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Rikiyama K, Maehara N, Abe H, Nishimura Y, Yukawa H, Kaminaga K, Igarashi R, Osada K. Quantification of Poly(ethylene glycol) Crowding on Nanodiamonds toward Quantum Biosensor for Improved Prevention Effects on Protein Adsorption and Lung Accumulation. LANGMUIR : THE ACS JOURNAL OF SURFACES AND COLLOIDS 2024; 40:9471-9480. [PMID: 38649324 DOI: 10.1021/acs.langmuir.3c03988] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 04/25/2024]
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Nanometer-sized diamonds (NDs) containing nitrogen vacancy centers have garnered significant attention as potential quantum sensors for reading various types of physicochemical information in vitro and in vivo. However, NDs intrinsically aggregate when placed in biological environments, hampering their sensing capacities. To address this issue, the grafting of hydrophilic polymers onto the surface of NDs has been demonstrated considering their excellent ability to prevent protein adsorption. To this end, crowding of the grafted chains plays a crucial role because it is directly associated with the antiadsorption effect of proteins; however, its quantitative evaluation has not been reported previously. In this study, we graft poly(ethylene glycol) (PEG) with various molecular weights onto NDs, determine their crowding using a gas adsorption technique, and disclose the cross-correlation between the pH in the grafting reaction, crowding density, molecular weight, and the prevention effect on protein adsorption. PEG-grafted NDs exhibit a pronounced effect on the prevention of lung accumulation after intravenous injection in mice. PEG crowding was compared to that calculated by using a diameter determined by dynamic light scattering (DLS) assuming a sphere.
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- Kazuaki Rikiyama
- Institute for Quantum Medical Science, National Institutes for Quantum Science and Technology (QST), 4-9-1 Anagawa, Inage-ku, Chiba 263-8555, Japan
- Institute for Quantum Life Science, National Institutes for Quantum Science and Technology (QST), 4-9-1 Anagawa, Inage-ku, Chiba 263-8555, Japan
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- Institute for Quantum Medical Science, National Institutes for Quantum Science and Technology (QST), 4-9-1 Anagawa, Inage-ku, Chiba 263-8555, Japan
- Department of Chemical and Biological Sciences, Faculty of Science, Japan Women's University, 2-8-1 Mejirodai, Bunkyo, Tokyo 112-8681, Japan
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- Foundational Quantum Technology Research Directorate, National Institutes for Quantum Science and Technology (QST), 1233 Watanuki, Takasaki, Gunma 370-1292, Japan
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- Institute for Quantum Life Science, National Institutes for Quantum Science and Technology (QST), 4-9-1 Anagawa, Inage-ku, Chiba 263-8555, Japan
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- Institute for Quantum Life Science, National Institutes for Quantum Science and Technology (QST), 4-9-1 Anagawa, Inage-ku, Chiba 263-8555, Japan
- Department of Quantum Life Science, Graduate School of Science, Chiba University, Yayoi-cho 1-33, Inageku, Chiba 263-8522, Japan
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- Institute for Quantum Life Science, National Institutes for Quantum Science and Technology (QST), 4-9-1 Anagawa, Inage-ku, Chiba 263-8555, Japan
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- Institute for Quantum Life Science, National Institutes for Quantum Science and Technology (QST), 4-9-1 Anagawa, Inage-ku, Chiba 263-8555, Japan
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- Institute for Quantum Medical Science, National Institutes for Quantum Science and Technology (QST), 4-9-1 Anagawa, Inage-ku, Chiba 263-8555, Japan
- Institute for Quantum Life Science, National Institutes for Quantum Science and Technology (QST), 4-9-1 Anagawa, Inage-ku, Chiba 263-8555, Japan
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Takada R, Takagi R, Matsuyama H. High-Degree Concentration Organic Solvent Forward Osmosis for Pharmaceutical Pre-Concentration. MEMBRANES 2024; 14:14. [PMID: 38248704 PMCID: PMC10819892 DOI: 10.3390/membranes14010014] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/27/2023] [Revised: 12/27/2023] [Accepted: 12/30/2023] [Indexed: 01/23/2024]
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Over half of the pharmaceutical industry's capital investments are related to the purification of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs). Thus, a cost-effective purification process with a highly concentrated solution is urgently required. In addition, the purification process should be nonthermal because most APIs and their intermediates are temperature-sensitive. This study investigated a high-degree concentration organic solvent forward osmosis (OSFO) membrane process. A polyketone-based thin-film composite hollow fiber membrane with a polyamide selective layer on the bore surface was used as the OSFO membrane to achieve a high tolerance for organic solvents and an effective concentration. MeOH, sucrose octaacetate (SoA), and 2M polyethylene glycol 400 (PEG-400)/MeOH solution were used as the solvent, model API, and a draw solution (DS), respectively. OSFO was performed at room temperature (23 ± 3 °C). Consequently, the 11 wt% SoA/MeOH solution was concentrated to 52 wt% without any SoA leakage into the DS. To our knowledge, there are no studies in which up to a 5 wt% concentration by OSFO has been demonstrated. However, the final feed solution contained 17 wt% PEG-400. This study demonstrates the promising potential of OSFO for pharmaceutical pre-concentration and the technical problems that need to be solved for social implementation.
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- Ryoichi Takada
- Department of Chemical Science and Engineering, Kobe University, Kobe 657-8501, Japan;
- Asahi Kasei Corporation, Chiyoda-Ku, Tokyo 100-0006, Japan
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- Research Center for Membrane and Film Technology, Kobe University, Kobe 657-8501, Japan;
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- Department of Chemical Science and Engineering, Kobe University, Kobe 657-8501, Japan;
- Research Center for Membrane and Film Technology, Kobe University, Kobe 657-8501, Japan;
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Ramezani M, Ellis SN, Riabtseva A, Cunningham MF, Jessop PG. CO 2-Responsive Low Molecular Weight Polymer with High Osmotic Pressure as a Draw Solute for Forward Osmosis. ACS OMEGA 2023; 8:49259-49269. [PMID: 38162778 PMCID: PMC10753694 DOI: 10.1021/acsomega.3c07644] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/02/2023] [Revised: 11/17/2023] [Accepted: 11/23/2023] [Indexed: 01/03/2024]
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A key challenge in the development of forward osmosis (FO) technology is to identify a suitable draw solute that can generate a large osmotic pressure with favorable water flux while being easy to recover after the FO process with a minimum of energy expenditure. While the CO2- and thermo-responsive linear poly(N,N-dimethylallylamine) polymer (l-PDMAAm) has been reported as a promising draw agent for forward osmosis desalination, the draw solutions sufficiently concentrated to have high osmotic pressure were too viscous to be usable in industrial operations. We now compare the viscosities and osmotic pressures of solutions of these polymers at low and high molecular weights and with/without branching. The best combination of high osmotic pressures with low viscosity can be obtained by using low molecular weights rather than branching. Aqueous solutions of the synthesized polymer showed a high osmotic pressure of 170 bar under CO2 (πCO2) at 50 wt% loading, generating a high water flux against NaCl feed solutions in the FO process. Under air, however, the same polymer showed a low osmotic pressure and a cloud point between 26 and 33 °C (depending on concentration), which facilitates the recovery of the polymer after it has been used as a draw agent in the FO process upon removal of CO2 from the system.
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- Maedeh Ramezani
- Department
of Chemistry, Queen’s University, Kingston, ON K7L 3N6,Canada
- Department
of Chemical Engineering, Queen’s
University, Kingston, ON K7L 3N6,Canada
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- Department
of Chemistry, Queen’s University, Kingston, ON K7L 3N6,Canada
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- Department
of Chemistry, Queen’s University, Kingston, ON K7L 3N6,Canada
- Department
of Chemical Engineering, Queen’s
University, Kingston, ON K7L 3N6,Canada
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- Department
of Chemistry, Queen’s University, Kingston, ON K7L 3N6,Canada
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A Review on the Development of an Integer System Coupling Forward Osmosis Membrane and Ultrasound Waves for Water Desalination Processes. Polymers (Basel) 2022; 14:polym14132710. [PMID: 35808754 PMCID: PMC9269142 DOI: 10.3390/polym14132710] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/24/2022] [Revised: 06/28/2022] [Accepted: 06/28/2022] [Indexed: 02/04/2023] Open
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This review considers the forward osmosis (FO) membrane process as one of the feasible solutions for water desalination. Different aspects related to the FO process are reviewed with an emphasis on ultrasound assisted FO membrane processes. The different types of membranes used in FO are also reviewed and discussed; thus, their configuration, structure and applications are considered. Coupling ultrasound with FO enhances water flux through the membrane under certain conditions. In addition, this review addresses questions related to implementation of an ultrasound/FO system for seawater desalination, such as the impact on fouling, flow configuration, and location of fouling. Finally, the mechanisms for the impact of ultrasound on FO membranes are discussed and future research directions are suggested.
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Enhancing ammonium rejection in forward osmosis for wastewater treatment by minimizing cation exchange. J Memb Sci 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.memsci.2022.120365] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/23/2022]
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Kamio E, Kurisu H, Takahashi T, Matsuoka A, Yoshioka T, Nakagawa K, Sun Y, Matsuyama H. Effect of temperature on the osmotic behavior of LCST type ionic liquid solutions as draw solutions in the forward osmosis process. Sep Purif Technol 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/j.seppur.2021.119164] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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Kishimoto M, Gonzales RR, Goda S, Yasukawa M, Kumano A, Kamio E, Kumagai K, Matsuyama H. Simulation of Thermoresponsive Draw Solute-Driven Forward Osmosis for Enhanced Pure Water Production in Seawater Desalination. Ind Eng Chem Res 2021. [DOI: 10.1021/acs.iecr.1c01377] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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- Michimasa Kishimoto
- Research Center for Membrane and Film Technology, Kobe University, 1-1 Rokkodaicho, Nada-ku, Kobe 657-8501, Japan
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- Research Center for Membrane and Film Technology, Kobe University, 1-1 Rokkodaicho, Nada-ku, Kobe 657-8501, Japan
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- Membrane Research and Development Center, Toyobo Company Ltd., 2-1-1 Katata, Otsu, Shiga 520-0292, Japan
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- Membrane Research and Development Center, Toyobo Company Ltd., 2-1-1 Katata, Otsu, Shiga 520-0292, Japan
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- Desalination Membrane Department, Toyobo Company Ltd., 2-8 Dojima Hama 2-chome, Kita-ku, Osaka 530-8230, Japan
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- Research Center for Membrane and Film Technology, Kobe University, 1-1 Rokkodaicho, Nada-ku, Kobe 657-8501, Japan
- Department of Chemical Science and Engineering, Kobe University, 1-1 Rokkodaicho, Nada-ku, Kobe 657-8501, Japan
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- Research Center for Membrane and Film Technology, Kobe University, 1-1 Rokkodaicho, Nada-ku, Kobe 657-8501, Japan
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- Research Center for Membrane and Film Technology, Kobe University, 1-1 Rokkodaicho, Nada-ku, Kobe 657-8501, Japan
- Department of Chemical Science and Engineering, Kobe University, 1-1 Rokkodaicho, Nada-ku, Kobe 657-8501, Japan
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Haddad AZ, Menon AK, Kang H, Urban JJ, Prasher RS, Kostecki R. Solar Desalination Using Thermally Responsive Ionic Liquids Regenerated with a Photonic Heater. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY 2021; 55:3260-3269. [PMID: 33596649 DOI: 10.1021/acs.est.0c06232] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/12/2023]
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Growing global water demand has brought desalination technologies to the forefront for freshwater production from nontraditional water sources. Among these, forward osmosis (FO) is a promising two-step desalination process (draw dilution and regeneration), but it is often overlooked due to the energy requirements associated with draw regeneration. To address this limiting factor, we demonstrate FO desalination using thermally responsive ionic liquids (ILs) that are regenerated using a renewable energy input, that is, solar heat. To efficiently harness sunlight, a simple photonic heater converts incoming irradiation into infrared wavelengths that are directly absorbed by IL-water mixtures, thereby inducing phase separation to yield clean water. This approach is markedly different as it uses radiative heating, a noncontact mode of heat transfer that couples to chemical functional groups within the IL for rapid energy transfer without a heat exchanger or secondary fluid. Overall, a solar-thermal separation efficiency of 50% is achieved under unconcentrated sunlight, which can be increased to 69% with the thermal design. Successful desalination of produced water from oil wells in Southern California highlights the potential of solar-powered IL-FO for energy-efficient and low-cost desalination of complex brines for beneficial water reuse.
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- Andrew Z Haddad
- Energy Storage and Distributed Resources Division, Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory, Berkeley, California 94720, United States
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- Energy Storage and Distributed Resources Division, Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory, Berkeley, California 94720, United States
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- Molecular Foundry, Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory, Berkeley, California 94720, United States
- Department of Mechanical Engineering, University of California, Berkeley, California 94720, United States
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- Molecular Foundry, Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory, Berkeley, California 94720, United States
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- Energy Storage and Distributed Resources Division, Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory, Berkeley, California 94720, United States
- Department of Mechanical Engineering, University of California, Berkeley, California 94720, United States
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- Energy Storage and Distributed Resources Division, Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory, Berkeley, California 94720, United States
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Inada A, Kumagai K, Matsuyama H. Effect of the molecular weights of thermoresponsive polyalkylene glycol draw solutes on forward osmosis performance. Sep Purif Technol 2020. [DOI: 10.1016/j.seppur.2020.117462] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/06/2023]
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Cruz-Tato P, Richardson TMJ, Romero-Mangado J, Flynn M, Nicolau E. Performance Evaluation of 1-Cyclohexylpiperidine as a Draw Solute for Forward Osmosis Water Separation and CO 2 Recovery. ACS OMEGA 2020; 5:25919-25926. [PMID: 33073118 PMCID: PMC7558060 DOI: 10.1021/acsomega.0c03301] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/09/2020] [Accepted: 09/17/2020] [Indexed: 06/11/2023]
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Membrane-based technologies, such as forward osmosis (FO), offer the advantage of treating water through a spontaneous process that requires minimal energy input while achieving favorable water permeability and selectivity. However, the FO process still has some challenges that need to be solved or improved to become entirely feasible. The main impediment for this technology is the recovery of the draw solute used to generate the osmotic potential in the process. In this paper, we discuss the use of a switchable polarity solvent, 1-cyclohexylpiperidine (CHP), as a draw solute that responds to external stimuli. Specifically, the miscibility of CHP can be switched by the presence of carbon dioxide (CO2) and is reversible by applying heat. Thus, in this study, the hydrophobic CHP is first converted to the hydrophilic ammonium salt (CHPH+), and its capability as a draw solution (DS) is thoroughly evaluated against the typical osmotic agent, sodium chloride (NaCl). Our results show that the water permeability across the thin film composite membrane increases by 69% when CHPH+ is used as the DS. Also, the water permeability when using different feed solutions: aqueous solutions of (a) urea and (b) NaCl were evaluated. In both cases, the CHPH+ generates water fluxes in the range of 65 ± 4 LMH and 69 ± 2 LMH, respectively. We then separate the diluted DS by applying 75 °C to the solution to recover the pure CHP and water. The results of this work provide a proof-of-concept of a CHP wastewater and desalination method via an FO process.
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- Perla Cruz-Tato
- Department
of Chemistry, University of Puerto Rico, Rio Piedras Campus, 17 University
Ave. 1701, San Juan, Puerto
Rico 00925, United
States
- Molecular
Sciences Research Center, University of
Puerto Rico, 1390 Ponce De Leon Ave, Suite 2, San Juan, Puerto Rico 00931-3346, United States
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- Bioengineering
Branch, NASA Ames Research Center, Moffett Field, California 94035, United States
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- Bioengineering
Branch, NASA Ames Research Center, Moffett Field, California 94035, United States
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- Department
of Chemistry, University of Puerto Rico, Rio Piedras Campus, 17 University
Ave. 1701, San Juan, Puerto
Rico 00925, United
States
- Molecular
Sciences Research Center, University of
Puerto Rico, 1390 Ponce De Leon Ave, Suite 2, San Juan, Puerto Rico 00931-3346, United States
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Khraisheh M, Dawas N, Nasser MS, Al-Marri MJ, Hussien MA, Adham S, McKay G. Osmotic pressure estimation using the Pitzer equation for forward osmosis modelling. ENVIRONMENTAL TECHNOLOGY 2020; 41:2533-2545. [PMID: 30681405 DOI: 10.1080/09593330.2019.1575476] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/25/2018] [Accepted: 01/19/2019] [Indexed: 06/09/2023]
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Forward osmosis (FO) has received widespread recognition in the past decade due to its potential low energy production of water. This study presents a new model analysis for predicting the water flux in FO systems when inorganic-based draw solutions are used under variable experimental conditions for using a laboratory scale cross-flow single cell unit. The new model accounts for the adverse impact of concentration polarization (both ICP and ECP) incorporating the water activity by Pitzer to calculate the bulk osmotic pressures. Using the water activity provides a better correlation of experimental data than the classical van't Hoff equation. The nonlinear model also gave a better estimate for the structural parameter factor (S) of the membrane in its solution. Furthermore, the temperature and concentration of both the draw and feed solutions played a significant role in increasing the water flux, which could be interpreted in terms of the mass transfer coefficient representing ECP; a factor sensitive to the hydraulics of the system. The model provides greatly improved correlations for the experimental water fluxes.
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- M Khraisheh
- Department of Chemical Engineering, College of Engineering, Qatar University, Doha, Qatar
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, College of Engineering, Qatar University, Doha, Qatar
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- Gas Processing Center, College of Engineering, Qatar University, Doha, Qatar
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, College of Engineering, Qatar University, Doha, Qatar
- Gas Processing Center, College of Engineering, Qatar University, Doha, Qatar
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- Qatar Environmental and Energy Research Institute (QEERI), Hamad Bin Khalifa University, Qatar Foundation, Doha, Qatar
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- ConocoPhillips Global Water, Qatar Science and Technology Park, Doha, Qatar
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- Division of Sustainable Development, College of Science and Engineering, Hamad Bin Khalifa University, Education City, Qatar Foundation, Doha, Qatar
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Inada A, Takahashi T, Kumagai K, Matsuyama H. Morpholine Derivatives as Thermoresponsive Draw Solutes for Forward Osmosis Desalination. Ind Eng Chem Res 2019. [DOI: 10.1021/acs.iecr.9b01712] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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- Asuka Inada
- Center for Membrane and Film Technology, Department of Chemical Science and Engineering, Graduate School of Engineering, Kobe University, 1-1 Rokkodai-cho, Nada-ku, Kobe, Hyogo 657-8501, Japan
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- Center for Membrane and Film Technology, Department of Chemical Science and Engineering, Graduate School of Engineering, Kobe University, 1-1 Rokkodai-cho, Nada-ku, Kobe, Hyogo 657-8501, Japan
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- Center for Membrane and Film Technology, Department of Chemical Science and Engineering, Graduate School of Engineering, Kobe University, 1-1 Rokkodai-cho, Nada-ku, Kobe, Hyogo 657-8501, Japan
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- Center for Membrane and Film Technology, Department of Chemical Science and Engineering, Graduate School of Engineering, Kobe University, 1-1 Rokkodai-cho, Nada-ku, Kobe, Hyogo 657-8501, Japan
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Ding C, Zhang X, Shen L, Huang J, Lu A, Zhong F, Wang Y. Application of polysaccharide derivatives as novel draw solutes in forward osmosis for desalination and protein concentration. Chem Eng Res Des 2019. [DOI: 10.1016/j.cherd.2019.04.005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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Inada A, Yumiya K, Takahashi T, Kumagai K, Hashizume Y, Matsuyama H. Development of thermoresponsive star oligomers with a glycerol backbone as the draw solute in forward osmosis process. J Memb Sci 2019. [DOI: 10.1016/j.memsci.2018.12.067] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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Chen Q, Ge Q, Xu W, Pan W. Functionalized imidazolium ionic liquids promote seawater desalination through forward osmosis. J Memb Sci 2019. [DOI: 10.1016/j.memsci.2018.11.078] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/12/2023]
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Jajack A, Stamper I, Gomez E, Brothers M, Begtrup G, Heikenfeld J. Continuous, quantifiable, and simple osmotic preconcentration and sensing within microfluidic devices. PLoS One 2019; 14:e0210286. [PMID: 30650158 PMCID: PMC6334995 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0210286] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/05/2018] [Accepted: 12/19/2018] [Indexed: 02/04/2023] Open
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Insurmountable detection challenges will impede the development of many of the next-generation of lab-on-a-chip devices (e.g., point-of-care and real-time health monitors). Here we present the first membrane-based, microfluidic sample preconcentration method that is continuous, quantifiable, simple, and capable of working with any analyte. Forward osmosis rapidly concentrates analytes by removing water from a stream of sample fluid. 10-100X preconcentration is possible in mere minutes. This requires careful selection of the semi-permeable membrane and draw molecule; therefore, the osmosis performance of several classes of membranes and draw molecules were systematically optimized. Proof-of-concept preconcentration devices were characterized based on their concentration ability and fouling resistance. In-silico theoretical modeling predicts the experimental findings and provides an engineering toolkit for future designs. With this toolkit, inexpensive ready-for-manufacturing prototypes were also developed. These devices provide broad-spectrum detection improvements across many analytes and sensing modalities, enabling next-generation lab-on-a-chip devices.
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- Andrew Jajack
- Department of Biomedical Engineering, University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
- * E-mail:
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
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- Department of Electrical Engineering and Computing Systems, University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
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- Department of Electrical Engineering and Computing Systems, University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
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- Eccrine Systems, Incorporated, Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
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- Department of Electrical Engineering and Computing Systems, University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
- Eccrine Systems, Incorporated, Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
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Fundamental investigation of osmolality, thermo-responsive phase diagram, and water-drawing ability of ionic-liquid-based draw solution for forward osmosis membrane process. J Memb Sci 2019. [DOI: 10.1016/j.memsci.2018.10.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/25/2023]
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Effect of DS Concentration on the PRO Performance Using a 5-Inch Scale Cellulose Triacetate-Based Hollow Fiber Membrane Module. MEMBRANES 2018; 8:membranes8020022. [PMID: 29723953 PMCID: PMC6027139 DOI: 10.3390/membranes8020022] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/29/2018] [Revised: 04/14/2018] [Accepted: 04/14/2018] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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In this study, pressure-retarded osmosis (PRO) performance of a 5-inch scale cellulose triacetate (CTA)-based hollow fiber (HF) membrane module was evaluated under a wide range of operating conditions (0.0–6.0 MPa of applied pressure, 0.5–2.0 L/min feed solution (FS) inlet flow rate, 1.0–6.0 L/min DS inlet flow rate and 0.1–0.9 M draw solution (DS) concentration) by using a PRO/reverse osmosis (RO) hybrid system. The subsequent RO system for DS regeneration enabled the evaluation of the steady-stated module performance. In the case of pilot-scale module operation, since the DS dilution and the feed solution (FS) up-concentration had occurred and was not negligible, unlike the lab-scale experiment, PRO performance strongly depended on operating conditions such as inlet flow rates of both the DS and FS concentration. To compare the module performance with different configurations, we proposed a converted parameter in which a difference of the packing density between the spiral wound (SW) and the HF module was fairly considered. In the case of HF configuration, because of high packing density, volumetric-based performance was higher than that of SW module, that is, the required number of the module would be less than that of SW module in a full-scale PRO plant.
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Cui H, Zhang H, Jiang W, Yang F. Preparation and assessment of carboxylate polyelectrolyte as draw solute for forward osmosis. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL 2018; 25:5752-5761. [PMID: 29230651 DOI: 10.1007/s11356-017-0930-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/18/2017] [Accepted: 12/03/2017] [Indexed: 06/07/2023]
Abstract
Reverse draw solute diffusion not only reduces the water flux in forward osmosis (FO), but also contaminates the feed solution and eventually increases the regeneration cost of draw solution. In the present study, a new polyelectrolyte was synthesized as FO draw solute to address this problem. Acrylic acid and sodium p-styrenesulfonate monomers with hydrophilic group were used to fabricate carboxylate polyelectrolyte through free radical polymerization reaction. Results demonstrated that the osmotic pressure of carboxylate polyelectrolyte solution had a good linear relationship with concentration, and the viscosity of 0.18 g/mL solution was less than 5.4 cP. Active layer facing draw solution produced the initial water flux of 11.77 LMH and active layer facing feed solution yielded the initial water flux of 6.68 LMH when the concentration of draw solution was 0.18 g/mL. The reverse solute flux was around 1 gMH, and specific reverse solute flux of 0.18 g/mL carboxylate polyelectrolyte draw solution was 0.11 g/L which was much lower than that of traditional inorganic salts. Finally, diluted draw solution was regenerated via ultrafiltration, and the recovery efficiency of 94.78% was achieved. So, carboxylate polyelectrolyte can be suitable draw solute for FO.
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- Hongtao Cui
- Key Laboratory of Industrial Ecology and Environmental Engineering, MOE, School of Environmental Science and Technology, Dalian University of Technology, Linggong Road 2, Dalian, 116024, People's Republic of China
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- Key Laboratory of Industrial Ecology and Environmental Engineering, MOE, School of Environmental Science and Technology, Dalian University of Technology, Linggong Road 2, Dalian, 116024, People's Republic of China.
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- Key Laboratory of Industrial Ecology and Environmental Engineering, MOE, School of Environmental Science and Technology, Dalian University of Technology, Linggong Road 2, Dalian, 116024, People's Republic of China
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- Key Laboratory of Industrial Ecology and Environmental Engineering, MOE, School of Environmental Science and Technology, Dalian University of Technology, Linggong Road 2, Dalian, 116024, People's Republic of China
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Kim DI, Choi J, Hong S. Evaluation on suitability of osmotic dewatering through forward osmosis (FO) for xylose concentration. Sep Purif Technol 2018. [DOI: 10.1016/j.seppur.2017.09.036] [Citation(s) in RCA: 25] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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Forward osmosis (FO) has developed rapidly over the past decade. The development of draw solutes, a key component of FO processes, has also progressed remarkably. A wide range of synthetic draw solutes have been explored in recent years. Synthetic draw solutes exhibit superiority over the conventional draw solutes obtained commercially in terms of lower reverse solute fluxes and less energy consumption in draw solute recycling. However, there are still some big challenges for synthetic draw solutes, such as complicated synthetic procedures, low water fluxes, severe concentration polarization (CP) and decreased water recovery efficiency when recycled draw solutes are reused in FO. These challenges are also the current research focus on the exploration of novel draw solutes. This article aims to review the recent progress especially on synthetic draw solutes. Their design strategies, synthesis routes and FO performance are assessed. Some representative applications involving the synthetic draw solutes-facilitated FO processes are exemplified. The advantages and disadvantages of the existing synthetic draw solutions are evaluated. The challenges and future directions in exploring novel draw solutes are highlighted.
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- Qiaozhen Chen
- College of Environment and Resources , Fuzhou University , No. 2 University of New Garden Road , Fujian 350116 , China
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- College of Environment and Resources , Fuzhou University , No. 2 University of New Garden Road , Fujian 350116 , China
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- College of Environment and Resources , Fuzhou University , No. 2 University of New Garden Road , Fujian 350116 , China
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Chen GE, Sun WG, Wu Q, Kong YF, Xu ZL, Xu SJ, Zheng XP. Effect of cellulose triacetate membrane thickness on forward-osmosis performance and application for spent electroless nickel plating baths. J Appl Polym Sci 2017. [DOI: 10.1002/app.45049] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/20/2022]
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- Gui-E Chen
- School of Chemical and Environmental Engineering, Shanghai Institute of Technology; 100 Haiquan Road Shanghai 201418 China
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- School of Chemical and Environmental Engineering, Shanghai Institute of Technology; 100 Haiquan Road Shanghai 201418 China
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- School of Chemical and Environmental Engineering, Shanghai Institute of Technology; 100 Haiquan Road Shanghai 201418 China
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- School of Chemical and Environmental Engineering, Shanghai Institute of Technology; 100 Haiquan Road Shanghai 201418 China
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- State Key Laboratory of Chemical Engineering, Membrane Science and Engineering R&D Lab, Chemical Engineering Research Center; East China University of Science and Technology; 130 Meilong Road Shanghai 200237 China
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- State Key Laboratory of Chemical Engineering, Membrane Science and Engineering R&D Lab, Chemical Engineering Research Center; East China University of Science and Technology; 130 Meilong Road Shanghai 200237 China
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- School of Chemical and Environmental Engineering, Shanghai Institute of Technology; 100 Haiquan Road Shanghai 201418 China
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Shibuya M, Yasukawa M, Goda S, Sakurai H, Takahashi T, Higa M, Matsuyama H. Experimental and theoretical study of a forward osmosis hollow fiber membrane module with a cross-wound configuration. J Memb Sci 2016. [DOI: 10.1016/j.memsci.2015.12.040] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/22/2022]
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