Journal of Applied Polymer Science,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Dec. 26, 2024
ABSTRACT
Biodegradable
polymeric
membranes
can
reduce
the
environmental
impact
of
polymer
waste
from
discarded
used
in
water
treatment
and
desalination.
Poly(ε‐caprolactone)
(PCL),
a
promising
biodegradable
material,
faces
limitations
due
to
its
hydrophobicity,
affecting
salt
contaminant
adsorption.
To
overcome
this,
PCL
was
blended
with
oligomeric
PCL‐diol
(PCL‐D)
ratios
90:10,
80:20,
70:30.
Additionally,
12
wt%
laponite
(Lap),
an
anionic
synthetic
clay,
incorporated
enhance
mechanical
strength
functionality.
The
addition
PCL‐D
improved
porosity,
hydrophilicity,
antifouling
properties,
while
Lap
enhanced
performance.
pure
flux
(PWF)
increased
~188
Lm
−2
h
−1
for
neat
1124
70:30
blend
(P7D3‐L12),
contact
angle
(WCA)
decreased
~96°
~49°.
P7D3‐L12
membrane
exhibited
excellent
adsorption
heavy
metals
(Pb
2+
~84.9
Cd
~90.6
mg/g)
dyes
(MB
~45
NR
~57
mg/g).
It
also
showed
~36%–40%
retention
after
multiple
cycles
fouling
recovery
rate
(FRR)
~82%
five
cycles.
demonstrated
78%
weight
loss
compost
over
54
days,
indicating
biodegradability.
These
modified
offer
solution
sustainable
treatment.
Separations,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
12(3), P. 72 - 72
Published: March 18, 2025
The
rapid
pace
of
global
industrialization
and
population
growth
has
intensified
freshwater
scarcity
water
pollution,
necessitating
urgent
solutions.
Adsorption
technology,
favored
for
its
cost-effectiveness,
simplicity,
scalability,
emerged
as
a
promising
approach.
Hydrogels,
particularly
cellulose-based
hydrogels
(CBHs),
have
gained
significant
attention
green
adsorbents
due
to
their
biodegradability,
non-toxicity,
low
cost,
exceptional
adsorption
capacity.
This
paper
reviews
recent
advancements
in
CBHs
sustainable
wastewater
treatment,
focusing
on
synthesis
techniques,
performance,
mechanisms
removing
heavy
metals,
dyes,
micropollutants.
Updated
applications
outcomes
are
also
discussed.
Despite
advantages,
face
challenges
such
limited
mechanical
strength,
practical
production
difficulties,
insufficient
reuse
studies,
separation
inefficiencies.
review
addresses
these
issues
explores
future
prospects
implementation.
findings
provide
valuable
insights
into
advancing
efficient
treatment
In
this
study,
multilayer
composite
nanofiber
membranes
of
sodium
alginate
(SA)
/polyethyleneimine
(PEI)/polyvinyl
alcohol
(PVA)
was
fabricated
via
electrospinning
technique
to
enhance
the
adsorption
Cu2+
from
wastewater.
The
preparation
and
mechanisms
SA/PEI/PVA
were
analyzed
by
utilizing
analytical
techniques
such
as
SEM,
FTIR,
EDS,
UV-vis,
XRD,
TG.
obtained
membrane
characterized
small
diameter,
high
uniformity,
extensive
surface
area,
demonstrate
significant
potential
for
heavy
metal
ion
filtration.
Optimal
spinning
parameters
identified,
including
a
voltage
19.5
KV,
distance
8
cm,
specific
mass
ratios
(SA:
PEI:
PVA,
1:2:6)
injection
speeds
(8
μL/min)
and.
resulting
nanofibers
with
an
average
diameter
112.5
nm
exhibited
excellent
morphology
efficiency,
retaining
over
85%
capacity
in
initial
tests
maintaining
above
80%
efficacy
through
four
successive
filtration
cycles.
Sustainability,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
16(14), P. 5993 - 5993
Published: July 13, 2024
In
pursuit
of
sustainable
solutions
for
water
pollution
mitigation,
we
have
successfully
employed
electrospinning
technology
to
fabricate
a
multilayered
sodium
alginate
(SA)/polyethyleneimine
(PEI)/polyvinyl
alcohol
(PVA)
nanocomposite
fiber
membrane,
with
focus
on
enhancing
its
adsorption
capacity
Cu2+
ions
in
wastewater.
Our
research
underscores
the
potential
this
novel
characterized
by
small
diameter,
high
uniformity,
and
expansive
surface
area,
effectively
filtering
heavy
metal
ions.
By
optimizing
critical
parameters
such
as
voltage
19.5
KV,
collector
distance
8
cm,
specific
mass
ratio
SA:PEI:
PVA
(1:2:6),
an
injection
rate
μL/min,
achieved
nanofiber
membrane
average
diameter
112.5
nm,
exhibiting
exceptional
morphological
characteristics
efficiency.
Notably,
exhibited
over
85%
during
initial
testing,
maintaining
80%
efficiency
throughout
four
consecutive
filtration
cycles.
This
work
not
only
advances
field
membranes
purification
but
also
contributes
significantly
broader
goal
achieving
environmental
sustainability
mitigating
impact
contamination
bodies.
Materials Chemistry Frontiers,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
8(23), P. 3828 - 3858
Published: Jan. 1, 2024
The
methods
for
synergistically
improving
mechanical
performance
and
self-healing
ability
of
polymers
based
on
hydrogen
bonds
were
introduced
discussed.
Heliyon,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
10(11), P. e31318 - e31318
Published: May 27, 2024
This
work
aims
at
the
preparation
and
characterization
of
dual-layer
(DL)
nano-fibrous
mat
(NFM)
hydrophobic
mechanical
stable
polyacrylonitrile
(PAN)
nano-fibers
(NFs),
as
a
supporter,
polyamide
6
(PA)/chitosan
(Ch)
NFs
top
hydrophilic
coating
layer.
PAN
PA
fibers,
residual
wastes
from
textile
processes,
were
collected
dissolved
in
their
proper
solvents.
was
electro-spuned
under
certain
conditions
electro-spinning
(voltage,
flow
rate,
distance
between
spinneret
collector)
to
obtain
PAN-NFM.
Different
ratios
PA/Ch
composite
prepared
then
electro-spun
above
PAN-NFM
that
previously
hydrophobic/hydrophilic
functional
membrane
(DLNFM).
The
efficiency
DLNFM
for
capturing
dye
residues
heavy
metals
wastewater
investigated.
viscosities
solutions
measured.
nano-fiber
membranes
(DLNFMs)
chemically
physically
characterized
by
Fourier
transform
infrared
spectroscopy,
scanning
electron
microscope,
X-ray
diffraction,
thermogravimetric
analyzer.
potential
mats
adsorption
some
metal
ions,
i.e.,
Cu+2,
Cr+3,
Pb+2
cations
addition
dyes
evaluated.
effect
using
different
concentrations
well
thickness
obtained
on
filtration
studied.
results
this
study
show
success
removal.
maximum
removal
acid
reached
73.4
%
reactive
approximately
61
PAN/PA-1.25%Ch
after
3
days
room
temperature.
percent
ions
54
DLNFM.
Additionally,
showed
0.08
mm
is
ideal
absorption
capacity.
value
correlated
with
membrane's
highest
Ch
percentage,
which
(PAN/PA-1.25%Ch).
Furthermore,
demonstrate
presence
polymer
strengthened
produced
bi-layered
achieve
thermal
stability
when
compared
other
(NFMs),
breakdown
temperature
functionalized
(DLMs)
reaching
617
°C
weight
loss
60
%.