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Wu YY, Lin LC. Adsorption-driven reverse osmosis separation of ethanol/water using zeolite nanosheets. Phys Chem Chem Phys 2024; 26:19854-19862. [PMID: 38989692 DOI: 10.1039/d4cp01830c] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 07/12/2024]
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Developing more energy-efficient and cost-effective membrane processes for the separation of ethanol and water represents a strategically important direction to facilitate the production of renewable biofuels. In this study, by employing state-of-the-art molecular simulations, the potential of zeolite nanosheets as reverse osmosis (RO) membranes in ethanol/water separation is investigated. These materials are predicted to offer unprecedentedly high fluxes and more importantly, the ethanol-to-water separation factor can be as large as approximately 800 if the structure is meticulously selected. The separation achieved herein can in fact be considered counter-intuitive as the membrane allows the larger ethanol molecules to permeate through while blocking smaller water molecules. Further investigations reveal that the observed selectivity is strongly correlated with the adsorption selectivity of the bulk materials, suggesting an adsorption-driven mechanism. Promising candidates also appear to have the largest cavity diameter of approximately 6 Å, a size that can be commensurate with the dimensions of ethanol to facilitate its adsorption. The hydrophilicity on the membrane surfaces is as well found to play a non-negligible role. Overall, this study demonstrates the great promise of zeolite nanosheets as RO membranes for extracting anhydrous ethanol from its aqueous mixture and provides guidance toward the selection of promising membrane candidates.
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- Yen-Yung Wu
- Department of Chemical Engineering, National Taiwan University, No. 1, Sec. 4, Roosevelt Road, Taipei 10617, Taiwan.
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, National Taiwan University, No. 1, Sec. 4, Roosevelt Road, Taipei 10617, Taiwan.
- William G. Lowrie Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, The Ohio State University, 151 W. Woodruff Avenue, Columbus, Ohio 43210, USA
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Baysal T, Güvensoy-Morkoyun A, Tantekin-Ersolmaz ŞB, Velioğlu S. Methanol recovery: potential of nanolaminate organic solvent nanofiltration (OSN) membranes. NANOSCALE 2024; 16:3393-3416. [PMID: 38230534 DOI: 10.1039/d3nr05611b] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/18/2024]
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Researchers have made a significant breakthrough by merging the energy-saving attribute of organic solvent nanofiltration (OSN) with the remarkable solvent permeance and solute rejection of two-dimensional (2D) laminated membranes. This innovative approach brings forth a new era of sustainable and cost-effective separation techniques, presenting a promising solution to the issue of industrial solvents contaminating the environment. This development paves the way for new opportunities in building a sustainable future. Specifically, our mini-review has cast a spotlight on the separation and recovery of methanol-a solvent abundantly used in industrial processes. We systematically evaluated a diverse array of free-standing 2D nanolaminate OSN membranes. The analysis encompasses the assessment of pure methanol permeance, solute rejection capabilities, and the simultaneous evaluation of methanol permeance and solute rejection performance. Notably, this study sheds light on the considerable potential of 2D laminated OSN membranes in revolutionizing separation processes for the industrial use of methanol.
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- Tuğba Baysal
- Institute of Nanotechnology, Gebze Technical University, Gebze, Kocaeli, 41400, Türkiye.
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, Istanbul Technical University, Maslak, Istanbul, 34469, Türkiye.
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, Istanbul Technical University, Maslak, Istanbul, 34469, Türkiye.
- Synthetic Fuels & Chemicals Technology Center (SENTEK), Istanbul Technical University, Maslak, Istanbul, 34469, Türkiye
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- Institute of Nanotechnology, Gebze Technical University, Gebze, Kocaeli, 41400, Türkiye.
- Nanotechnology Research and Application Center (NUAM), Gebze Technical University, Gebze, Kocaeli, 41400, Türkiye
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Massoumılari Ş, Velioǧlu S. Can MXene be the Effective Nanomaterial Family for the Membrane and Adsorption Technologies to Reach a Sustainable Green World? ACS OMEGA 2023; 8:29859-29909. [PMID: 37636908 PMCID: PMC10448662 DOI: 10.1021/acsomega.3c01182] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/21/2023] [Accepted: 06/29/2023] [Indexed: 08/29/2023]
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Environmental pollution has intensified and accelerated due to a steady increase in the number of industries, and exploring methods to remove hazardous contaminants, which can be typically divided into inorganic and organic compounds, have become inevitable. Therefore, the development of efficacious technology for the separation processes is of paramount importance to ensure the environmental remediation. Membrane and adsorption technologies garnered attention, especially with the use of novel and high performing nanomaterials, which provide a target-specific solution. Specifically, widespread use of MXene nanomaterials in membrane and adsorption technologies has emerged due to their intriguing characteristics, combined with outstanding separation performance. In this review, we demonstrated the intrinsic properties of the MXene family for several separation applications, namely, gas separation, solvent dehydration, dye removal, separation of oil-in-water emulsions, heavy metal ion removal, removal of radionuclides, desalination, and other prominent separation applications. We highlighted the recent advancements used to tune separation potential of the MXene family such as the manipulation of surface chemistry, delamination or intercalation methods, and fabrication of composite or nanocomposite materials. Moreover, we focused on the aspects of stability, fouling, regenerability, and swelling, which deserve special attention when the MXene family is implemented in membrane and adsorption-based separation applications.
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- Şirin Massoumılari
- Institute
of Nanotechnology, Gebze Technical University, Gebze 41400, Kocaeli, Turkey
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- Institute
of Nanotechnology, Gebze Technical University, Gebze 41400, Kocaeli, Turkey
- Nanotechnology
Research and Application Center, Gebze Technical
University, Gebze 41400, Kocaeli, Turkey
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Interfacial synthesis: a scalable fabrication method of two-dimensional membranes. Curr Opin Chem Eng 2023. [DOI: 10.1016/j.coche.2023.100903] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/06/2023]
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Keshebo DL, Darge HF, Hu CC, Tsai HC, Su CJ, Sun YM, Hung WS, Wang CF, Lee KR, Lai JY. Exfoliation of MoS2 nanosheets using stimuli responsive poly (N-isopropylacrylamide-co-allylamine) for multi-functional nanofiltration membranes preparation. J Memb Sci 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.memsci.2022.121080] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/07/2022]
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Bhowmik S, Govind Rajan A. Chemical vapor deposition of 2D materials: A review of modeling, simulation, and machine learning studies. iScience 2022; 25:103832. [PMID: 35243221 PMCID: PMC8857588 DOI: 10.1016/j.isci.2022.103832] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/24/2022] Open
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Chemical vapor deposition (CVD) is extensively used to produce large-area two-dimensional (2D) materials. Current research is aimed at understanding mechanisms underlying the nucleation and growth of various 2D materials, such as graphene, hexagonal boron nitride (hBN), and transition metal dichalcogenides (e.g., MoS2/WSe2). Herein, we survey the vast literature regarding modeling and simulation of the CVD growth of 2D materials and their heterostructures. We also focus on newer materials, such as silicene, phosphorene, and borophene. We discuss how density functional theory, kinetic Monte Carlo, and reactive molecular dynamics simulations can shed light on the thermodynamics and kinetics of vapor-phase synthesis. We explain how machine learning can be used to develop insights into growth mechanisms and outcomes, as well as outline the open knowledge gaps in the literature. Our work provides consolidated theoretical insights into the CVD growth of 2D materials and presents opportunities for further understanding and improving such processes
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Kadja GTM, Himma NF, Prasetya N, Sumboja A, Bazant MZ, Wenten IG. Advances and challenges in the development of nanosheet membranes. REV CHEM ENG 2021. [DOI: 10.1515/revce-2021-0004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/17/2022]
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The development of highly efficient separation membranes utilizing emerging materials with controllable pore size and minimized thickness could greatly enhance the broad applications of membrane-based technologies. Having this perspective, many studies on the incorporation of nanosheets in membrane fabrication have been conducted, and strong interest in this area has grown over the past decade. This article reviews the development of nanosheet membranes focusing on two-dimensional materials as a continuous phase, due to their promising properties, such as atomic or nanoscale thickness and large lateral dimensions, to achieve improved performance compared to their discontinuous counterparts. Material characteristics and strategies to process nanosheet materials into separation membranes are reviewed, followed by discussions on the membrane performances in diverse applications. The review concludes with a discussion of remaining challenges and future outlook for nanosheet membrane technologies.
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- Grandprix T. M. Kadja
- Division of Inorganic and Physical Chemistry , Institut Teknologi Bandung , Jalan Ganesha no. 10 , Bandung , 40132 , Indonesia
- Center for Catalytic and Reaction Engineering , Institut Teknologi Bandung , Jalan Ganesha no. 10 , Bandung , 40132 , Indonesia
- Research Center for Nanosciences and Nanotechnology , Institut Teknologi Bandung , Jalan Ganesha no. 10 , Bandung 40132 , Indonesia
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- Department of Chemical Engineering , Universitas Brawijaya , Jl. Mayjen Haryono 167 , Malang 65145 , Indonesia
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- Research Center for Nanosciences and Nanotechnology , Institut Teknologi Bandung , Jalan Ganesha no. 10 , Bandung 40132 , Indonesia
- Department of Chemical Engineering , Barrer Centre, Imperial College London , Exhibition Road , London SW7 2AZ , UK
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- Material Science and Engineering Research Group , Faculty of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, Institut Teknologi Bandung , Jl. Ganesha 10 , Bandung 40132 , Indonesia
- National Centre for Sustainable Transportation Technology , Institut Teknologi Bandung , Jalan Ganesha no. 10 , Bandung 40132 , Indonesia
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- Department of Chemical Engineering , Massachusetts Institute of Technology , Cambridge , MA 02139 , USA
- Department of Mathematics , Massachusetts Institute of Technology , Cambridge , MA 02139 , USA
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- Research Center for Nanosciences and Nanotechnology , Institut Teknologi Bandung , Jalan Ganesha no. 10 , Bandung 40132 , Indonesia
- Department of Chemical Engineering , Institut Teknologi Bandung , Jalan Ganesha no. 10 , Bandung 40132 , Indonesia
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Bakshi A, Bustamante H, Sui X, Joshi R. Structure Dependent Water Transport in Membranes Based on Two-Dimensional Materials. Ind Eng Chem Res 2021. [DOI: 10.1021/acs.iecr.1c01919] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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- Aastha Bakshi
- Department of Metallurgical and Materials Engineering, Punjab Engineering College (Deemed to Be University), Chandigarh 160012, India
- SMaRT Centre, School of Materials Science and Engineering, University of New South Wales, Sydney, New South Wales 2052, Australia
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- SMaRT Centre, School of Materials Science and Engineering, University of New South Wales, Sydney, New South Wales 2052, Australia
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- SMaRT Centre, School of Materials Science and Engineering, University of New South Wales, Sydney, New South Wales 2052, Australia
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Zohreband Z, Adeli M, Zebardasti A. Self-healable and flexible supramolecular gelatin/MoS 2 hydrogels with molecular recognition properties. Int J Biol Macromol 2021; 182:2048-2055. [PMID: 34087295 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2021.05.106] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/03/2021] [Revised: 05/11/2021] [Accepted: 05/15/2021] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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Two-dimensional MoS2 is emerging as a unique platform for a wide range of biomedical applications including extracellular matrix mimics, drug delivery systems and antimicrobial agents. However, low processability and nonspecific interactions at biointerfaces are serious challenges that hamper the biomedical applications of this nanomaterial. Herein, we show how specific interactions between MoS2 and a gelatin matrix results in a biomimetic hydrogel with the self-healing and molecular recognition properties. β-Cyclodextrin was conjugated to the surface of freshly exfoliated MoS2 through a one pot nucleophilic substitution reaction and the obtained cyclodextrin-functionalized MoS2 was used to construct an injectable, self-healable and flexible supramolecular hydrogel upon host-guest interactions with adamantane-modified gelatin matrix. Incorporation of almost 1 wt% of CDMoS2 into gelatin matrix with 1cm2 cross-section resulted in a hydrogel that was able to tolerate one hundred grams. Also, storage modulus (G'), loss modulus (G″) of the obtained hydrogel was 10 and 25 times higher than that for the neat gelatin, respectively. Due to its self-healing, molecular recognition and mechanical properties as well as its flexibility, injectability, and processability, MoS2gel is a promising candidate for a wide range of future biomedical applications including extracellular matrix mimics and tissue engineering.
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- Zeinab Zohreband
- Department of Chemistry, Lorestan University, Khorramabad, Lorestan 68151-44316, Iran
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- Department of Chemistry, Lorestan University, Khorramabad, Lorestan 68151-44316, Iran.
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- Department of Chemistry, Lorestan University, Khorramabad, Lorestan 68151-44316, Iran.
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Choi HJ, Ahn YH, Koh DY. Enantioselective Mixed Matrix Membranes for Chiral Resolution. MEMBRANES 2021; 11:279. [PMID: 33920323 PMCID: PMC8069341 DOI: 10.3390/membranes11040279] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/20/2021] [Revised: 04/07/2021] [Accepted: 04/08/2021] [Indexed: 11/18/2022]
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Most pharmaceuticals are stereoisomers that each enantiomer shows dramatically different biological activity. Therefore, the production of optically pure chemicals through sustainable and energy-efficient technology is one of the main objectives in the pharmaceutical industry. Membrane-based separation is a continuous process performed on a large scale that uses far less energy than the conventional thermal separation process. Enantioselective polymer membranes have been developed for chiral resolution of pharmaceuticals; however, it is difficult to generate sufficient enantiomeric excess (ee) with conventional polymers. This article describes a chiral resolution strategy using a composite structure of mixed matrix membrane that employs chiral fillers. We discuss several enantioselective fillers, including metal-organic frameworks (MOFs), covalent organic frameworks (COFs), zeolites, porous organic cages (POCs), and their potential use as chiral fillers in mixed matrix membranes. State-of-the-art enantioselective mixed matrix membranes (MMMs) and the future design consideration for highly efficient enantioselective MMMs are discussed.
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- Hwa-Jin Choi
- Department of Chemical and Molecular Engineering (BK-21 Plus), Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology, Daejeon 34141, Korea;
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, Soongsil University, 369 Sangdo-ro, Dongjak-gu, Seoul 06978, Korea;
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- Department of Chemical and Molecular Engineering (BK-21 Plus), Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology, Daejeon 34141, Korea;
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Alekseeva OK, Pushkareva IV, Pushkarev AS, Fateev VN. Graphene and Graphene-Like Materials for Hydrogen Energy. NANOTECHNOLOGIES IN RUSSIA 2020; 15:273-300. [PMID: 33391617 PMCID: PMC7768998 DOI: 10.1134/s1995078020030027] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/10/2020] [Revised: 06/10/2020] [Accepted: 06/22/2020] [Indexed: 12/17/2022]
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The review is devoted to current and promising areas of application of graphene and materials based on it for generating environmentally friendly hydrogen energy. Analysis of the results of theoretical and experimental studies of hydrogen accumulation in graphene materials confirms the possibility of creating on their basis systems for reversible hydrogen storage, which combine high capacity, stability, and the possibility of rapid hydrogen evolution under conditions acceptable for practical use. Recent advances in the development of chemically and heat-resistant graphene-based membrane materials make it possible to create new gas separation membranes that provide high permeability and selectivity and are promising for hydrogen purification in processes of its production from natural gas. The characteristics of polymer membranes that are currently used in industry for the most part can be significantly improved with small additions of graphene materials. The use of graphene-like materials as a support of nanoparticles or as functional additives in the composition of the electrocatalytic layer in polymer electrolyte membrane fuel cells makes it possible to improve their characteristics and to increase the activity and stability of the electrocatalyst in the reaction of oxygen evolution.
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- O. K. Alekseeva
- National Research Center Kurchatov Institute, Moscow, Russia
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- National Research Center Kurchatov Institute, Moscow, Russia
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- National Research Center Kurchatov Institute, Moscow, Russia
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Karahan HE, Goh K, Zhang CJ, Yang E, Yıldırım C, Chuah CY, Ahunbay MG, Lee J, Tantekin-Ersolmaz ŞB, Chen Y, Bae TH. MXene Materials for Designing Advanced Separation Membranes. ADVANCED MATERIALS (DEERFIELD BEACH, FLA.) 2020; 32:e1906697. [PMID: 32484267 DOI: 10.1002/adma.201906697] [Citation(s) in RCA: 129] [Impact Index Per Article: 32.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/13/2019] [Revised: 01/07/2020] [Accepted: 02/21/2020] [Indexed: 06/11/2023]
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MXenes are emerging rapidly as a new family of multifunctional nanomaterials with prospective applications rivaling that of graphenes. Herein, a timely account of the design and performance evaluation of MXene-based membranes is provided. First, the preparation and physicochemical characteristics of MXenes are outlined, with a focus on exfoliation, dispersion stability, and processability, which are crucial factors for membrane fabrication. Then, different formats of MXene-based membranes in the literature are introduced, comprising pristine or intercalated nanolaminates and polymer-based nanocomposites. Next, the major membrane processes so far pursued by MXenes are evaluated, covering gas separation, wastewater treatment, desalination, and organic solvent purification. The potential utility of MXenes in phase inversion and interfacial polymerization, as well as layer-by-layer assembly for the preparation of nanocomposite membranes, is also critically discussed. Looking forward, exploiting the high electrical conductivity and catalytic activity of certain MXenes is put into perspective for niche applications that are not easily achievable by other nanomaterials. Furthermore, the benefits of simulation/modeling approaches for designing MXene-based membranes are exemplified. Overall, critical insights are provided for materials science and membrane communities to navigate better while exploring the potential of MXenes for developing advanced separation membranes.
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- Hüseyin Enis Karahan
- Singapore Membrane Technology Center (SMTC), Nanyang Environment and Water Research Institute, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore, 637141, Singapore
- School of Chemical and Biomedical Engineering, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore, 637459, Singapore
- School of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, The University of Sydney, Sydney, New South Wales, 2006, Australia
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- Singapore Membrane Technology Center (SMTC), Nanyang Environment and Water Research Institute, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore, 637141, Singapore
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- ETH Domain, Empa, Swiss Federal Laboratories for Materials Science and Technology, Überlandstrasse 129, Dübendorf, CH-8600, Switzerland
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- Singapore Membrane Technology Center (SMTC), Nanyang Environment and Water Research Institute, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore, 637141, Singapore
- Department of Marine Environmental Engineering, Gyeongsang National University, 38 Cheondaegukchi-gil, Tongyeong-si, Gyeongnam, 53064, Republic of Korea
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- Polymer Science and Technology Graduate Program, Istanbul Technical University, Istanbul, 34469, Turkey
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- Singapore Membrane Technology Center (SMTC), Nanyang Environment and Water Research Institute, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore, 637141, Singapore
- School of Chemical and Biomedical Engineering, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore, 637459, Singapore
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, Istanbul Technical University, Maslak, Istanbul, 34469, Turkey
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- Singapore Membrane Technology Center (SMTC), Nanyang Environment and Water Research Institute, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore, 637141, Singapore
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- School of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, The University of Sydney, Sydney, New South Wales, 2006, Australia
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- Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology, Daejeon, 34141, Republic of Korea
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