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Chandra Bhoumick M, Paul S, Roy S, Mitra S. Selective Recovery of Ethyl Acetate by Air-Sparged Membrane Distillation Using Carbon Nanotube-Immobilized Membranes and Process Optimization via a Response Surface Approach. Ind Eng Chem Res 2023. [DOI: 10.1021/acs.iecr.2c03893] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/10/2023]
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- Mitun Chandra Bhoumick
- Department of Chemistry and Environmental Science, New Jersey Institute of Technology, Newark, New Jersey 07102, United States
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- Department of Chemistry and Environmental Science, New Jersey Institute of Technology, Newark, New Jersey 07102, United States
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- Department of Chemistry and Environmental Science, New Jersey Institute of Technology, Newark, New Jersey 07102, United States
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- Department of Chemistry and Environmental Science, New Jersey Institute of Technology, Newark, New Jersey 07102, United States
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Dopamine-functionalized PTFE membranes with enhanced flux and anti-fouling properties for membrane distillation of secondary effluent. Sep Purif Technol 2023. [DOI: 10.1016/j.seppur.2023.123198] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/20/2023]
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Yao J, Lu Y, Sun H, Zhao X. Pore Engineering for Covalent Organic Framework Membranes. Chem Res Chin Univ 2022. [DOI: 10.1007/s40242-022-1507-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/03/2022]
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A Comprehensive Review on Membrane Fouling: Mathematical Modelling, Prediction, Diagnosis, and Mitigation. WATER 2021. [DOI: 10.3390/w13091327] [Citation(s) in RCA: 56] [Impact Index Per Article: 18.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/27/2023]
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Membrane-based separation has gained increased popularity over the past few decades, particularly reverse osmosis (RO). A major impediment to the improved performance of membrane separation processes, in general, is membrane fouling. Fouling has detrimental effects on the membrane’s performance and integrity, as the deposition and accumulation of foulants on its surface and/or within its pores leads to a decline in the permeate flux, deterioration of selectivity, and permeability, as well as a significantly reduced lifespan. Several factors influence the fouling-propensity of a membrane, such as surface morphology, roughness, hydrophobicity, and material of fabrication. Generally, fouling can be categorized into particulate, organic, inorganic, and biofouling. Efficient prediction techniques and diagnostics are integral for strategizing control, management, and mitigation interventions to minimize the damage of fouling occurrences in the membranes. To improve the antifouling characteristics of RO membranes, surface enhancements by different chemical and physical means have been extensively sought after. Moreover, research efforts have been directed towards synthesizing membranes using novel materials that would improve their antifouling performance. This paper presents a review of the different membrane fouling types, fouling-inducing factors, predictive methods, diagnostic techniques, and mitigation strategies, with a special focus on RO membrane fouling.
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Gupta I, Chakraborty J, Roy S, Farinas ET, Mitra S. Nanocarbon immobilized membranes for generating bacteria and endotoxin free water via membrane distillation. Sep Purif Technol 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/j.seppur.2020.118133] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/14/2023]
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Jalloul G, Hashem MH, Tehrani‐Bagha AR, Ahmad MN, Abu Tarboush BJ. Unsupported electrospun membrane for water desalination using direct contact membrane distillation. J Appl Polym Sci 2020. [DOI: 10.1002/app.49861] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/07/2022]
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- Ghadeer Jalloul
- B. and W. Bassatne Department of Chemical Engineering and Advanced Energy American University of Beirut Beirut Lebanon
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- B. and W. Bassatne Department of Chemical Engineering and Advanced Energy American University of Beirut Beirut Lebanon
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- B. and W. Bassatne Department of Chemical Engineering and Advanced Energy American University of Beirut Beirut Lebanon
- School of Chemical Engineering Aalto University Espoo Finland
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- B. and W. Bassatne Department of Chemical Engineering and Advanced Energy American University of Beirut Beirut Lebanon
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- B. and W. Bassatne Department of Chemical Engineering and Advanced Energy American University of Beirut Beirut Lebanon
- Department of Petroleum and Chemical Engineering, College of Engineering Sultan Qaboos University Muscat Oman
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Tan YZ, Chandrakant SP, Ang JST, Wang H, Chew JW. Localized induction heating of metallic spacers for energy-efficient membrane distillation. J Memb Sci 2020. [DOI: 10.1016/j.memsci.2020.118150] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/24/2022]
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Functionalized carbon nanotube immobilized membrane for low temperature ammonia removal via membrane distillation. Sep Purif Technol 2020. [DOI: 10.1016/j.seppur.2019.116188] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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Ardeshiri F, Akbari A, Peyravi M, Jahanshahi M. PDADMAC/PAA semi-IPN hydrogel-coated PVDF membrane for robust anti-wetting in membrane distillation. J IND ENG CHEM 2019. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jiec.2019.01.035] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/13/2023]
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A hydrophilic-oleophobic chitosan/SiO2 composite membrane to enhance oil fouling resistance in membrane distillation. KOREAN J CHEM ENG 2018. [DOI: 10.1007/s11814-018-0188-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/27/2022]
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Gupta O, Roy S, Mitra S. Enhanced membrane distillation of organic solvents from their aqueous mixtures using a carbon nanotube immobilized membrane. J Memb Sci 2018. [DOI: 10.1016/j.memsci.2018.10.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 27] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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Emerging Membrane Technologies for Water and Energy Sustainability: Future Prospects, Constrains and Challenges. ENERGIES 2018. [DOI: 10.3390/en11112997] [Citation(s) in RCA: 58] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/03/2023]
Abstract
The increasing demand for global energy consumption expedites major opportunities for the innovation of green energy technologies. Addressing the issue of sustainable energy is highly crucial for societies in order to maintain secure and balanced future progress in the economy and ecologically. Recently, there has been a growing interest in the development of improved and efficient sustainable energy technologies that are capable of reducing the global environmental footprint. The growing knowledge of hybrid techniques contributes to a decrease in the use of environmental resources while generating energy. However, various factors including the availability of natural resources, and different economic policies restrict the development of sustainable energies. Water and energy are the two major aspects for progressing towards a sustainable future. Recently, membrane-based technologies have begun to play an essential role in the advancement of sustainable energy and water demands. In this review article, the opportunities for membrane technologies dealing with water and energy sustainability have been analyzed.
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Intrchom W, Roy S, Humoud MS, Mitra S. Immobilization of Graphene Oxide on the Permeate Side of a Membrane Distillation Membrane to Enhance Flux. MEMBRANES 2018; 8:E63. [PMID: 30111696 PMCID: PMC6161090 DOI: 10.3390/membranes8030063] [Citation(s) in RCA: 25] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/13/2018] [Revised: 08/10/2018] [Accepted: 08/13/2018] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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In this paper, a facile fabrication of enhanced direct contact membrane distillation membrane via immobilization of the hydrophilic graphene oxide (GO) on the permeate side (GOIM-P) of a commercial polypropylene supported polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) membrane is presented. The permeate side hydrophilicity of the membrane was modified by immobilizing the GO to facilitate fast condensation and the withdrawal of the permeate water vapors. The water vapor flux was found to be as high as 64.5 kg/m²·h at 80 °C, which is 15% higher than the unmodified membrane at a feed salt concentration of 10,000 ppm. The mass transfer coefficient was observed 6.2 × 10-7 kg/m²·s·Pa at 60 °C and 200 mL/min flow rate in the GOIM-P.
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Affiliation(s)
- Worawit Intrchom
- Department of Chemistry and Environmental Science, New Jersey Institute of Technology, Newark, NJ 07102, USA.
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- Department of Chemistry and Environmental Science, New Jersey Institute of Technology, Newark, NJ 07102, USA.
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- Department of Chemistry and Environmental Science, New Jersey Institute of Technology, Newark, NJ 07102, USA.
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- Department of Chemistry and Environmental Science, New Jersey Institute of Technology, Newark, NJ 07102, USA.
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Ardeshiri F, Salehi S, Peyravi M, Jahanshahi M, Amiri A, Rad AS. PVDF membrane assisted by modified hydrophobic ZnO nanoparticle for membrane distillation. ASIA-PAC J CHEM ENG 2018. [DOI: 10.1002/apj.2196] [Citation(s) in RCA: 28] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/10/2022]
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- Fatemeh Ardeshiri
- Institute of Nanoscience and Nanotechnology; University of Kashan; Kashan Iran
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- Nanotechnology Institute; Babol Noshirvani University of Technology; Shariati Ave Babol 47148-71167 Iran
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- Nanotechnology Institute; Babol Noshirvani University of Technology; Shariati Ave Babol 47148-71167 Iran
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- Nanotechnology Institute; Babol Noshirvani University of Technology; Shariati Ave Babol 47148-71167 Iran
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- Nanotechnology Institute; Babol Noshirvani University of Technology; Shariati Ave Babol 47148-71167 Iran
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- Department of chemical Engineering, Qaemshahr Branch; Islamic Azad University; Qaemshahr Iran
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Ragunath S, Roy S, Mitra S. Carbon nanotube immobilized membrane with controlled nanotube incorporation via phase inversion polymerization for membrane distillation based desalination. Sep Purif Technol 2018. [DOI: 10.1016/j.seppur.2017.11.053] [Citation(s) in RCA: 39] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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