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Liang S, Fu K, Li X, Wang Z. Unveiling the spatiotemporal dynamics of membrane fouling: A focused review on dynamic fouling characterization techniques and future perspectives. Adv Colloid Interface Sci 2024; 328:103179. [PMID: 38754212 DOI: 10.1016/j.cis.2024.103179] [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: 08/25/2023] [Revised: 03/12/2024] [Accepted: 05/03/2024] [Indexed: 05/18/2024]
Abstract
Membrane technology has emerged as a crucial method for obtaining clean water from unconventional sources in the face of water scarcity. It finds wide applications in wastewater treatment, advanced treatment, and desalination of seawater and brackish water. However, membrane fouling poses a huge challenge that limits the development of membrane-based water treatment technologies. Characterizing the dynamics of membrane fouling is crucial for understanding its development, mechanisms, and effective mitigation. Instrumental techniques that enable in situ or real-time characterization of the dynamics of membrane fouling provide insights into the temporal and spatial evolution of fouling, which play a crucial role in understanding the fouling mechanism and the formulation of membrane control strategies. This review consolidates existing knowledge about the principal advanced instrumental analysis technologies employed to characterize the dynamics of membrane fouling, in terms of membrane structure, morphology, and intermolecular forces. Working principles, applications, and limitations of each technique are discussed, enabling researchers to select appropriate methods for their specific studies. Furthermore, prospects for the future development of dynamic characterization techniques for membrane fouling are discussed, underscoring the need for continued research and innovation in this field to overcome the challenges posed by membrane fouling.
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- Shuling Liang
- School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Shanghai Institute of Pollution Control and Ecological Security, State Key Laboratory of Pollution Control and Resource Reuse, Tongji University, Shanghai 200092, China
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- School of Aerospace Engineering and Applied Mechanics, Tongji University, Shanghai 200092, China
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- School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Shanghai Institute of Pollution Control and Ecological Security, State Key Laboratory of Pollution Control and Resource Reuse, Tongji University, Shanghai 200092, China.
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- School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Shanghai Institute of Pollution Control and Ecological Security, State Key Laboratory of Pollution Control and Resource Reuse, Tongji University, Shanghai 200092, China
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Wabnitz C, Canavan A, Chen W, Reisbeck M, Bakkour R. Quartz Crystal Microbalance as a Holistic Detector for Quantifying Complex Organic Matrices during Liquid Chromatography: 1. Coupling, Characterization, and Validation. Anal Chem 2024; 96:7429-7435. [PMID: 38683884 PMCID: PMC11099895 DOI: 10.1021/acs.analchem.3c05440] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/02/2024]
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A matrix in highly complex samples can cause adverse effects on the trace analysis of targeted organic compounds. A suitable separation of the target analyte(s) and matrix before the instrumental analysis is often a vital step for which chromatographic cleanup methods remain one of the most frequently used strategies, particularly high-performance liquid chromatography (HPLC). The lack of a simple real-time detection technique that can quantify the entirety of the matrix during this step, especially with gradient solvents, renders optimization of the cleanup challenging. This paper, along with a companion one, explores the possibilities and limitations of quartz crystal microbalance (QCM) dry-mass sensing for quantifying complex organic matrices during gradient HPLC. To this end, this work coupled a QCM and a microfluidic spray dryer with a commercial HPLC system using a flow splitter and developed a calibration and data processing strategy. The system was characterized in terms of detection and quantification limits, with LOD = 4.3-15 mg/L and LOQ = 16-52 mg/L, respectively, for different eluent compositions. Validation of natural organic matter in an environmental sample against offline total organic carbon analysis confirmed the approach's feasibility, with an absolute recovery of 103 ± 10%. Our findings suggest that QCM dry-mass sensing could serve as a valuable tool for analysts routinely employing HPLC cleanup methods, offering potential benefits across various analytical fields.
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- Christopher Wabnitz
- TUM School of Natural Sciences, Chair of Analytical Chemistry and Water Chemistry, Technical University of Munich, Garching 85748, Germany
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- TUM School of Natural Sciences, Chair of Analytical Chemistry and Water Chemistry, Technical University of Munich, Garching 85748, Germany
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- TUM School of Natural Sciences, Chair of Analytical Chemistry and Water Chemistry, Technical University of Munich, Garching 85748, Germany
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- TUM School of Computation, Information and Technology, Heinz Nixdorf Chair of Biomedical Electronics, Technical University of Munich, Munich 81675, Germany
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- TUM School of Natural Sciences, Chair of Analytical Chemistry and Water Chemistry, Technical University of Munich, Garching 85748, Germany
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Xu T, Hong Y, Gu Z, Cheng L, Li C, Li Z. Adsorption and Assembly of Octenyl Succinic Anhydride Starch/Chitosan Electrostatic Complexes at Oil-Water Interface. LANGMUIR : THE ACS JOURNAL OF SURFACES AND COLLOIDS 2023; 39:3006-3017. [PMID: 36745541 DOI: 10.1021/acs.langmuir.2c02878] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/18/2023]
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Biopolymer electrostatic complexes are popular Pickering stabilizers whose structures greatly affect their interfacial properties. This study comprehensively demonstrated the interfacial adsorption and assembly of dissolved octenyl succinic anhydride (OSA) starch (OSA-D)/chitosan (CS) electrostatic complexes with different structures through complementary characterization methods. We found that compared with single-component systems, OSA-D/CS complexes exhibited significantly increased wetting stability and adsorption rate to the interface, which was reinforced by molecular dynamics simulations. Their soft structures and the entanglement of molecular chains led to the formation of thick and highly viscoelastic multilayer adsorbed films, which greatly resisted deformation against shearing forces. The adsorption and assembly of the complexes were strongly influenced by OSA-D/CS ratios and pH, which could be related to the different interfacial interaction strengths. Overall, the electrostatic complexation, structural characteristics, and interfacial properties of OSA-D/CS complexes were well related, thereby providing valuable information for the regulation of controlled interfaces and bulk system properties.
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- Tian Xu
- School of Food Science and Technology, Jiangnan University, Wuxi214122, China
- Collaborative Innovation Center for Food Safety and Quality Control, Jiangnan University, Wuxi214122, China
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- Key Laboratory of Synthetic and Biological Colloids, Ministry of Education, Wuxi214122, China
- School of Food Science and Technology, Jiangnan University, Wuxi214122, China
- Collaborative Innovation Center for Food Safety and Quality Control, Jiangnan University, Wuxi214122, China
- Jiaxing Institute of Future Food, Jiaxing314050, PR China
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- School of Food Science and Technology, Jiangnan University, Wuxi214122, China
- Collaborative Innovation Center for Food Safety and Quality Control, Jiangnan University, Wuxi214122, China
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- School of Food Science and Technology, Jiangnan University, Wuxi214122, China
- Collaborative Innovation Center for Food Safety and Quality Control, Jiangnan University, Wuxi214122, China
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- Key Laboratory of Synthetic and Biological Colloids, Ministry of Education, Wuxi214122, China
- School of Food Science and Technology, Jiangnan University, Wuxi214122, China
- Collaborative Innovation Center for Food Safety and Quality Control, Jiangnan University, Wuxi214122, China
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- Key Laboratory of Synthetic and Biological Colloids, Ministry of Education, Wuxi214122, China
- School of Food Science and Technology, Jiangnan University, Wuxi214122, China
- Collaborative Innovation Center for Food Safety and Quality Control, Jiangnan University, Wuxi214122, China
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Ilyas A, Vankelecom IFJ. Designing sustainable membrane-based water treatment via fouling control through membrane interface engineering and process developments. Adv Colloid Interface Sci 2023; 312:102834. [PMID: 36634445 DOI: 10.1016/j.cis.2023.102834] [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: 04/08/2022] [Revised: 12/05/2022] [Accepted: 01/04/2023] [Indexed: 01/09/2023]
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Membrane-based water treatment processes have been established as a powerful approach for clean water production. However, despite the significant advances made in terms of rejection and flux, provision of sustainable and energy-efficient water production is restricted by the inevitable issue of membrane fouling, known to be the major contributor to the elevated operating costs due to frequent chemical cleaning, increased transmembrane resistance, and deterioration of permeate flux. This review provides an overview of fouling control strategies in different membrane processes, such as microfiltration, ultrafiltration, membrane bioreactors, and desalination via reverse osmosis and forward osmosis. Insights into the recent advancements are discussed and efforts made in terms of membrane development, modules arrangement, process optimization, feed pretreatment, and fouling monitoring are highlighted to evaluate their overall impact in energy- and cost-effective water treatment. Major findings in four key aspects are presented, including membrane surface modification, modules design, process integration, and fouling monitoring. Among the above mentioned anti-fouling strategies, a large part of research has been focused on membrane surface modifications using a number of anti-fouling materials whereas much less research has been devoted to membrane module advancements and in-situ fouling monitoring and control. At the end, a critical analysis is provided for each anti-fouling strategy and a rationale framework is provided for design of efficient membranes and process for water treatment.
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- Ayesha Ilyas
- Membrane Technology Group (MTG), Division cMACS, Faculty of Bioscience Engineering, KU Leuven, Celestijnenlaan 200F, Box 2454, 3001 Leuven, Belgium
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- Membrane Technology Group (MTG), Division cMACS, Faculty of Bioscience Engineering, KU Leuven, Celestijnenlaan 200F, Box 2454, 3001 Leuven, Belgium.
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Rudolph-Schöpping G, Schagerlöf H, Jönsson AS, Lipnizki F. Comparison of membrane fouling during ultrafiltration with adsorption studied by Quartz crystal microbalance with dissipation monitoring (QCM-D). J Memb Sci 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.memsci.2022.121313] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/27/2022]
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Eskhan A, Johnson D. Microscale characterization of abiotic surfaces and prediction of their biofouling/anti-biofouling potential using the AFM colloidal probe technique. Adv Colloid Interface Sci 2022; 310:102796. [DOI: 10.1016/j.cis.2022.102796] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/03/2022] [Revised: 10/11/2022] [Accepted: 10/14/2022] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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Chen Y, Kim S, Cohen Y. Tuning the hydraulic permeability and molecular weight cutoff (MWCO) of surface nano-structured ultrafiltration membranes. J Memb Sci 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/j.memsci.2021.119180] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
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Rudolph G, Hermansson A, Jönsson AS, Lipnizki F. In situ real-time investigations on adsorptive membrane fouling by thermomechanical pulping process water with quartz crystal microbalance with dissipation monitoring (QCM-D). Sep Purif Technol 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/j.seppur.2020.117578] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/23/2022]
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Reduction of long-term irreversible membrane fouling: A comparison of integrated and separated processes of MIEX and UF. J Memb Sci 2020. [DOI: 10.1016/j.memsci.2020.118567] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/18/2022]
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Rudolph G, Virtanen T, Ferrando M, Güell C, Lipnizki F, Kallioinen M. A review of in situ real-time monitoring techniques for membrane fouling in the biotechnology, biorefinery and food sectors. J Memb Sci 2019. [DOI: 10.1016/j.memsci.2019.117221] [Citation(s) in RCA: 49] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
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