Article
Engineering, Environmental
Mahaveer Halakarni, Ashesh Mahto, Kanakaraj Aruchamy, Dibyendu Mondal, Sanna Kotrappanavar Nataraj
Summary: This study introduces a novel nanofiltration membrane preparation method for industrial wastewater treatment, with characterized membrane structure and performance demonstrating high rejection rates, stable flux, and repeated use potential.
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
(2021)
Article
Engineering, Chemical
Huihui Deng, Qiwei Zheng, Hanbing Chen, Jing Huang, Hongding Yan, Mengxu Ma, Min Xia, Kemei Pei, Huagang Ni, Peng Ye
Summary: The use of composite membranes with GO and SiO2 nanoparticles can effectively adjust the channel microstructure for water treatment, greatly enhancing water flux and rejection rate by controlling the size of nanosheets and nanoparticles.
SEPARATION AND PURIFICATION TECHNOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Golshan Moradi, Rouhollah Heydari, Sirus Zinadini, Masoud Rahimi
Summary: This study prepared a high-performance thin film composite (TFC) nanofiltration (NF) membrane for antibiotic removal and pharmaceutical wastewater treatment by furosemide-modified chitosan (CS@FS) composite assisted pectin (PC) functionalization of the polyethersulfone (PES) NF membrane. The CS@FS-co-PC TFC membranes showed improved physicochemical characteristics and separation performance, with high rejection rates for antibiotics and effective removal of pharmaceutical wastewater contaminants. The optimized TFC-0.5 membrane achieved high flux, recovery ratio, and resistance to fouling.
JOURNAL OF INDUSTRIAL AND ENGINEERING CHEMISTRY
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Chemical
Ben-Qing Huang, Yong-Jian Tang, Zuo-Xiang Zeng, Shuang-Mei Xue, Shan-Qing Li, Yi-Ru Wang, En-Chao Li, Chuyang Y. Tang, Zhen-Liang Xu
Summary: The study enhanced the performance of NF membranes by water activation before microwave heating, overcoming the trade-off between permeability and selectivity. The activated NF membrane exhibited higher permeance and fouling resistance.
JOURNAL OF MEMBRANE SCIENCE
(2021)
Article
Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Garret Dee, Olivia O'Donoghue, Aran Rafferty, Lee Gannon, Cormac McGuinness, Yurii K. Gun'ko
Summary: Nanofiltration (NF) is a promising technology for water purification, and 2D boron nitride (BN) based nanomaterials have shown great potential as building blocks for NF membranes. In this study, BN nanosheets (BNNS) were functionalized with magnetic nanoparticles (MNPs) to form stable BNNS-MNP nanocomposites. These nanocomposites demonstrated high removal efficiency of methylene blue (MB) dye from water, with the BNNS-magnetite nanocomposites showing higher efficiency than pure BNNS. The BNNS-cobalt ferrite material was successfully regenerated and recycled. Additionally, the BNNS membranes effectively captured magnetite nanoparticles with no MNPs left in the filtrate, indicating strong potential for water remediation.
ACS APPLIED NANO MATERIALS
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Chemical
Yongheng Yin, Hui Xu, Chenyang Zhang, Weiyuan Hao, Qiying Xia, Shanmin Gao
Summary: This study fabricates nanofiltration membranes with high water flux and antifouling performance by optimizing the chemical and physical structure of the membrane surface. Zwitterion-functionalized mesoporous silica nanoparticles are introduced into a polyamide separation layer on a porous polyethersulfone substrate. The hybrid membranes show a high water flux and superior antifouling performance.
JOURNAL OF THE TAIWAN INSTITUTE OF CHEMICAL ENGINEERS
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Abedalkader Alkhouzaam, Hazim Qiblawey
Summary: The study investigated the potential use of rGO-DDA nanoparticles as antifoulant and antibacterial nanofillers in ultrafiltration membranes. Analysis confirmed the successful functionalization of GO and rGO-DDA, resulting in membranes with improved antifouling and antibacterial performance.
JOURNAL OF WATER PROCESS ENGINEERING
(2021)
Article
Engineering, Chemical
Huiju Shao, Yanfang Diao, Fangfang Zhang, Shuhao Qin
Summary: A novel smart voltage-gated membrane with an analogous zwitterion-functionalized separation layer is prepared by combining blending, surface segregation and co-deposition. The membrane exhibits superior permeations, separations, and antifouling properties.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Herlambang Abriyanto, Heru Susanto, Talita Maharani, Abdullah M. I. Filardli, Ria Desiriani, Nita Aryanti
Summary: The combination of chitosan and metal oxides was found to improve the fouling resistance and antibacterial activity of polyethersulfone ultrafiltration membranes. The addition of chitosan and AgNO3 increased the water flux and hydrophilicity of the membranes, with the highest antibacterial activity observed in PES-chitosan-Ag2O membrane.
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Vahid Vatanpour, Mohammad Mehrabi, Majid Masteri-Farahani, Amir Hossein Behroozi, Mahsa Niakan, Ismail Koyuncu
Summary: In this study, cellulose acetate-based nanofiltration membranes were modified by sulfonic acid functionalized dendrimer-grafted cellulose to improve their separation and filtration properties. The modified membranes showed enhanced removal efficiency of both organic and inorganic pollutants, as well as increased water flux.
JOURNAL OF WATER PROCESS ENGINEERING
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Chemical
Shao-Lu Li, Yaxu Guan, Yiwen Qin, Youcai Chen, Dandan Cheng, Genghao Gong, Yunxia Hu
Summary: In this study, a novel antifouling loose nanofiltration (LNF) membrane was prepared by cross-linking and grafting, resulting in a membrane with high water permeance and excellent rejection of certain dyes. The membrane also showed low rejection of inorganic salts and good antifouling performance. Overall, the tailored LNF membrane has great potential for application in textile effluent treatment.
Article
Engineering, Chemical
Jinsong He, Haitong Wu, Fan Ni, Fei Shen, Yanzong Zhang, Zhang Cheng, Mei Huang, Li Zhao, Ling Luo, Yu Zhang, Xiaochan An
Summary: A loose nanofiltration (LNF) membrane with excellent separation and antifouling properties was fabricated using hydroxyl-based materials and large polyphenol monomers. The membrane showed a loose structure with a smooth and hydrophilic surface. It exhibited high water permeability, high dye rejection, low salt rejection, superior fouling resistance, and antibacterial properties.
SEPARATION AND PURIFICATION TECHNOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Chemical
Liang Ren, Jianxin Chen, Qing Lu, Jian Han, Jinsheng Liang, Hong Wu
Summary: In this study, ultrapermeable antifouling nanofiltration membranes were successfully obtained by surface binding a binary complex of dihydroxyl viologen axis molecule and cucurbit[n]uril on polyamide thin-film composite membranes. The membranes showed high permeability and antifouling ability, and the grafted antifouling layer could be regenerated through photoactivation using a stimuli-responsive guest. This construction strategy provides a novel approach for developing ultrapermeable antifouling membranes for treating complex wastewater.
JOURNAL OF MEMBRANE SCIENCE
(2022)
Review
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Muhammad Azam Qamar, Mohsin Javed, Sammia Shahid, Mohammad Shariq, Mohammed M. Fadhali, Syed Kashif Ali, Mohd. Shakir Khan
Summary: Combining semiconducting membrane with nanomaterials is a promising approach to effectively remove various waste products from water with low energy consumption and reduced pollution. The challenge lies in developing an inexpensive, stable, flexible, and versatile material for membrane production. Graphitic carbon nitride (g-C3N4) has emerged as a viable material for membranes due to its unique structure and high catalytic activity. Its durability, permanency in challenging environments, and long-term use without flux decrease provide significant advantages.
Article
Engineering, Chemical
Rifan Hardian, Abdulaziz Alammar, Tibor Holtzl, Gyorgy Szekely
Summary: Membrane technologies have shown promise as an energy-efficient alternative for separation processes in various industries. This study focuses on the fabrication of oil and solvent-resistant nanofiltration membranes using cellulose and chitosan blends. The membranes exhibited outstanding separation performance and chemical stability, even in harsh solvents. By adjusting the cellulose-chitosan ratio, the molecular sieving properties of the membranes could be fine-tuned. The membranes also showed biodegradation potential, contributing to the sustainable lifecycle of membranes.
JOURNAL OF MEMBRANE SCIENCE
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
S. M. Hosseini, M. Chehreh, E. Jashni, J. N. Shen
Article
Engineering, Chemical
Samaneh Bandehali, Fahime Parvizian, Abdolreza Moghadassi, Sayed Mohsen Hosseini
SEPARATION AND PURIFICATION TECHNOLOGY
(2020)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
S. M. Hosseini, H. Alibakhshi, E. Jashni, F. Parvizian, J. N. Shen, M. Taheri, M. Ebrahimi, N. Rafiei
JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
(2020)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Zeynab Kiamehr, Bijan Farokhi, Sayed Mohsen Hosseini
Summary: Surface modification of thin-film nanofiltration membranes using Air-Ar plasma treatment significantly increased surface hydrophilicity, reduced roughness, and greatly enhanced water flux, with only a slight decrease in selectivity.
KOREAN JOURNAL OF CHEMICAL ENGINEERING
(2021)
Article
Engineering, Chemical
F. Zareei, S. Bandehali, F. Parvizian, S. M. Hosseini, J. N. Shen
Summary: A mixed matrix polyethersulfone-based nanofiltration membrane was successfully prepared by incorporating (cobalt ferrite/activated carbon) composite nanoparticles, which improved the membrane performance in terms of water flux, salt rejection, and antifouling ability. The addition of (CoFe2O4/AC) nanoparticles led to enhanced performance of the blended membrane, particularly in terms of Pb2+, Ni2+, and Cu2+ rejection rates.
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING RESEARCH & DESIGN
(2021)
Review
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Samaneh Bandehali, Fahime Parvizian, Huimin Ruan, Abdolreza Moghadassi, Jiangnan Shen, Alberto Figoli, Adeyemi S. Adeleye, Nidal Hilal, Takeshi Matsuura, Enrico Drioli, Sayed Mohsen Hosseini
Summary: The shortage of clean water sources and increasing demand for fresh water have become major global challenges. Membrane technology, especially the development of high-performance nanofiltration membranes based on nanotechnology, is crucial for better water treatment.
JOURNAL OF INDUSTRIAL AND ENGINEERING CHEMISTRY
(2021)
Correction
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Samaneh Bandehali, Abdolreza Moghadassi, Fahime Parvizian, SayedMohsen Hosseini
KOREAN JOURNAL OF CHEMICAL ENGINEERING
(2021)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Sayed Mohsen Hosseini, Faezeh Moradi, Samaneh Koudzari Farahani, Samaneh Bandehali, Fahime Parvizian, Mohammad Ebrahimi, Jiangnan Shen
Summary: In this study, carbon nanofibers (CNFs) assisted chitosan (Cs) were used for surface modification of poly(ether sulphone) (PES) nanofiltration membranes. The modified membranes showed improved physical/chemical properties, separation performance, and heavy metal ions removal ability. Introducing CNFs and Cs led to significantly enhanced membrane water flux and tensile strength, as well as improved rejection rates for heavy metal ions such as Cu, Cr, and Pb.
MATERIALS CHEMISTRY AND PHYSICS
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Samaneh Bandehali, Fahime Parvizian, Sayed Mohsen Hosseini, Takeshi Matsuura, Enrico Drioli, Jiangnan Shen, Abdolreza Moghadassi, Adeyemi S. Adeleye
Summary: Smart gating membranes, inspired by cell membranes, have potential in water treatment by introducing stimuli-responsive functional materials and using hydrogels and microgels to change membrane properties and pore sizes. Various types of stimuli-response gating membranes and gel types are discussed, along with design strategies, separation mechanisms, and challenges in fabrication of these membranes. Experimental and modeling results are crucial in effectively producing smart gating membranes.
Article
Engineering, Chemical
Elham Jashni, Sayed Mohsen Hosseini, Meisam Shabanian, Mohtada Sadrzadeh
Summary: This study introduces a novel layer-by-layer strategy to produce a monovalent cation perm-selective membrane with enhanced antifouling properties. By utilizing appropriate materials and additives, the membrane exhibited improved permselectivity and antifouling ability.
SEPARATION AND PURIFICATION TECHNOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Mohammad Javad Khosravi, Sayed Mohsen Hosseini, Vahid Vatanpour
Summary: The Mil-125(Ti)-CS nanocomposite was successfully synthesized and embedded into PES membrane matrix to fabricate nanofiltration membranes with improved performance. Addition of 1wt% nanocomposite led to increased pure water flux, while higher concentrations reduced pore radius and permeability. Membranes containing 1wt% nano composite showed the highest flux recovery ratio (FRR) of 98% in BSA filtration.
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Amin Seidypoor, Ezatollah Joudaki, Sayed Mohsen Hosseini, Samaneh Bandehali
Summary: Double-layer electrodialysis cation exchange membranes were fabricated for copper ion removal from water. The new membranes showed higher permselectivity and reusability potential.
Article
Polymer Science
Sayed Mohsen Hosseini, Parisa Golshanikia, Morteza Habibi, Elham Jashni, Jiangnan Shen, Mohammad Ebrahimi
Summary: PVC-based heterogeneous type cationic membranes were improved by incorporating copper oxide nanoparticles, resulting in enhanced antimicrobial and electrochemical properties in water treatment. The membranes exhibited uniform structure and rougher surface. The addition of CuO improved the hydrophilicity and water uptake of the membranes. The potential, t-number, and permselectivity initially increased with CuO concentration, but declined at higher concentrations before increasing again. Ionic flux increased initially and then decreased with increasing CuO concentration. The blended membrane with 0.5%wt CuO showed the lowest electrical resistance and highest selectivity, demonstrating better performance than reported ones. Additionally, the CuO-induced ion exchange membranes exhibited superior antibacterial effects.
JOURNAL OF POLYMER RESEARCH
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Sayed Mohsen Hosseini, Mansoureh Sadat Banijamali, Samaneh Koudzari Farahani, Samaneh Bandehali
Summary: Poly (ether sulfone) (PES) based mixed-matrix nanofiltration (NF) membranes were fabricated by incorporating carbon nanofibers (CNFs) through solution casting technique. The membrane characterization results showed that the blended membranes had more porous structure and finger-like pores, with relatively uniform surface. The addition of CNFs increased the membrane porosity, water content, water flux and tensile strength, and enhanced the fouling resistance.
KOREAN JOURNAL OF CHEMICAL ENGINEERING
(2022)
