Article
Chemistry, Applied
Soudeh Almaie, Vahid Vatanpour, Mohammad Hossein Rasoulifard, Mir Saeed Seyed Dorraji
Summary: This study synthesized novel PVDF membranes with negatively charged amphiphilic copolymer additives and investigated their properties. The modified membranes showed improved pure water flux, flux recovery ratio, and antifouling performance compared to the original PVDF membranes. The synergistic effects of hydrogen bonding and the electrostatic repulsion of negatively charged groups were attributed to the enhanced performance of the copolymerized blended membranes.
REACTIVE & FUNCTIONAL POLYMERS
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Ziqiang Liu, Yunfeng Wu, Fengxia Lan, Gaoyi Xie, Mengchen Zhang, Chunping Ma, Jianbo Jia
Summary: This study presents a feasible hydrophilic modification strategy of hydrophobic membranes by combining copolymer design and dopamine-assisted co-deposition. The modified membranes exhibit high permeate fluxes, good rejection performance, and great antifouling properties due to the enhanced hydrophilicity of the membrane surfaces. The results provide a new avenue to overcome the permeability-selectivity trade-off limitations and fouling problems in membrane separation processes.
COLLOIDS AND SURFACES A-PHYSICOCHEMICAL AND ENGINEERING ASPECTS
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Chemical
Huilin Zhu, Zheng Chen, Lanlan Qin, Lizhi Zhang, Jian Zhou
Summary: This study investigates the improvement of surface hydrophilicity of membranes for effectively dealing with membrane fouling in water treatment processes. The results show that the grafting ratio of zwitterionic polymer significantly affects the surface morphology and hydration ability of the membrane.
JOURNAL OF MEMBRANE SCIENCE
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Chemical
Pengfei Zhang, Saeid Rajabzadeh, Titik Istirokhatun, Qin Shen, Yuandong Jia, Xuesong Yao, Antoine Venault, Yung Chang, Hideto Matsuyama
Summary: A simple approach to immobilize zwitterionic copolymers on PVDF hollow fiber membranes with high stability is proposed. The modified membrane exhibits excellent antifouling and antibacterial properties, suitable for dynamic filtration.
JOURNAL OF MEMBRANE SCIENCE
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Hossein Mahdavi, Nazanin Zeinalipour, Mohammad Amin Kerachian, Ali Akbar Heidari
Summary: In this study, high-performance mixed matrix nanofiltration PVDF membranes (MMMs) were fabricated by incorporating PVDF-g-PMMA copolymer and GO and GO@SiO2 nanoparticles. The membrane showed high dye rejection and water flux enhancement due to the addition of hydrophilic copolymer and nanoparticles to the PVDF matrix. The durability and antifouling abilities of the membrane were also investigated, and significant performance was obtained.
JOURNAL OF WATER PROCESS ENGINEERING
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Joonbum Lee, Seungjoo Yi, Kwang Dae Hong, Ji-Hun Seo
Summary: Zwitterionic copolymers, specifically those containing carboxybetaine derivatives, have been optimized for enhanced antifouling properties and biocompatibility. The copolymerization of carboxybetaine with hydrophobic monomers, such as trimethylsiloxy, shows promising results in creating a versatile antifouling surface using a simple and practical method. This study highlights the importance of elaborate copolymerization for achieving optimal functionality without compromising individual monomer properties.
JOURNAL OF INDUSTRIAL AND ENGINEERING CHEMISTRY
(2021)
Article
Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Xinyu Zhang, Jiayu Tian, Ruiyang Xu, Xiaoxiang Cheng, Xuewu Zhu, Ching Yoong Loh, Kaifang Fu, Ruidong Zhang, Daoji Wu, Huixue Ren, Ming Xie
Summary: Breaking the trade-off between filtration performance and antifouling property, this study proposes a novel design route for thin-film nanocomposite nanofiltration membranes, by grafting well-defined zwitterionic copolymers onto polyamide surfaces. The modified membranes exhibit enhanced hydrophilicity, larger surface area, and thinner polyamide layer, resulting in tripled water permeability while maintaining high rejection rate. The modified membrane also demonstrates exceptional antifouling properties in both static and dynamic fouling tests.
ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Chemical
Zhaofeng Wang, Panyi Chen, Yang Liu, Hanxiang Guo, Nan Sun, Qiqi Cai, Yueying Yu, Fangbo Zhao
Summary: A new aromatic diamine monomer BANPZ was designed and synthesized, leading to the preparation of a novel zwitterionic polyimide ZPI. ZPI membrane exhibited persistent antifouling property and excellent long-term performance stability.
SEPARATION AND PURIFICATION TECHNOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Analytical
Huiqing Yang, Peipei Wang, Fan Geng, Qiongwei Wu, Fuxiang Song, Caifeng Ding
Summary: In this study, a polyaniline-modified electrode was prepared by electropolymerization on a glassy carbon electrode, and further modified with a copolymerization of zwitterionic sulfobetaine methacrylate (SBMA) and hydrophobic N-isopropyl acrylamide (NIPAM) to construct an antifouling biosensor. The PSN modified electrode showed excellent antifouling performance in serum due to the advantages of hydrophobic anchoring and the antifouling performance of zwitterionic polymers.
SENSORS AND ACTUATORS B-CHEMICAL
(2023)
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
Chemistry, Physical
Ming-Ming Zhu, Yu Fang, Yan-Chen Chen, Yu-Qing Lei, Li-Feng Fang, Bao-Ku Zhu, Hideto Matsuyama
Summary: A dual-functional ultrafiltration membrane containing quaternary ammonium and zwitterionic polymers was designed to overcome organic/bio-fouling, with improved hydrophilicity and antibacterial properties. The membrane showed higher flux recovery, lower protein adhesion, and efficient broad-spectrum antibacterial performance against S. aureus and E. coli. It effectively inhibited bacterial adhesion for long-term antibacterial properties, demonstrating potential for microbiologically contaminated water filtration processes.
JOURNAL OF COLLOID AND INTERFACE SCIENCE
(2021)
Article
Engineering, Chemical
Xinyu Zhang, Zhenglun Lin, Daoji Wu, Ming Xie, Jingtao Xu, Xian Bao, Xiaoxiang Cheng, Ying Wang, Feiyong Chen
Summary: This research demonstrates the fabrication of a robust antifouling RO membrane using the codeposition of Noria with zwitterionic copolymers. The modified membrane shows improved hydrophilicity, reduced roughness, and lower negative charge, leading to an excellent antifouling property during both simulated and actual water treatment processes.
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Irish Valerie B. Maggay, Hana Nur Aini, Mary Madelaine G. Lagman, Shuo-Hsi Tang, Ruth R. Aquino, Yung Chang, Antoine Venault
Summary: This study introduces a zwitterionic material to modify polysulfone membranes, reducing fouling and improving permeability. The addition of the copolymer reduces bacterial and blood cell attachment by more than 85% and increases the flux recovery ratio. These zwitterionic membranes have potential biomedical applications.
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Bahar Ozbey-Unal, Cigdem Balcik, Bart van der Bruggen
Summary: The study aims to develop superwettable Janus membranes for the treatment of wastewater containing surfactants and oil. Three different methods were used to fabricate the membranes with hydrophilic silica nanoparticles. The results showed that the membranes achieved high resistance to wetting and fouling, with the M2 membrane exhibiting the best performance. The study suggests that Janus membranes fabricated by blending and delayed phase inversion methods are promising for the treatment of complex wastewater.
JOURNAL OF WATER PROCESS ENGINEERING
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Nor Hafiza Ismail, Wan Norharyati Wan Salleh, Siti Zu Nurain Ahmad, Ahmad Fauzi Ismail
Summary: The development of a mixed matrix membrane incorporating hydrous manganese oxide with polyvinylidene fluoride has shown improved separation efficiency for oil/water emulsions, with higher flux performance and recovery rates compared to pristine membranes.
JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL CHEMICAL ENGINEERING
(2021)
Article
Materials Science, Biomaterials
Irish Valerie Maggay, Antoine Venault, Chi-Yao Fang, Cheng-Chen Yang, Chen-Hua Hsu, Chih-Yu Chou, Kazuhiko Ishihara, Yung Chang
Summary: By utilizing a combination of zwitterionic membranes with improved hydration properties, this study demonstrates their potential as wound-dressing materials for promoting healing of acute and chronic wounds. The membranes exhibit low biofouling, enhanced blood compatibility, and high cell viability, leading to accelerated wound healing kinetics and improved quality of new tissue.
ACS BIOMATERIALS SCIENCE & ENGINEERING
(2021)
Article
Engineering, Chemical
Chen-Hua Hsu, Antoine Venault, Haozhe Zheng, Chen-Tsyr Lo, Cheng-Chen Yang, Yung Chang
Summary: This study demonstrates that copolymers with SBMA units are ineffective in providing antifouling properties to PVDF membranes after steam sterilization, while copolymers with SBAA units remain unaffected. It is concluded that using SBAA derivatives is preferable for improving membrane fouling resistance in scenarios where steam sterilization is necessary.
JOURNAL OF MEMBRANE SCIENCE
(2021)
Article
Engineering, Chemical
Manuel Reyes De Guzman, Chester Kenneth A. Andra, Micah Belle Marie Yap Ang, Gian Vincent C. Dizon, Alvin R. Caparanga, Shu-Hsien Huang, Kueir-Rarn Lee
Summary: The study demonstrated that incorporating P(DA-SBMA) nanoparticles improved the hydrophilicity and filtration efficiency of cellulose acetate mixed-matrix membranes, with suitable size and content of nanoparticles offering optimal water flux. Testing various oil-in-water emulsions showed high separation efficiencies, indicating effective treatment of different types of oily wastewater.
JOURNAL OF MEMBRANE SCIENCE
(2021)
Article
Engineering, Chemical
Irish Valerie Maggay, Yung Chang, Antoine Venault, Gian Vincent Dizon, Chien-Jung Wu
Summary: This paper comprehensively reviews different porous filtration media and the corresponding modification techniques and functionalization strategies used to improve their properties for efficient gravity-driven filtration applications.
SEPARATION AND PURIFICATION TECHNOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Hazel Lynn C. Maganto, Micah Belle Marie Yap Ang, Gian Vincent C. Dizon, Alvin R. Caparanga, Ruth R. Aquino, Shu-Hsien Huang, Hui-An Tsai, Kueir-Rarn Lee
Summary: By synthesizing Ag-PDA particles and infusing them into the PES matrix, the modified membrane showed improved performance with higher water flux and antibacterial properties.
Article
Engineering, Chemical
Irish Valerie Maggay, Maria Charisma Anne M. Suba, Hana Nur Aini, Chien-Jung Wu, Shuo-Hsi Tang, Ruth B. Aquino, Yung Chang, Antoine Venault
Summary: In this study, zwitterionic polyvinylidene fluoride membranes were prepared and characterized. The membranes showed sustained antibiofouling properties even after heat treatment, indicating their potential application in various domains requiring bi-continuous microfiltration membranes that are exposed to heat.
JOURNAL OF MEMBRANE SCIENCE
(2021)
Article
Engineering, Chemical
Antoine Venault, Yi-Tung Chin, Irish Maggay, Chih-Chen Yeh, Yung Chang
Summary: This work investigates the association of P(S-r-AA) copolymer with PVDF in the fabrication of electrospun fibers for blood filtration, showing improved wetting of nanofibers and enhanced separation and retention of white blood cells. The results demonstrate the potential of PVDF-based nanofibers as efficient separation media for whole blood, with further efforts needed to enhance biocompatibility and red blood cell recovery.
JOURNAL OF MEMBRANE SCIENCE
(2022)
Article
Materials Science, Biomaterials
Gian Vincent Dizon, Peter Matthew Toribio Fowler, Antoine Venault, Chih-Chen Yeh, Lemmuel L. Tayo, Alvin R. Caparanga, Pierre Aimar, Yung Chang
Summary: This study proposes a simple and low-energy method to form antifouling coatings on polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) surfaces to mitigate biofouling. By utilizing dopamine and various zwitterionic monomers for copolymerization, the coatings significantly reduce biofouling by red blood cells, platelets, whole blood, and bacteria.
ACS BIOMATERIALS SCIENCE & ENGINEERING
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Chemical
Irish Valerie Maggay, Ming-Lun Yu, Da-Ming Wang, Ching-Hsueh Chiang, Yung Chang, Antoine Venault
Summary: Using 2-pyrrolidone (2P) and water as additives, skin-free polysulfone (PSf) membranes free of macrovoids were prepared by the non-solvent induced phase separation (NIPS) process. This method improves the membrane's permeability and mechanical properties while maintaining high porosity and large pores.
JOURNAL OF MEMBRANE SCIENCE
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Chemical
Antoine Venault, Rui-Jie Zhou, Tesfaye Abebe Galeta, Yung Chang
Summary: In this study, an amphiphilic copolymer containing sulfobetaine methacrylamide (SBAA) was designed and membranes were prepared by vapor-induced phase separation (VIPS). The results showed that the zwitterionic copolymer had a higher proportion of non-freezable water and enhanced hydration layer strength. The modification also significantly increased the membrane hydration capacity and effectively mitigated biofouling. Therefore, these membranes hold great potential for biomedical and environmental applications.
JOURNAL OF MEMBRANE SCIENCE
(2022)
Article
Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Irish Valerie Maggay, Ting-Yu Liao, Antoine Venault, Hao-Tung Lin, Chih-Cheng Chao, Ta-Chin Wei, Yung Chang
Summary: The utilization of DBD plasma treatment on ePTFE film successfully modified its surface and endowed it with antibacterial properties. Both DMAEMA and TMAEMA monomers allowed ePTFE to kill Escherichia coli bacteria, while only TMAEMA-grafted ePTFE was able to release dead bacteria upon washing.
ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Chemical
Antoine Venault, Hana Nur Aini, Tesfaye Abebe Galeta, Yung Chang
Summary: This study demonstrates the successful fabrication of low-biofouling homogeneous porous membranes using a non-toxic solvent DMSO and a copolymer PS-r-PEGMA. The choice of DMSO as a solvent is justified, and the addition of PS-r-PEGMA greatly improves membrane hydration and reduces biofouling.
JOURNAL OF MEMBRANE SCIENCE LETTERS
(2022)
Article
Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Shuo-Hsi Tang, Antoine Venault, Li-Hui Chou, Ding-Hung Lan, Gian Vincent Dizon, Chun Hsieh, Chih-Chen Yeh, Cheng-Liang Liu, Yung Chang
Summary: In this study, air plasma and spray technology were used for surface modification by generating hydroxyl groups and spray-coating PS-r-PEGMA copolymers. The best antifouling properties were achieved with PS50-r-PEGMA50, with a coating density of 0.3 mg/cm² significantly reducing biofouling. This surface modification technique effectively reduced biofouling by at least 75% on various materials and greatly increased signal sensitivity on blood-typing well plates.
ACS APPLIED BIO MATERIALS
(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)
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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)