Polymers,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
15(3), P. 741 - 741
Published: Jan. 31, 2023
In
the
field
of
water
purification,
membrane
separation
technology
plays
a
significant
role.
Electrospinning
has
emerged
as
primary
method
to
produce
nanofiber
membranes
due
its
straightforward,
low
cost,
functional
diversity,
and
process
controllability.
It
is
possible
flexibly
control
structural
characteristics
electrospun
well
carry
out
various
material
combinations
make
full
use
their
properties,
including
high
porosity,
selectivity,
microporous
permeability
obtain
high-performance
treatment
membranes.
These
can
satisfy
fast
efficient
purification
requirements
in
different
applications
filtration
efficiency.
The
current
research
on
still
focused
creating
high-permeability
with
outstanding
remarkable
antifouling
performance,
superior
physical
chemical
long-term
stability.
This
paper
reviewed
preparation
methods
properties
for
fields,
microfiltration,
ultrafiltration,
nanofiltration,
reverse
osmosis,
forward
other
special
applications.
Lastly,
technologies
progress
were
discussed,
future
development
direction
was
also
presented.
Chemical Engineering Journal Advances,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
16, P. 100528 - 100528
Published: June 25, 2023
Surface
modification
is
a
critical
aspect
for
improving
the
efficiency
of
membranes
and
reducing
risk
fouling
in
applications
such
as
wastewater
treatment
oil/water
separation.
The
objective
this
study
to
minimize
membrane
maximize
its
rejection
rate
through
surface
modification.
Here,
first
time,
we
developed
dual-functionalized
PES
using
two-step
process,
involving
grafting
with
thermo-responsive
polymer
(P(NIPAm-co-AAm))
subsequent
functionalization
copper
oxide
nanoparticles.
were
evaluated
any
changes
their
chemical
composition,
structural
properties,
porosity,
charge,
wetting
characteristics.
hydrophilicity
all
modified
increased
indicated
by
noticeable
reduction
water
contact
angle.
displayed
change
receding
angle
based
on
temperature,
confirming
nature
PNIPAm.
grafted
P(NIPAm-co-AAm)
was
significantly
low
(∼13°)
below
33
°C
but
28°
when
temperature
exceeded
40
°C,
indicating
dependence
wettability
treated
temperature.
outperformed
pristine
membrane,
13%
increase
flux
26%
rise
recovery
ratio.
Additionally,
[email
protected](NIPAm-co-AAm)
showed
significant
improvements
contaminant
antifouling
ability,
>
98%
both
oil-water
emulsion
bovine
serum
albumin
(BSA).
achieved
separation
properties
make
an
excellent
candidate
demonstrate
efficacy
our
simple
process.
