Article
Polymer Science
Laila Rameesha, Dipak Rana, Alagumalai Nagendran
Summary: This study focuses on the development of hybrid ultrafiltration membranes using Poly(vinylidene fluoride) (PVDF) with zeolitic imidazolate framework-8 (ZIF-8) nanocrystals. The study investigates the surface morphology and distribution of ZIF-8 in the PVDF matrix, as well as its antibacterial activity and chemical functionality. The addition of ZIF-8 enhances the hydrophilicity and porosity of the membranes, resulting in increased pure water permeability and improved rejection and permeate flux for bovine serum albumin (BSA) and humic acid (HA). The PVDF hybrid membrane with 2 wt% of ZIF-8 demonstrates excellent permeability, antifouling, and antibiofouling abilities, making it a promising choice for water treatment applications.
POLYMERS FOR ADVANCED TECHNOLOGIES
(2023)
Article
Polymer Science
Laila Rameesha, Dipak Rana, Alagumalai Nagendran
Summary: Silver-loaded iron-based metal-organic frameworks (Ag@FeBTC) are incorporated with poly (vinylidene fluoride) (PVDF) to make hybrid ultrafiltration (UF) membranes for treating water containing macromolecular pollutants. The enhanced hydrophilicity and antibacterial behavior of the PVDF/Ag@FeBTC hybrid membranes are confirmed, and the membranes exhibit improved pure water flux, high rejection for foulant removal, and long-term stability. These results demonstrate the potential use of the PVDF/Ag@FeBTC UF membrane for water treatment applications.
JOURNAL OF APPLIED POLYMER SCIENCE
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Mansour Alhoshan, Arun Kumar Shukla, Javed Alam
Summary: In this study, Zn-MOF nanoparticles were incorporated into PVDF-co-HFP polymer to fabricate Zn-MOF/PVDF-co-HFP nanocomposite ultrafiltration membranes. The nanocomposite membranes exhibited improved surface characteristics, higher water permeability, and excellent antifouling performance.
WATER AIR AND SOIL POLLUTION
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Eman S. Mansor, Eman A. Ali, A. M. Shaban
Summary: A facile method was employed to fabricate tight ultrafiltration membrane for the removal of naturally existed hazard organic substances from surface water and wastewater. By using metal organic framework MOF of cerium (Ce), a new composite membrane was developed to enhance the performance of polyethersulfone (PES) membrane. The study showed that increasing the content of Ce-AnthMOF could significantly enhance the hydrophilicity and permeability performance of the membrane. Testing the membrane for the treatment of whey wastewater showed high removal rates of various pollutants, indicating a promising approach for efficient wastewater treatment.
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Parashuram Kallem, G. Bharath, K. Rambabu, C. Srinivasakannan, Fawzi Banat
Summary: The intercalation of HAp/BN into PES membranes improves hydrophilicity, water flux, and antifouling properties, with hybrid membranes containing 4 wt% HAp/BN showing the best overall performance including high permeability, strong antifouling capacity, and high water flux recovery ratio.
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Zixuan Wu, Xin Ji, Quanlong He, Hongbo Gu, Wei-xian Zhang, Zilong Deng
Summary: To mitigate membrane fouling and address the trade-off between permeability and selectivity, nanocellulose fine-tuned polyvinylidene fluoride (PVDF) porous membranes were fabricated. The incorporation of cellulose nanocrystals and oxidized cellulose nanofibers improved the surface charge, hydrophilicity, porosity, and tensile strength of the membranes. The NC-PVDF membranes exhibited enhanced flux, rejection, and fouling resistance, making them promising candidates for membrane separation.
CARBOHYDRATE POLYMERS
(2024)
Article
Polymer Science
Aulia Chintia Ambarita, Sri Mulyati, Nasrul Arahman, Muhammad Roil Bilad, Norazanita Shamsuddin, Noor Maizura Ismail
Summary: This study investigates the use of dragonbloodin resin (DBR) as a bio-based additive for improving the properties and performance of PES membranes. The addition of DBR enhances the hydrophilicity, porosity, water uptake, and overall hydraulic performance of the membranes. Membranes loaded with DBR show significantly higher clean water flux and permeation rates compared to pristine PES membranes, with excellent antifouling properties even after multiple cleaning cycles.
Article
Engineering, Chemical
Shaobo Zhang, Yi Li, Yan Yuan, Li Jiang, Haitao Wu, Yanmao Dong
Summary: Membrane separation is an effective method for treating oily wastewater. This study improved the efficiency of oil-in-water emulsion separation by using alkali treatment to promote the deposition of Fe (III) on PVDF membranes. A hydrophilic coating was also produced on the membrane surface, enhancing permeability and antifouling properties. The modified membrane showed excellent pure water flux and oil rejection, as well as underwater anti-oil adhesion and antifouling properties. This environmentally friendly PVDF membrane modification strategy has great potential for oil-in-water emulsion separation.
SEPARATION AND PURIFICATION TECHNOLOGY
(2024)
Article
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Eid H. Alosaimi, Hassan M. A. Hassan, Ibrahim Hotan Alsohaimi, Qiao Chen, Saad Melhi, Ayman Abdelaziz Younes, Walaa H. El-Shwiniy
Summary: By incorporating ZnO nanoparticles modified with polysulfopropyl acrylate into the membrane, the composite membrane demonstrates significantly improved water flux, maintained high rejection rate towards natural organic matter, enhanced long-term fouling resistance, and excellent recyclability.
ENVIRONMENTAL TECHNOLOGY & INNOVATION
(2022)
Article
Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Jiale Fang, Chengqi Chen, Hongxing Qi, Jie Zhang, Xiaoxuan Hou, Likun Pan, Xianghui Wang
Summary: Developing flexible electromagnetic interference (EMI SE) shielding materials is crucial for protecting humans from harmful radiation. We designed and fabricated a flexible multilayer structure of PVDF/GNP-PVDF composite film, which exhibited high EMI SE performance (averaging 69.7 dB in X-band), excellent flexibility, and stability (98.85% retention after bending 1000 cycles at 60 degrees). The theoretical study indicates that the multiple reflection and absorption of electromagnetic waves between layers contribute to the high EMI SE performance of the PVDF/GNP-PVDF multilayer film.
ACS APPLIED NANO MATERIALS
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Chemical
Jingjing Zhang, Shouwen Chen, Jiansheng Li, Weiqing Han, Xiuyun Sun, Na Li, Zhaoxia Hu, Lianjun Wang
Summary: The novel highly hydrophilic nanocomposite additive, sulfonated carbon nano onion (SCNO), was synthesized and incorporated into polyethersulfone (PES) to fabricate high-performance nanocomposite ultrafiltration (UF) membranes. The addition of SCNO nanoparticles enhanced the hydrophilicity, permeability, and antifouling properties of the PES-based UF membrane.
SEPARATION AND PURIFICATION TECHNOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Polymer Science
Anna Kuzminova, Mariia Dmitrenko, Andrey Zolotarev, Denis Markelov, Andrei Komolkin, Roman Dubovenko, Artem Selyutin, Jiangjiexing Wu, Rongxin Su, Anastasia Penkova
Summary: Membrane technology is actively developing in modern societies, allowing for the separation of various mixtures in industrial tasks. This study focuses on the development of effective membranes based on PVDF by modifying it with different nanoparticles. Two types of membranes were developed: dense membranes for pervaporation and porous membranes for ultrafiltration. The optimal nanoparticle content in the PVDF matrix was determined. The properties of these membranes were studied using various techniques, and the transport properties of the membranes were evaluated.
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Hongxu Liu, Junhao Xie, Jingxuan Zhao, Peng Xue, Xue Lv, Shulin Sun
Summary: With the rapid development of industrial technology, wastewater pollution has become an important social issue that severely affects sustainable development. In this study, PVDF-g-IL films were prepared by irradiation-induced radical grafting method and used for dye and emulsion wastewater separation for the first time. The grafted IL significantly improved the performance of PVDF films, resulting in excellent filtration performance for cationic dyes and emulsion wastewater.
JOURNAL OF MATERIALS SCIENCE
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Lei Wu, Ying Liu, Jian Hu, Xueting Feng, Cong Ma, Chen Wen
Summary: The study investigated the effects of blending modification of graphene oxide and deposition of silver carbonate on PVDF membranes, finding that the PGA membranes exhibited improved pollution resistance and permeability, with the PGA-3 membrane showing the best performance in multi-cycle filtration experiments.
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Susan Davari, Mohammadreza Omidkhah, Simin Salari
Summary: In this study, polydopamine (PDA) was used to enhance the adhesion of titanium dioxide (TiO2) nanoparticles (NPs) onto polyethersulfone (PES) ultrafiltration membrane, leading to improved stability and antifouling properties. However, the coatings also resulted in decreased flux due to increased hydraulic resistance.
COLLOIDS AND SURFACES A-PHYSICOCHEMICAL AND ENGINEERING ASPECTS
(2021)
Article
Polymer Science
Shafagh Mokhtarzadeh, Samira Agbolaghi, Yaghoub Mansourpanah
MACROMOLECULAR RESEARCH
(2020)
Article
Polymer Science
Masoumeh Parsamanesh, Yaghoub Mansourpanah, Abbas Dadkhah Tehrani
Summary: The modification of mixed matrix membranes with citric acid-amylose-decorated multiwall carbon nanotubes showed significantly improved antifouling capacity and organic removal efficiency, potentially due to the enhanced surface properties and ion rejection mechanisms provided by the modified membranes.
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Kolsoum Pourzare, Yaghoub Mansourpanah, Saeed Farhadi, Mohammad M. Hasani Sadrabadi, Inga Frost, Mathias Ulbricht
SOLID STATE IONICS
(2020)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Neda Izadmehr, Yaghoub Mansourpanah, Mathias Ulbricht, Ahmad Rahimpour, Mohammad Reza Omidkhah
JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
(2020)
Article
Materials Science, Characterization & Testing
Vahid Vatanpour, Yaghoub Mansourpanah, Seyed Soroush Mousavi Khadem, Sirus Zinadini, Nadir Dizge, Mohammad Reza Ganjali, Somayeh Mirsadeghi, Morteza Rezapour, Mohammad Reza Saeb, Hassan Karimi-Male
Summary: A novel polyethersulfone (PES) nanocomposite membrane incorporated with lanthanum vanadate (LaVO3) nanosheets was successfully fabricated, showing improved properties such as surface roughness, hydrophilicity, water flux, and antifouling capabilities. The nanocomposite membrane also demonstrated high retention for Solazol Red SP 3B and Bovine serum albumin, indicating its multifunctional character for purification applications.
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Seyedeh Sima Mirzadeh, Mehdi Amirinejad
Summary: Purifying water from the Gamasiab River using a combination of coagulation, filtration, and nanofiltration processes significantly reduces turbidity, COD, and various ion levels, meeting drinking water standards.
WATER ENVIRONMENT RESEARCH
(2021)
Article
Polymer Science
Setareh Heidari, Mehdi Amirinejad, Seyedeh Sima Mirzadeh, David A. Wood
Summary: This study modeled colloidal membrane fouling mechanisms for single and hybrid membrane systems using three explicit equations and found that the combined cake-filtration/pore-blocking models of hybrid systems have more accurate fits compared to individual blocking models. Experimental results also revealed that colloidal fouling depends not only on the type of membrane and characteristics of raw water, but also on factors like cake filtration.
POLYMERS FOR ADVANCED TECHNOLOGIES
(2021)
Article
Construction & Building Technology
Hamid Ghasemi, Hessam Yazdani, Elham H. Fini, Yaghoub Mansourpanah
Summary: This study used molecular dynamics simulations to investigate the adhesion of SARS-CoV-2 to surfaces such as aluminum, copper, polyethylene, copper oxide, and silicon dioxide at different temperatures. The results showed that polyethylene (PE) surface is more favorable for virus transmission.
SUSTAINABLE CITIES AND SOCIETY
(2021)
Article
Engineering, Chemical
Yaghoub Mansourpanah, Arezoo Ghanbari, Hessam Yazdani, Abdolnaser G. Mohammadi, Ahmad Rahimpour
Summary: This study explores the synergistic efficacy of GO, Ag, and PAMAM in enhancing the properties of TFN membranes for water purification and desalination. Experimental results show that TFN membranes filled with 0.02 wt% GO@PAMAM@Ag exhibit improved surface hydrophilicity, water permeability, salt and dye retentions, as well as antibacterial and antifouling properties. The filler also reduces pore size and enhances rejection capacity against various substances, making the membranes promising for application in water treatment facilities.
Article
Thermodynamics
K. Pourzare, Y. Mansourpanah, S. Farhadi, M. M. Hasani Sadrabadi, M. Ulbricht
Summary: In this study, a new nanohybrid additive was synthesized and incorporated into a nanocomposite membrane to create short-pathway proton-conducting channels. The alignment of nanohybrids in the membrane matrix was found to enhance the proton conductivity and methanol permeability. Further improvements in selectivity were observed through the orientation of the additive, resulting in significant enhancements in membrane performance.
Article
Engineering, Chemical
Amir Aghaei, Mostafa Dadashi Firouzjaei, Pooria Karami, Sadegh Aghapour Aktij, Mark Elliott, Yaghoub Mansourpanah, Ahmad Rahimpour, Joao Soares, Mohtada Sadrzadeh
Summary: It is widely recognized that 3D printing has the potential to revolutionize various industries. In the field of water treatment, 3D printing can transform traditional membrane fabrication methods, leading to cost reduction and improved treatment performance. It offers the opportunity for on-site fabrication of customized membrane units, particularly beneficial for remote communities and emergency situations. However, there are numerous challenges that need to be addressed for successful implementation, including material variety, printing speed and resolution, nanoscale pore creation, fabrication costs, and mechanical properties of the membranes.
CANADIAN JOURNAL OF CHEMICAL ENGINEERING
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Chemical
Yaghoub Mansourpanah
Summary: Thin film composite (TFC) membranes have been widely used in water treatment and desalination. In recent years, two-dimensional nanosheets such as graphene oxide, metal-organic frameworks, and boron nitride have been introduced into the structure of thin film nanocomposite (TFN) membranes to improve performance and morphology. This review focuses on the use of MXenes and other 2D nanosheets in polyamide thin film membranes for desalination. The intercalated and interlayered thin film nano composite (ITFN) membranes, where nanomaterials are sandwiched between layers, are also discussed. Different transport mechanisms are explored.
SEPARATION AND PURIFICATION TECHNOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Polymer Science
Haniyeh Najafvand Drikvand, Mitra Golgoli, Masoumeh Zargar, Mathias Ulbricht, Siamak Nejati, Yaghoub Mansourpanah
Summary: Poly(N-isopropylacrylamide) (PNIPAAm) was introduced into a polyethylene terephthalate (PET) nonwoven fabric to develop a novel support for polyamide (PA) thin-film composite (TFC) membranes without a microporous support layer. By adjusting the pore size of the nonwoven fabric using PNIPAAm hydrogel, a hydrophilic support was created. PA TFC membranes were fabricated on the PET-based support through interfacial polymerization. The resulting membrane exhibited good separation performance and temperature-responsive behavior.
Article
Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Kolsoum Pourzare, Masoumeh Zargar, Saeed Farhadi, Mohammad M. Hassani Sadrabadi, Yaghoub Mansourpanah
Summary: This study reports on the performance and morphology changes of a Nafion-based proton exchange membrane in the presence of various Co3O4 nanostructures modified by TEOS and APTES. The effects of surface chemistry and morphology on the properties of the nanocomposite membranes were investigated. The membranes embedded with aminosilica-functionalized Co3O4 demonstrated improved proton conductivity and methanol barrier properties compared to other modified Co3O4 and unmodified nanoparticles.
ACS APPLIED NANO MATERIALS
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Saba Amiri, Vahid Vatanpour, Yaghoub Mansourpanah, Alireza Khataee
Summary: This paper critically reviews the application of nanomaterials in membrane technologies, with a focus on nanoscale zero-valent metals and metal single atoms. The performance and fabrication techniques of these materials in membrane processes are discussed, with emphasis on the use of nanoscale zero-valent iron as a reactive medium for wastewater treatment. The key factors for contaminants removal under different operation conditions are compared. In addition, the dynamic simulations of metal single atoms in membrane processes and future research directions are reviewed.
JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL CHEMICAL ENGINEERING
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Chemical
Jiawei Hou, Shixuan Guo, Nigel Graham, Wenzheng Yu, Kening Sun, Ting Liu
Summary: A novel 2D composite membrane based on r-HGO and MXene materials was developed, demonstrating exceptional performance for water treatment in terms of permeability, pollutant rejection, and physical stability. The optimization of preparation conditions and material proportions can result in high water flux and efficient removal of pollutants.
JOURNAL OF MEMBRANE SCIENCE
(2024)
Retraction
Engineering, Chemical
Chang Liu, Jinghong Liu, Liang Zhu, Shanfu Tang, Huixin Xiong
JOURNAL OF MEMBRANE SCIENCE
(2024)
Article
Engineering, Chemical
Rui Gao, Caihong Liu, Andreia F. Faria, Qiang He, Chun Yang, Jun Ma
Summary: A novel copolymer architecture has been developed to address biofouling concerns in thin-film composite (TFC) membranes by integrating anti-fouling, bactericidal, and fouling-release functions. The multifunctional membrane demonstrates promising anti-adhesive properties, self-cleaning ability, and high flux recovery rate.
JOURNAL OF MEMBRANE SCIENCE
(2024)
Article
Engineering, Chemical
Alexander T. Bridge, Noah P. Wamble, Matthew S. Santoso, Joan F. Brennecke, Benny D. Freeman
Summary: This study demonstrates the reproducible preparation of high-flux defect-free asymmetric gas separation membranes using Cyrene(TM) as a majority dope formulation component. By adjusting the volume ratios of Cyrene(TM) and THF, as well as the concentrations of Matrimid(R) and the dry step time, optimal membrane performance is achieved.
JOURNAL OF MEMBRANE SCIENCE
(2024)
Article
Engineering, Chemical
Alessandra Imbrogno, Han Ya Lin, Babak Minofar, Andrea Iris Schaefer
Summary: In this study, a composite nanofiber membrane containing cross-linked beta-cyclodextrin-epichlorohydrin was prepared and evaluated for the removal of steroid hormones. The results showed that the membrane had high adsorption capacity and the ability to form a specific inclusion complex interaction with the hormones, indicating its potential application in hormone removal.
JOURNAL OF MEMBRANE SCIENCE
(2024)
Article
Engineering, Chemical
Bora Shin, Jaewon Shin, Yanuar Chandra Wirasembada, Ki Young Park, Jinwoo Cho
Summary: This study develops a mathematical model to estimate the initial flux of volatile fatty acids in the direct contact membrane distillation process. It identifies the parameters affecting the flux and their relationship with pH.
JOURNAL OF MEMBRANE SCIENCE
(2024)
Article
Engineering, Chemical
Yi-Jui Yeh, Jr Rong Liou, Wei Lin, Kuo-Lun Tung, Wei-Hung Chiang
Summary: This study demonstrates an effective plasma engineering method to create nitrogen-doped graphene quantum dot (NGQD)-inorganic nanocomposites for tunable molecular separation. The composite materials show high separation efficiency and controllable nanopore structures, making them potentially valuable for various applications.
JOURNAL OF MEMBRANE SCIENCE
(2024)
Article
Engineering, Chemical
Horacio Lopez-Marques, Kristofer L. Gleason, Manuel Aguilar-Vega, Rita Sulub-Sulub, J. Ehren Eichler, Hyeonji Oh, C. Buddie Mullins, Benny D. Freeman, Manish Kumar
Summary: In this study, water transport properties in Carbon Molecular Sieve (CMS) membranes were investigated. It was found that membranes synthesized at different pyrolysis temperatures exhibited varying water permeabilities. Compared to other polymeric materials, CMS membranes showed high water permeability, indicating potential for dehydration applications.
JOURNAL OF MEMBRANE SCIENCE
(2024)
Article
Engineering, Chemical
Dmitry A. Alentiev, Roman Yu. Nikiforov, Marina A. Rudakova, Danil P. Zarezin, Maxim A. Topchiy, Andrey F. Asachenko, Nikolay A. Belov, Maxim Bermeshev
Summary: A series of new norbornene-type monomers containing linear and branched substituents were synthesized, and robust thin membranes were prepared by vinyl-addition polymerization. Gas separation performance for the synthesized polymers was evaluated, and the structure of substituent side chains was found to significantly affect gas permeability and CO2 facilitated transport.
JOURNAL OF MEMBRANE SCIENCE
(2024)
Article
Engineering, Chemical
Lei Yan, Qi Zhang, Ze Zhang, Gui-Jie Li, Yi Jin, Xin-Lin Zhang, Yan-Yun Sun
Summary: In this study, a continuous, stable and fast ion transport channel was established through in-situ guided cross-linking of zinc alginate hydrogels on a porous membrane, overcoming the negative pore effect and effectively inhibiting the dendrite growth of zinc anodes and interfacial side reactions.
JOURNAL OF MEMBRANE SCIENCE
(2024)
Article
Engineering, Chemical
Yuqing Zhang, Ailing Zhang, Huiyang He, Yuting Fan, Yongjiang Li, Song Wang, Sanxi Li
Summary: The Langmuir-Blodgett self-assembly process is used to create an ordered SPEEK membrane, which enhances the proton conductivity by three times compared to conventional solution casting method.
JOURNAL OF MEMBRANE SCIENCE
(2024)
Article
Engineering, Chemical
Hasan Ismaeel, David Gibson, Eleonora Ricci, Maria Grazia De Angelis
Summary: In this study, a machine learning-based group contribution method (ML-GC) was developed to predict pure polymer parameters and successfully applied to predict gas solubility and gas solubility isotherms in glassy polymeric membranes. The model showed satisfactory performance on a small dataset, but has the potential to provide more accurate predictions for a wider range of polymers as more data becomes available.
JOURNAL OF MEMBRANE SCIENCE
(2024)
Article
Engineering, Chemical
Yi Ji, Yu Sun, Huilin Li, Qiang Fu, Yan Zhang
Summary: Previous studies have shown that vibration- or rotation-based techniques can effectively mitigate fouling during membrane filtration. However, it is difficult to incorporate these techniques with spiral wound modules (SWMs) widely used in water and wastewater treatment. This study developed a prototype membrane system to accommodate angular vibrations with a modified SWM, and experimental results showed that applying angular vibrations can effectively control algal fouling in an SWM with lower energy consumption compared to traditional methods.
JOURNAL OF MEMBRANE SCIENCE
(2024)
Article
Engineering, Chemical
Lakshmeesha Upadhayaya, Abaynesh Yihdego Gebreyohannes, Muhammad Wakil Shahzad, Usman T. Syed, Sandra L. Aristizabal, Radoslaw Gorecki, Suzana P. Nunes
Summary: Increasing temperatures worldwide pose a significant health risk, exacerbated by high humidity. Conventional air conditioners contribute heavily to carbon dioxide emissions, with dehumidification being a major factor. Membrane-based dehumidification system offers energy efficiency and non-toxic water vapor removal. This study demonstrates a membrane dehumidification system with polymeric hollow fibers coated with a green polyphenol coating, showing remarkable water vapor transport rate and selectivity. Long-term testing reveals minimal decline in vapor transport and a 4-5 times higher coefficient of performance (COP) compared to conventional dehumidifiers, making it a highly competitive, energy-saving device with reduced emissions and a smaller footprint.
JOURNAL OF MEMBRANE SCIENCE
(2024)
Article
Engineering, Chemical
Zhengzhong Zhou, Xue Zhu, Yi Yuan, Shaoqiang Wang, Xiaoshan Meng, Taoli Huhe, Qian Wang
Summary: In this study, lignin, a biomass material, was chemically modified and utilized in the interfacial polymerization process to improve the performance of nanofiltration membranes. The modified membranes showed enhanced hydrophilicity and anti-fouling properties, and the optimization of membrane pore size increased permeability. The study also demonstrated the potential application of the membranes in biogas slurry valorization.
JOURNAL OF MEMBRANE SCIENCE
(2024)
