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Wang J, Wang A, Liu J, Niu Q, Zhang Y, Liu P, Liu C, Wang H, Zeng X, Zeng G. Polyethyleneimine Modified Two-Dimensional GO/MXene Composite Membranes with Enhanced Mg 2+/Li + Separation Performance for Salt Lake Brine. Molecules 2024; 29:4326. [PMID: 39339322 PMCID: PMC11433666 DOI: 10.3390/molecules29184326] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/03/2024] [Revised: 09/08/2024] [Accepted: 09/08/2024] [Indexed: 09/30/2024] Open
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As global demand for renewable energy and electric vehicles increases, the need for lithium has surged significantly. Extracting lithium from salt lake brine has become a cutting-edge technology in lithium resource production. In this study, two-dimensional (2D) GO/MXene composite membranes were fabricated using pressure-assisted filtration with a polyethyleneimine (PEI) coating, resulting in positively charged PEI-GO/MXene membranes. These innovative membranes, taking advantage of the synergistic effects of interlayer channel sieving and the Donnan effect, demonstrated excellent performance in Mg2+/Li+ separation with a mass ratio of 20 (Mg2+ rejection = 85.3%, Li+ rejection = 16.7%, SLi,Mg = 5.7) in simulated saline lake brine. Testing on actual salt lake brine in Tibet, China, confirmed the composite membrane's potential for effective Mg2+/Li+ separation. In the actual brine test with high concentration, Mg2+/Li+ after membrane separation is 2.2, which indicates that the membrane can significantly reduce the concentration of Mg2+ in the brine. Additionally, the PEI-GO/MXene composite membrane demonstrated strong anti-swelling properties and effective divalent ion rejection. This research presents an innovative approach to advance the development of 2D membranes for the selective removal of Mg2+ and Li+ from salt lake brine.
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- Jun Wang
- College of Biological and Chemical Engineering, Panzhihua University, Panzhihua 617000, China
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- The 4th Geological Brigade of Sichuan, Chengdu 611130, China
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- The 4th Geological Brigade of Sichuan, Chengdu 611130, China
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- College of Biological and Chemical Engineering, Panzhihua University, Panzhihua 617000, China
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- College of Biological and Chemical Engineering, Panzhihua University, Panzhihua 617000, China
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- College of Biological and Chemical Engineering, Panzhihua University, Panzhihua 617000, China
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- College of Materials and Chemistry & Chemical Engineering, Chengdu University of Technology, Chengdu 610059, China
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- College of Materials and Chemistry & Chemical Engineering, Chengdu University of Technology, Chengdu 610059, China
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- College of Materials and Chemistry & Chemical Engineering, Chengdu University of Technology, Chengdu 610059, China
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- College of Materials and Chemistry & Chemical Engineering, Chengdu University of Technology, Chengdu 610059, China
- Tianfu Yongxing Laboratory, Chengdu 610213, China
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Afzal S, Rehman AU, Najam T, Hossain I, Abdelmotaleb MAI, Riaz S, Karim MR, Shah SSA, Nazir MA. Recent advances of MXene@MOF composites for catalytic water splitting and wastewater treatment approaches. CHEMOSPHERE 2024; 364:143194. [PMID: 39209044 DOI: 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2024.143194] [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: 06/07/2024] [Revised: 08/16/2024] [Accepted: 08/26/2024] [Indexed: 09/04/2024]
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MXenes are a group of 2D material which have been derived from the layered transition metal nitrides and carbides and have the characteristics like electrical conductivity, high surface area and variable surface chemical composition. Self-assembly of clusters/metal ions and organic linkers forms metal organic framework (MOF). Their advantages of ultrahigh porosity, highly exposed active sites and many pore architectures have garnered them a lot of attention. But poor conductivity and instability plague several conventional MOF. To address the issue, MOF can be linked with MXenes that have rich surface functional groups and excellent electrical conductivity. In this review, different etching methods for exfoliation of MXene along with the synthesis methods of MXene/MOF composites are reviewed, including hydrothermal method, solvothermal method, in-situ growth method, and self-assembly method. Moreover, application of these MXene/MOF composites for catalytic water splitting and wastewater treatment were also discussed in details. In addition to increasing a single MOF conductivity and stability, MXenes can add a variety of new features, such the template effect. Due to these benefits, MXene/MOF composites can be effectively used in several applications, including photocatalytic/electrocatalytic water splitting, adsorption and degradation of pollutants from wastewater. Finally, the authors explored the current challenges and the future opportunities to improve the efficiency of MXene/MOF composites.
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- Samreen Afzal
- Institute of Chemistry, The Islamia University of Bahawalpur, Bahawalpur, 63100, Pakistan
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- Institute of Chemistry, The Islamia University of Bahawalpur, Bahawalpur, 63100, Pakistan
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- Research and Development Division, SciTech International Pvt Ltd, G-10/1 Islamabad, Pakistan
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- Department of Nuclear and Renewable Energy, Ural Federal University, Yekaterinburg, 620002, Russia
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- Research Center for Advanced Materials Science (RCAMS), Chemistry Department, Faculty of Science, King Khalid University, P.O. Box 9004, Abha, 61413, Saudi Arabia
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- Institute of Chemistry, The Islamia University of Bahawalpur, Bahawalpur, 63100, Pakistan
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- School of Chemical Engineering, Yeungnam University, 280 Daehak-ro, Gyeongsan, Gyeongbuk, 38541, Republic of Korea.
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- Department of Chemistry, School of Natural Sciences, National University of Sciences and Technology, Islamabad, 44000, Pakistan.
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- Institute of Chemistry, The Islamia University of Bahawalpur, Bahawalpur, 63100, Pakistan.
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Sun Y, Zhou Y, Chen L, Wang D, Liu H, Ni W, Feng X. Triphase Enzyme Electrode Based on ZIF-8 with Enhanced Oxidase Catalytic Kinetics and Bioassay Performance. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2024; 16:44341-44349. [PMID: 39152897 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.4c10625] [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: 08/19/2024]
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Oxidase enzyme-based electrochemical bioassays have garnered considerable interest due to their specificity and high efficiency. However, in traditional solid-liquid diphase enzyme electrode systems, the low solubility of oxygen and its slow mass transfer rate limit the oxidase catalytic reaction kinetics, thereby affecting the bioassay performance, including the detection accuracy, sensitivity, and linear dynamic range. ZIF-8 nanoparticles (NPs) possess hydrophobic and high-porosity characteristics, enabling them to serve as oxygen nanocarriers. In this work, we constructed a solid-liquid-air triphase enzyme electrode by encapsulating ZIF-8 NPs within an oxidase network. Hydrophobic ZIF-8 NPs can provide a rapid and sufficient supply of oxygen for the oxidase-catalyzed reactions, which enhances and stabilizes the kinetics of oxidase-catalyzed reactions. This approach eliminates the issue of "oxygen deficiency" at the traditional solid-liquid diphase interface. Consequently, the triphase enzyme electrode exhibits a 12-fold higher linear detection range than the diphase system and possesses good detection accuracy in electrolytes even with fluctuating oxygen levels. This work proposes a novel approach to construct triphase reaction systems for addressing the gas deficiency problem in heterogeneous catalysis.
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- Yimeng Sun
- College of Chemistry, Chemical Engineering and Materials Science, Soochow University, Suzhou 215123, China
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- College of Chemistry, Chemical Engineering and Materials Science, Soochow University, Suzhou 215123, China
- Suzhou Institute for Advanced Research, University of Science and Technology of China, Suzhou 215123, China
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- College of Chemistry, Chemical Engineering and Materials Science, Soochow University, Suzhou 215123, China
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- College of Chemistry, Chemical Engineering and Materials Science, Soochow University, Suzhou 215123, China
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- College of Chemistry, Chemical Engineering and Materials Science, Soochow University, Suzhou 215123, China
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- Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Thin Films, School of Physical Science and Technology, Soochow University, Suzhou 215006, China
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- College of Chemistry, Chemical Engineering and Materials Science, Soochow University, Suzhou 215123, China
- Suzhou Institute for Advanced Research, University of Science and Technology of China, Suzhou 215123, China
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Rasheed T, Ferry DB, Iqbal ZF, Imran M, Usman M. Cutting-edge developments in MXene-derived functional hybrid nanostructures: A promising frontier for next-generation water purification membranes. CHEMOSPHERE 2024; 357:141955. [PMID: 38614403 DOI: 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2024.141955] [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: 12/24/2023] [Revised: 04/05/2024] [Accepted: 04/07/2024] [Indexed: 04/15/2024]
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A novel family of multifunctional nanomaterials called MXenes is quickly evolving, and it has potential applications that are comparable to those of graphene. This article provides a current explanation of the design and performance assessment of MXene-based membranes. The production of MXenes nanosheets are first described, with an emphasis on exfoliation, dispersion stability, and processability, which are essential elements for membrane construction. Further, critical discussion is also given to MXenes potential applications in Vacuum assisted filtration, casting method, Hot press method, electrospinning and electrochemical deposition and layer-by-layer assembly for the creation of MXene and MXene derived nanocomposite membranes. Additionally, the discussion is carried forward to give an insight to the modification methods for the construction of MXene-based membrane are described in the literature, including pure or intercalated nanomaterials, surface modifiers and miscellaneous two-dimensional nanomaterials. Furthermore, the review article highlights the potential utilization of MXene and MXene based membranes in separation and purification processes including removal of small organic molecules, heavy metals, oil-water separation and desalination. Finally, the perspective use of MXenes strong catalytic activity and electrical conductivity for specialized applications that are difficult for other nanomaterials to accomplish are discussed in conclusion and future prospectus section of the manuscript. Overall, important information is given to help the communities of materials science and membranes to better understand the potential of MXenes for creating cutting-edge separation and purification membranes.
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- Tahir Rasheed
- Interdisciplinary Research Center for Advanced Materials, King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals (KFUPM), Dhahran, 31261, Saudi Arabia.
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- Interdisciplinary Research Center for Advanced Materials, King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals (KFUPM), Dhahran, 31261, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Chemistry, The University of Engineering and Technology, Lahore-54000, Punjab, Pakistan
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- Research center for Advanced Materials Science (RCAMS), Department of chemistry, Faculty of Science, King Khalid University, Abha 61413, P.O. Box 9004, Saudi Arabia
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- Interdisciplinary Research Center for Hydrogen Technologies and Carbon Management, King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals (KFUPM), Dhahran, 31261, Saudi Arabia
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Zhang L, Zhao L, Tan Y, Gong X, Zhu M, Liu Y, Liu Y. Ultra-high flux mesh membranes coated with tannic acid-ZIF-8@MXene composites for efficient oil-water separation. ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH 2024; 248:118264. [PMID: 38266894 DOI: 10.1016/j.envres.2024.118264] [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: 11/01/2023] [Revised: 12/19/2023] [Accepted: 01/05/2024] [Indexed: 01/26/2024]
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Oil/water separation has become a global concern due to the increasing discharge of multi-component harmful oily wastewater. Super wetting membranes have been shown to be an effective material for oil/water separation. Ultra-high flux stainless-steel meshes (SSM) with superhydrophilicity and underwater superoleophobicity were fabricated by tannic acid (TA) modified ZIF-8 nanoparticles (TZIF-8) and two-dimensional MXene materials for oil/water separation. The TZIF-8 increased the interlayer space of MXene, enhancing the flux permeation (69,093 L m-2h-1) and rejection of the composite membrane (TZIF-8@MXene/SSM). The TZIF-8@MXene/SSM membrane showed an underwater oil contact angle of 154.2°. The membrane maintained underwater superoleophobic after stability and durability tests, including various pH solutions, organic solvents, reusability, etc. In addition, the oil/water separation efficiency of TZIF-8@MXene/SSM membranes was higher than 99% after treatment in harsh conditions and recycling. The outstanding anti-fouling, stability, durability, and recyclability properties of TZIF-8@MXene/SSM membrane highlight the remarkable potential of membranes for complex oil/water separation process.
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- Lingrui Zhang
- College of Chemistry and Materials Science, Sichuan Normal University, Chengdu, Sichuan, 610068, China
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- College of Chemistry and Materials Science, Sichuan Normal University, Chengdu, Sichuan, 610068, China
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- College of Chemistry and Materials Science, Sichuan Normal University, Chengdu, Sichuan, 610068, China
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- Key Laboratory of Land Resources Evaluation and Monitoring in Southwest, Ministry of Education of China, Sichuan Normal University, Chengdu, 610068, China; College of Chemistry and Materials Science, Sichuan Normal University, Chengdu, Sichuan, 610068, China; Sichuan Environmental Protection Key Laboratory of Persistent Pollutant Wastewater Treatment, Sichuan Normal University, Chengdu, Sichuan, 610068, China; Key Laboratory of Special Waste Water Treatment, Sichuan Province Higher Education System, Chengdu, Sichuan, 610068, China.
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- Key Laboratory of Land Resources Evaluation and Monitoring in Southwest, Ministry of Education of China, Sichuan Normal University, Chengdu, 610068, China; College of Chemistry and Materials Science, Sichuan Normal University, Chengdu, Sichuan, 610068, China; Sichuan Environmental Protection Key Laboratory of Persistent Pollutant Wastewater Treatment, Sichuan Normal University, Chengdu, Sichuan, 610068, China.
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- Key Laboratory of Land Resources Evaluation and Monitoring in Southwest, Ministry of Education of China, Sichuan Normal University, Chengdu, 610068, China; College of Chemistry and Materials Science, Sichuan Normal University, Chengdu, Sichuan, 610068, China; Sichuan Environmental Protection Key Laboratory of Persistent Pollutant Wastewater Treatment, Sichuan Normal University, Chengdu, Sichuan, 610068, China; Key Laboratory of Special Waste Water Treatment, Sichuan Province Higher Education System, Chengdu, Sichuan, 610068, China
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- Research Institute of Industrial Hazardous Waste Disposal and Resource Utilization, Southwest Petroleum University, Chengdu, Sichuan, 610500, China
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Liao M, Zheng Z, Jiang H, Ma M, Wang L, Wang Y, Zhuang S. MXenes as emerging adsorbents for removal of environmental pollutants. THE SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT 2024; 912:169014. [PMID: 38040375 DOI: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2023.169014] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/22/2023] [Revised: 11/26/2023] [Accepted: 11/28/2023] [Indexed: 12/03/2023]
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MXenes are a recently emerging class of two-dimensional nanomaterials that have gained considerable interest in the field of environmental protection. Owing to their high surface area, abundant terminal groups, and unique two-dimensional layered structures, MXenes have demonstrated high efficacy as adsorbents for various pollutants. Here we focused on the latest developments in the field of MXene-based adsorbents, including the structure and properties of MXenes, their synthesis and modification methods, and their adsorption performance and mechanisms for various pollutants. Among the pollutants that have been reported to be adsorbed by MXenes are radionuclides (U(VI), Sr(II), Cs(I), Eu(III), Ba(II), Th(IV), and Tc(VII)/Re(VII)), heavy metals (Hg(II), Cu(II), Cr(VI), and Pb(II)), dyes, per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), antibiotics (tetracycline, ciprofloxacin, and sulfonamides), antibiotic resistance genes (ARGs), and other contaminates. Moreover, future directions in MXene research are also suggested in this review.
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- Mingjia Liao
- School of Environment & Natural Resources, Renmin University of China, Beijing 100872, PR China
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- School of Environment & Natural Resources, Renmin University of China, Beijing 100872, PR China
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- School of Environment & Natural Resources, Renmin University of China, Beijing 100872, PR China
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- School of Environment & Natural Resources, Renmin University of China, Beijing 100872, PR China
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- School of Environment & Natural Resources, Renmin University of China, Beijing 100872, PR China
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- Collaborative Innovation Center for Advanced Nuclear Energy Technology, INET, Tsinghua University, Beijing 100084, PR China
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- School of Environment & Natural Resources, Renmin University of China, Beijing 100872, PR China.
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Feng Z, Liu C, Tang B, Yang X, Jiang W, Wang P, Tang X, Wang H, Zeng X, Zeng G. Construction of a Two-Dimensional GO/Ti 3C 2T X Composite Membrane and Investigation of Mg 2+/Li + Separation Performance. NANOMATERIALS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2023; 13:2777. [PMID: 37887928 PMCID: PMC10609999 DOI: 10.3390/nano13202777] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/19/2023] [Revised: 10/09/2023] [Accepted: 10/14/2023] [Indexed: 10/28/2023]
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Graphene oxide (GO) two-dimensional (2D) membranes with unique layer structures and tunable layer spacing have special advantages and great potential in the field of water treatment. However, GO membranes face the issues of weak anti-swelling ability as well as poor permeability. We prepared GO/Ti3C2TX 2D composite membranes with 2D/2D structures by intercalating Ti3C2TX nanosheets with slightly smaller sizes into GO membranes. Ti3C2TX intercalation can effectively expand the layer spacing of GO, thereby substantially enhancing the flux of the composite membrane (2.82 to 6.35 L·m-2·h-1). Moreover, the GO/Ti3C2TX composite membrane exhibited a good Mg2+/Li+ separation capability. For the simulated brine, the separation factor of M2 was 3.81, and the salt solution flux was as high as 5.26 L·m-2·h-1. Meanwhile, the incorporation of Ti3C2TX nanosheets significantly improved the stability of GO/Ti3C2TX membranes in different pH environments. This study provides a unique insight into the preparation of highly permeable and ion-selective GO membranes.
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- Zhenhua Feng
- Evaluation and Utilization of Strategic Rare Metals and Rare Earth Resource Key Laboratory of Sichuan Province, Chengdu Mineral Resources Supervision and Testing Center, Ministry of Land and Resources, Chengdu 610081, China; (Z.F.); (B.T.); (W.J.)
- Chengdu Analytical & Testing Center for Mineral and Rocks, Sichuan Bureau of Geology and Mineral Resources, Chengdu 610081, China
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- College of Materials and Chemistry & Chemical Engineering, Chengdu University of Technology, Chengdu 610059, China; (C.L.); (H.W.); (X.Z.)
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- Evaluation and Utilization of Strategic Rare Metals and Rare Earth Resource Key Laboratory of Sichuan Province, Chengdu Mineral Resources Supervision and Testing Center, Ministry of Land and Resources, Chengdu 610081, China; (Z.F.); (B.T.); (W.J.)
- Chengdu Analytical & Testing Center for Mineral and Rocks, Sichuan Bureau of Geology and Mineral Resources, Chengdu 610081, China
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- Evaluation and Utilization of Strategic Rare Metals and Rare Earth Resource Key Laboratory of Sichuan Province, Chengdu Mineral Resources Supervision and Testing Center, Ministry of Land and Resources, Chengdu 610081, China; (Z.F.); (B.T.); (W.J.)
- Chengdu Analytical & Testing Center for Mineral and Rocks, Sichuan Bureau of Geology and Mineral Resources, Chengdu 610081, China
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- Evaluation and Utilization of Strategic Rare Metals and Rare Earth Resource Key Laboratory of Sichuan Province, Chengdu Mineral Resources Supervision and Testing Center, Ministry of Land and Resources, Chengdu 610081, China; (Z.F.); (B.T.); (W.J.)
- Chengdu Analytical & Testing Center for Mineral and Rocks, Sichuan Bureau of Geology and Mineral Resources, Chengdu 610081, China
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- Sichuan Salt Geology Drilling Team (Sichuan Mineral Salt Mining Engineering Technology Research Center), Zigong 643000, China; (P.W.); (X.T.)
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- Sichuan Salt Geology Drilling Team (Sichuan Mineral Salt Mining Engineering Technology Research Center), Zigong 643000, China; (P.W.); (X.T.)
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- College of Materials and Chemistry & Chemical Engineering, Chengdu University of Technology, Chengdu 610059, China; (C.L.); (H.W.); (X.Z.)
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- College of Materials and Chemistry & Chemical Engineering, Chengdu University of Technology, Chengdu 610059, China; (C.L.); (H.W.); (X.Z.)
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- College of Materials and Chemistry & Chemical Engineering, Chengdu University of Technology, Chengdu 610059, China; (C.L.); (H.W.); (X.Z.)
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Zhang YP, Wang YN, Wan L, Chen XX, Zhao CH. Superwetting Stainless Steel Mesh Used for Both Immiscible Oil/Water and Surfactant-Stabilized Emulsion Separation. MEMBRANES 2023; 13:808. [PMID: 37887980 PMCID: PMC10608510 DOI: 10.3390/membranes13100808] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/06/2023] [Revised: 09/08/2023] [Accepted: 09/18/2023] [Indexed: 10/28/2023]
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The design and fabrication of advanced membrane materials for versatile oil/water separation are major challenges. In this work, a superwetting stainless steel mesh (SSM) modified with in situ-grown TiO2 was successfully prepared via one-pot hydrothermal synthesis at 180 °C for 24 h. The modified SSM was characterized by means of scanning electron microscopy, energy spectroscopy, and X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy analysis. The resultant SSM membrane was superhydrophilic/superoleophilic in air, superoleophobic underwater, with an oil contact angle (OCA) underwater of over 150°, and superhydrophobic under oil, with a water contact angle (WCA) as high as 158°. Facile separation of immiscible light oil/water and heavy oil/water was carried out using the prewetting method with water and oil, respectively. For both "oil-blocking" and "water-blocking" membranes, the separation efficiency was greater than 98%. Also, these SSMs wrapped in TiO2 nanoparticles broke emulsions well, separating oil-in-water and oil-in-water emulsions with an efficiency greater than 99.0%. The as-prepared superwetting materials provided a satisfactory solution for the complicated or versatile oil/water separation.
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- Yu-Ping Zhang
- College of Chemistry and Materials Engineering, Hunan University of Arts and Science, Changde 415000, China
- College of Ecology and Environment, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou 450001, China
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- College of Ecology and Environment, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou 450001, China
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- College of Chemistry and Materials Engineering, Hunan University of Arts and Science, Changde 415000, China
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- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Henan Institute of Science and Technology, Xinxiang 453003, China
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- College of Ecology and Environment, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou 450001, China
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Cheng X, Qin X, Su Z, Gou X, Yang Z, Wang H. Research on the Antibacterial Properties of MXene-Based 2D-2D Composite Materials Membrane. NANOMATERIALS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2023; 13:2121. [PMID: 37513132 PMCID: PMC10383113 DOI: 10.3390/nano13142121] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/29/2023] [Revised: 07/13/2023] [Accepted: 07/18/2023] [Indexed: 07/30/2023]
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Novel MXene-based two-dimensional (2D) membranes are widely used for water purification due to their highly controllable structure and antibacterial properties. However, in the process of membrane separation, the problems of membrane fouling, especially biological fouling, limits the further application of MXene-based membranes. In this study, in order to improve the antibacterial and separation properties of membranes, three kinds of MXene-based 2D-2D composite membranes (M2~M4) were prepared using polyethersulfone (PES) as the substrate, which were GO@MXene, O-g-C3N4@MXene and BiOCl@MXene composite membranes respectively. The results showed that the antibacterial activity of M2~M4 against Escherichia coli and Staphylococcus aureus was further improved, especially the antibacterial ratio of M4 against Escherichia coli and Staphylococcus aureus was up to 50% and 82.4%, respectively. By comparing the surface morphology of MXene membrane and modified membrane treated bacteria through scanning electron microscopy (SEM), it was found that the cell density on modified membrane was significantly lower than that of pure MXene membrane.
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- Xiaojie Cheng
- College of Life Science, Sichuan Normal University, Chengdu 610101, China
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- College of Life Science, Sichuan Normal University, Chengdu 610101, China
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- College of Life Science, Sichuan Normal University, Chengdu 610101, China
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- College of Life Science, Sichuan Normal University, Chengdu 610101, China
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- College of Materials and Chemistry & Chemical Engineering, Chengdu University of Technology, Chengdu 610059, China
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- College of Materials and Chemistry & Chemical Engineering, Chengdu University of Technology, Chengdu 610059, China
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Wang L, Huang J, Li Z, Han Z, Fan J. Review of Synthesis and Separation Application of Metal-Organic Framework-Based Mixed-Matrix Membranes. Polymers (Basel) 2023; 15:polym15081950. [PMID: 37112097 PMCID: PMC10142373 DOI: 10.3390/polym15081950] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/29/2023] [Revised: 04/14/2023] [Accepted: 04/18/2023] [Indexed: 04/29/2023] Open
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Metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) are porous crystalline materials assembled from organic ligands and metallic secondary building blocks. Their special structural composition gives them the advantages of high porosity, high specific surface area, adjustable pore size, and good stability. MOF membranes and MOF-based mixed-matrix membranes prepared from MOF crystals have ultra-high porosity, uniform pore size, excellent adsorption properties, high selectivity, and high throughput, which contribute to their being widely used in separation fields. This review summarizes the synthesis methods of MOF membranes, including in situ growth, secondary growth, and electrochemical methods. Mixed-matrix membranes composed of Zeolite Imidazolate Frameworks (ZIF), University of Oslo (UIO), and Materials of Institute Lavoisier (MIL) frameworks are introduced. In addition, the main applications of MOF membranes in lithium-sulfur battery separators, wastewater purification, seawater desalination, and gas separation are reviewed. Finally, we review the development prospects of MOF membranes for the large-scale application of MOF membranes in factories.
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- Lu Wang
- College of Food Science and Engineering, Jilin University, Changchun 130062, China
- Research Institute, Jilin University, Yibin 644500, China
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- College of Food Science and Engineering, Jilin University, Changchun 130062, China
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- College of Food Science and Engineering, Jilin University, Changchun 130062, China
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- Key Laboratory of Bionics Engineering of Ministry of Education, Jilin University, Changchun 130022, China
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- School of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, Jilin University, Changchun 130025, China
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Ang MBMY, Hsu WL, Wang YS, Kuo HY, Tsai HA, Lee KR. Using Tannic-Acid-Based Complex to Modify Polyacrylonitrile Hollow Fiber Membrane for Efficient Oil-In-Water Separation. MEMBRANES 2023; 13:351. [PMID: 36984738 PMCID: PMC10051258 DOI: 10.3390/membranes13030351] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/15/2023] [Revised: 03/04/2023] [Accepted: 03/14/2023] [Indexed: 06/18/2023]
Abstract
Separating oil from water allows us to reuse both fluids for various applications, leading to a more economical process. Membrane separation has been evidenced as a cost-effective process for wastewater treatment. A hollow fiber membrane made of polyacrylonitrile (PAN) is an excellent choice for separating oil from water because of its superior chemical resistance. Its low antifouling ability, however, reduces the effectiveness of its separation. Hence, in this study, we used tannic acid (TA) and FeIII complex to modify the surface of the PAN hollow fiber membrane. To improve membrane performance, different reaction times were investigated. The results demonstrate that even when the TA-FeIII covered the pores of the PAN membrane, the water flux remained constant. However, when an emulsion was fed to the feed solution, the flux increased from 50 to 66 LMH, indicating low oil adhesion on the surface of the modified membrane. When compared to the pristine membrane, the modified membrane had superior antifouling and reusability. As a result, the hydrophilic TA-FeIII complex on PAN surface improves overall membrane performance.
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Liu Q, Pan X, Xu N, Wang Q, Qu S, Wang W, Fan L, Dong Q. Hypergravity field induced self‐assembly of
2D MXene
in polyvinyl alcohol membrane matrix and its improvement of alcohol/water pervaporation. J Appl Polym Sci 2023. [DOI: 10.1002/app.53740] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/16/2023]
Affiliation(s)
- Qiao Liu
- School of Energy, Materials and Chemical Engineering Hefei University Hefei P. R. China
- State Key Laboratory of Biochemical Engineering Institute of Process Engineering, Chinese Academy of Science Beijing P. R. China
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- School of Energy, Materials and Chemical Engineering Hefei University Hefei P. R. China
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- School of Energy, Materials and Chemical Engineering Hefei University Hefei P. R. China
- State Key Laboratory of Biochemical Engineering Institute of Process Engineering, Chinese Academy of Science Beijing P. R. China
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- School of Energy, Materials and Chemical Engineering Hefei University Hefei P. R. China
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- School of Energy, Materials and Chemical Engineering Hefei University Hefei P. R. China
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- School of Energy, Materials and Chemical Engineering Hefei University Hefei P. R. China
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- School of Energy, Materials and Chemical Engineering Hefei University Hefei P. R. China
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- School of Energy, Materials and Chemical Engineering Hefei University Hefei P. R. China
- State Key Laboratory of Biochemical Engineering Institute of Process Engineering, Chinese Academy of Science Beijing P. R. China
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Fabrication of hydrophobic and enhanced anticorrosion performance of epoxy coating through the synergy of functionalized graphene oxide and nano-silica binary fillers. Colloids Surf A Physicochem Eng Asp 2023. [DOI: 10.1016/j.colsurfa.2023.131086] [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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Rehman MHU, Lufrano E, Simari C. Nanocomposite Membranes for PEM-FCs: Effect of LDH Introduction on the Physic-Chemical Performance of Various Polymer Matrices. Polymers (Basel) 2023; 15:502. [PMID: 36771803 PMCID: PMC9921102 DOI: 10.3390/polym15030502] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/19/2022] [Revised: 01/06/2023] [Accepted: 01/16/2023] [Indexed: 01/21/2023] Open
Abstract
This is a comparative study to clarify the effect of the introduction of layered double hydroxide (LDH) into various polymer matrices. One perfluorosulfonic acid polymer, i.e., Nafion, and two polyaromatic polymers such as sulfonated polyether ether ketone (sPEEK) and sulfonated polysulfone (sPSU), were used for the preparation of nanocomposite membranes at 3 wt.% of LDH loading. Thereafter, the PEMs were characterized by X-ray diffraction (XRD) and dynamic mechanical analysis (DMA) for their microstructural and thermomechanical features, whereas water dynamics and proton conductivity were investigated by nuclear magnetic resonance (PFG and T1) and EIS spectroscopies, respectively. Depending on the hosting matrix, the LDHs can simply provide additional hydrophilic sites or act as physical crosslinkers. In the latter case, an impressive enhancement of both dimensional stability and electrochemical performance was observed. While pristine sPSU exhibited the lowest proton conductivity, the sPSU/LDH nanocomposite was able to compete with Nafion, yielding a conductivity of 122 mS cm-1 at 120 °C and 90% RH with an activation energy of only 8.7 kJ mol-1. The outcome must be ascribed to the mutual and beneficial interaction of the LDH nanoplatelets with the functional groups of sPSU, therefore the choice of the appropriate filler is pivotal for the preparation of highly-performing composites.
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- Department of Chemistry and Chemical Technologies, University of Calabria, 87036 Rende, Italy
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- Department of Chemistry and Chemical Technologies, University of Calabria, 87036 Rende, Italy
- National Reference Centre for Electrochemical Energy Storage (GISEL)—INSTM, Via G. Giusti 9, 50121 Firenze, Italy
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Li Y, Liu Z, Li S, Nian P, Xu N, Luo H, Wei Y. Highly permeable and stable hyperbranched polyethyleneimine crosslinked AgNP@Ti3C2Tx MXene membranes for nanofiltration. J Memb Sci 2023. [DOI: 10.1016/j.memsci.2023.121376] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/13/2023]
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Coral stone-inspired superwetting membranes with anti-fouling and self-cleaning properties for highly efficient oil-water separation. J IND ENG CHEM 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jiec.2022.12.029] [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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Yang Z, Lin Q, Zeng G, Zhao S, Yan G, Ang MBMY, Chiao YH, Pu S. Ternary hetero-structured BiOBr/Bi2MoO6@MXene composite membrane: Construction and enhanced removal of antibiotics and dyes from water. J Memb Sci 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.memsci.2022.121329] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/28/2022]
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Dai L, Huang K, Xiong Z, Qu K, Wang Y, Pang S, Zhang D, Xu F, Lei L, Guo X, Xu Z. Two-dimensional heterogenous channels incorporated by enhanced-surface hydrophilic hollow ZIF-8 nanocrystals for ultrafast water permeation. J Memb Sci 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.memsci.2022.120943] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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Zhang L, Liu Y, Zeng G, Yang Z, Lin Q, Wang Y, Wang X, Pu S. Two-dimensional Na-Bentonite@MXene composite membrane with switchable wettability for selective oil/water separation. Sep Purif Technol 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.seppur.2022.122677] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/18/2022]
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Li Y, He Y, Zhuang J, Shi H. Design of a simple nanoscale hydrophilic-hydrophobic heterojunction system with under-liquid dual superlyophobicity for application in controllable droplet-based microreactor system and oil/water emulsions separation. Sep Purif Technol 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.seppur.2022.121817] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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Ihsanullah I, Bilal M. Potential of MXene-based membranes in water treatment and desalination: A critical review. CHEMOSPHERE 2022; 303:135234. [PMID: 35679979 DOI: 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2022.135234] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/18/2022] [Revised: 05/30/2022] [Accepted: 06/02/2022] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
Abstract
MXenes have emerged as wonderful materials that earned enormous attention in the last decade for applications in various fields. The potential of MXenes in the development of novel membranes has been explored recently by many researchers. This review critically assessed the recent advances in applications of MXene-based materials for the development of novel membranes. The synthesis routes of the MXene-based membranes are discussed, and the applications of developed membranes in water treatment and desalination are elaborated in detail. MXene-based membranes have demonstrated excellent potential in water treatment and desalination for the removal of dyes, metal ions, and salts from water. These membranes have unveiled exceptional antifouling potential and were proven to be a good choice to be employed in oil/water (O/W) separation. Besides impressive progress, numerous barriers restrict the practical applications of these membranes. The challenges related to synthesis routes of MXenes and MXene-based membranes, their stability and reusability potential, and the development of membranes on large scale are highlighted. Finally, recommendations for future work are suggested to overcome these limitations in future.
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- Ihsanullah Ihsanullah
- Center for Environment and Water, Research Institute, King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals, Dhahran, 31261, Saudi Arabia.
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, University of Engineering and Technology, Peshawar, 25120, Pakistan
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Li R, Xiao G, Chen C, Chen C, Shang S, Li Y, Yang Z, Liu Q. High-efficiency graphene oxide membranes intercalated by hollow TiO2 nanospheres and CNS@LDH composite spheres for enhancing dye separation from wastewater. Sep Purif Technol 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.seppur.2022.121331] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/18/2022]
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Sun A, Zhan Y, Feng Q, Yang W, Dong H, Liu Y, Chen X, Chen Y. Assembly of MXene/ZnO heterojunction onto electrospun poly(arylene ether nitrile) fibrous membrane for favorable oil/water separation with high permeability and synergetic antifouling performance. J Memb Sci 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.memsci.2022.120933] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/15/2022]
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Wang Z, Gao J, Zhu L, Meng J, He F. Tannic acid-based functional coating: surface engineering of membranes for oil-in-water emulsion separation. Chem Commun (Camb) 2022; 58:12629-12641. [DOI: 10.1039/d2cc05102h] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
Abstract
Recent progress in the tannic acid-based functional coating for surface engineering of membranes toward oil-in-water emulsion separation is summarized.
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- Zhenxing Wang
- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Nanchang University, Nanchang, 330031, P. R. China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Nanchang University, Nanchang, 330031, P. R. China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Nanchang University, Nanchang, 330031, P. R. China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Nanchang University, Nanchang, 330031, P. R. China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Nanchang University, Nanchang, 330031, P. R. China
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