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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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- 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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Jeong N, Epsztein R, Wang R, Park S, Lin S, Tong T. Exploring the Knowledge Attained by Machine Learning on Ion Transport across Polyamide Membranes Using Explainable Artificial Intelligence. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY 2023; 57:17851-17862. [PMID: 36917705 DOI: 10.1021/acs.est.2c08384] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/18/2023]
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Recent studies have increasingly applied machine learning (ML) to aid in performance and material design associated with membrane separation. However, whether the knowledge attained by ML with a limited number of available data is enough to capture and validate the fundamental principles of membrane science remains elusive. Herein, we applied explainable artificial intelligence (XAI) to thoroughly investigate the knowledge learned by ML on the mechanisms of ion transport across polyamide reverse osmosis (RO) and nanofiltration (NF) membranes by leveraging 1,585 data from 26 membrane types. The Shapley additive explanation method based on cooperative game theory was used to unveil the influences of various ion and membrane properties on the model predictions. XAI shows that the ML can capture the important roles of size exclusion and electrostatic interaction in regulating membrane separation properly. XAI also identifies that the mechanisms governing ion transport possess different relative importance to cation and anion rejections during RO and NF filtration. Overall, we provide a framework to evaluate the knowledge underlying the ML model prediction and demonstrate that ML is able to learn fundamental mechanisms of ion transport across polyamide membranes, highlighting the importance of elucidating model interpretability for more reliable and explainable ML applications to membrane selection and design.
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- Nohyeong Jeong
- Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Colorado State University, Fort Collins, Colorado 80523, United States
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- Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Technion - Israel Institute of Technology, Haifa 32000, Israel
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- Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Vanderbilt University, Nashville, Tennessee 37235-1831, 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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- Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Vanderbilt University, Nashville, Tennessee 37235-1831, United States
- Department of Chemical and Bimolecular Engineering, Vanderbilt University, Nashville, Tennessee 37235-1831, 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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Vargas-Figueroa C, Pino-Soto L, Beratto-Ramos A, Tapiero Y, Rivas BL, Berrio ME, Melendrez MF, Bórquez RM. In-Situ Modification of Nanofiltration Membranes Using Carbon Nanotubes for Water Treatment. MEMBRANES 2023; 13:616. [PMID: 37504982 PMCID: PMC10385991 DOI: 10.3390/membranes13070616] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/18/2023] [Revised: 06/08/2023] [Accepted: 06/19/2023] [Indexed: 07/29/2023]
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Modification of thin-film composite (TFC) nanofiltration (NF) membranes to increase permeability and improve separation performance remains a significant challenge for water scarcity. This study aimed to enhance the permeability and selectivity of two commercial polyamide (PA) NF membranes, NF90 and NF270, by modifying them with carbon nanotubes (CNTs) using microwave (MW)-assisted in-situ growth. The conducting polymer, polypyrrole (Ppy), and a ferrocene catalyst were used to facilitate the growth process. Chemical and morphological analyses confirmed that the surface of both membranes was modified. The NF270-Ppy-CNT membrane was selected for ion rejection testing due to its superior permeability compared to the NF90-Ppy-CNT. The modified NF270 membrane showed a 14% increase in ion rejection while maintaining constant water permeability. The results demonstrated that it is feasible to attach CNTs to a polymeric surface without compromising its functional properties. The Spliegler-Kedem model was employed to model the rejection and permeate flux of NF270-Ppy-CNT and NF270 membranes, which indicated that diffusive transport contributes to the modification to increase NaCl rejection. The present study provides a promising approach for modifying membranes by in-situ CNT growth to improve their performance in water treatment applications, such as desalination.
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- Catalina Vargas-Figueroa
- Departamento de Ingeniería Química, Facultad de Ingeniería, Universidad de Concepción, Edmundo Larenas 219, Concepción 4070409, Chile
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- Departamento de Ingeniería Química, Facultad de Ingeniería, Universidad de Concepción, Edmundo Larenas 219, Concepción 4070409, Chile
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- Departamento de Ingeniería Química, Facultad de Ingeniería, Universidad de Concepción, Edmundo Larenas 219, Concepción 4070409, Chile
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- Departamento de Polímeros, Facultad de Ciencias Químicas, Universidad de Concepción, Edmundo Larenas 129, Concepción 4070371, Chile
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- Departamento de Polímeros, Facultad de Ciencias Químicas, Universidad de Concepción, Edmundo Larenas 129, Concepción 4070371, Chile
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- Advanced Nanocomposites Research Group (GINA), Departamento de Ingeniería en Materiales (DIMAT), Universidad de Concepción, Edmundo Larenas 315, Concepción 4070415, Chile
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- Advanced Nanocomposites Research Group (GINA), Departamento de Ingeniería en Materiales (DIMAT), Universidad de Concepción, Edmundo Larenas 315, Concepción 4070415, Chile
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- Departamento de Ingeniería Química, Facultad de Ingeniería, Universidad de Concepción, Edmundo Larenas 219, Concepción 4070409, Chile
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Nano-striped polyamide membranes enabled by vacuum-assisted incorporation of hierarchical flower-like MoS2 for enhanced nanofiltration performance. J Memb Sci 2023. [DOI: 10.1016/j.memsci.2022.121250] [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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Cerqueira e Silva KF, Rabelo RS, Feltre G, Hubinger M. Bitter substances recovery from hot trub: A study of polymeric membranes performance in a sequential mode with fouling investigation. Sep Purif Technol 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.seppur.2022.122241] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/05/2022]
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Gan F, Jiang S, Zhou J, Wang J, Wen J, Mo J, Han S, Fan L, Yi N, Wu Y. Architecting dual coordination interactions in polyimide for constructing structurally controllable high-performance nanofiltration membranes. Eur Polym J 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.eurpolymj.2022.111702] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022]
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Giro Maitam MV, Nicolini JV, de Araujo Kronemberger F. Anti‐fouling performance of polyamide microfiltration membrane modified with surfactants. J Appl Polym Sci 2022. [DOI: 10.1002/app.53015] [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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- Departamento de Engenharia Química, Instituto de Tecnologia Universidade Federal Rural do Rio de Janeiro Rio de Janeiro Brazil
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Gaglianò M, Conidi C, De Luca G, Cassano A. Partial Removal of Sugar from Apple Juice by Nanofiltration and Discontinuous Diafiltration. MEMBRANES 2022; 12:membranes12070712. [PMID: 35877915 PMCID: PMC9323795 DOI: 10.3390/membranes12070712] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/30/2022] [Revised: 07/12/2022] [Accepted: 07/13/2022] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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Partial removal of sugars in fruit juices without compromising their biofunctional properties represents a significant technological challenge. The current study was aimed at evaluating the separation of sugars from phenolic compounds in apple juice by using three different spiral-wound nanofiltration (NF) membranes with a molecular weight cut-off (MWCO) in the range of 200–500 Da. A combination of diafiltration and batch concentration processes was investigated to produce apple juice with reduced sugar content and improved health properties thanks to the preservation and concentration of phenolic compounds. For all selected membranes, permeate flux and recovery rate of glucose, fructose, and phenolic compounds, in both diafiltration and concentration processes, were evaluated. The concentration factor of target compounds as a function of the volume reduction factor (VRF) as well as the amount of adsorbed compound on the membrane surface from mass balance analysis were also evaluated. Among the investigated membranes a thin-film composite membrane with an MWCO of 200–300 Da provided the best results in terms of the preservation of phenolic compounds in the selected operating conditions. More than 70% of phenolic compounds were recovered in the retentate stream while the content of sugars was reduced by about 60%.
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- Martina Gaglianò
- Department of Chemistry & Chemical Technologies, University of Calabria, Via P. Bucci, 87036 Rende, Italy;
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- Institute on Membrane Technology, ITM-CNR, Via P. Bucci, 17/C, 87036 Rende, Italy;
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- Department of Chemistry & Chemical Technologies, University of Calabria, Via P. Bucci, 87036 Rende, Italy;
- Correspondence: (G.D.L.); (A.C.)
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- Institute on Membrane Technology, ITM-CNR, Via P. Bucci, 17/C, 87036 Rende, Italy;
- Correspondence: (G.D.L.); (A.C.)
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Paun G, Neagu E, Parvulescu V, Anastasescu M, Petrescu S, Albu C, Nechifor G, Radu GL. New Hybrid Nanofiltration Membranes with Enhanced Flux and Separation Performances Based on Polyphenylene Ether-Ether-Sulfone/Polyacrylonitrile/SBA-15. MEMBRANES 2022; 12:membranes12070689. [PMID: 35877893 PMCID: PMC9316977 DOI: 10.3390/membranes12070689] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/30/2022] [Revised: 07/01/2022] [Accepted: 07/02/2022] [Indexed: 12/23/2022]
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This study presents the preparation of hybrid nanofiltration membranes based on poly(1,4-phenylene ether ether sulfone), polyacrylonitrile, poly(vinyl pyrrolidone), and SBA-15 mesoporous silica. Laser treatment of polymeric solutions to enhance the hydrophilicity and performance of membranes was investigated. The membranes’ structure was characterized using scanning electron (SEM) and atomic force (AFM) microscopy and contact angle measurements. The addition of PAN in the casting solution produced significant changes in the membrane structure, from finger-like porous structures to sponge-like porous structures. Increased PAN concentration in the membrane composition enhanced the hydrophilicity of the membrane surface, which also accounted for the improvement in the antifouling capabilities. The permeation of apple pomace extract and the content of polyphenols and flavonoids were used to evaluate the efficacy of the hybrid membranes created. The results showed that the hybrid nanofiltration membranes based on PPEES/PAN/PVP/SBA-15: 15/5/1/1 and 17/3/1/1 exposed to laser for 5 min present a higher rejection coefficient to total polyphenols (78.6 ± 0.7% and 97.8 ± 0.9%, respectively) and flavonoids (28.7 ± 0.2% and 50.3 ± 0.4%, respectively) and are substantially better than a commercial membrane with MWCO 1000 Da or PPEES-PVP-based membrane.
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- Gabriela Paun
- National Institute for Research-Development of Biological Sciences, 060031 Bucharest, Romania; (G.P.); (E.N.); (C.A.)
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- National Institute for Research-Development of Biological Sciences, 060031 Bucharest, Romania; (G.P.); (E.N.); (C.A.)
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- “Ilie Murgulescu” Institute of Physical Chemistry of the Romanian Academy, Splaiul Independentei 202, 060021 Bucharest, Romania; (V.P.); (M.A.); (S.P.)
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- “Ilie Murgulescu” Institute of Physical Chemistry of the Romanian Academy, Splaiul Independentei 202, 060021 Bucharest, Romania; (V.P.); (M.A.); (S.P.)
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- “Ilie Murgulescu” Institute of Physical Chemistry of the Romanian Academy, Splaiul Independentei 202, 060021 Bucharest, Romania; (V.P.); (M.A.); (S.P.)
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- National Institute for Research-Development of Biological Sciences, 060031 Bucharest, Romania; (G.P.); (E.N.); (C.A.)
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- Faculty of Chemical Engineering and Biotechnologies, University Politehnica from Bucharest, 313 Splaiul Independentei, 060042 Bucharest, Romania;
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- National Institute for Research-Development of Biological Sciences, 060031 Bucharest, Romania; (G.P.); (E.N.); (C.A.)
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +40-0212200900
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Zhao Z, Feng S, Xiao C, Luo J, Song W, Wan Y, Li S. Exploring ions selectivity of nanofiltration membranes for rare earth wastewater treatment. Sep Purif Technol 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.seppur.2022.120748] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/19/2022]
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Butt FS, Lewis A, Chen T, Mazlan NA, Wei X, Hayer J, Chen S, Han J, Yang Y, Yang S, Huang Y. Lithium Harvesting from the Most Abundant Primary and Secondary Sources: A Comparative Study on Conventional and Membrane Technologies. MEMBRANES 2022; 12:membranes12040373. [PMID: 35448344 PMCID: PMC9025773 DOI: 10.3390/membranes12040373] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/05/2022] [Revised: 03/24/2022] [Accepted: 03/25/2022] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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The exponential rise in lithium demand over the last decade, as one of the largest sources for energy storage in terms of lithium-ion batteries (LIBs), has posed a great threat to the existing lithium supply and demand balance. The current methodologies available for lithium extraction, separation and recovery, both from primary (brines/seawater) and secondary (LIBs) sources, suffer not only at the hands of excessive use of chemicals but complicated, time-consuming and environmentally detrimental design procedures. Researchers across the world are working to review and update the available technologies for lithium harvesting in terms of their economic and feasibility analysis. Following its excessive consumption of sustainable energy resources, its demand has risen sharply and therefore requires urgent attention. In this paper, different available methodologies for lithium extraction and recycling from the most abundant primary and secondary lithium resources have been reviewed and compared. This review also includes the prospects of using membrane technology as a promising replacement for conventional methods.
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- Fraz Saeed Butt
- School of Engineering, Institute for Materials & Processes, The University of Edinburgh, Robert Stevenson Road, Edinburgh EH9 3FB, UK; (F.S.B.); (A.L.); (T.C.); (N.A.M.); (X.W.); (J.H.); (S.C.)
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- School of Engineering, Institute for Materials & Processes, The University of Edinburgh, Robert Stevenson Road, Edinburgh EH9 3FB, UK; (F.S.B.); (A.L.); (T.C.); (N.A.M.); (X.W.); (J.H.); (S.C.)
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- School of Engineering, Institute for Materials & Processes, The University of Edinburgh, Robert Stevenson Road, Edinburgh EH9 3FB, UK; (F.S.B.); (A.L.); (T.C.); (N.A.M.); (X.W.); (J.H.); (S.C.)
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- School of Engineering, Institute for Materials & Processes, The University of Edinburgh, Robert Stevenson Road, Edinburgh EH9 3FB, UK; (F.S.B.); (A.L.); (T.C.); (N.A.M.); (X.W.); (J.H.); (S.C.)
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- School of Engineering, Institute for Materials & Processes, The University of Edinburgh, Robert Stevenson Road, Edinburgh EH9 3FB, UK; (F.S.B.); (A.L.); (T.C.); (N.A.M.); (X.W.); (J.H.); (S.C.)
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- School of Engineering, Institute for Materials & Processes, The University of Edinburgh, Robert Stevenson Road, Edinburgh EH9 3FB, UK; (F.S.B.); (A.L.); (T.C.); (N.A.M.); (X.W.); (J.H.); (S.C.)
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- School of Engineering, Institute for Materials & Processes, The University of Edinburgh, Robert Stevenson Road, Edinburgh EH9 3FB, UK; (F.S.B.); (A.L.); (T.C.); (N.A.M.); (X.W.); (J.H.); (S.C.)
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- School of Chemical and Pharmaceutical Engineering, Hebei University of Science and Technology, Shijiazhuang 051432, China
- Correspondence: (J.H.); (Y.H.)
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- Jiangsu Dingying New Materials Co., Ltd., Changzhou 213031, China; (Y.Y.); (S.Y.)
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- Jiangsu Dingying New Materials Co., Ltd., Changzhou 213031, China; (Y.Y.); (S.Y.)
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- School of Engineering, Institute for Materials & Processes, The University of Edinburgh, Robert Stevenson Road, Edinburgh EH9 3FB, UK; (F.S.B.); (A.L.); (T.C.); (N.A.M.); (X.W.); (J.H.); (S.C.)
- Correspondence: (J.H.); (Y.H.)
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Li Y, Wang S, Li H, Kang G, Sun Y, Yu H, Jin Y, Cao Y. Preparation of highly selective nanofiltration membranes by moderately increasing pore size and optimizing microstructure of polyamide layer. J Memb Sci 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.memsci.2021.120056] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/30/2022]
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Suhalim NS, Kasim N, Mahmoudi E, Shamsudin IJ, Mohammad AW, Mohamed Zuki F, Jamari NLA. Rejection Mechanism of Ionic Solute Removal by Nanofiltration Membranes: An Overview. NANOMATERIALS 2022; 12:nano12030437. [PMID: 35159781 PMCID: PMC8839881 DOI: 10.3390/nano12030437] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/22/2021] [Revised: 01/17/2022] [Accepted: 01/18/2022] [Indexed: 12/04/2022]
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The toxicity of heavy metals can cause water pollution and has harmful effects on human health and the environment. Various methods are used to overcome this pressing issue and each method has its own advantages and disadvantages. Membrane filtration technology such as nanofiltration (NF) produces high quality water and has a very small footprint, which results in lower energy usage. Nanofiltration is a membrane-based separation technique based on the reverse osmosis separation process developed in the 1980s. NF membranes have a pore size of 1 nm and molecular weight cut off (MWCO) of 300 to 500 Da. The properties of NF membranes are unique since the surface charge of the membranes is dependent on the functional groups of the membrane. The rejection mechanism of NF membrane is unique as it is a combination of various rejection mechanisms such as steric hindrance, electric exclusion, dielectric effect, and hydration mechanism. However, these mechanisms have not been studied in-depth due to their complexity. There are also many factors contributing to the rejection of NF membrane. Many junior researchers would face difficulty in studying NF membrane. Therefore, this paper is designed for researchers new to the field, and will briefly review the rejection mechanisms of NF membrane by both sieving and non-sieving separation processes. This mini-review aims to provide new researchers with a general understanding of the concept of the separation process of charged membranes.
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- Nur Syahirah Suhalim
- Faculty of Defence Science and Technology, National Defence University of Malaysia, Kem Sungai Besi, Kuala Lumpur 57000, Malaysia;
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- Department of Chemistry & Biology, Centre for Defence Foundation Studies, National Defence University of Malaysia, Kem Sungai Besi, Kuala Lumpur 57000, Malaysia; (I.J.S.); (N.L.-A.J.)
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- Department of Chemical and Process Engineering, Faculty of Engineering and Built Environment, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, Bangi 43600, Selangor, Malaysia;
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- Department of Chemistry & Biology, Centre for Defence Foundation Studies, National Defence University of Malaysia, Kem Sungai Besi, Kuala Lumpur 57000, Malaysia; (I.J.S.); (N.L.-A.J.)
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- Centre for Sustainable Process Technology (CESPRO), Faculty of Engineering and Built Environment, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, Bangi 43600, Selangor, Malaysia;
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, University of Malaya, Kuala Lumpur 50603, Malaysia;
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- Department of Chemistry & Biology, Centre for Defence Foundation Studies, National Defence University of Malaysia, Kem Sungai Besi, Kuala Lumpur 57000, Malaysia; (I.J.S.); (N.L.-A.J.)
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Żyłła R, Foszpańczyk M, Kamińska I, Kudzin M, Balcerzak J, Ledakowicz S. Impact of Polymer Membrane Properties on the Removal of Pharmaceuticals. MEMBRANES 2022; 12:membranes12020150. [PMID: 35207072 PMCID: PMC8874440 DOI: 10.3390/membranes12020150] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/11/2021] [Revised: 01/14/2022] [Accepted: 01/17/2022] [Indexed: 02/01/2023]
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The influence of various factors on the removal efficiency of selected pharmaceuticals by membrane filtration was investigated. Several commercial polymer membranes were used for nanofiltration (NF) from various manufacturers. The studies were conducted for ibuprofen (IBF), amoxicillin (AMX), diclofenac (DCF), tetracycline (TRC), salicylic acid (SA) and acetylsalicylic acid (ASA). The influence of the structure and properties of the tested compounds on the retention coefficient and filtration rate was investigated. The influence of pH on the filtration parameters was also checked. The properties of selected membranes influencing the retention of pharmaceuticals and filtrate flux were analysed. An extensive analysis of the retention coefficients dependence on the contact angle and surface free energy was performed. It was found that there is a correlation between the hydrophilicity of the membrane and the effectiveness and efficiency of the membrane. As the contact angle of membrane increased, the flow rate of the filtrate stream increased, while the retention coefficient decreased. The studies showed that the best separation efficiency was achieved for compounds with a molecular weight (MW) greater than 300 g/mol. During the filtration of pharmaceuticals with MW ranging from 300 to 450 g/mol, the type of membrane used practically did not affect the filtration efficiency and a high degree of retention was achieved. In the case of low MW molecules (SA and ASA), a significant decrease in the separation efficiency during the process was noted.
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- Renata Żyłła
- Łukasiewicz Research Network-Textile Research Institute, ul. Brzezińska 5/15, 92-103 Łódź, Poland; (M.F.); (I.K.); (M.K.)
- Correspondence:
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- Łukasiewicz Research Network-Textile Research Institute, ul. Brzezińska 5/15, 92-103 Łódź, Poland; (M.F.); (I.K.); (M.K.)
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- Łukasiewicz Research Network-Textile Research Institute, ul. Brzezińska 5/15, 92-103 Łódź, Poland; (M.F.); (I.K.); (M.K.)
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- Łukasiewicz Research Network-Textile Research Institute, ul. Brzezińska 5/15, 92-103 Łódź, Poland; (M.F.); (I.K.); (M.K.)
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- Department of Molecular Engineering, Faculty of Process and Environmental Engineering, Lodz University of Technology, Wólczańska 213, 93-005 Łódź, Poland;
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- Department of Bioprocess Engineering, Faculty of Process and Environmental Engineering, Lodz University of Technology, ul. Wólczańska 213, 93-005 Łódź, Poland;
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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: 63] [Impact Index Per Article: 21.0] [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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Influence of multivalent-electrolyte metal solutions on the superficial properties and performance of a polyamide nanofiltration membrane. Sep Purif Technol 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/j.seppur.2021.118846] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/18/2022]
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Asik G, Yilmaz T, Di Capua F, Ucar D, Esposito G, Sahinkaya E. Sequential sulfur-based denitrification/denitritation and nanofiltration processes for drinking water treatment. JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT 2021; 295:113083. [PMID: 34171780 DOI: 10.1016/j.jenvman.2021.113083] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/06/2021] [Revised: 06/07/2021] [Accepted: 06/12/2021] [Indexed: 06/13/2023]
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Efficient and cost-effective solutions for nitrogen removal are necessary to ensure the availability of safe drinking water. This study proposes a combined treatment for nitrogen-contaminated groundwater by sequential autotrophic nitrogen removal in a sulfur-packed bed reactor (SPBR) and excess sulfate rejection via nanofiltration (NF). Autotrophic nitrogen removal in the SPBR was investigated under both denitrification and denitritation conditions under different NO3- and NO2- loading rates (LRs) and feeding strategies (NO3- only, NO2- only, or both NO3- and NO2- in the feed). Batch activity tests were carried out during SPBR operation to evaluate the effect of different feeding conditions on nitrogen removal activity by the SPBR biofilm. Bacteria responsible for nitrogen removal in the bioreactor were identified via Illumina sequencing. Dead-end filtration tests were performed with NF membranes to investigate the elimination of excess sulfate from the SPBR effluent. This study demonstrates that the combined process results in effective groundwater treatment and evidences that an adequately high nitrogen LR should be maintained to avoid the generation of excess sulfide.
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- Gulfem Asik
- Bioengineering Department, Istanbul Medeniyet University, Uskudar, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Environmental Engineering Department, Faculty of Civil Engineering, Istanbul Technical University, 34469, Maslak, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Department of Civil, Environmental, Land, Building Engineering and Chemistry, Polytechnic University of Bari, Via E. Orabona 4, 70125, Bari, Italy; Department of Civil, Architectural and Environmental Engineering, University of Naples Federico II, Via Claudio 21, 80125, Naples, Italy
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- Department of Environmental Engineering, Bursa Technical University, 16310, Bursa, Turkey
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- Department of Civil, Architectural and Environmental Engineering, University of Naples Federico II, Via Claudio 21, 80125, Naples, Italy
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- Bioengineering Department, Istanbul Medeniyet University, Uskudar, Istanbul, Turkey.
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Hansen É, Monteiro de Aquim P, Gutterres M. Current technologies for post-tanning wastewater treatment: A review. JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT 2021; 294:113003. [PMID: 34111598 DOI: 10.1016/j.jenvman.2021.113003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/28/2021] [Revised: 05/22/2021] [Accepted: 06/02/2021] [Indexed: 06/12/2023]
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Leather post-tanning is responsible for producing effluents that are difficult to treat due to several recalcitrant pollutants. Dyes, tannins, and fatliquoring agents are mainly related to this characteristic. This study, as the state-of-the-art, attempts to systematically review treatment technologies applied in recent years to the post-tanning effluents. The Scopus database was used to identify articles related to post-tanning pollutants removal. Through the review, Advanced Oxidation Processes (AOPs) and adsorption proved to be good alternatives to increase the effluent biodegradability when applied before biological treatment. AOPs and adsorption were also efficient for the final polishing of the effluents, to reach the regulation standards for disposal, as well as enzymatic treatment. Furthermore, Membrane Separation Processes demonstrated good applicability when the reuse of the treated effluent is aimed.
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- Éverton Hansen
- Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul - UFRGS, Post-graduation Program of Chemical Engineering, Laboratory for Leather and Environmental Studies -LACOURO, Eng. Luiz Englert Street, Porto Alegre, RS, Brazil; Feevale University, Institute of Pure Sciences and Technology, 2755, RS 239, Novo Hamburgo, RS, Brazil; Centro Universitário Ritter dos Reis - UniRitter, 555 Orfanotrófio, Porto Alegre, RS, Brazil; Universidade do Vale do Rio dos Sinos, Chemical Engineering Department, 950 Av. Unisinos, São Leopoldo, RS, Brazil.
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- Feevale University, Institute of Pure Sciences and Technology, 2755, RS 239, Novo Hamburgo, RS, Brazil
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- Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul - UFRGS, Post-graduation Program of Chemical Engineering, Laboratory for Leather and Environmental Studies -LACOURO, Eng. Luiz Englert Street, Porto Alegre, RS, Brazil
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Alginate Hydrogel Assisted Controllable Interfacial Polymerization for High-Performance Nanofiltration Membranes. MEMBRANES 2021; 11:membranes11060435. [PMID: 34200579 PMCID: PMC8228237 DOI: 10.3390/membranes11060435] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/20/2021] [Revised: 06/05/2021] [Accepted: 06/07/2021] [Indexed: 11/20/2022]
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The deepening crisis of freshwater resources has been driving the further development of new types of membrane-based desalination technologies represented by nanofiltration membranes. Solving the existing trade-off limitation on enhancing the water permeance and the rejection of salts is currently one of the most concerned research interests. Here, a facile and scalable approach is proposed to tune the interfacial polymerization by constructing a calcium alginate hydrogel layer on the porous substrates. The evenly coated thin hydrogel layer can not only store amine monomers like the aqueous phase but also suppress the diffusion of amine monomers inside, as well as provide a flat and stable interface to implement the interfacial polymerization. The resultant polyamide nanofilms have a relatively smooth morphology, negatively charged surface, and reduced thickness which facilitate a fast water permeation while maintaining rejection efficiency. As a result, the as-prepared composite membranes show improved water permeance (~30 Lm−2h−1bar−1) and comparable rejection of Na2SO4 (>97%) in practical applications. It is proved to be a feasible approach to manufacturing high-performance nanofiltration membranes with the assist of alginate hydrogel regulating interfacial polymerization.
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Wang B, Zhao D. Polyamide layer sulfonation of a nanofiltration membrane to enhance perm‐selectivity via regulation of pore size and surface charge. POLYM ADVAN TECHNOL 2021. [DOI: 10.1002/pat.5409] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/01/2023]
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- Biao Wang
- College of Civil Engineering and Architecture Nanyang Normal University Nanyang China
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- College of Civil Engineering and Architecture Nanyang Normal University Nanyang China
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Qin Y, Zhang Z, Kang G, Zhu Z, Yu H, Cao Y. Performance enhancement of nanofiltration membranes via surface modification with a novel acylation reagent. J Appl Polym Sci 2021. [DOI: 10.1002/app.50315] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
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- Yitian Qin
- Dalian National Laboratory for Clean Energy (DNL) Dalian Institute of Chemical Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences Dalian China
- University of Chinese Academy of Sciences Beijing China
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- Dalian National Laboratory for Clean Energy (DNL) Dalian Institute of Chemical Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences Dalian China
- University of Chinese Academy of Sciences Beijing China
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- Dalian National Laboratory for Clean Energy (DNL) Dalian Institute of Chemical Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences Dalian China
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- Dalian National Laboratory for Clean Energy (DNL) Dalian Institute of Chemical Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences Dalian China
- University of Chinese Academy of Sciences Beijing China
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- Dalian National Laboratory for Clean Energy (DNL) Dalian Institute of Chemical Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences Dalian China
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- Dalian National Laboratory for Clean Energy (DNL) Dalian Institute of Chemical Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences Dalian China
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Nanofiltration of Multi-Ion Solutions: Quantitative Control of Concentration Polarization and Interpretation by Solution-Diffusion-Electro-Migration Model. MEMBRANES 2021; 11:membranes11040272. [PMID: 33917903 PMCID: PMC8068212 DOI: 10.3390/membranes11040272] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/24/2021] [Revised: 04/05/2021] [Accepted: 04/05/2021] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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For effective use of advanced engineering models of nanofiltration quality of experimental input is crucial, especially in electrolyte mixtures where simultaneous rejections of various ions may be very different. In particular, this concerns the quantitative control of concentration polarization (CP). This work used a rotating disklike membrane test cell with equally accessible membrane surface, so the CP extent was the same over the membrane surface. This condition, which is not satisfied in the conventional membrane test cell, made possible correcting for CP easily even in multi-ion systems. Ion rejections were studied experimentally for several dominant salts (NaCl, MgCl2, Na2SO4 and MgSO4) and trace ions (Na+, NH4+, Cl− and NO3−) using NF270 membrane. The solution–diffusion–electro–migration model was used to obtain ion permeances from the experimental measurements. The model could well fit the experimental data except in the case of NH4+. The correlations between the ion permeances and type of dominant salt are discussed in the context of the established mechanisms of NF such as Donnan and dielectric exclusion. The obtained information contributes to the systematic transport characterization of NF membranes and may be ultimately useful for computational fluid dynamics simulations of the performance of the membranes in various applications.
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Zhan ZM, Tang YJ, Zhu KK, Xue SM, Ji CH, Tang CY, Xu ZL. Coupling heat curing and surface modification for the fabrication of high permselectivity polyamide nanofiltration membranes. J Memb Sci 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/j.memsci.2021.119073] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/15/2023]
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Ghorbani A, Bayati B, Drioli E, Macedonio F, Kikhavani T, Frappa M. Modeling of Nanofiltration Process Using DSPM-DE Model for Purification of Amine Solution. MEMBRANES 2021; 11:230. [PMID: 33805230 PMCID: PMC8064396 DOI: 10.3390/membranes11040230] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/05/2021] [Revised: 03/19/2021] [Accepted: 03/22/2021] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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The formation of heat stable salts (HSS) during the natural gas sweetening process by amine solvent causes many problems such as corrosion, foaming, capacity reduction, and amine loss. A modeling study was carried out for the removal of HSS ions from amine solution using nanofiltration (NF) membrane process that ensures the reuse of amine solution for gas sweetening. This model studies the physics of the nanofiltration process by adjusting and investigating pore radius, the effects of membrane charge, and other membrane characteristics. In this paper, the performance of the ternary ions was investigated during the removal process from methyl di-ethanol amine solution by the nanofiltration membrane process. Correlation between feed concentration and permeate concentration, using experimental results with mathematical correlation as Ci,p = f (Ci,f) was used in modeling. The results showed that the calculated data from the model provided a good agreement with experimental results (R2 = 0.90-0.75). Also, the effect of operating conditions (including feed pressure and feed flow rate on ions rejection and recovery ratio across the flat-sheet membrane) was studied. The results showed that the recovery and rejection ratios of the NF membrane depend on the driving pressure across the membrane. While the driving pressure is affected by the feed flow conditions and feed pressure.
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- Asma Ghorbani
- Department of Chemical Engineering, Ilam University, Ilam 69315-516, Iran; (A.G.); (T.K.)
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, Ilam University, Ilam 69315-516, Iran; (A.G.); (T.K.)
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- Institute on Membrane Technology, ITM-CNR, c/o University of Calabria, via P. Bucci, 17/C, 87036 Rende, Cosenza, Italy; (E.D.); (F.M.); (M.F.)
- Department of Environmental and Chemical Engineering, University of Calabria, via P. Bucci 45/A, 87036 Rende, Cosenza, Italy
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- Institute on Membrane Technology, ITM-CNR, c/o University of Calabria, via P. Bucci, 17/C, 87036 Rende, Cosenza, Italy; (E.D.); (F.M.); (M.F.)
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, Ilam University, Ilam 69315-516, Iran; (A.G.); (T.K.)
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- Institute on Membrane Technology, ITM-CNR, c/o University of Calabria, via P. Bucci, 17/C, 87036 Rende, Cosenza, Italy; (E.D.); (F.M.); (M.F.)
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Recovery of saccharides from lignocellulosic hydrolysates using nanofiltration membranes: A review. FOOD AND BIOPRODUCTS PROCESSING 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/j.fbp.2021.01.006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
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Partial Desalination of Saline Groundwater: Comparison of Nanofiltration, Reverse Osmosis and Membrane Capacitive Deionisation. MEMBRANES 2021; 11:membranes11020126. [PMID: 33673190 PMCID: PMC7917583 DOI: 10.3390/membranes11020126] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/31/2020] [Revised: 01/31/2021] [Accepted: 02/03/2021] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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Saline groundwater (SGW) is an alternative water resource. However, the concentration of sodium, chloride, sulphate, and nitrate in SGW usually exceeds the recommended guideline values for drinking water and irrigation. In this study, the partial desalination performance of three different concentrated SGWs were examined by pressure-driven membrane desalination technologies: nanofiltration (NF), brackish water reverse osmosis (BWRO), and seawater reverse osmosis (SWRO); in addition to one electrochemical-driven desalination technology: membrane capacitive deionisation (MCDI). The desalination performance was evaluated using the specific energy consumption (SEC) and water recovery, determined by experiments and simulations. The experimental results of this study show that the SEC for the desalination of SGW with a total dissolved solid (TDS) concentration of 1 g/L by MCDI and NF is similar and ranges between 0.2–0.4 kWh/m3 achieving a water recovery value of 35–70%. The lowest SECs for the desalination of SGW with a TDS concentration ≥2 g/L were determined by the use of BWRO and SWRO with 0.4–2.9 kWh/m3 for a water recovery of 40–66%. Even though the MCDI technique cannot compete with pressure-driven membrane desalination technologies at higher raw water salinities, this technology shows a high selectivity for nitrate and a high potential for flexible desalination applications.
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Hegoburu I, Zedda KL, Velizarov S. Treatment of Electroplating Wastewater Using NF pH-Stable Membranes: Characterization and Application. MEMBRANES 2020; 10:E399. [PMID: 33291325 PMCID: PMC7762135 DOI: 10.3390/membranes10120399] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/27/2020] [Revised: 12/01/2020] [Accepted: 12/02/2020] [Indexed: 01/25/2023]
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Industrial adoption of nanofiltration (NF) for treatment of low-pH wastewater is hindered by the limited membrane lifetime at strongly acidic conditions. In this study, the electroplating wastewater (EPWW) filtration performance of a novel pH-stable NF membrane is compared against a commercial NF membrane and a reverse osmosis (RO) membrane. The presented membrane is relatively hydrophobic and has its isoelectric point (IEP) at pH 4.1, with a high and positive zeta potential of +10 mV at pH 3. A novel method was developed to determine the molecular weight cut-off (MWCO) at a pH of 2, with a finding that the membrane maintains the same MWCO (~500 Da) as under neutral pH operating conditions, whereas the commercial membrane significantly increases it. In crossflow filtration experiments with simulated EPWW, rejections above 75% are observed for all heavy metals (compared to only 30% of the commercial membrane), while keeping the same pH in the feed and permeate. Despite the relatively lower permeance of the prepared membrane (~1 L/(m2·h·bar) versus ~4 L/(m2·h·bar) of the commercial membrane), its high heavy metals rejection coupled with a very low acid rejection makes it suitable for acid recovery applications.
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- Ignacio Hegoburu
- Associated Laboratory for Green Chemistry—Clean Technologies and Processes (LAQV), REQUIMTE, Chemistry Department, FCT, Universidade Nova de Lisboa, 2829-516 Caparica, Portugal;
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- Associated Laboratory for Green Chemistry—Clean Technologies and Processes (LAQV), REQUIMTE, Chemistry Department, FCT, Universidade Nova de Lisboa, 2829-516 Caparica, Portugal;
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Application of NF Polymeric Membranes for Removal of Multicomponent Heat-Stable Salts (HSS) Ions from Methyl Diethanolamine (MDEA) Solutions. Molecules 2020; 25:molecules25214911. [PMID: 33114174 PMCID: PMC7660638 DOI: 10.3390/molecules25214911] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/02/2020] [Revised: 10/02/2020] [Accepted: 10/21/2020] [Indexed: 11/29/2022] Open
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This study presents an efficient and scalable process for removing the heat-stable salts (HSS) ions from amine solution while recovering methyl diethanolamine (MDEA) solution for its reuse in gas sweetening plants. The presence of HSS in the amine solution causes the loss of solvent capacity, foaming, fouling, and corrosion in gas sweetening units so their removal is crucial for a more well-performing process. Furthermore, the recovery of the amine solution can make the sweetening step a more sustainable process. In this study, for the first time, the removal of a multicomponent mixture of HSS from MDEA solution was investigated via a nanofiltration process using flat-sheet NF-3 membranes. The impact of operating parameters on salts and amine rejection, and flux, including the operating pressure, HSS ions concentration, and MDEA concentration in the feed solution was investigated. Results based on the nanofiltration of an amine stream with the same composition (45 wt.% MDEA solution) as that circulating in a local gas refinery (Ilam Gas refinery), demonstrated a removal efficiency of HSS ions in the range from 75 to 80% and a MDEA rejection of 0% indicating the possibility of reusing this stream in the new step of gas sweetening.
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- Chao Tang
- Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering University of Notre Dame Notre Dame Indiana USA
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- Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering University of Notre Dame Notre Dame Indiana USA
- Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry University of Notre Dame Notre Dame Indiana USA
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Qadir D, Nasir R, Mukhtar HB, Keong LK. Synthesis, characterization, and performance analysis of carbon molecular sieve-embedded polyethersulfone mixed-matrix membranes for the removal of dissolved ions. WATER ENVIRONMENT RESEARCH : A RESEARCH PUBLICATION OF THE WATER ENVIRONMENT FEDERATION 2020; 92:1306-1324. [PMID: 32170974 DOI: 10.1002/wer.1326] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/09/2019] [Revised: 02/27/2020] [Accepted: 03/05/2020] [Indexed: 06/10/2023]
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The asymmetric polyethersulfone (PES-15 wt.%) mixed-matrix membranes were prepared by incorporation of carbon molecular sieve (CMS) with varying concentrations (1, 3, and 5 wt.%). Physicochemical characterization of synthesized membranes was carried out using field emission scanning electron microscope, atomic force microscopy, contact angle, thermogravimetric analysis, zeta potential analyzer, porosity, and mean pore sizes. Performance analysis of synthesized mixed-matrix membranes was carried out by varying the operating parameters such as pressure (2-10 bar), feed concentration (100-1,000 mg/L), and cations type (Na+ , Ca2+ , Mg2+ , and Sn2+ ). Effect of operating parameters and CMS concentration was investigated on pure water flux (PWF), permeate flux, and rejection of membranes. It was found that mixed-matrix membrane containing 15 wt.% PES with 1 wt.% CMS displayed the superior physicochemical characteristics in terms of hydrophilicity (37.9°), surface charge (-13.8 mV), mean pore diameter (6.04 nm), and thermal properties (Tg = 218.5°C), and overall performance. E5C1 membrane showed 1.5 times higher PWF (75.5 L m-2 hr-1 ) and incremented in rejection for all salts than the nascent membrane. PRACTITIONER POINTS: Carbon molecular sieve-embedded mixed-matrix membranes were synthesized by phase inversion method. The resultant membranes experienced improved hydrophilicity, roughness, surface charge, porosity, and mean pore diameter with 1 wt.% CMS loading. The pure water flux was improved from 55.77 to 75.05 L m-2 hr-1 when 1 wt.% CMS was added in pure PES. The observed rejection of a mixed-matrix membrane with 1 wt.% CMS was the maximum for all salts.
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- Danial Qadir
- School of Chemical Engineering, The University of Faisalabad, Faisalabad, Pakistan
- Department of Chemical Engineering, Universiti Teknologi PETRONAS, Seri Iskandar, Perak, Malaysia
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, University of Jeddah, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, Universiti Teknologi PETRONAS, Seri Iskandar, Perak, Malaysia
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, Universiti Teknologi PETRONAS, Seri Iskandar, Perak, Malaysia
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Micari M, Diamantidou D, Heijman B, Moser M, Haidari A, Spanjers H, Bertsch V. Experimental and theoretical characterization of commercial nanofiltration membranes for the treatment of ion exchange spent regenerant. J Memb Sci 2020. [DOI: 10.1016/j.memsci.2020.118117] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/24/2022]
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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: 238] [Impact Index Per Article: 59.5] [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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Assessing potential of nanofiltration for sulfuric acid plant effluent reclamation: Operational and economic aspects. Sep Purif Technol 2019. [DOI: 10.1016/j.seppur.2019.04.048] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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Liu YL, Zhao YY, Wang XM, Wen XH, Huang X, Xie YF. Effect of varying piperazine concentration and post-modification on prepared nanofiltration membranes in selectively rejecting organic micropollutants and salts. J Memb Sci 2019. [DOI: 10.1016/j.memsci.2019.04.018] [Citation(s) in RCA: 60] [Impact Index Per Article: 12.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/27/2022]
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Comparison between microfluidic tangential flow nanofiltration and centrifugal nanofiltration for the concentration of small-volume samples. J Memb Sci 2019. [DOI: 10.1016/j.memsci.2019.02.022] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/20/2023]
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Liu YL, Wang XM, Yang HW, Xie YF, Huang X. Preparation of nanofiltration membranes for high rejection of organic micropollutants and low rejection of divalent cations. J Memb Sci 2019. [DOI: 10.1016/j.memsci.2018.11.013] [Citation(s) in RCA: 60] [Impact Index Per Article: 12.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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Fabrication of a highly permeable composite nanofiltration membrane via interfacial polymerization by adding a novel acyl chloride monomer with an anhydride group. J Memb Sci 2019. [DOI: 10.1016/j.memsci.2018.10.061] [Citation(s) in RCA: 61] [Impact Index Per Article: 12.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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Li C, Ma Y, Li H, Peng G. Concentration of Polyphenolic Compounds from Grape Seed by Nanofiltration Technology. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF FOOD ENGINEERING 2018. [DOI: 10.1515/ijfe-2017-0286] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/02/2023]
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In order to evaluate the applicability of nanofiltration (NF) polyphenols determined by total phenolic compounds content with application of Folin method in grape seed extract, response surface analysis methodology was used to analyze the concentration process with the indices of membrane fouling and antioxidant activity. In addition to the influencing factors of molecular weight cut-off (MWCO) of NF membrane, procyanidin concentration and pH value, the evaluation index of procyanidin rejection was taken into account for the process optimization by Box-Behnken response surface method on the basis of single factor test. According to Box-Behnken central composite experiment design, the optimal conditions were obtained as follows: NF MWCO of 400 Da, 27.66 μg/mL procyanidins, and pH 5.20. The predicted rejection of procyanidins under the optimum conditions was 97.17% and the experimental value was 96.36 ± 0.87%, which was in accordance with the predicted value. The experimental value of total polyphenolic content (TPC) was 91.09 ± 0.46%. The antioxidant activity was increased about 2.24 times and the antioxidant activity was correlated with the procyanidin content. Moreover, it was easy to clean membrane fouling. The NF was an effective method for concentrating polyphenolic compounds from grape seed extracts without the loss of polyphenolic compounds. The agricultural product utilization was improved greatly and the power consumption was decreased by the NF technology.
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Priyadarshini A, Tay SW, Ong PJ, Hong L. Zeolite Y-carbonaceous composite membrane with a pseudo solid foam structure assessed by nanofiltration of aqueous dye solutions. J Memb Sci 2018. [DOI: 10.1016/j.memsci.2018.09.025] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/24/2022]
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Andalaft J, Schwarz A, Pino L, Fuentes P, Bórquez R, Aybar M. Assessment and Modeling of Nanofiltration of Acid Mine Drainage. Ind Eng Chem Res 2018. [DOI: 10.1021/acs.iecr.8b03576] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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- Javier Andalaft
- Department of Civil Engineering, Universidad de Concepción, P.O. Box 160-C, Concepción 4030000, Chile
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- Department of Civil Engineering, Universidad de Concepción, P.O. Box 160-C, Concepción 4030000, Chile
- Center for Water Resources in Agriculture and Mining, CRHIAM, P.O. Box 160-C, Concepción 4030000, Chile
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, Universidad de Concepción, P.O. Box 160-C, Concepción 4030000, Chile
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- Department of Civil Engineering, Universidad de Concepción, P.O. Box 160-C, Concepción 4030000, Chile
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, Universidad de Concepción, P.O. Box 160-C, Concepción 4030000, Chile
- Center for Water Resources in Agriculture and Mining, CRHIAM, P.O. Box 160-C, Concepción 4030000, Chile
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- Department of Civil Engineering, Universidad de Concepción, P.O. Box 160-C, Concepción 4030000, Chile
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Liu YL, Wei W, Wang XM, Yang HW, Xie YF. Relating the rejections of oligomeric ethylene glycols and saccharides by nanofiltration: Implication for membrane pore size determination. Sep Purif Technol 2018. [DOI: 10.1016/j.seppur.2018.05.042] [Citation(s) in RCA: 25] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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Ayyavoo J, Kim IC, Kwon YN. Preparation of EVOH and aramid-modified polar nylon membrane for the removal of hard and soft colloidal particles. J IND ENG CHEM 2018. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jiec.2018.04.014] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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Treatment of Palm Oil Mill Effluent Using Membrane Bioreactor: Novel Processes and Their Major Drawbacks. WATER 2018. [DOI: 10.3390/w10091165] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/05/2023]
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Over the years, different types of alternative technologies have been developed and used for palm oil mill effluent (POME) treatment. Specifically, membrane bioreactor (MBR) has been employed to relegate pollutants contained in POME under different operating conditions, and the technology was found to be promising. The major challenge impeding the wider application of this technology is membrane fouling, which usually attracts high operating energy and running cost. In this regard, novel methods of mitigating membrane fouling through the treatment processes have been developed. Therefore, this review article specifically focuses on the recent treatment processes of POME using MBR, with particular emphasis on innovative processes conditions such as aerobic, anaerobic, and hybrid processing as well as their performance in relation to fouling minimization. Furthermore, the effects of sonication and thermophilic and mesophilic conditions on membrane blockage were critically reviewed. The types of foulants and fouling mechanism as influenced by different operating conditions were also analyzed censoriously.
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Sawadogo B, Konaté Y, Lesage G, Zaviska F, Monnot M, Heran M, Karambiri H. Brewery wastewater treatment using MBR coupled with nanofiltration or electrodialysis: biomass acclimation and treatment efficiency. WATER SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY : A JOURNAL OF THE INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION ON WATER POLLUTION RESEARCH 2018; 77:2624-2634. [PMID: 29944127 DOI: 10.2166/wst.2018.232] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/08/2023]
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Breweries release significant amounts of wastewater loaded with various organic and mineral materials. Prior studies of membrane bioreactor (MBR) wastewater treatment have been conducted with very little interest granted to the conditions of biomass acclimation. This study displays biomass behavior during brewery wastewater treatment by an aerobic MBR. In addition, nanofiltration and electrodialysis have been studied as potential post-treatment to decrease mineral concentrations and permit further water reuse for agriculture. An anoxic/aerobic laboratory MBR, associated with a flat sulfonated polyether membrane was used for synthetic brewery wastewater treatment. Biomass acclimation was performed using a feeding substrate. Organic concentrations in the MBR influent varied from 700 mg COD/L to 10,600 mg COD/L (COD: chemical oxygen demand) for 110 days. The results indicate a good acclimation to effluent with high salts and organic matter loads. Steady evolution of biomass concentration and activities was achieved after 90 days of operation. A reduction of COD of around 95% was obtained with MBR and up to 99% with nanofiltration post-treatment for the reconstructed brewery effluent with an organic loading rate of 7 g COD/L·d and a solid and hydraulic retention time of 30 days and 36 hours. A good reduction of the salt content was also recorded primarily with the nanofiltration and electrodialysis processes.
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- B Sawadogo
- Water Depollution Ecosystems and Health Laboratory (LEDES), International Institute for Water and Environmental Engineering (2iE), 1 Rue de la science, 01 BP 594, Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso E-mail:
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- Water Depollution Ecosystems and Health Laboratory (LEDES), International Institute for Water and Environmental Engineering (2iE), 1 Rue de la science, 01 BP 594, Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso E-mail:
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- Institut Européen des Membranes, IEM - UMR 5635, ENSCM, CNRS, Université de Montpellier, Montpellier, France
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- Institut Européen des Membranes, IEM - UMR 5635, ENSCM, CNRS, Université de Montpellier, Montpellier, France
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- Institut Européen des Membranes, IEM - UMR 5635, ENSCM, CNRS, Université de Montpellier, Montpellier, France
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- Institut Européen des Membranes, IEM - UMR 5635, ENSCM, CNRS, Université de Montpellier, Montpellier, France
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- Water Depollution Ecosystems and Health Laboratory (LEDES), International Institute for Water and Environmental Engineering (2iE), 1 Rue de la science, 01 BP 594, Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso E-mail:
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Experimental simulation of continuous nanofiltration processes by means of a single module in batch mode. Sep Purif Technol 2017. [DOI: 10.1016/j.seppur.2017.06.059] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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Impact of sodium hypochlorite (NaClO) on polysulfone (PSF) ultrafiltration membranes: The evolution of membrane performance and fouling behavior. Sep Purif Technol 2017. [DOI: 10.1016/j.seppur.2016.11.037] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/20/2022]
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