Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Friederike K. Metze, Irene Filipucci, Harm-Anton Klok
Summary: Polymer brushes can be produced by surface-initiated polymerization using initiators or chain transfer agents. This manuscript presents an alternative method using non-covalent host-guest interactions to immobilize initiators for atom transfer radical polymerization. These non-covalent initiators can generate supramolecular polymer brushes with film thicknesses over 100 nm.
ANGEWANDTE CHEMIE-INTERNATIONAL EDITION
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Zeinab Khani-Arani, Ahmad Akbari
Summary: A new facile and cost-effective method was introduced to modify the surface of a polyacrylonitrile (PAN) membrane, enhancing its hydrophilicity and antifouling properties. The modified membrane showed improved surface properties, including reduced contact angle and increased negative charge, which resulted in desirable separation performance and enhanced antifouling property.
KOREAN JOURNAL OF CHEMICAL ENGINEERING
(2022)
Article
Polymer Science
Lei Wang, Pei Huang, Lei Huang, Chuanshuang Chen, Meiwei Qi, Wenfeng Jiang, Chunyang Yu, Shaodong Zhang, Yongfeng Zhou
Summary: A metal-free and visible light-initiated living cationic dark polymerization system has been demonstrated, which exhibits living characteristics and has potential for industrial applications.
Article
Polymer Science
Ryo Satoh, Saika Honma, Hiroyuki Arafune, Ryo Shomura, Toshio Kamijo, Takashi Morinaga, Takaya Sato
Summary: This study developed a novel method of in situ surface-initiated atom-transfer radical polymerization using nonvolatile ionic liquid components to form concentrated polymer brushes on a silicon wafer, which was confirmed by gel permeation chromatography. The effectiveness of in situ preparation for CPBs using the coating technique was established for the first time in this paper.
Article
Polymer Science
Shuo Zeng, Jinwei Shi, Anchao Feng, Zhao Wang
Summary: This study successfully grafted poly (DMAEMA) chains/brushes onto electrospun regenerated cellulose nanofiber membrane via ATRP, and investigated the effects of different ATRP conditions on enzyme immobilization. The optimal initiation and monomer grafting times were found to be 1 and 2 hours, leading to a significant increase in the immobilization amount.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Claire Foerster, Robert Lehn, Enis Musa Saritas, Annette Andrieu-Brunsen
Summary: Precise local polymer functionalization and combination of different functionalities are needed for miniaturization and improvement of artificial nanopore performance. Automated nanopore functionalization based on data-driven nanopore design would be beneficial. Visible light-induced polymerizations using direct laser writing are advantageous and demonstrated in the functionalization of mesoporous silicafilms with two different polymers. Automated laser writing, as well as polymer re-initiation, are achieved, resulting in polymer spots with diameters of 37 and 40 μm using 1-5 seconds for each irradiated spot.
ANGEWANDTE CHEMIE-INTERNATIONAL EDITION
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Chemical
Yian Chen, Jie Zhang, Yoram Cohen
Summary: Surface modification of polysulfone membranes via acrylic acid grafting and air plasma treatment enhances fouling resistance and allows for performance tuning. Air plasma treatment increases surface hydrophilicity, while tethered acrylic acid chains decrease fouling resistance and enable adjustment of molecular weight cutoff and hydraulic permeability. The approach proves to be effective in reducing fouling and adjusting performance of ultrafiltration membranes.
SEPARATION AND PURIFICATION TECHNOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Polymer Science
Xinpeng Zhang, Xiance Wang, Shunsuke Chatani, Christopher N. Bowman
Summary: A photoinitiation system using phosphonium tetraphenylborate as the key component has been developed for visible light-triggered nucleophile-catalyzed thiol-Michael addition reaction. This system triggers polymerization through a nucleophile-catalyzed mechanism, allowing for controlled stoichiometric reactions between thiol and vinyl precursors under low-energy visible light exposure, expanding its potential applications in bulk polymer materials synthesis and UV-sensitive bioscaffold formation.
Article
Engineering, Chemical
Zi-Ming Zhan, Yong-Jian Tang, Ka-Ke Zhu, Shuang-Mei Xue, Chen-Hao Ji, Chuyang Y. Tang, Zhen-Liang Xu
Summary: Surface modification via heat curing and grafting monoethanolamine (MEA) can enhance the pure water permeability and Na2SO4 rejection of polyamide nanofiltration membranes. The optimized membrane modified with 0.5 wt% MEA showed high Na2SO4 rejection and negative NaCl rejection when treating a mixed salt solution. This study provides insights for developing high permselectivity NF membranes through surface modification.
JOURNAL OF MEMBRANE SCIENCE
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Lin Liu, Yu Ma, Bo Li, Liying Yin, Hong-Ying Zang, Ning Zhang, Hai Bi, Shaolei Wang, Guangshan Zhu
Summary: In this study, a zwitterionic COF material was developed and a free-standing COF membrane with adjustable thickness was constructed via surface-initiated polymerization. The porosity, continuity, and stability of the membranes were demonstrated using various characterization methods. The rigid COF structure avoided swelling in aqueous solution, improving the chemical stability and performance stability of the proton exchange membranes. The zwitterionic COF membrane exhibited superior conductivity compared to the COF membrane with only the sulphonic acid group in higher humidity conditions.
Article
Engineering, Chemical
Ki Jung Kim, Yunmi Chae, Seong Jin An, Jin Hui Jo, Sungmin Park, Won Seok Chi
Summary: This study investigates microphase-separated structured PI-POEM graft copolymer membranes, which have controllable POEM concentrations and the ability to modify material properties. The results show that PI-POEM graft copolymer membranes exhibit high CO2 affinity and separation performance, making them promising for CO2 separation processes.
SEPARATION AND PURIFICATION TECHNOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Chemical
Muhammad Irfan Mustaqim Azzian, Siti Fatahiyah Mohamad, Nik Muhamad Faris Hakimi Abd Rahim, Mohamad Amirul Aizat Abdul Manaf, Devi Durgaashini A. P. Ramesh, Thirunaukkarasu A. L. Asogan, Nor Hafiza Ismail, Wan Norharyati Wan Salleh
Summary: The study investigates the efficiency of admicellar graft polymerization for functionalizing PVDF membranes. The effect of HEMA concentration and absorbed dose on the grafting yield is examined using radiation-induced graft polymerization. The presence of PHEMA on the modified PVDF is confirmed by FTIR peaks. Increasing grafting yield results in rougher surfaces and improved water flux and hydrophilicity.
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING & TECHNOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Ziyu Yao, Huajun Sun, Yunlong Hu, Xiaofang Liu, Yong Zhang
Summary: In this study, a direct Z-scheme photocatalytic system was successfully constructed by integrating black phosphorus quantum dots (BPQDs) on the surface of BiOBr thin film, leading to enhanced degradation activity for methyl violet (MV) and tetracycline hydrochloride (TC). The improved efficiency of charge separation, enhanced visible light absorption, and enlarged specific surface area were the key factors contributing to the enhanced photocatalytic performance of BPQDs/BiOBr.
JOURNAL OF MATERIOMICS
(2021)
Article
Polymer Science
Seung Yeon Lee, Sunhee Kim, Ye Rim Lee, Jaebeom Lee, Woo Kyung Cho, Kyung-sun Son
Summary: Surface-initiated reversible addition-fragmentation chain transfer polymerization using oxygen (O2-SI-RAFT) was used to impart chiral properties to substrates. Chiral monomers were synthesized and grown onto titanium and glass substrates, forming polymer brushes. The presence of polymer brushes was confirmed through various analyses, including ellipsometry, water contact angles, X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy, and atomic force microscopy. By polymerizing block copolymer brushes through chain extension, the chirality of the polymer brushes grown on glass substrate was confirmed using circular dichroism spectroscopy.
EUROPEAN POLYMER JOURNAL
(2023)
Article
Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Matthias Mueller, Manfred Drusgala, Roland C. Fischer, Ana Torvisco, Wolfgang Kern, Michael Haas, Christine Bandl
Summary: Since the past few decades, surface-initiated photopolymerization techniques have gained increasing interest. Coupling of photoinitiators to surfaces and particles has become an important research topic in material and surface sciences. Covalent coupling of photoinitiators and subsequent photopolymerizations provide a wide range of surface properties.
ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Qingfeng Han, Dongqing Liu, Xiaohua Huang, Qinxing Xie, Jianqiang Meng
Summary: Surface-positive charged composite membranes were prepared by interfacial polymerization on the surface of polysulfone ultrafiltration membrane using guanidine group contained polymers. These membranes exhibited excellent adsorption capacity for divalent metal ions and showed high bactericidal rates.
Article
Physics, Applied
Jianqiang Meng, Ziyue An, Yandi Liu, Xiaoyi Sun, Juan Li
Summary: MXene, a unique two-dimensional transition metal carbide/nitride, has great potential in photothermal applications due to its unique properties. This review summarizes the synthesis of MXene-based hydrogels and provides an overview of their recent progress in photothermal applications.
JOURNAL OF PHYSICS D-APPLIED PHYSICS
(2022)
Article
Agricultural Engineering
Lei Cao, Lei Ni, Li Qi, Haitao Wen, Zhe Wang, Jianqiang Meng, Xinbo Zhang, Yufeng Zhang
Summary: This study comprehensively evaluated the impact of hydraulic retention time (HRT) on the simultaneous removal of nitrate and micropollutants (MPs) in secondary effluent from wastewater treatment plants using post-denitrification fixed biofilm reactors (PDFBRs). The results showed that PDFBRs were effective in removing nitrate (over 94%), and extending HRT promoted the utilization of nonaromatic soluble microbial products with low molecular weight, leading to reduced biomass production. However, the removal efficiency of MPs in PDFBRs was below 48%. Microbial diversity increased with longer HRT, partially enhancing the removal of MPs. Batch experiments showed that changing HRT did not directly affect the biodegradation rates of the selected MPs. Correlation analysis identified Dechloromonas, Terrimonas, and Phreatobacter as potentially responsible for the simultaneous removal of MPs and nitrate. The abundance of the nosZ gene rapidly decreased under extreme HRT conditions. This study provides valuable insights into the removal of nitrate and MPs from secondary effluent using denitrifying biofilm systems.
BIORESOURCE TECHNOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Xiaoxu Wang, Lei Ni, Qinxing Xie, Jinbing Zhang, Yingqiang Zhao, Peng Zhao, Jianqiang Meng, Shoumin Zhang, Weiping Huang
Summary: To achieve practical applications of lithium-sulfur batteries, a flexible Al2O3/C@CC interlayer with high catalytic activity and strong physical and chemical binding ability was successfully fabricated. The interlayer exhibited excellent performance in terms of specific capacity, cycling stability, and rate capability. In contrast, an interlayer made of Al-MOF@CC showed limited performance improvement due to poor electrical conductivity, low structure stability, and lack of open channels for ion diffusion and Lewis acid-base interactions.
APPLIED SURFACE SCIENCE
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Chemical
Yongwang Quan, Ke Zeng, Jianqiang Meng, Dingqing Jiang, Juan Li, Xiaoyi Sun, Hongtao Liu
Summary: The development of low-cost and efficient electrocatalysts for the oxygen evolution reaction (OER) is crucial for clean energy devices. A novel CoS@FeOOH electrocatalyst is synthesized by in-situ deposition of FeOOH nanoparticles on MOF derived CoS hollow polyhedrons. The CoS@FeOOH electrocatalyst exhibits excellent OER catalytic performance, surpassing both pristine CoS and commercial RuO2 electrocatalysts in terms of electrocatalytic activity and cycling stability.
INDUSTRIAL & ENGINEERING CHEMISTRY RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Polymer Science
Chenchen Zhang, Heyu Sui, Guangli Feng, Meng You, Wenxiong Shi, Jianqiang Meng
Summary: Understanding the relationship between the polymer chain structure and its water and salt transport structure-property is crucial for the development of hydrophilized polyethersulfone materials as candidates for high-performance desalination membranes. A series of novel hydrophilic polyethersulfone (HPES) copolymers were designed and synthesized with controllable content of carboxyl, cysteine, and amino groups. Compared with the commercial sulfonated polysulfone (SPSF), the HPES-CYSAH membrane exhibited the best desalting properties, attributed to its higher free volume fraction and stronger hydration capacity.
Review
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Yafei Qian, Sha Lu, Jianqiang Meng, Wansong Chen, Juan Li
Summary: Intelligent hydrogels are promising materials that can change their chemical nature or physical structure in response to external stimuli. Photo-thermo coupled responsive hydrogels, which encapsulate photothermal agents into thermo-responsive hydrogel matrix, exhibit great advantages in biomedical applications due to their spatiotemporal control and precise therapy. This work provides a summary of the recent progress, major elements, construction methods, and developments of these hydrogels in biomedical applications, along with challenges and future perspectives.
MACROMOLECULAR BIOSCIENCE
(2023)
Article
Polymer Science
Mingguang Hu, Linan Hu, Meng You, Jianqiang Meng
Summary: Five carboxylated polyamides with different carboxyl group (-COOH) contents were synthesized to investigate their effect on the salt transport property. Increasing -COOH content in the polyamide resulted in higher glass transition temperature (Tg) due to increased hydrogen bonding and lower free volume fraction (FFV). The introduction of -COOH groups enhanced water/salt selectivity without affecting water sorption, as it disrupted hydrogen bonding and decreased salt permeability and diffusivity.
Article
Engineering, Chemical
Yunfei Yu, Xue Yang, Chenchen Zhang, Jie Chen, Wei Lin, Jianqiang Meng
Summary: This study reports an environmentally friendly and simple approach for preparing double-network (DN) ion gel membranes with high strength and excellent gas separation performance. By optimizing crosslinking density, mass ratio, and the type and content of free ionic liquid, the mechanical and gas separation properties of the DN membrane are improved.
SEPARATION AND PURIFICATION TECHNOLOGY
(2024)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Yue Guan, Chenchen Zhang, Zhihui Liu, Liang Zhang, Jianqiang Meng
Summary: In this work, a polybenzimidazole (PBI) hollow fiber loose nanofiltration membrane (HFLNM) was prepared and used for dye and salt separation. The membrane exhibited good heat resistance, acid resistance, and solvent resistance. By adjusting the air gap distance, the optimized membrane showed outstanding water flux, low salt rejection, and excellent dye rejection. Hence, PBI HFLNM has a good application prospect in the field of dye/salt separation in harsh environments.
JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL CHEMICAL ENGINEERING
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Yunfei Yu, Liang Zhang, Xudong Li, Jianlong Ye, Jianqiang Meng
Summary: Polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) is a promising membrane material for oil-water separation due to its excellent chemical and mechanical stability. However, its strong hydrophobicity limits its application. In this study, we developed a surface modification approach to fabricate hydrophilic and antibacterial PTFE membranes by combining polymerized dopamine (PDA) and thiolactone chemistries. The modified membrane exhibited improved hydrophilicity and antibacterial properties.
JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL CHEMICAL ENGINEERING
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Dongxue Yao, Qihang Li, Bingqian Chen, Qinxing Xie, Woei Jye Lau, Wen Zhang, Jianqiang Meng
Summary: Loose nanofiltration membranes (LNMs) have attracted attention for their use in managing high salinity textile wastewater. This study developed antibacterial LNMs by blending Ag-loaded UiO-66-NH2 nanoparticles with cellulose acetoacetate (CAA). The resulting MOF@CAA LNMs had a porous surface, sponge-like structure, and exhibited good water permeability and rejection rate for dyes and inorganic salts. The membranes also demonstrated significant antibacterial properties and a controlled release of Ag+ ions.
JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL CHEMICAL ENGINEERING
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Chemical
Chenchen Zhang, Huanping Wu, Shunan Feng, Jianqiang Meng
Summary: This study investigates the effect of fluorination on the water/salt transport properties of desalting polymers. The results show that fluorination enhances the hydrophobicity and electronegativity of polymers, leading to increased water diffusion coefficient and water/salt selectivity.
JOURNAL OF MEMBRANE SCIENCE
(2023)
Article
Polymer Science
Si Chen, Chen-chen Zhang, Jian-qiang Meng
Summary: N-substitution modification effectively improves the water/salt transport behavior of PBI by reducing the interactions between polymer chains and increasing the polymer molecular chain spacing. It also enhances the electronegativity of the membrane surface. Additionally, N-substitution results in larger free volume cavities between PBI molecular chains, increasing the water transport channels and improving the water/salt solubility, diffusivity, and permeability selectivity.
ACTA POLYMERICA SINICA
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Chemical
Fei Xu, Si Chen, Meng You, Jianqiang Meng
Summary: A series of novel poly (arylene ether ketone) with pendant zwitterion groups were designed and the water and salt transport properties were characterized. The study showed that the zwitterionic polymers exhibited higher water/salt permeability selectivity compared to sulfonated polymers.
JOURNAL OF MEMBRANE SCIENCE
(2023)
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)