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Zhu CY, Li HN, Guo BB, Fang Y, Liu C, Yang HC, Zhang C, Liang HQ, Xu ZK. Leveraging Janus Substrates as a Confined "Interfacial Reactor" to Synthesize Ultrapermeable Polyamide Nanofilms. RESEARCH (WASHINGTON, D.C.) 2024; 7:0359. [PMID: 38694199 PMCID: PMC11062503 DOI: 10.34133/research.0359] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/01/2024] [Accepted: 03/29/2024] [Indexed: 05/04/2024]
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Porous substrates act as open "interfacial reactors" during the synthesis of polyamide composite membranes via interfacial polymerization. However, achieving a thin and dense polyamide nanofilm with high permeance and selectivity is challenging when using a conventional substrate with uniform wettability. To overcome this limitation, we propose the use of Janus porous substrates as confined interfacial reactors to decouple the local monomer concentration from the total monomer amount during interfacial polymerization. By manipulating the location of the hydrophilic/hydrophobic interface in a Janus porous substrate, we can precisely control the monomer solution confined within the hydrophilic layer without compromising its concentration. The hydrophilic surface ensures the uniform distribution of monomers, preventing the formation of defects. By employing Janus substrates fabricated through single-sided deposition of polydopamine/polyethyleneimine, we significantly reduce the thickness of the polyamide nanofilms from 88.4 to 3.8 nm by decreasing the thickness of the hydrophilic layer. This reduction leads to a remarkable enhancement in water permeance from 7.2 to 52.0 l/m2·h·bar while still maintaining ~96% Na2SO4 rejection. The overall performance of this membrane surpasses that of most reported membranes, including state-of-the-art commercial products. The presented strategy is both simple and effective, bringing ultrapermeable polyamide nanofilms one step closer to practical separation applications.
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- Cheng-Ye Zhu
- MOE Engineering Research Center of Membrane and Water Treatment Technology, and Key Lab of Adsorption and Separation Materials & Technologies of Zhejiang Province, Department of Polymer Science and Engineering,
Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310058, China
- The “Belt and Road” Sino-Portugal Joint Lab on Advanced Materials, International Research Center for X Polymers,
Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310058, China
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- MOE Engineering Research Center of Membrane and Water Treatment Technology, and Key Lab of Adsorption and Separation Materials & Technologies of Zhejiang Province, Department of Polymer Science and Engineering,
Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310058, China
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- MOE Engineering Research Center of Membrane and Water Treatment Technology, and Key Lab of Adsorption and Separation Materials & Technologies of Zhejiang Province, Department of Polymer Science and Engineering,
Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310058, China
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- MOE Engineering Research Center of Membrane and Water Treatment Technology, and Key Lab of Adsorption and Separation Materials & Technologies of Zhejiang Province, Department of Polymer Science and Engineering,
Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310058, China
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- MOE Engineering Research Center of Membrane and Water Treatment Technology, and Key Lab of Adsorption and Separation Materials & Technologies of Zhejiang Province, Department of Polymer Science and Engineering,
Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310058, China
- The “Belt and Road” Sino-Portugal Joint Lab on Advanced Materials, International Research Center for X Polymers,
Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310058, China
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- MOE Engineering Research Center of Membrane and Water Treatment Technology, and Key Lab of Adsorption and Separation Materials & Technologies of Zhejiang Province, Department of Polymer Science and Engineering,
Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310058, China
- The “Belt and Road” Sino-Portugal Joint Lab on Advanced Materials, International Research Center for X Polymers,
Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310058, China
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- MOE Engineering Research Center of Membrane and Water Treatment Technology, and Key Lab of Adsorption and Separation Materials & Technologies of Zhejiang Province, Department of Polymer Science and Engineering,
Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310058, China
- The “Belt and Road” Sino-Portugal Joint Lab on Advanced Materials, International Research Center for X Polymers,
Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310058, China
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- MOE Engineering Research Center of Membrane and Water Treatment Technology, and Key Lab of Adsorption and Separation Materials & Technologies of Zhejiang Province, Department of Polymer Science and Engineering,
Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310058, China
- The “Belt and Road” Sino-Portugal Joint Lab on Advanced Materials, International Research Center for X Polymers,
Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310058, China
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- MOE Engineering Research Center of Membrane and Water Treatment Technology, and Key Lab of Adsorption and Separation Materials & Technologies of Zhejiang Province, Department of Polymer Science and Engineering,
Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310058, China
- The “Belt and Road” Sino-Portugal Joint Lab on Advanced Materials, International Research Center for X Polymers,
Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310058, China
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Lee C, Kang SW. Derivation of porous cellulose propionate using hydrated hydroxyl groups and hydraulic pressure. Int J Biol Macromol 2024; 262:130240. [PMID: 38368993 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2024.130240] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/26/2023] [Revised: 01/09/2024] [Accepted: 02/14/2024] [Indexed: 02/20/2024]
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This study aimed to enhance the thermal stability of microporous separators by introducing cellulose propionate (CP) as an innovative polymer matrix material, supplemented with glycerin as an additive. CP/glycerin composite membranes were created using hydraulic pressure techniques to reinforce essential separator properties. SEM analysis unveiled interconnected pores crucial for efficient ion transport, initiating water flux measurements at 5 bar. These measurements showcased improved mechanical strength, resulting in a porosity of 74.1 %. FT-IR spectroscopy illustrated CP-glycerin interactions, inducing plasticization and facilitating pore formation. Thermal Gravimetric Analysis (TGA) demonstrated superior thermal stability in CP/glycerin composite membranes compared to cellulose acetate (CA). Differential Scanning Calorimetry (DSC) revealed a slight reduction in thermal stability within a specific temperature range due to glycerin-induced plasticization effects. Nonetheless, the melting temperature (Tm) of CP/glycerin membranes increased to 188.4 °C, indicating heightened stability at elevated temperatures. Despite pressure-induced pore formation, CP/glycerin membranes exhibited enhanced thermal stability, suggesting reinforced molecular interactions. Overall, this study introduces a novel CP/glycerin composite membrane featuring improved thermal stability, enhanced strength, and controlled pore structures essential for efficient lithium-ion battery applications.
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- Chaeyeon Lee
- Department of Chemistry and Energy Engineering, Sangmyung University, Seoul 03016, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Chemistry and Energy Engineering, Sangmyung University, Seoul 03016, Republic of Korea.
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Akbar Heidari A, Mahdavi H. Recent Advances in the Support Layer, Interlayer and Active Layer of TFC and TFN Organic Solvent Nanofiltration (OSN) Membranes: A Review. CHEM REC 2023:e202300189. [PMID: 37642266 DOI: 10.1002/tcr.202300189] [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: 05/26/2023] [Revised: 07/28/2023] [Indexed: 08/31/2023]
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Although separation of solutes from organic solutions is considered a challenging process, it is inevitable in various chemical, petrochemical and pharmaceutical industries. OSN membranes are the heart of OSN technology that are widely utilized to separate various solutes and contaminants from organic solvents, which is now considered an emerging field. Hence, numerous studies have been attracted to this field to manufacture novel membranes with outstanding properties. Thin-film composite (TFC) and nanocomposite (TFN) membranes are two different classes of membranes that have been recently utilized for this purpose. TFC and TFN membranes are made up of similar layers, and the difference is the use of various nanoparticles in TFN membranes, which are classified into two types of porous and nonporous ones, for enhancing the permeate flux. This study aims to review recent advances in TFC and TFN membranes fabricated for organic solvent nanofiltration (OSN) applications. Here, we will first study the materials used to fabricate the support layer, not only the membranes which are not stable in organic solvents and require to be cross-linked, but also those which are inherently stable in harsh media and do not need any cross-linking step, and all of their advantages and disadvantages. Then, we will study the effects of fabricating different interlayers on the performance of the membranes, and the mechanisms of introducing an interlayer in the regulation of the PA structure. At the final step, we will study the type of monomers utilized for the fabrication of the active layer, the effect of surfactants in reducing the tension between the monomers and the membrane surface, and the type of nanoparticles used in the active layer of TFN membranes and their effects in enhancing the membrane separation performance.
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- Ali Akbar Heidari
- School of Chemistry, College of Science, University of Tehran, 1417614411, Tehran, Iran E-mail: addresses
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- School of Chemistry, College of Science, University of Tehran, 1417614411, Tehran, Iran E-mail: addresses
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Rabiee N, Sharma R, Foorginezhad S, Jouyandeh M, Asadnia M, Rabiee M, Akhavan O, Lima EC, Formela K, Ashrafizadeh M, Fallah Z, Hassanpour M, Mohammadi A, Saeb MR. Green and Sustainable Membranes: A review. ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH 2023; 231:116133. [PMID: 37209981 DOI: 10.1016/j.envres.2023.116133] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/01/2023] [Revised: 04/21/2023] [Accepted: 05/12/2023] [Indexed: 05/22/2023]
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Membranes are ubiquitous tools for modern water treatment technology that critically eliminate hazardous materials such as organic, inorganic, heavy metals, and biomedical pollutants. Nowadays, nano-membranes are of particular interest for myriad applications such as water treatment, desalination, ion exchange, ion concentration control, and several kinds of biomedical applications. However, this state-of-the-art technology suffers from some drawbacks, e.g., toxicity and fouling of contaminants, which makes the synthesis of green and sustainable membranes indeed safety-threatening. Typically, sustainability, non-toxicity, performance optimization, and commercialization are concerns centered on manufacturing green synthesized membranes. Thus, critical issues related to toxicity, biosafety, and mechanistic aspects of green-synthesized nano-membranes have to be systematically and comprehensively reviewed and discussed. Herein we evaluate various aspects of green nano-membranes in terms of their synthesis, characterization, recycling, and commercialization aspects. Nanomaterials intended for nano-membrane development are classified in view of their chemistry/synthesis, advantages, and limitations. Indeed, attaining prominent adsorption capacity and selectivity in green-synthesized nano-membranes requires multi-objective optimization of a number of materials and manufacturing parameters. In addition, the efficacy and removal performance of green nano-membranes are analyzed theoretically and experimentally to provide researchers and manufacturers with a comprehensive image of green nano-membrane efficiency under real environmental conditions.
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- Navid Rabiee
- School of Engineering, Macquarie University, Sydney, New South Wales, 2109, Australia; Centre for Molecular Medicine and Innovative Therapeutics, Murdoch University, Perth, WA, 6150, Australia; Department of Physics, Sharif University of Technology, Tehran, P.O. Box 11155-9161, Iran.
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- School of Engineering, Macquarie University, Sydney, New South Wales, 2109, Australia
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- School of Engineering, Macquarie University, Sydney, New South Wales, 2109, Australia; Lulea University of Technology, Department of Energy Science and Mathematics, Energy Science, 97187, Lulea, Sweden
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- Center of Excellence in Electrochemistry, University of Tehran, Tehran, Iran
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- School of Engineering, Macquarie University, Sydney, New South Wales, 2109, Australia.
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- Biomaterial Group, Department of Biomedical Engineering, Amirkabir University of Technology, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Physics, Sharif University of Technology, Tehran, P.O. Box 11155-9161, Iran
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- Institute of Chemistry, Federal University of Rio Grande Do Sul (UFRGS), Porto Alegre, RS, Brazil
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- Department of Polymer Technology, Faculty of Chemistry, Gdánsk University of Technology, G. Narutowicza 11/12, 80-233, Gdánsk, Poland
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- Department of General Surgery and Institute of Precision Diagnosis and Treatment of Digestive System Tumors, Carson International Cancer Center, Shenzhen University General Hospital, Shenzhen University, Shenzhen, Guangdong, China; Shanghai Institute of Cardiovascular Diseases, Zhongshan Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai, China
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- Faculty of Chemistry, University of Mazandaran, P. O. Box 47416, 95447, Babolsar, Iran
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- Department of Chemistry, Institute for Advanced Studies in Basic Sciences (IASBS), Zanjan, 45137-66731, Iran
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- Department of Chemistry, University of Isfahan, Isfahan, 81746-73441, Iran
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- Department of Polymer Technology, Faculty of Chemistry, Gdánsk University of Technology, G. Narutowicza 11/12, 80-233, Gdánsk, Poland
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Hu A, Liu Y, Zheng J, Wang X, Xia S, Van der Bruggen B. Tailoring properties and performance of thin-film composite membranes by salt additives for water treatment: A critical review. WATER RESEARCH 2023; 234:119821. [PMID: 36889093 DOI: 10.1016/j.watres.2023.119821] [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: 12/31/2022] [Revised: 02/11/2023] [Accepted: 02/25/2023] [Indexed: 06/18/2023]
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During the fabrication of thin film composite (TFC) membranes by interfacial polymerization (IP), the utilization of salt additives is one of the effective methods to regulate membrane properties and performance. Despite gradually receiving widespread attention for membrane preparation, the strategies, effects and underlying mechanisms of using salt additives have not yet been systematically summarized. This review for the first time provides an overview of various salt additives used to tailor properties and performance of TFC membranes for water treatment. By classifying salt additives into organic and inorganic salts, the roles of added salt additives in the IP process and the induced changes in membrane structure and properties are discussed in detail, and the different mechanisms of salt additives affecting membrane formation are summarized. Based on these mechanisms, the salt-based regulation strategies have shown great potential for improving the performance and application competitiveness of TFC membranes, including overcoming the trade-off relationship between water permeability and salt selectivity, tailoring membrane pore size distribution for precise solute-solute separation, and enhancing membrane antifouling performance. Finally, future research directions are suggested to focus on the long-term stability assessment of salt-modified membranes, the combined use of different salt additives, and the integration of salt regulation with other membrane design or modification strategies.
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- Airan Hu
- State Key Laboratory of Pollution Control and Resources Reuse, Advanced Membrane Technology Center, Tongji University, Shanghai 200092, China; Key Laboratory of Yangtze River Water Environment, Ministry of Education, Tongji University, Shanghai, 200092, China; Shanghai Institute of Pollution Control and Ecological Security, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Pollution Control and Resources Reuse, Advanced Membrane Technology Center, Tongji University, Shanghai 200092, China; Key Laboratory of Yangtze River Water Environment, Ministry of Education, Tongji University, Shanghai, 200092, China; Shanghai Institute of Pollution Control and Ecological Security, China.
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, KU Leuven, Celestijnenlaan 200F, B-3001, Leuven, Belgium
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- State Key Joint Laboratory of Environment Simulation and Pollution Control, School of Environment, Tsinghua University, Beijing, 100084, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Pollution Control and Resources Reuse, Advanced Membrane Technology Center, Tongji University, Shanghai 200092, China; Key Laboratory of Yangtze River Water Environment, Ministry of Education, Tongji University, Shanghai, 200092, China; Shanghai Institute of Pollution Control and Ecological Security, China.
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, KU Leuven, Celestijnenlaan 200F, B-3001, Leuven, Belgium
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Solvent transport model for polyamide nanofilm membranes based on accurate Hansen solubility parameters. J Memb Sci 2023. [DOI: 10.1016/j.memsci.2023.121505] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/23/2023]
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Ma K, Li X, Xia X, Chen Y, Luan Z, Chu H, Geng B, Yan M. Fluorinated solvent resistant nanofiltration membrane prepared by alkane / ionic liquid interfacial polymerization with excellent solvent resistance. J Memb Sci 2023. [DOI: 10.1016/j.memsci.2023.121486] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/19/2023]
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Ali S, Shah IA, Ihsanullah I, Feng X. Nanocomposite membranes for organic solvent nanofiltration: Recent advances, challenges, and prospects. CHEMOSPHERE 2022; 308:136329. [PMID: 36087722 DOI: 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2022.136329] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/06/2022] [Revised: 08/27/2022] [Accepted: 09/01/2022] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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Organic solvent nanofiltration (OSN) is an emerging technology for the separation of organic solvents that are relevant to the petrochemical, pharmaceutical, food and fine chemical industries. The separation performance of OSN membranes has continued to push the boundary up through advanced membrane fabrication techniques and novel materials for fabricating the membranes. Despite the many advantages, OSN membranes still face such challenges as low solvent permeability and durability in harsh organic solvent conditions. To overcome these limitations, attempts have been made to incorporate nanomaterial fillers into OSN membranes to improve their overall performance. This review analyzes the potential and use of nanomaterials for OSN membranes, including covalent organic frameworks (COFs), metal-organic frameworks (MOFs), metal oxides (MOs) and carbon-based materials (CBMs). Recent advances in the state-of-the-art nano-based OSN membranes, in the form of thin-film nanocomposite (TFN) membranes and mixed matrix membranes (MMMs), are reviewed. Moreover, the separation mechanisms of OSN with nano-based membranes are discussed. The challenges faced by these OSN membranes are also elaborated, and recommendations for further research in this field are provided.
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- Sharafat Ali
- Department of Chemical Engineering, University of Waterloo, 200 University Avenue West, Waterloo, ON, N2L 3G1, Canada
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- State Key Joint Laboratory of Environmental Simulation and Pollution Control, School of Environment, Beijing Normal University, No. 19, Xinjiekouwai Street, Beijing, 100875, China
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- 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 Waterloo, 200 University Avenue West, Waterloo, ON, N2L 3G1, Canada.
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Preparation of microporous organic solvent nanofiltration (OSN) composite membrane from a novel tris-phenol monomer. Sep Purif Technol 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.seppur.2022.121985] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/23/2022]
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Fang Q, Liu Q, Xie Z, Hill MR, Zhang K. Two dimensional laminar MoS2 modified PTMSP membranes with improved organic solvent nanofiltration performance. J Memb Sci 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.memsci.2022.121139] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/11/2022]
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Dehghanpour SB, Parvizian F, Vatanpour V, He T. Enhancing the flux and salt rejection of thin-film composite nanofiltration membranes prepared on plasma-treated polyethylene using PVA/TS-1 composite. REACT FUNCT POLYM 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.reactfunctpolym.2022.105329] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/18/2022]
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Sun N, Dou P, Zhai W, He H, Nghiem LD, Vatanpour V, Zhang Y, Liu C, He T. Polyethylene separator supported thin-film composite forward osmosis membranes for concentrating lithium enriched brine. WATER RESEARCH 2022; 216:118297. [PMID: 35325825 DOI: 10.1016/j.watres.2022.118297] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/02/2021] [Revised: 03/11/2022] [Accepted: 03/12/2022] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
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To extract lithium from salt lake brine involves a process of separation and concentration. After separating lithium from brine, the lithium ion concentration is generally a few hundred mg/L which is far below the required 20-30 g/L (as Li+) before precipitation as lithium carbonate. The concentration step of a lithium enriched brine is crucial but highly energy-intensive. Spontaneous forward osmosis (FO) technology offers the possibility for concentrating lithium ions with low energy. Because the concentrating process involves both feed and draw solution with very high salinity, it is highly desirable to have a high performance FO membrane with a low structural parameter as well as a high rejection to ions. In this work, thin polyethylene separator supported FO (PE-FO) membranes were prepared and post-treated stepwise with benzyl alcohol (BA) and hydraulic compaction. The effect of the post-treatment on the FO performance was systematically analyzed. Excellent FO performance was achieved: the water flux and reverse salt flux selectivity were 66.3 LMH and 5.25 L/g, respectively, when the active layer is oriented towards the 0.5 M NaCl draw solution with deionized water as the feed. To the best of our knowledge, this FO flux is the highest ever reported in the open literature under similar test conditions. Applied in concentrating lithium enriched brine, the membrane showed superior water flux using saturated MgCl2 as draw solution. A new FO model was established to simulate the water flux during the concentration process with good agreement with the experimental results. The promising results using PE-FO membrane for lithium enrichment opens a new frontier for the potential application of FO membranes.
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- Nan Sun
- Shanghai Advanced Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shanghai 201210, China; School of Physical Science and Technology, ShanghaiTech University, Shanghai 201210, China
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- College of Chemistry and Environmental Engineering, Shenzhen University, Shenzhen 518060, China.
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- Shanghai Advanced Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shanghai 201210, China
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- School of Physical Science and Technology, ShanghaiTech University, Shanghai 201210, China
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- Centre for Technology in Water and Wastewater, School of Civil and Environmental Engineering, University of Technology Sydney, NSW 2220, Australia
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- Department of Applied Chemistry, Faculty of Chemistry, Kharazmi University, Tehran 15719-14911, Iran
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- School of Physical Science and Technology, ShanghaiTech University, Shanghai 201210, China
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- College of Chemistry and Environmental Engineering, Shenzhen University, Shenzhen 518060, China
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- Shanghai Advanced Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shanghai 201210, China.
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Heidari AA, Mahdavi H. TFC organic solvent nanofiltration membrane fabricated by a novel HDPE membrane support covered by manganese dioxide /tannic acid-Fe3+layers. J Taiwan Inst Chem Eng 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jtice.2022.104363] [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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TFC solvent-resistant nanofiltration membrane prepared via a gyroid-like PE support coated with polydopamine/Tannic acid-Fe(III). J IND ENG CHEM 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jiec.2021.11.017] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/01/2023]
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Jia M, Liang Y, Liu Z, Liu Y, Zhang X, Guo H. Hydroxypropyl-β-cyclodextrin-incorporated Pebax composite membrane for improved permselectivity in organic solvent nanofiltration. RSC Adv 2022; 12:16893-16902. [PMID: 35754874 PMCID: PMC9171748 DOI: 10.1039/d2ra01491b] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/07/2022] [Accepted: 05/24/2022] [Indexed: 11/21/2022] Open
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The OSN membrane was prepared via crosslinking HP-β-CD in Pebax layer with TDI. The as-prepared membrane exhibited high methanol permeability and good dye rejections, as well as longer running stability.
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- Mengmeng Jia
- Faculty of Materials and Manufacturing, Beijing University of Technology, Beijing 100124, P. R. China
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- Institut für Anorganische Chemie, Eberhard Karls Universität Tübingen, Auf der Morgenstelle 18, 72076 Tübingen, Germany
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- Faculty of Materials and Manufacturing, Beijing University of Technology, Beijing 100124, P. R. China
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- Faculty of Materials and Manufacturing, Beijing University of Technology, Beijing 100124, P. R. China
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- Faculty of Materials and Manufacturing, Beijing University of Technology, Beijing 100124, P. R. China
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- Faculty of Materials and Manufacturing, Beijing University of Technology, Beijing 100124, P. R. China
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Yi M, Han M, Chen J, Hao Z, Chen Y, Yao Y, Sun R. A Novel Method to Prepare Transparent, Flexible and Thermally Conductive Polyethylene/Boron Nitride Films. NANOMATERIALS 2021; 12:nano12010111. [PMID: 35010062 PMCID: PMC8746404 DOI: 10.3390/nano12010111] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/30/2021] [Revised: 12/22/2021] [Accepted: 12/23/2021] [Indexed: 12/04/2022]
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The high thermal conductivity and good insulating properties of boron nitride (BN) make it a promising filler for high-performance polymer-based thermal management materials. An easy way to prepare BN-polymer composites is to directly mix BN particles with polymer matrix. However, a high concentration of fillers usually leads to a huge reduction of mechanical strength and optical transmission. Here, we propose a novel method to prepare polyethylene/boron nitride nanoplates (PE/BNNPs) composites through the combination of electrostatic self-assembly and hot pressing. Through this method, the thermal conductivity of the PE/BNNPs composites reach 0.47 W/mK, which gets a 14.6% improvement compared to pure polyethylene film. Thanks to the tight bonding of polyethylene with BNNPs, the tensile strength of the composite film reaches 1.82 MPa, an increase of 173.58% compared to that of pure polyethylene film (0.66 MPa). The fracture stress was also highly enhanced, with an increase of 148.44% compared to pure polyethylene film. Moreover, the addition of BNNPs in PE does not highly reduce its good transmittance, which is preferred for thermal management in devices like light-emitting diodes. This work gives an insight into the preparation strategy of transparent and flexible thermal management materials with high thermal conductivity.
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- Mingming Yi
- School of Chemical Engineering and Light Industry, Guangdong University of Technology, Guangzhou 510006, China; (M.Y.); (J.C.); (Y.C.)
- Shenzhen Institute of Advanced Electronic Materials, Shenzhen Institute of Advanced Technology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shenzhen 518055, China; (M.H.); (Y.Y.); (R.S.)
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- Shenzhen Institute of Advanced Electronic Materials, Shenzhen Institute of Advanced Technology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shenzhen 518055, China; (M.H.); (Y.Y.); (R.S.)
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- School of Chemical Engineering and Light Industry, Guangdong University of Technology, Guangzhou 510006, China; (M.Y.); (J.C.); (Y.C.)
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- School of Chemical Engineering and Light Industry, Guangdong University of Technology, Guangzhou 510006, China; (M.Y.); (J.C.); (Y.C.)
- Correspondence:
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- School of Chemical Engineering and Light Industry, Guangdong University of Technology, Guangzhou 510006, China; (M.Y.); (J.C.); (Y.C.)
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- Shenzhen Institute of Advanced Electronic Materials, Shenzhen Institute of Advanced Technology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shenzhen 518055, China; (M.H.); (Y.Y.); (R.S.)
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- Shenzhen Institute of Advanced Electronic Materials, Shenzhen Institute of Advanced Technology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shenzhen 518055, China; (M.H.); (Y.Y.); (R.S.)
- Shenzhen College of Advanced Technology, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shenzhen 518055, China
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Shi GM, Feng Y, Li B, Tham HM, Lai JY, Chung TS. Recent progress of organic solvent nanofiltration membranes. Prog Polym Sci 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/j.progpolymsci.2021.101470] [Citation(s) in RCA: 24] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/31/2022]
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Li X, Wang Z, Han X, Liu Y, Wang C, Yan F, Wang J. Regulating the interfacial polymerization process toward high-performance polyamide thin-film composite reverse osmosis and nanofiltration membranes: A review. J Memb Sci 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/j.memsci.2021.119765] [Citation(s) in RCA: 31] [Impact Index Per Article: 10.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/21/2023]
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Liang G, Fang W, Li J, Guo S. Micropore formation and crystalline evolution during biaxial stretching process of iPP film constructed of ordered and continuous β-transcrystallinity. J Memb Sci 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/j.memsci.2021.119558] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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Heidari AA, Mahdavi H, Khodaei kahriz P. Thin film composite solvent resistant nanofiltration membrane via interfacial polymerization on an engineered polyethylene membrane support coated with polydopamine. J Memb Sci 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/j.memsci.2021.119406] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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Kim DY, Park H, Park YI, Lee JH. Polyvinyl alcohol hydrogel-supported forward osmosis membranes with high performance and excellent pH stability. J IND ENG CHEM 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jiec.2021.04.040] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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Kim SM, Hong S, Duy Nguyen BT, Nguyen Thi HY, Park SH, Kim JF. Effect of Additives during Interfacial Polymerization Reaction for Fabrication of Organic Solvent Nanofiltration (OSN) Membranes. Polymers (Basel) 2021; 13:polym13111716. [PMID: 34073893 PMCID: PMC8197207 DOI: 10.3390/polym13111716] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/30/2021] [Revised: 05/19/2021] [Accepted: 05/22/2021] [Indexed: 11/20/2022] Open
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Thin film composite (TFC) membranes is the dominant type of desalination in the field of membrane technology. Most of the TFC membranes are fabricated via interfacial polymerization (IP) technique. The ingenious chemistry of reacting acyl chlorides with diamines at the interface between two immiscible phases was first suggested by Cadotte back in the 1980s, and is still the main chemistry employed now. Researchers have made incremental improvements by incorporating various organic and inorganic additives. However, most of the TFC membrane literature are focused on improving the water desalination performance. Recently, the application spectrum of membrane technology has been expanding from the aqueous environment to harsh solvent environments, now commonly known as Organic Solvent Nanofiltration (OSN) technology. In this work, some of the main additives widely used in the desalination TFC membranes were applied to OSN TFC membranes. It was found that tributyl phosphate (TBP) can improve the solubility of diamine monomer in the organic phase, and sodium dodecyl sulfate (SDS) surfactant can effectively stabilize the IP reaction interface. Employing both TBP and SDS exhibited synergistic effect that improved the membrane permeance and rejection in solvent environments.
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- Su-Min Kim
- Department of Energy and Chemical Engineering, Incheon National University, Incheon 22012, Korea; (S.-M.K.); (S.H.); (B.-T.D.N.); (H.-Y.N.T.)
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- Department of Energy and Chemical Engineering, Incheon National University, Incheon 22012, Korea; (S.-M.K.); (S.H.); (B.-T.D.N.); (H.-Y.N.T.)
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- Department of Energy and Chemical Engineering, Incheon National University, Incheon 22012, Korea; (S.-M.K.); (S.H.); (B.-T.D.N.); (H.-Y.N.T.)
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- Department of Energy and Chemical Engineering, Incheon National University, Incheon 22012, Korea; (S.-M.K.); (S.H.); (B.-T.D.N.); (H.-Y.N.T.)
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, Changwon National University (CNU), Changwon 51140, Korea
- Correspondence: (S.-H.P.); (J.-F.K.)
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- Department of Energy and Chemical Engineering, Incheon National University, Incheon 22012, Korea; (S.-M.K.); (S.H.); (B.-T.D.N.); (H.-Y.N.T.)
- Correspondence: (S.-H.P.); (J.-F.K.)
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Lee S, Kang T, Lee JY, Park J, Choi SH, Yu JY, Ok S, Park SH. Thin-Film Composite Nanofiltration Membranes for Non-Polar Solvents. MEMBRANES 2021; 11:184. [PMID: 33803122 PMCID: PMC8001804 DOI: 10.3390/membranes11030184] [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: 02/26/2021] [Accepted: 03/03/2021] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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Organic solvent nanofiltration (OSN) has been recognized as an eco-friendly separation system owing to its excellent cost and energy saving efficiency, easy scale-up in the narrow area and mild operation conditions. Membrane properties are the key part in terms of determining the separation efficiency in the OSN system. In this review paper, the recently reported OSN thin-film composite (TFC) membranes were investigated to understand insight of membrane materials and performance. Especially, we highlighted the representative study concepts and materials of the selective layer of OSN TFC membranes for non-polar solvents. The proper choice of monomers and additives for the selective layer forms much more interconnected voids and the enhanced microporosity, which can improve membrane performance of the OSN TFC membrane with reducing the transport resistance. Therefore, this review paper could be an important bridge to connect with the next-generation OSN TFC membranes for non-polar solvents.
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- Seungmin Lee
- Energy Materials and Components R&D Group, Korea Institute of Industrial Technology, Busan 46938, Korea;
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, Changwon National University (CNU), Changwon 51140, Korea; (T.K.); (J.Y.L.); (J.P.); (S.H.C.); (J.-Y.Y.); (S.O.)
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, Changwon National University (CNU), Changwon 51140, Korea; (T.K.); (J.Y.L.); (J.P.); (S.H.C.); (J.-Y.Y.); (S.O.)
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, Changwon National University (CNU), Changwon 51140, Korea; (T.K.); (J.Y.L.); (J.P.); (S.H.C.); (J.-Y.Y.); (S.O.)
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, Changwon National University (CNU), Changwon 51140, Korea; (T.K.); (J.Y.L.); (J.P.); (S.H.C.); (J.-Y.Y.); (S.O.)
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, Changwon National University (CNU), Changwon 51140, Korea; (T.K.); (J.Y.L.); (J.P.); (S.H.C.); (J.-Y.Y.); (S.O.)
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, Changwon National University (CNU), Changwon 51140, Korea; (T.K.); (J.Y.L.); (J.P.); (S.H.C.); (J.-Y.Y.); (S.O.)
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, Changwon National University (CNU), Changwon 51140, Korea; (T.K.); (J.Y.L.); (J.P.); (S.H.C.); (J.-Y.Y.); (S.O.)
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Shin MG, Seo JY, Park H, Park YI, Lee JH. Overcoming the permeability-selectivity trade-off of desalination membranes via controlled solvent activation. J Memb Sci 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/j.memsci.2020.118870] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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Liu T, Chen D, Cao Y, Yang F, Chen J, Kang J, Xu R, Xiang M. Construction of a composite microporous polyethylene membrane with enhanced fouling resistance for water treatment. J Memb Sci 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/j.memsci.2020.118679] [Citation(s) in RCA: 27] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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Sustainable Fabrication of Organic Solvent Nanofiltration Membranes. MEMBRANES 2020; 11:membranes11010019. [PMID: 33379224 PMCID: PMC7824500 DOI: 10.3390/membranes11010019] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/08/2020] [Revised: 11/01/2020] [Accepted: 11/06/2020] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
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Organic solvent nanofiltration (OSN) has been considered as one of the key technologies to improve the sustainability of separation processes. Recently, apart from enhancing the membrane performance, greener fabricate on of OSN membranes has been set as a strategic objective. Considerable efforts have been made aiming to improve the sustainability in membrane fabrication, such as replacing membrane materials with biodegradable alternatives, substituting toxic solvents with greener solvents, and minimizing waste generation with material recycling. In addition, new promising fabrication and post-modification methods of solvent-stable membranes have been developed exploiting the concept of interpenetrating polymer networks, spray coating, and facile interfacial polymerization. This review compiles the recent progress and advances for sustainable fabrication in the field of polymeric OSN membranes.
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Lu Y, Wang Z, Fang W, Zhu Y, Zhang Y, Jin J. Polyamide Thin Films Grown on PD/SWCNT-Interlayered-PTFE Microfiltration Membranes for High-Permeance Organic Solvent Nanofiltration. Ind Eng Chem Res 2020. [DOI: 10.1021/acs.iecr.0c04969] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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- Yang Lu
- i-Lab, Suzhou Institute of Nano-Tech and Nano-Bionics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Suzhou 215123, China
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- i-Lab, Suzhou Institute of Nano-Tech and Nano-Bionics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Suzhou 215123, China
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- i-Lab, Suzhou Institute of Nano-Tech and Nano-Bionics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Suzhou 215123, China
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- i-Lab, Suzhou Institute of Nano-Tech and Nano-Bionics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Suzhou 215123, China
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- School of Chemical Engineering and Energy, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou 450001, China
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- i-Lab, Suzhou Institute of Nano-Tech and Nano-Bionics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Suzhou 215123, China
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Li P, Zhang M, Zhai Z, Wang M, Li P, Hou Y, Jason Niu Q. Precise assembly of a zeolite imidazolate framework on polypropylene support for the fabrication of thin film nanocomposite reverse osmosis membrane. J Memb Sci 2020. [DOI: 10.1016/j.memsci.2020.118412] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/21/2022]
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Li Y, Pan G, Wang J, Zhang Y, Shi H, Yu H, Liu Y. Tailoring the Polyamide Active Layer of Thin-Film Composite Forward Osmosis Membranes with Combined Cosolvents during Interfacial Polymerization. Ind Eng Chem Res 2020. [DOI: 10.1021/acs.iecr.0c00682] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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- Yu Li
- College of Materials Science and Engineering, Beijing University of Chemical Technology, Beijing 100029, China
- SINOPEC Beijing Research Institute of Chemical Industry, Beijing 100013, China
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- SINOPEC Beijing Research Institute of Chemical Industry, Beijing 100013, China
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- College of Materials Science and Engineering, Beijing University of Chemical Technology, Beijing 100029, China
- SINOPEC Beijing Research Institute of Chemical Industry, Beijing 100013, China
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- SINOPEC Beijing Research Institute of Chemical Industry, Beijing 100013, China
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- SINOPEC Beijing Research Institute of Chemical Industry, Beijing 100013, China
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- SINOPEC Beijing Research Institute of Chemical Industry, Beijing 100013, China
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- College of Materials Science and Engineering, Beijing University of Chemical Technology, Beijing 100029, China
- SINOPEC Beijing Research Institute of Chemical Industry, Beijing 100013, China
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Fabrication of highly permeable polyamide membranes with large “leaf-like” surface nanostructures on inorganic supports for organic solvent nanofiltration. J Memb Sci 2020. [DOI: 10.1016/j.memsci.2020.117932] [Citation(s) in RCA: 32] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/19/2022]
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Polyarylate membrane constructed from porous organic cage for high-performance organic solvent nanofiltration. J Memb Sci 2020. [DOI: 10.1016/j.memsci.2019.117505] [Citation(s) in RCA: 29] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/19/2022]
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Shin MG, Kwon SJ, Park H, Park YI, Lee JH. High-performance and acid-resistant nanofiltration membranes prepared by solvent activation on polyamide reverse osmosis membranes. J Memb Sci 2020. [DOI: 10.1016/j.memsci.2019.117590] [Citation(s) in RCA: 53] [Impact Index Per Article: 13.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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