Article
Engineering, Chemical
Chang Li, Wenli Liu, Jiaming Mao, Liming Hu, Yanbin Yun, Bang Li
Summary: This study focused on the modification of membranes to enhance their resistance to fouling and wetting in vacuum membrane distillation (VMD). The modified superhydrophobic membranes exhibited stable flux and excellent anti-wetting and anti-fouling performance, indicating great potential for long-term practical applications in VMD.
SEPARATION AND PURIFICATION TECHNOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Chemical
Zhen Liu, Jingni Gao, Changfa Xiao
Summary: Superhydrophobic polypropylene hollow fiber membranes were fabricated using single- and multi-step atom transfer radical polymerization methods, with initial monomer dosages of 20% and 30% facilitating the production of superhydrophobic modified membranes. The single-step method showed higher stability in vacuum membrane distillation performance compared to the multi-step method.
Article
Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Prexa Shah, Youmin Hou, Hans-Juergen Butt, Michael Kappl
Summary: Membrane distillation (MD) is an important technique for brine desalination and wastewater treatment. Researchers have found that depositing a layer of polysiloxane nanofilaments on microporous membranes can increase the distillation rate and reduce membrane wetting and fouling. Compared to conventional hydrophobic membranes, these multiscale porous membranes exhibit superior fouling resistance and achieve higher distillation flux without the use of fluorinated compounds.
ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Chemical
Yifei Tang, Kaixuan Sun, Xiongfei Du, Jian Zhao, Hanli Wang, Qinglin Huang
Summary: In this study, a fluorinated polyimide (FPI)/polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) nanofiber membrane was developed for vacuum membrane distillation (VMD). The membrane showed desirable superhydrophobicity and durability, and exhibited stable MD flux and excellent salt rejection during VMD process. The introduction of PTFE significantly increased the liquid entry pressure of the membrane.
SEPARATION AND PURIFICATION TECHNOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Chemical
Marie-Charlotte Sparenberg, Bastien Hanot, Cristhian Molina-Fernandez, Patricia Luis
Summary: This study compared the performance of vacuum membrane distillation (VMD) and direct contact membrane distillation (DCMD) by concentrating carbonate solutions. The results showed higher and more stable mass transfer coefficients in VMD, while DCMD was more affected by concentration. Therefore, despite its simplicity, DCMD's performance is inferior to VMD.
SEPARATION AND PURIFICATION TECHNOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Engineering, Chemical
Jing Huang, Shuwei Cai, Yi Gao, Min Wang, Guorong Xu
Summary: This study presents a new method to improve the membrane performance in membrane distillation technology by adding 1H,1H,2H,2H-perfluorodecyltriethoxysilane (PFDTES) to the polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) solution. The modified PFDTES-PTFE membrane showed excellent hydrophobicity and anti-wetting performances, with increased contact angle and improved salt rejection values.
DESALINATION AND WATER TREATMENT
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Chemical
Hamid Fattahi Juybari, Mohammad Karimi, Rishabh Srivastava, Jaichander Swaminathan, David M. Warsinger
Summary: The study developed the first superhydrophobic composite electrospun asymmetric membrane using fluorinated graphite (FG). The membrane's asymmetric structure and composite coatings improved its performance. This membrane, with high contact angle, low sliding angle, high permeability, and high gained output ratio (GOR), is a promising choice for sustainable membrane distillation.
Review
Materials Science, Ceramics
Najib Meftah Almukhtar Omar, Mohd Hafiz Dzarfan Othman, Zhong Sheng Tai, Tonni Agustiono Kurniawan, Tijjani El-badawy, Pei Sean Goh, Nur Hidayati Othman, Mukhlis A. Rahman, Juhana Jaafar, Ahmad Fauzi Ismail
Summary: This paper discusses the critical bottlenecks that limit the performance of ceramic membranes in long-term operation and commercial MD applications. It also presents recent advances and strategies to mitigate these limitations, as well as future research directions in developing robust ceramic membranes in MD applications.
JOURNAL OF THE EUROPEAN CERAMIC SOCIETY
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Pooja Yadav, Ramin Farnood, Vivek Kumar
Summary: Researchers fabricated superhydrophobic electrospun nanofibrous membranes using silica nanoparticles and PVDF, achieving excellent wetting resistance and high permeability through a two-step modification process. The modified membranes demonstrated robust anti-wetting properties and superior salt rejection in membrane distillation applications.
Article
Engineering, Chemical
Jun Pan, Xianli Xu, Zhaohui Wang, Shi-Peng Sun, Zhaoliang Cui, Lassaad Gzara, Iqbal Ahmed, Omar Bamaga, Mohammed Albeirutty, Enrico Drioli
Summary: In this study, hydrophobic/hydrophilic PFPE/PVDF composite membranes were prepared by a method combining dip-coating and UV in situ polymerization for membrane distillation (MD) desalination. The composite membranes exhibited excellent anti-wetting properties and stable salt rejection, with higher MD flux. The study provided a simple and effective alternative for preparing hydrophobic composite membranes for MD applications.
CHINESE JOURNAL OF CHEMICAL ENGINEERING
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Chemical
Jun Liu, Hong Guo, Zhiye Sun, Baoan Li
Summary: The study prepared a superhydrophobic photothermal membrane using commercial flat sheet PVDF membrane, and found that combining solar energy with vacuum membrane distillation could improve desalination efficiency and inhibit fouling.
JOURNAL OF MEMBRANE SCIENCE
(2021)
Article
Engineering, Chemical
Jun Pan, Fangli Zhang, Zhaohui Wang, Shi-Peng Sun, Zhaoliang Cui, Wanqin Jin, Omar Bamaga, Hani. Abulkhair, Mohammed Albeirutty, Enrico Drioli
Summary: The composite hydrophobic PFPE/PVDF membranes show promising anti-fouling and anti-wetting performance, making them highly suitable for membrane distillation and membrane crystallization applications.
SEPARATION AND PURIFICATION TECHNOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Chemical
Jun Li, Long-Fei Ren, Hong Susan Zhou, Jingren Yang, Jiahui Shao, Yiliang He
Summary: Membrane distillation is an emerging water treatment technology, with membrane wetting being a primary obstacle to its widespread industrial use. In this study, a superhydrophobic nanofibrous membrane with high water contact angle and sliding angle was fabricated through fluorinating of zinc oxide blended electrospun polyvinylidene fluoride membrane. The superhydrophobic FZP membrane showed better anti-wetting properties when desalinating solutions with high salt content, contributing to its potential in preventing membrane wetting.
JOURNAL OF MEMBRANE SCIENCE
(2021)
Article
Engineering, Chemical
Justin Caspar, Guanyang Xue, Alparslan Oztekin
Summary: This study utilizes a validated CFD model to simulate vacuum membrane distillation on a prototype scale. The results show that alterations in module design can improve performance, especially in turbulent flow regimes. Furthermore, mitigating axial temperature polarization using heat injection proves to be effective.
Article
Polymer Science
Yuanlu Xu, Yi Yang, Menghan Sun, Xinfei Fan, Chengwen Song, Ping Tao, Mihua Shao
Summary: The research utilized direct contact membrane distillation with a superhydrophobic membrane to desalinate high salinity RO brine, demonstrating excellent performance in maintaining stable flux and high salt rejection rate. The SM-DCMD system showed outstanding stability and efficiency in treating practical reverse osmosis brine, making it a promising candidate for high-performance desalination applications.
JOURNAL OF APPLIED POLYMER SCIENCE
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Zhiliang Wang, Yuang Gu, Lingxia Zheng, Jingwei Hou, Huajun Zheng, Shijing Sun, Lianzhou Wang
Summary: By using a machine learning model, the authors successfully predicted the doping effect of metal dopants into hematite and identified critical parameters. The model was further validated experimentally and suggested that the chemical state, metal-oxygen bond formation enthalpy, and ionic radius are important factors for improving charge separation and transfer. The ML-guided selection criteria were also extended to copper oxide-based photoelectrodes, resulting in improved charge separation and transfer.
ADVANCED MATERIALS
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Mojtaba Abdollahzadeh, Milton Chai, Ehsan Hosseini, Mohammad Zakertabrizi, Munirah Mohammad, Hadi Ahmadi, Jingwei Hou, Sean Lim, Asghar Habibnejad Korayem, Vicki Chen, Mohsen Asadnia, Amir Razmjou
Summary: This study introduces a highly tunable design concept to fabricate monovalent ion-selective membranes with asymmetric sub-nanometer pores and implanted energy barriers. The measurements show exceptional selectivity and ion rectification, which holds significance in sensing, energy storage, and separation technologies.
ADVANCED MATERIALS
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Rijia Lin, Xuemei Li, Andraz Krajnc, Zhiheng Li, Mengran Li, Wupeng Wang, Linzhou Zhuang, Simon Smart, Zhonghua Zhu, Dominique Appadoo, Jeffrey R. Harmer, Zhiliang Wang, Ana Guilherme Buzanich, Sebastian Beyer, Lianzhou Wang, Gregor Mali, Thomas D. Bennett, Vicki Chen, Jingwei Hou
Summary: The research introduces a novel method to fabricate a bimetallic MOF glass, demonstrating significantly enhanced catalytic performance by incorporating Fe nodes into the Co-based framework through a melt-quenching process. The technique, combined with mechanochemical synthesis, provides significant opportunities for catalytic device assembly on flexible substrates.
ANGEWANDTE CHEMIE-INTERNATIONAL EDITION
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Rijia Lin, Yuqi Yao, Muhammad Yazid Bin Zulkifli, Xuemei Li, Shuai Gao, Wengang Huang, Simon Smart, Miaoqiang Lyu, Lianzhou Wang, Vicki Chen, Jingwei Hou
Summary: This study presents a simple, scalable mechanochemical technique for producing metal-organic framework coatings on various substrates. The mechanisms ensuring the stability of the coatings are revealed, and the coatings facilitate electrocatalysis application on conductive substrates.
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Ting Shen, Hongxi Zeng, Zhiwei Chen, Shu-Rui Zhao, Hao-Cheng Yang, Weihua Li
Summary: In this study, a thermoreversible epoxy coating was developed by regulating the curing program, which exhibited a reversible solid-liquid transition during the heating-cooling cycle. Furthermore, a photothermal coating was fabricated by embedding carbon nanoparticles, enabling in situ repairing by near-infrared laser irradiation.
ACS APPLIED POLYMER MATERIALS
(2022)
Article
Pharmacology & Pharmacy
Lina Long, Wenwei Zhong, Liwei Guo, Jing Ji, Hong Nie
Summary: The purpose of this study was to investigate the mechanism of bufalin in alleviating neuropathic pain (NPP) and to achieve prolonged pain-relieving effects through the preparation of bufalin-poly(lactic-co-glycolic acid) (PLGA) microspheres (MS) via membrane emulsification. The results showed that bufalin and bufalin-PLGA MS increased pain threshold in rats with chronic constriction injury (CCI), and the pain-relieving effects lasted for a longer duration with reduced dose frequency using bufalin-PLGA MS. The expression levels of TRPV1 and P2X7 as well as the release of inflammatory factors were reduced by bufalin-PLGA MS, indicating its effectiveness in alleviating NPP.
FRONTIERS IN PHARMACOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Shaowei Tan, Qiyuan Li, Liwei Guo, Yongxiang Wang, Qiyuan Wenwei Zhong
Summary: Foaming is a challenge in herbal extract processing, especially when membrane technology is used. This study investigated the foaming behavior of saponins and herbal solutions containing saponins in a static system to understand the correlation between foaming behavior and solution properties. The study characterized the foaming ability, foam sizes, and physical properties of the saponin solutions, such as surface tension, zeta potential, viscosity, conductivity, and pH. The results showed that foaming caused pressure drop in dynamic concentration by reverse osmosis, and the foam height had minimal impact on the pressure drop. The study also observed a significant feed pressure drop during the dynamic reverse osmosis concentration test of herbal extracts.
FOOD AND BIOPRODUCTS PROCESSING
(2023)
Review
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Hao-Cheng Yang, Feng Lu, Hao-Nan Li, Chao Zhang, Seth B. Darling, Zhi-Kang Xu
Summary: Solar-driven evaporation process has great potentials to recover clean water and resources sustainably from various sources. This review focuses on the unique roles of membranes in solar evaporator construction and design, discussing the design principles of membrane materials and devices for different processes. Photothermal membranes fabrication strategies are introduced and the pursuit of optimal performance and advanced functions are discussed. The future of this field, including challenges and opportunities, is also forecasted.
ADVANCED FUNCTIONAL MATERIALS
(2023)
Article
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Wenwei Zhong, Lina Long, Jing Ji, Liwei Guo, Yongxiang Wang, Jing Chen
Summary: In this study, membranes with open channels and sharp pore size distribution were prepared by the CCD technique. The feasibility of using these membranes for the preparation of sustained release bufalin-PLGA microspheres was verified for the first time. It was found that the release rate of the drug system can be controlled by changing the properties of the membranes.
FOOD AND BIOPRODUCTS PROCESSING
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Yu Fang, Cheng-Ye Zhu, Hao-Cheng Yang, Chao Zhang, Zhi-Kang Xu
Summary: This study demonstrates the advantages of vacuum-assisted interfacial polymerization (VAIP) in fabricating polyimide nanofiltration membranes. By using vacuum filtration, aqueous solutions of PIP can be evenly distributed on different microfiltration substrates, leading to the fabrication of uniform and ultra-thin polyamide layers with excellent performance. The membranes exhibit high rejection rates and water permeance, as well as satisfactory long-term stability.
JOURNAL OF COLLOID AND INTERFACE SCIENCE
(2024)
Article
Engineering, Chemical
Jin-Bo Li, Cheng-Ye Zhu, Bian-Bian Guo, Chang Liu, Chao Zhang, Jian Wu, Lin Zhang, Hao-Cheng Yang, Zhi-Kang Xu
Summary: Synthesizing ultrathin polyamide nanofilms through glycerol-regulated interfacial polymerization (IP) at the hexane-water/glycerol interface enables large-scale synthesis, defect-free transfer, and seamless compositing. The nanofilms exhibit ultrafast and robust nanofiltration performance when integrated using a facile and universal transfer printing method. The resulting sub-5 nm polyamide composite membrane demonstrates extraordinary water permeance and salt rejection, making it highly promising for practical separation scenarios.
JOURNAL OF MEMBRANE SCIENCE
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Kai Li, Hao-Nan Li, Yu-Ren Xue, Hao-Cheng Yang, Chao Zhang, Zhi-Kang Xu
Summary: This study develops a photothermal Janus fabric that enables directional sweat-wicking and enhanced evaporation rate, suitable for high sweating rates during vigorous exercise. The fabric also helps maintain skin temperature within the normal range and exhibits excellent washing durability, ensuring prolonged performance and safety.
JOURNAL OF COLLOID AND INTERFACE SCIENCE
(2023)
Review
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Jia-Hui Xin, Hong-Yu Fan, Bian-Bian Guo, Hao-Cheng Yang, Cheng-Ye Zhu, Chao Zhang, Zhi-Kang Xu
Summary: This review summarizes recent advances in tailoring interfacial polymerization using interfaces beyond the conventional alkane-water interface to achieve high-performance separation films with designed structures. Diverse liquid-liquid interfaces are introduced for synthesizing separation films by adding co-solvents into the organic phase and/or the aqueous phase, respectively, or by replacing one of the liquid phases with other solvents. Innovative liquid-gel and liquid-gas interfaces are then summarized for the synthesis of polymer thin films for separation. Novel strategies to form reaction interfaces, such as spray-coating, are also presented and discussed. In addition, the review discusses the details of how a physically or chemically patterned substrate affects interfacial polymerization. Finally, the potential of unconventional interfaces in interfacial polymerization is forecast with both challenges and opportunities.
CHEMICAL COMMUNICATIONS
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Ran Deng, Feng Lu, Yu-Tang Li, Hao-Cheng Yang, Jun Huang
Summary: In response to the pressing global water crisis, researchers have been exploring alternative sources and technologies to address this issue. This study focuses on harvesting atmospheric water from humid air as a promising solution. The research presents a strategy to enhance the absorption and desorption dynamics of moisture by utilizing capillary transport and enlarged interfaces in a photothermal wood enhancer. The results show significant improvements in moisture absorption rate and desorption efficiency, making this approach a potential method for moisture harvesting.
JOURNAL OF COLLOID AND INTERFACE SCIENCE
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Hao-Nan Li, Hao-Cheng Yang, Cheng-Ye Zhu, Jian Wu, Andreas Greiner, Zhi-Kang Xu
Summary: A self-descaling Janus evaporator (SJE) with a moving interface and thermal responsiveness was developed for durable and efficient desalination of hypersaline water. The SJE exhibited reversible wettability transition under sunlight and self-descaling ability at night. This design achieved a high-efficiency water evaporation rate and long-term stability.
JOURNAL OF MATERIALS CHEMISTRY A
(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)
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)