Article
Engineering, Chemical
Baiwang Zhao, Jun Wen Wong, Can Zeng Liang, Ji Wu, Tai-Shung Chung, Sui Zhang
Summary: Researchers developed an inner-selective polyethersulfone-polydimethylsiloxane (PES-PDMS) thin-film composite (TFC) hollow fiber membrane for CO2/N2 separation. The membrane exhibited high CO2 permeance and CO2/N2 selectivity, making it a promising candidate for post-combustion CO2 capture.
SEPARATION AND PURIFICATION TECHNOLOGY
(2023)
Review
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Maria Leila Popa, Manuela Daniela Preda, Ionela Andreea Neacsu, Alexandru Mihai Grumezescu, Octav Ginghina
Summary: Microfluidics enables precise synthesis of micro-/nanostructures, with a wide range of applications in bioengineering and medicine. This review article compares traditional and microfluidic synthesis methods of zinc oxide (ZnO) in terms of particle size distribution, morphology, applications, reaction parameters, reagents, and device materials. It discusses how microfluidic approaches can overcome challenges faced by traditional synthesis methods, such as synthesis precision, bulk materials, and reproducibility.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR SCIENCES
(2023)
Article
Polymer Science
Tarek Ashraf, Nada Alfryyan, Mervat Nasr, Sayed A. Ahmed, Mohamed Shaban
Summary: Nanofiltration membranes embedded with nanomaterials show promising potential in the treatment of produced water in oil fields, as they improve filtration efficiency, water flux, and anti-fouling properties.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Hyeon Ho Kim, YongDeok Cho, Dongjae Baek, Kyung Hun Rho, Sung Hun Park, Seungwoo Lee
Summary: This study presents the design and fabrication of a microfluidic device for uniform micro-emulsification of ultraviscous fluids. The device allows for high throughput and is easier to manufacture compared to previous methods.
Article
Engineering, Chemical
Lei Qiao, Hui Ye, Qingping Xin, Lilan Huang, Yuzhong Zhang, Hong Li
Summary: A sulfonated polyethersulfone/functionalized graphene membrane has been developed for hardness removal using a simple and efficient 'one-pot' method. The membrane showed excellent adsorption performance and antifouling property, making it a promising candidate for water treatment applications.
SEPARATION AND PURIFICATION TECHNOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Shuqing Yin, Ruoyu Lu, Chong Liu, Shicheng Zhu, Huifang Wan, Yayun Lin, Qiang Wang, Xiaohu Qu, Jingmin Li
Summary: This paper presents a protein-free microfluidic chip called microfluidic Petri dish-chip (MPD-chip) that integrates PDMS as the cover and a tissue culture-treated Petri dish as the substrate. The composite chip demonstrates remarkable tightness and is capable of withstanding flow velocities required for cell suspension and culture medium. The MPD-chip outperforms control groups in facilitating long-term 2D cell cultures.
Article
Engineering, Chemical
Zhuomin Jiang, Bao Tran Duy Nguyen, JeongHyeon Seo, Changgi Hong, Dongwoo Kim, Suhyun Ryu, Sohui Lee, Gyubok Lee, Young Hoon Cho, Jeong F. Kim, Kangwon Lee
Summary: This work developed a superhydrophobic membrane to improve the wetting resistance and long-term fouling of the ECMO membrane. A hydrophobic biocompatible PCL electrospun nanofiber membrane was fabricated and coated with PDMS to enhance hydrophobicity. The results suggest that the developed membrane has potential for application in ECMO membranes.
JOURNAL OF MEMBRANE SCIENCE
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Shamsunnahar Suchana, Elodie Passeport
Summary: The study examined the uptake of high PES sorbing chemicals in a polar organic chemical integrative sampler (POCIS), as well as the potential of a single-phase PES sampler through laboratory experiments. The results showed that both the sorbent and membrane in POCIS had similar affinity for the target compounds. The single-phase PES sampler demonstrated similar mass uptake as POCIS and reached equilibrium within 19 days under static conditions.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Chun-Mei Gao, Jiao-Nan Cai, Sheng-Hui Liu, Shi-Feng Ji, Yun-Qing Xing, Jin-Chao Chen, Hong-Yu Chen, Peng Zou, Jin-Jian Wu, Tian-Yang Wu
Summary: By using the reverse thermally induced separation (RTIPS) method, a separation membrane with improved internal structure was obtained to achieve higher water flux and an easily formed hydration layer. Changes in the membrane-making method provided easier adhesion conditions and prevented the accumulation of titanium dioxide, leading to improved permeability and anti-fouling of the membrane.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH
(2022)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Samy Yousef, Sharath P. Subadra, Simona Tuckute, Arunas Baltus, Stase-Irena Lukos, E. L. Arafa, Alaa Mohamed
Summary: This research aims to improve the mechanical properties of polyethersulfone (PES) membranes by supporting them with a high-strength and porous woven fabric substrate. The results showed that the composite membranes had increased strength and thermal stability while maintaining their porous structure.
MATERIALS TODAY COMMUNICATIONS
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Ali Behboudi, Toraj Mohammadi, Mathias Ulbricht
Summary: Surface-modified silver nanoparticles with different functional groups were synthesized and used as functional fillers in nanocomposite membranes for membrane bioreactors (MBRs). The modifications successfully immobilized the nanoparticles inside the membrane, reducing silver release. The modified nanoparticles exhibited enhanced antimicrobial activity and improved the antifouling properties of the membranes. This led to significant improvements in MBR performance, with increased flux, COD removal, and flux recovery.
JOURNAL OF INDUSTRIAL AND ENGINEERING CHEMISTRY
(2023)
Article
Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Pengyong Liu, Zilan Lv, Bangyong Sun, Yuan Gao, Wei Qi, Yi Xu, Li Chen, Li Wang, Chuang Ge, Shunbo Li
Summary: The developed adhesive bonding method uses a sticky thin layer prepared by mixing PDMS with a small amount of polyethylenimine solution, allowing for bonding on different materials like tape. It is compatible with traditional replication methods and retains small surface structures of channel walls, making it reliable and versatile for microfluidic biosensor sealing, especially for those with biological sensitive recognition elements on the surfaces.
MICROFLUIDICS AND NANOFLUIDICS
(2021)
Article
Materials Science, Composites
Xiaolu You, Hongbo Wang, Jianxin He, Kun Qi
Summary: In this study, excellent waterproof polyethylene terephthalate (PET) fibrous membranes were constructed using simple strategies. Fluorine-free hydrophobic polydimethylsiloxane (PDMS) was embedded into PET membranes via one-step electrospinning and heat treatment techniques. The resulting PET/PDMS membranes exhibited vigorous hydrophobic channels, small apertures, high porosity, and excellent water resistance (86.9 kPa), moisture permeability (5100 g m(-2) d(-1)), air permeability (6.97 mm s(-1)), and mechanical strength (6.27 MPa). These nanofiber membranes can serve as exceptional additional products for various applications.
COMPOSITES COMMUNICATIONS
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Guolong Lu, Hao Cui, Xiaohui Weng, Youhong Sun, Zhiyong Chang
Summary: This study developed a new methane-water separation membrane by optimizing the combination of different materials to achieve excellent methane permeability and tensile strength. The influence of porogen and its optimal content were also investigated.
MICROPOROUS AND MESOPOROUS MATERIALS
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Analytical
Patricia M. Rodrigues, Miguel Xavier, Victor Calero, Lorenzo Pastrana, Catarina Goncalves
Summary: Polydimethylsiloxane (PDMS) is commonly used in microfluidics. This study investigated the effects of variables such as concentration, solvent pairing, and residence time on molecule partitioning into PDMS. Different surface/bulk modifications were tested, and it was found that reducing PDMS hydrophobicity did not directly affect molecule partitioning. This research highlights the importance of pre-assessing molecule absorption and considering alternative materials in microfluidic fabrication.
Article
Engineering, Biomedical
Sarah Figaro, Ulysse Pereira, Hiram Rada, Nicolas Semenzato, Dominique Pouchoulin, Patrick Paullier, Murielle Dufresne, Cecile Legallais
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ARTIFICIAL ORGANS
(2017)
Article
Engineering, Chemical
Seyed Danial Naghib, Vittoria Pandolfi, Ulysse Pereira, Rossella Girimonte, Efrem Curcio, Francesco P. Di Maio, Cecile Legallais, Alberto Di Renzo
Article
Urology & Nephrology
Sebastien Kissling, Cecile Legallais, Menno Pruijm, Daniel Teta, Bruno Vogt, Michel Burnier, Eric Rondeau, Christophe Ridel
Article
Toxicology
Rachid Jellali, Francoise Gilard, Vittoria Pandolfi, Audrey Legendre, Marie-Jose Fleury, Patrick Paullier, Cecile Legallais, Eric Leclerc
JOURNAL OF APPLIED TOXICOLOGY
(2018)
Review
Chemistry, Physical
Megane Beldjilali-Labro, Alejandro Garcia Garcia, Firas Farhat, Fahmi Bedoui, Jean-Francois Grosset, Murielle Dufresne, Cecile Legallais
Review
Engineering, Biomedical
Cecile Legallais, Dooli Kim, Sylvia M. Mihaila, Milos Mihajlovic, Marina Figliuzzi, Barbara Bonandrini, Simona Salerno, Fjodor A. Yousef Yengej, Maarten B. Rookmaaker, Natalia Sanchez Romero, Pilar Sainz-Arnal, Ulysse Pereira, Mattia Pasqua, Karin G. F. Gerritsen, Marianne C. Verhaar, Andrea Remuzzi, Pedro M. Baptista, Loredana De Bartolo, Rosalinde Masereeuw, Dimitrios Stamatialis
ADVANCED HEALTHCARE MATERIALS
(2018)
Article
Materials Science, Biomaterials
Alejandro Garcia Garcia, Anne Hebraud, Jean-Luc Duval, Corinne R. Wittmer, Ludovic Gaut, Delphine Duprez, Christophe Egles, Fahmi Bedoui, Guy Schlatter, Cecile Legallais
ACS BIOMATERIALS SCIENCE & ENGINEERING
(2018)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Megane Beldjilali-Labro, Rachid Jellali, Alexander David Brown, Alejandro Garcia Garcia, Augustin Lerebours, Erwann Guenin, Fahmi Bedoui, Murielle Dufresne, Claire Stewart, Jean-Francois Grosset, Cecile Legallais
Summary: The goal of this study was to design and evaluate a multi-scale scaffold for promoting the differentiation of C2C12 skeletal myoblasts. The researchers found that the scaffold had tunable mechanical properties and improved the alignment and length of myotubes, leading to enhanced organization of reconstructed skeletal muscle.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR SCIENCES
(2022)
Article
Cell Biology
Antonietta Messina, Eleanor Luce, Nassima Benzoubir, Mattia Pasqua, Ulysse Pereira, Lydie Humbert, Thibaut Eguether, Dominique Rainteau, Jean-Charles Duclos-Vallee, Cecile Legallais, Anne Dubart-Kupperschmitt
Summary: The self-assembled human iHep-Orgs exhibit features similar to primary adult hepatocytes, including higher degree of maturation, complex hepatocyte polarity, and a well-defined bile canalicular network. In addition, iHep-Orgs also demonstrate remarkable drug metabolism and detoxification capabilities.
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Ahmed Abarkan, Nabil Grimi, Hubert Metayer, Tarik Sqalli Houssaini, Cecile Legallais
Summary: Hemodialysis, a widely used treatment for patients with chronic kidney disease, has a high economic and ecological impact, particularly in terms of water consumption. This study aims to propose operating conditions for electrodialysis to enable the reuse of reverse osmosis rejects.
Article
Polymer Science
Leire Etxeberria, Taha Messelmani, Jon Haitz Badiola, Andreu Llobera, Luis Fernandez, Jose Luis Vilas-Vilela, Eric Leclerc, Cecile Legallais, Rachid Jellali, Ane Miren Zaldua
Summary: This study developed a microfluidic device for culturing liver cell line under dynamic conditions, using a process suitable for mass production. The device, made of cyclic olefin copolymers, integrates connectors compatible with standard medical and laboratory instruments. Experimental results showed that the cells proliferated well and remained functional for 9 days of culture in the device, and exhibited similar behavior to cells in traditional material-based biochips. This study provides a proof-of-concept for the use of the developed biochips in liver cell culture and illustrates their potential in advancing OoC technology.
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Amal Essaouiba, Rachid Jellali, Francoise Gilard, Bertrand Gakiere, Teru Okitsu, Cecile Legallais, Yasuyuki Sakai, Eric Leclerc
Summary: Diabetes mellitus is a complex disease with a high prevalence and mortality rate. Advanced in vitro models and analytical tools, such as microfluidic biochips, have been developed to investigate the pancreatic tissue response and identify therapeutic solutions. In this study, rat islets of Langerhans were cultured in microfluidic biochips and compared to static cultures in Petri dishes. The results showed that the biochip culture maintained high secretions of insulin, C-peptide, and glucagon compared to the Petri dish culture. Exometabolomic profiling revealed differential expression of metabolites between the two culture methods, indicating changes in lipid metabolism, the pentose phosphate pathway, and the TCA cycle in the biochip culture. Drug stimulation further perturbed the exometabolome of the biochip culture, with GLP1 leading to an increase in glycolysis and pentose phosphate pathway intermediates, and isradipine causing reduced levels of lipids and carbohydrates.
Review
Pharmacology & Pharmacy
Vittoria Pandolfi, Ulysse Pereira, Murielle Dufresne, Cecile Legallais
CURRENT PHARMACEUTICAL DESIGN
(2017)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Timothee Baudequin, Ludovic Gaut, Marc Mueller, Angela Huepkes, Birgit Glasmacher, Delphine Duprez, Fahmi Bedoui, Cecile Legallais
Proceedings Paper
Engineering, Biomedical
S. Figaro, U. Pereira, H. Rada, N. Semenzato, D. Pouchoulin, C. Legallais
2015 37TH ANNUAL INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE OF THE IEEE ENGINEERING IN MEDICINE AND BIOLOGY SOCIETY (EMBC)
(2015)
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)