Article
Engineering, Environmental
Hongshan Wang, Zhenzhen He, Qiangbin Yang, Guangyong Zeng, Zhaomei Yang, Shengyan Pu
Summary: In this study, MXene nanosheets were functionalized with sodium lignosulfonate (LS) and MoS2 nanosheets were intercalated between the functionalized MXene layers to fabricate a two-dimensional MXene membrane. This composite membrane exhibited high water permeation and excellent dye separation characteristics. It had a significantly higher pure water flux compared to the unfunctionalized MXene membrane and showed good rejection of dye molecules. The composite membrane also demonstrated low rejection of salts, leading to the mutual separation of dyes and salts. Additionally, the membrane displayed excellent stability and anti-fouling ability.
JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL CHEMICAL ENGINEERING
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Chemical
Liuqing Yang, Ximeng Zhang, Jalal Rahmatinejad, Bahareh Raisi, Zhibin Ye
Summary: Water pollution and scarcity caused by organic compounds have become significant concerns. In this study, a zwitterionic triethanolamine-based (Z-TEOA) monomer was successfully synthesized and used to fabricate zwitterionic polyester thin-film composite nanofiltration (ZNF) membranes. These membranes exhibited enhanced hydrophilicity and permeability, with high rejection rates for various pollutants. The results suggest the potential application of these membranes in wastewater treatment from textile and pharmaceutical industries.
JOURNAL OF MEMBRANE SCIENCE
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Chemical
Yesol Kang, Jaewon Jang, Yunho Lee, In S. Kim
Summary: In this study, a novel thin-film composite loose nanofiltration membrane was successfully fabricated with the addition of magnetite-decorated graphene oxide particles to improve salt permeation and dye rejection, while also providing excellent anti-fouling properties. This method shows great potential for the development of innovative saline wastewater treatment membranes.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Xinghua Zhao, Jing Li, Shuyong Mu, Wei He, Dan Zhang, Xia Wu, Chuanyi Wang, Hehua Zeng
Summary: The study developed a novel membrane adsorbent with high adsorption capacity for the removal of heavy metal ions from wastewater, showing excellent recyclability and practical significance in water treatment applications.
ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION
(2021)
Article
Engineering, Chemical
Xiaoquan Feng, Donglai Peng, Junyong Zhu, Yong Wang, Yatao Zhang
Summary: In this review, the concept of loose nanofiltration (NF) is discussed, focusing on its selective separation performance for dyes and salts. The recent advances in designing highly selective membranes for dye/salt separation are summarized, including interfacial polymerization, phase inversion, and surface locating. Different types of materials, such as nanoparticles, two-dimensional materials, ionic liquids, and advanced porous materials, are analyzed as attractive candidates for membrane technology. The challenges and future directions of loose nanofiltration are also addressed.
SEPARATION AND PURIFICATION TECHNOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Muralikrishna Sreeramareddygari, Jyothi Mannekote Shivanna, Mithran Somasundrum, Khantong Soontarapa, Werasak Surareungchai
Summary: MoS2 nanosheets functionalized with polythiocyanuric acid (PTCA) showed strong adsorption onto polyethersulfone (PES) membranes. The modification increased the hydrophilicity of the materials and enhanced the removal efficiency of pollutants.
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Swaraj Servottam, Aditi Saraswat, M. Eswaramoorthy, C. N. R. Rao
Summary: Membrane-based technology, particularly membranes made up of two-dimensional materials such as MoSe2, is proving to be an efficient technique for wastewater treatment. The MoSe2 membrane shows high rejection rates for organic dyes and ciprofloxacin drug, along with a high water flux. It also exhibits good stability against fouling and performs well in harsh environments, making it a promising option for textile and pharmaceutical wastewater treatment.
JOURNAL OF COLLOID AND INTERFACE SCIENCE
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Juan Li, Ji-Lai Gong, Wei-Cheng Cao, Si-Qun Tang, Meng Qin, Huai -Yang Zhou, Yu -Wen Wang, Si-Yuan Fang
Summary: A novel composite polyamide-polyester nanofiltration membrane was developed by tailoring amino functionalized quantum dots (NGQDs) and beta-cyclodextrin (CD). The NGQDs-CD-MWCNTs membrane showed significantly reduced permeability for small molecular dyes and improved water permeability at low pressure. It also exhibited favorable antifouling performance and potential good operation stability, indicating its prospective application for selective separation in textile wastewater treatment.
JOURNAL OF COLLOID AND INTERFACE SCIENCE
(2023)
Article
Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Chao Xing, Jing Han, Xin Pei, Yuting Zhang, Jing He, Rong Huang, Suhong Li, Changyu Liu, Chao Lai, Lingdi Shen, Ashok Kumar Nanjundan, Shanqing Zhang
Summary: In this study, a graphene oxide membrane with tunable interlayer distance was fabricated for effective dye separation and desalination in saline textile wastewater treatment. The membrane achieved high dye rejection rates (>99%) and low salt rejection rates (<6.5%) in the first filtration stage, while demonstrating a desalination rate of up to 51.8% in the second stage. The membrane also showed excellent practical advantages such as high permeability, antifouling performance, and stability, with the potential for regenerating dye and producing clean water through multistage filtration systems.
ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES
(2021)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Lijing Xu, Kongyin Zhao, Junping Miao, Zhenhao Yang, Zhiwei Li, Lei Zhao, Hongxian Su, Ligang Lin, Yunxia Hu
Summary: In this study, silver nanoparticles were synthesized with BSA and CMCS to improve the mechanical property, thermal stability, antibacterial property, and filtration efficiency of CaAlg membrane. The results showed that CMCS significantly enhanced the mechanical property and thermal stability of the composite membrane, while AgNPs endowed the composite membrane with excellent antibacterial property. The addition of VF-PET as the support layer further improved the filtration flux and mechanical property of the composite membrane.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF BIOLOGICAL MACROMOLECULES
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Yingfa Liu, Zhongxiang Bai, Guo Lin, Lingling Wang, Xiaoqian Xu, Liang He, Xiaobo Liu
Summary: The study proposed a vacuum-assisted method to prepare GO-TA-APTES-x composite nanofiltration membrane by adding TA-APTES NPs, which showed improved water permeability and separation efficiency. This membrane has the potential to address the freshwater crisis in practical applications.
APPLIED SURFACE SCIENCE
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Chemical
Paramita Manna, Roy Bernstein, Roni Kasher
Summary: This study developed a molecular layer-by-layer approach to prepare oligoamide membranes on a PAN support, allowing for effective separation of dyes and salts with improved performance and potential.
JOURNAL OF MEMBRANE SCIENCE
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Chemical
Yue Zhang, Kongyin Zhao, Zhijian Zhang, Huike Xie, Ziyi Li, Ze Lin, Chen Mo, Wendong Yang, Xiaolei Wang, Junfu Wei
Summary: The fiber-reinforced calcium alginate membrane (CaAlg-PP) showed strong mechanical properties and high efficiency in dye/salt separation, with advantages including pressure resistance, pollution resistance, and low anionic dye adsorption efficiency. The membrane was made with simple processes and low-cost materials, providing new strategies for environmentally-friendly and economical low salts-containing wastewater treatment and dye recycling.
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Dongxue Yao, Fan Zhang, Guangli Feng, Yufeng Zhang, Jianqiang Meng
Summary: A high-flux hollow fiber nanofiltration membrane was fabricated using a simple method for the separation of dyes and salts. The membrane showed high flux and excellent stability and anti-fouling properties.
JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL CHEMICAL ENGINEERING
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Ali M. Abou-Elanwar, Jongmin Oh, Songbok Lee, Youngjin Kim
Summary: A novel nanofiltration membrane with a layer of modified diatomaceous earth between two layers of electrospun polysulfone nanofibers was developed. The diatomaceous earth particles and the fabricated membrane were characterized using various techniques. The sandwich-like membrane showed improved flux and methylene blue (MB) rejection as pH increased, with a high water flux at increased pressure but reduced MB rejection. Moreover, the sandwich-like membrane exhibited remarkable dye/salt separation at high salt concentration, with higher permeation of salt and high MB rejection. The performance of the regenerated diatomaceous material and membrane was maintained during five cycles of operation.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Emna Melliti, Khaled Touati, Bart Van der Bruggen, Hamza Elfil
Summary: This study investigates the mixed precipitation of gypsum and iron oxides during reverse osmosis desalination, and examines the role of citric acid in inhibiting precipitation. The presence of Fe2+ ions accelerates gypsum precipitation, while citric acid delays the induction time and affects the crystal morphology. XDR analysis reveals that citric acid stabilizes the bassanite phase for longer periods and minimizes the acceleration effect of Fe2+ ions on calcium sulfate precipitation.
Article
Engineering, Chemical
William Mickols, Zhaohuan Mai, Bart van der Bruggen
Summary: The study of transport activity model through NF and RO membranes reveals the important roles of factors such as heat of vaporization, molar volume, compressibility, etc. The flux of different membranes under temperature and pressure is influenced by these factors.
Article
Engineering, Chemical
Riri Liu, Qin Chen, Moyuan Cao, Jiuyang Lin, Fang Lin, Wenyuan Ye, Patricia Luis, Bart Van der Bruggen, Shuaifei Zhao
Summary: A stable and uniform bio-inspired coating with superhydrophilicity and underwater superoleophobicity was achieved on a non-woven fabric substrate through rapid co-deposition of dopamine and polyethylenimine. The co-deposition conditions, particularly the concentration of ammonium persulfate and coating duration, played a crucial role in determining the hydrophilicity and underwater oleophobicity of the coated fabric membranes. This study provides a facile and cost-effective strategy for constructing superhydrophilic and underwater superoleophobic interfaces for sustainable treatment of oily wastewater.
JOURNAL OF MEMBRANE SCIENCE
(2021)
Article
Engineering, Chemical
Jian Li, Riri Liu, Junyong Zhu, Xin Li, Shushan Yuan, Miaomiao Tian, Jing Wang, Patricia Luis, Bart Van der Bruggen, Jiuyang Lin
Summary: Thin film nanocomposite polyamide membranes with metal-organic framework ZIF-8 nanoparticles uniformly assembled via electrophoretic deposition exhibited enhanced water permeability and high ion selectivity, demonstrating the efficacy of this approach for designing high-performance membranes for target separations.
Article
Engineering, Chemical
Yehao Jin, Qiangqiang Song, Na Xie, Weigang Zheng, Jing Wang, Junyong Zhu, Yatao Zhang
Summary: In this study, a thin film composite membrane based on amidoxime-functionalized PIM (AOPIM-1) was developed to enhance the permeance and stability of organic solvent nanofiltration membranes. The membrane showed impressive ethanol permeance and high rejection of active pharmaceutical ingredients. This work opens up a new avenue for the use of PIM membranes in OSN applications.
JOURNAL OF MEMBRANE SCIENCE
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Ruixin Lv, Weijie Kou, Shiyuan Guo, Wenjia Wu, Yatao Zhang, Yong Wang, Jingtao Wang
Summary: A 13 µm-thick laminar framework with 1.3 nm interlayer channels was fabricated by self-assembling vermiculite nanosheets, enabling high ionic conductivity of the LLTO electrolyte for all-solid-state lithium batteries. The ordered arrangement of LLTO crystal along the c-axis significantly enhances Li+ transfer and leads to excellent cycling performance.
ANGEWANDTE CHEMIE-INTERNATIONAL EDITION
(2022)
Review
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Rana Mahdavi Far, Bart Van der Bruggen, Arne Verliefde, Emile Cornelissen
Summary: This review assesses the potential of zeolite particles incorporated into polymeric membranes for improving membrane performance. Zeolites have extensive potential in separation processes due to their unique frameworks and properties. Studies have shown that incorporating zeolite particles can enhance permeability, increase mechanical strength, and improve resistance to fouling and chlorine in membranes.
JOURNAL OF CHEMICAL TECHNOLOGY AND BIOTECHNOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Chemical
Xin Zhang, Pengrui Jin, Daliang Xu, Junfeng Zheng, Zi-Ming Zhan, Qieyuan Gao, Shushan Yuan, Zhen-Liang Xu, Bart van der Bruggen
Summary: Triethanolamine modification improves the performance of PEI/TMC NF membranes in removing heavy metal ions from contaminated water, with increased permeance and high rejection rates for various metals.
JOURNAL OF MEMBRANE SCIENCE
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Chemical
Qiangqiang Song, Junyong Zhu, Xinpu Niu, Jing Wang, Guanying Dong, Meixia Shan, Bing Zhang, Hideto Matsuyama, Yatao Zhang
Summary: By combining interfacial assembly of nanomaterials, a superhydrophobic/superoleophilic melamine sponge with high separation efficiency and oil absorption capacity was successfully prepared. It also exhibited excellent fire resistance property, making it an ideal material for practical oil/water separation activities.
SEPARATION AND PURIFICATION TECHNOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Chemical
Weigang Zheng, Zhihong Tian, Zhen Wang, Donglai Peng, Yongsheng Zhang, Jing Wang, Yatao Zhang
Summary: This study develops a high-performance facilitated transport mixed matrix membrane by incorporating a biomimetic MOF (CFA-1) into Pebax, which exhibits superior CO2/N-2 separation performance and stability. This research provides a new avenue for efficient carbon capture technology.
SEPARATION AND PURIFICATION TECHNOLOGY
(2022)
Review
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Chao Wu, Lei Xia, Shengji Xia, Bart van der Bruggen, Yan Zhao
Summary: Membrane technology has great potential in liquid waste treatment and resource recovery. However, the non-adjustable pore size of traditional membranes limits their selectivity for target ions. Covalent organic frameworks (COFs) have emerged as a promising candidate for advanced ion separation membranes due to their low density, large surface area, tunable channel structure, and tailored functionality. This review analyzes and summarizes the progress in understanding ion capture mechanisms, preparation processes, and applications of COF-based membranes, providing promising approaches for the design, preparation, and application of COF-based membranes in ion selectivity for recovery of ionic resources.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Yiming Zhang, Kai Sheng, Zheng Wang, Wenjia Wu, Ben Hang Yin, Junyong Zhu, Yatao Zhang
Summary: A scalable and easy dip-coating method was used to create a thin CO2-selection layer of Pebax/PEGDA-MXene on a hollow fiber PVDF substrate. The interlayer spacing of the MXene stacks in the coating was designed to be 3.59 angstrom, allowing efficient separation of CO2 from N2 and CH4. CO2-philic nanodomains were constructed in the layer to enhance CO2 affinity, while non-CO2-philic nanodomains promoted CO2 transport. The membrane showed excellent separation performance, surpassing the 2008 Robeson upper bounds limitation.
Article
Energy & Fuels
Jie Zhang, Wenhao Ren, Shuhui Chen, Yong Liu, Zibiao Guo, Jingchuan Dang, Wenjia Wu, Jingtao Wang
Summary: The development of a high-performance electrolyte that can work at low temperatures is crucial for expanding the application of lithium metal batteries. This study presents the preparation of a 21 μm-thick quasi-solid polymer electrolyte with excellent mechanical strength and high ionic conductivity by in situ polymerization within a nanofiber skeleton. The resulting polymer electrolyte demonstrates long-term stability and high discharge capacity at low temperatures, outperforming most reported electrolytes.
Article
Engineering, Chemical
Xiaoqing Chang, Haiyan Guo, Qishuo Chang, Zhihong Tian, Yanwu Zhang, Dongyang Li, Jing Wang, Yatao Zhang
Summary: In this study, TD-COF and dopamine modified TD-COF were incorporated into PIM-1 membrane to fabricate MMMs, which improved the CO2/N2 separation performance. The long-range ordered channels of TD-COF and CO2 affinity sites of dopamine enhanced the CO2 permeability, resulting in a remarkable increase in CO2/N2 selectivity. The MMMs also exhibited decent plasticization resistance and long-term operational stability.
JOURNAL OF MEMBRANE SCIENCE
(2023)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Le Wang, Chengxiang Wang, Yang Ren, Zhirong Yang, Yifan Zheng, Qingqing Zhang, Wenjia Wu, Jingtao Wang
Summary: In this study, self-standing and robust thin COF membranes were successfully fabricated by involving hyperbranched polyethylenimine (HPEI). The HPEI cross-links the adjacent COF particles and enhances their interactions. The resulting membrane exhibits excellent structure ability, mechanical property, and proton conduction ability, surpassing the commercial Nafion membrane in terms of water uptake, tensile strength, and proton conductivity.
ACS APPLIED POLYMER MATERIALS
(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)