scaling potential reduction. This softening function reduced the possibility of bridging of organics with divalent cations, which contributed to the lower molecular weight of organic matter (mainly humic substances) distributed in 1.4-23 kDa. The improved organic indicators of the NF membrane permeate quality implied that the membrane interface characteristics improved. The foulant layer on the NF membrane dominated humic substances, and biopolymers exhibited hydrophobic, smooth, and porous characteristics. The self-aggregation of foulants on the NF membrane surface stimulated the interface characteristics with high water permeability. Energy consumption confirmed the feasibility of CEM electrolysis on NF application. Thus, CEM electrolysis as a chemical-free approach that can be combined with NF and can provide guidance for NF membrane fouling in urban water treatment and water reclamation.
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- Jinlong Wang
- State Key Laboratory of Urban Water Resource and Environment, School of Environment, Harbin Institute of Technology, Harbin 150090, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Urban Water Resource and Environment, School of Environment, Harbin Institute of Technology, Harbin 150090, China.
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- State Key Laboratory of Urban Water Resource and Environment, School of Environment, Harbin Institute of Technology, Harbin 150090, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Urban Water Resource and Environment, School of Environment, Harbin Institute of Technology, Harbin 150090, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Urban Water Resource and Environment, School of Environment, Harbin Institute of Technology, Harbin 150090, China
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Huang BQ, Tang YJ, Zeng ZX, Xue SM, Li SQ, Wang YR, Li EC, Tang CY, Xu ZL. Enhancing nanofiltration performance for antibiotics/NaCl separation via water activation before microwave heating. J Memb Sci 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/j.memsci.2021.119285] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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Integration of membrane technologies to enhance the sustainability in the treatment of metal-containing acidic liquid wastes. An overview. Sep Purif Technol 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/j.seppur.2021.118485] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
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Gu BX, Liu ZZ, Zhang K, Ji YL, Zhou Y, Gao CJ. Biomimetic asymmetric structural polyamide OSN membranes fabricated via fluorinated polymeric networks regulated interfacial polymerization. J Memb Sci 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/j.memsci.2021.119112] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/09/2023]
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Guo S, Zhang H, Chen X, Feng S, Wan Y, Luo J. Fabrication of Antiswelling Loose Nanofiltration Membranes via a "Selective-Etching-Induced Reinforcing" Strategy for Bioseparation. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2021; 13:19312-19323. [PMID: 33871259 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.1c02611] [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] [Indexed: 06/12/2023]
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With diverse selectivity, higher permeance, and good antifouling property, loose polyamide nanofiltration (NF) membranes can be potentially deployed in various bioseparation applications. However, the loose NF membrane with a low crosslinking degree generally suffers from the alkali-induced pore swelling during chemical cleaning, resulting in degradation of separation performance with time. In this work, we conceive a novel strategy to tailor the separating layer through alkaline post-etching following the interfacial polymerization process, where piperazine and tannic acid (TA) were used as water-phase monomers, and trimesoyl chloride (TMC) and ferric acetylacetonate were employed as organic monomers in n-hexane. Thereinto, the polyester network formed by TA and TMC was selectively etched by alkaline treatment, thus obtaining a loose NF membrane, whose structure and performance could be facilely tailored by controlling the TA ratio and the etching pH. As a result, the well-designed loose NF membrane exhibited higher flux, better selectivity, and more stable separation performance in a long-term filtration of diluted cane molasses. Interestingly, the obtained loose NF membrane showed excellent antiswelling ability during alkaline cleaning because of network locking induced by Fe3+ chelation, decrease in the carboxyl proportion (more hydroxyl generation due to the ester bond hydrolysis), and enhanced interface interaction between the separation layer and the sublayer attributed to catechol adhesion effect. Therefore, such a "selective-etching-induced reinforcing" strategy could endow the polyamide NF membrane with both loose and antiswelling separation layer in a reliable and scalable way, which provides a new perspective for preparing highly selective and stable NF membrane for resource recovery.
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- Shiwei Guo
- State Key Laboratory of Biochemical Engineering, Institute of Process Engineering, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100190, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Biochemical Engineering, Institute of Process Engineering, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100190, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Biochemical Engineering, Institute of Process Engineering, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100190, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Biochemical Engineering, Institute of Process Engineering, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100190, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Biochemical Engineering, Institute of Process Engineering, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100190, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Biochemical Engineering, Institute of Process Engineering, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100190, China
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Liu H, Xia J, Cui K, Meng J, Zhang R, Cao B, Li P. Fabrication of high-performance pervaporation membrane for sulfuric acid recovery via interfacial polymerization. J Memb Sci 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/j.memsci.2021.119108] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/20/2023]
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Zhao Y, Tong T, Wang X, Lin S, Reid EM, Chen Y. Differentiating Solutes with Precise Nanofiltration for Next Generation Environmental Separations: A Review. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY 2021; 55:1359-1376. [PMID: 33439001 DOI: 10.1021/acs.est.0c04593] [Citation(s) in RCA: 71] [Impact Index Per Article: 23.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/12/2023]
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Selective removal or enrichment of targeted solutes including micropollutants, valuable elements, and mineral scalants from complex aqueous matrices is both challenging and pivotal to the success of water purification and resource recovery from unconventional water resources. Membrane separation with precision at the subnanometer or even subangstrom scale is of paramount importance to address those challenges via enabling "fit-for-purpose" water and wastewater treatment. So far, researchers have attempted to develop novel membrane materials with precise and tailored selectivity by tuning membrane structure and chemistry. In this critical review, we first present the environmental challenges and opportunities that necessitate improved solute-solute selectivity in membrane separation. We then discuss the mechanisms and desired membrane properties required for better membrane selectivity. On the basis of the most recent progress reported in the literature, we examine the key principles of material design and fabrication, which create membranes with enhanced and more targeted selectivity. We highlight the important roles of surface engineering, nanotechnology, and molecular-level design in improving membrane selectivity. Finally, we discuss the challenges and prospects of highly selective NF membranes for practical environmental applications, identifying knowledge gaps that will guide future research to promote environmental sustainability through more precise and tunable membrane separation.
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- Yangying Zhao
- School of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta, Georgia 30332, United States
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- Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Colorado State University, Fort Collins, Colorado 80523, United States
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- State Key Joint Laboratory of Environment Simulation and Pollution Control, School of Environment, Tsinghua University, Beijing 100084, China
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- Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Vanderbilt University, Nashville, Tennessee 37235, United States
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- School of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta, Georgia 30332, United States
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- School of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta, Georgia 30332, United States
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Shin MG, Seo JY, Park H, Park YI, Lee JH. Overcoming the permeability-selectivity trade-off of desalination membranes via controlled solvent activation. J Memb Sci 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/j.memsci.2020.118870] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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Qin Y, Zhu Z, Kang G, Yu H, Cao Y. Plasticizer-assisted interfacial polymerization for fabricating advanced reverse osmosis membranes. J Memb Sci 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/j.memsci.2020.118788] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/23/2022]
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Bai L, Wang M, Yang H, Peng Z, Zhao Y, Li Z. A nanofiltration membrane fabricated on a surfactant activated substrate with improved separation performance and acid resistance. NEW J CHEM 2021. [DOI: 10.1039/d1nj01915e] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/19/2023]
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Uniformly dispersed and enhanced amounts of PEI molecules attract drag by SDS exhibit a high crosslinking degree and smooth surface morphology.
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- Lu Bai
- Key Laboratory of Comprehensive and Highly Efficient Utilization of Salt Lake Resources
- Qinghai Institute of Salt Lakes
- Chinese Academy of Sciences
- Xining 810008
- China
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- Key Laboratory of Comprehensive and Highly Efficient Utilization of Salt Lake Resources
- Qinghai Institute of Salt Lakes
- Chinese Academy of Sciences
- Xining 810008
- China
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- Key Laboratory of Comprehensive and Highly Efficient Utilization of Salt Lake Resources
- Qinghai Institute of Salt Lakes
- Chinese Academy of Sciences
- Xining 810008
- China
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- Key Laboratory of Comprehensive and Highly Efficient Utilization of Salt Lake Resources
- Qinghai Institute of Salt Lakes
- Chinese Academy of Sciences
- Xining 810008
- China
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- Key Laboratory of Comprehensive and Highly Efficient Utilization of Salt Lake Resources
- Qinghai Institute of Salt Lakes
- Chinese Academy of Sciences
- Xining 810008
- China
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- Key Laboratory of Comprehensive and Highly Efficient Utilization of Salt Lake Resources
- Qinghai Institute of Salt Lakes
- Chinese Academy of Sciences
- Xining 810008
- China
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Ibrahim S, Mohammadi Ghaleni M, Isloor AM, Bavarian M, Nejati S. Poly(Homopiperazine-Amide) Thin-Film Composite Membrane for Nanofiltration of Heavy Metal Ions. ACS OMEGA 2020; 5:28749-28759. [PMID: 33195928 PMCID: PMC7659160 DOI: 10.1021/acsomega.0c04064] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/22/2020] [Accepted: 10/12/2020] [Indexed: 06/11/2023]
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The development of membrane-based technologies for the treatment of wastewater streams and resources containing heavy metal ions is in high demand. Among various technologies, nanofiltration (NF) membranes are attractive choices, and the continuous development of novel materials to improve the state-of-the-art NF membranes is highly desired. Here, we report on the synthesis of poly(homopiperazine-amide) thin-film composite (HTFC)-NF membranes, using homopiperazine (HP) as a monomer. The surface charge, hydrophilicity, morphology, cross-linking density, water permeation, solute rejection, and antifouling properties of the fabricated NF membranes were evaluated. The fabricated HTFC NF membranes demonstrated water permeability of 7.0 ± 0.3 L/(m2 h bar) and rejected Na2SO4, MgSO4, and NaCl with rejection values of 97.0 ± 0.6, 97.4 ± 0.5, and 23.3 ± 0.6%, respectively. The membranes exhibit high rejection values of 98.1 ± 0.3 and 96.3 ± 0.4% for Pb2+ and Cd2+ ions, respectively. The fouling experiment with humic acid followed by cross-flow washing of the membranes indicates that a flux recovery ratio (FRR) of 96.9 ± 0.4% can be obtained.
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- Syed Ibrahim
- Membrane
Technology Laboratory, Department of Chemistry, National Institute of Technology Karnataka, Surathkal, Mangalore 575025, India
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- Department
of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, University of Nebraska−Lincoln, Lincoln, Nebraska 68588-8286, United States
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- Membrane
Technology Laboratory, Department of Chemistry, National Institute of Technology Karnataka, Surathkal, Mangalore 575025, India
- Apahatech
Solutions LLP, Science and
Technology Entrepreneurs Park, National
Institute of Technology Karnataka, Surathkal, Mangalore 575025, India
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- Department
of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, University of Nebraska−Lincoln, Lincoln, Nebraska 68588-8286, United States
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- Department
of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, University of Nebraska−Lincoln, Lincoln, Nebraska 68588-8286, United States
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Kim S, Heath DE, Kentish SE. Composite Membranes with Nanofibrous Cross-Hatched Supports for Reverse Osmosis Desalination. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2020; 12:44720-44730. [PMID: 32941731 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.0c12588] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/28/2023]
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A novel membrane structure composed of cross-hatched electrospun nanofibers is developed. We illustrate that this novel structure allows for much higher water permeability when used as a support for reverse osmosis thin-film composite membranes. Reinforcement and lamination of the aligned nanofibers generates mechanically robust structures that retain very high porosity and low tortuosity when applied to high pressure desalination operations. The cross-hatched nanofiber layers support the polyamide active layer firmly and reduce resistance to water flow due to the high porosity, low tortuosity, high mechanical strength, and minimal thickness of the structures. The nanofiber composite membrane gives a water flux significantly greater than when a traditional support layer is used, at 99 ± 5 m-2 h-1 with NaCl rejection of 98.7% at 15.5 bar.
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- Seungju Kim
- Department of Chemical Engineering, The University of Melbourne, Parkville, Victoria 3010, Australia
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, The University of Melbourne, Parkville, Victoria 3010, Australia
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, The University of Melbourne, Parkville, Victoria 3010, Australia
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Verbeke R, Seynaeve M, Bastin M, Davenport DM, Eyley S, Thielemans W, Koeckelberghs G, Elimelech M, Vankelecom IF. The significant role of support layer solvent annealing in interfacial polymerization: The case of epoxide-based membranes. J Memb Sci 2020. [DOI: 10.1016/j.memsci.2020.118438] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
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Kim HJ, Kim SJ, Hyeon S, Kang HH, Lee KY. Application of Desalination Membranes to Nuclide (Cs, Sr, and Co) Separation. ACS OMEGA 2020; 5:20261-20269. [PMID: 32832779 PMCID: PMC7439396 DOI: 10.1021/acsomega.0c02106] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/06/2020] [Accepted: 07/17/2020] [Indexed: 05/04/2023]
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Desalination and nuclide separation, with cesium (Cs), strontium (Sr), and cobalt (Co), using commercial polymeric membranes are investigated under room temperature (298 K) to elucidate the permeation mechanism and possibility of applying commercial membranes to the separation of radioactive nuclides. The physicochemical properties of membranes are characterized by multiple techniques. The thickness of the selective layer and the boundary between the layers of membranes are observed by scanning electron microscopy. The chemical structure of selective and support layers is assessed by direct Fourier transform infrared/attenuated total reflection measurements on membrane samples. Thermogravimetric analysis demonstrates the composition comparison between membranes, which describes the relative amount of selective layers consisting of polyamide. The separation performance of polyamide-based commercial membranes is tested on simulated seawater (35,000 ppm of NaCl) and single- and multi-component aqueous nuclide solutions (10 ppm). Nanofiltration (NF) membranes exhibit a high flux of 160-210 L m-2 h-1 with low 31-64% rejection on the permeation of simulated seawater, while reverse osmosis (RO) membranes display a low flux of 13-22 L m-2 h-1 with nearly 80% rejection. This reveals RO membranes to be more effective for the rejecting nuclides (Cs, Sr, and Co) in dilute aqueous solutions, and NF membranes have advantage on high throughput. RO membranes reject above 93% for single components and even higher for mixed nuclide separation (>98%), and NF membranes permeate high flux above 230 L m-2 h-1. This study indicates that the desalination membranes (NF and RO) can be potential candidates for nuclide separation with combination.
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- Hyung-Ju Kim
- Decommissioning
Technology Research Division, Korea Atomic
Energy Research Institute, 989-111 Daedeok-daero, Yuseong-gu, Daejeon 34057, Republic
of Korea
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- Decommissioning
Technology Research Division, Korea Atomic
Energy Research Institute, 989-111 Daedeok-daero, Yuseong-gu, Daejeon 34057, Republic
of Korea
- Department
of Chemical and Biological Engineering, Korea University, 145
Anam-ro, Seongbuk-gu, Seoul 02841, Republic of Korea
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- Decommissioning
Technology Research Division, Korea Atomic
Energy Research Institute, 989-111 Daedeok-daero, Yuseong-gu, Daejeon 34057, Republic
of Korea
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- Decommissioning
Technology Research Division, Korea Atomic
Energy Research Institute, 989-111 Daedeok-daero, Yuseong-gu, Daejeon 34057, Republic
of Korea
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- Decommissioning
Technology Research Division, Korea Atomic
Energy Research Institute, 989-111 Daedeok-daero, Yuseong-gu, Daejeon 34057, Republic
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Li H, Zeng X, Shi W, Zhang H, Huang S, Zhou R, Qin X. Recovery and purification of potato proteins from potato starch wastewater by hollow fiber separation membrane integrated process. INNOV FOOD SCI EMERG 2020. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ifset.2020.102380] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/29/2022]
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