Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Xiaoyan Liu, Shaotong Feng, Caihua Wang, Dayun Yan, Lei Chen, Bao Wang
Summary: The use of nanostructure-based surface texturing improves the wettability of materials and allows for the development of surfaces with superhydrophobic and superoleophobic properties. The nanostructured filter material demonstrated excellent wettability, with high contact angles for both water and oil. The material effectively intercepted emulsified impurities in water-in-oil and oil-in-water emulsions, making it a promising candidate for industrial water-oil separation.
Article
Engineering, Chemical
Juan Liu, Yanyi Liu, Yuxiang Shen, Xudong Wei, Wenhuan Yuan, Jianying Qi, Jielong Cao, Pengyuan Deng, Haiyao Hu, Liang Wang, Jin Wang
Summary: In this study, a novel composite of alpha-FeOOH@BC was successfully synthesized for the separation of Tl(I) from wastewater. The results showed that alpha-FeOOH@BC exhibited good Tl separation capacity in a wide pH range (5.0-11.0). This study offers new perspectives on the application of alpha-FeOOH@BC for the separation of Tl from industrial wastewater.
SEPARATION AND PURIFICATION TECHNOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Mingming Wu, Guogui Shi, Weimin Liu, Yifei Long, Peng Mu, Jian Li
Summary: A universal strategy was proposed to prepare dual superlyophobic surfaces in oil-water systems by delicately controlling surface chemistry, achieving the transformation from UWSOB to UOSHB. The mass ratios of superhydrophobic counterparts in the resulting mixed coatings were determined to be 0.3, 0.4, and 0.2 for APT, TiO2, and loess, respectively. The prepared superlyophobic separation mesh showed significant application potential in oil-water separation and other interfacial chemistry applications.
ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES
(2021)
Article
Engineering, Chemical
Binyang Liu, Peng Liu, Kuan Deng, Yuqing Chen, Xingbin Lv, Caihong Wang, Wen Tian, Shuai Tan, Junyi Ji
Summary: With the increasing oily wastewater discharges and crude oil leakage accidents, the eco-environment and human health is seriously harmed. Membrane separation, electroflotation, and electro-Fenton technologies are successfully combined through structural design and regulation to develop a promising 3*Fe/CuO-5 membrane. This membrane exhibits high water flux, separation efficiency, excellent electroflotation self-cleaning capability, and good degradation efficiency in oil-in-water emulsion separation and organic purification.
SEPARATION AND PURIFICATION TECHNOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Lei Wang, Lexane Deligniere, Samantha Husmann, Regina Leiner, Carsten Bahr, Shengjie Zhang, Chaochao Dun, Matthew M. Montemore, Markus Gallei, Jeffrey J. Urban, Choonsoo Kim, Volker Presser
Summary: Heavy metal pollution is a major environmental issue. This study focuses on the FeOOH sorbent for selectively extracting Pb2+ from a mixed solution of Co2+, Ni2+, and Pb2+. By applying a voltage, the uptake capacity of FeOOH for Pb2+ can be enhanced, and the sorbent can be effectively regenerated. The FeOOH electrode shows high selectivity towards Pb2+, with a purity of 97%+/-3% in the extracts, and the capacity retention after multiple cycles is comparable to chemical regeneration.
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Guoxu He, Menghui Wan, Zhihua Wang, Yanbao Zhao, Lei Sun
Summary: In this study, polyvinylidene fluoride (PVDF) nanofibrous membranes were prepared via the electrospinning method and then surface-modified by ZnO nanoparticles, tannic acid, and n-dodecyl mercaptan to achieve superhydrophobic and antibacterial properties. The resulting membranes exhibited a water contact angle of 156.5 degrees, a porosity of up to 73.3%, and a tensile strength of 69.25 MPa. The PVDF@ZnO@TA@DT nanofibrous membranes demonstrated a separation efficiency of more than 99% and a flow flux of 1008.88 L.m(-2).h(-1) for oil-water emulsion separation. Antimicrobial testing showed a bacteriostatic rate of over 98%. These electrospun nanofibrous membranes have great potential for efficient emulsion separation and wastewater purification.
COLLOIDS AND SURFACES A-PHYSICOCHEMICAL AND ENGINEERING ASPECTS
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Chemical
Jingjing Wei, Pei Nian, Yuxuan Wang, Xiaojuan Wang, Yongda Wang, Nan Xu, Yibin Wei
Summary: This study reports the preparation of ZnO nanoflower modified SiC composite ceramic membranes with superhydrophobic-superoleophilic wettability. The membranes exhibit outstanding wettability and improved separation performance for water-in-oil emulsion. The optimal membrane shows high oil flux and water rejection, and may offer new insights into practical emulsion separation.
SEPARATION AND PURIFICATION TECHNOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Li Chen, Cailong Zhou, Hao Yang, Jia Lin, Yu Ge, Wei Zhou, Chenyang Lu, Luxi Tan, Lichun Dong
Summary: A two-dimensional superhydrophobic covalent organic framework (COF) was successfully coated onto cotton fabric via a rapid one-step method at room temperature. The COF-coated fabric exhibited stable superhydrophobicity and remarkable water-in-oil emulsion separation capacity with ultra-high flux under only gravity.
CHEMICAL COMMUNICATIONS
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Qi Zhong, Qing Sun, Bin Xiang, Peng Mu, Jian Li
Summary: Membrane technology greatly enhances the rapid collection of clean water from oily wastewater. A polyethylene glycol (PEG) grafted polyvinylidene fluoride (PVDF) membrane (PPG membrane) with underwater superoleophobic properties was prepared through an environmentally friendly and energy-saving surface grafting method. The PPG membrane exhibited excellent oil-water separation performance, with a separation efficiency of up to 99.6% and a permeation flux of 1130 L m(-2) h(-1). It also showed remarkable mechanical and chemical stabilities, making it suitable for real-world applications in treating oily wastewater.
NEW JOURNAL OF CHEMISTRY
(2023)
Article
Agricultural Engineering
Yu Wang, Dingwen Yin, Qiang Guo, Jin-Tian Huang
Summary: This study successfully prepared oil absorbents with superhydrophobic properties by modifying cellulose fibers. The fibers exhibit high oil absorption capacity, fast absorption speed, and high recyclability, while maintaining excellent stability in harsh environments. Furthermore, the fibers can efficiently separate oil-water solutions and achieve high separation rates for oil droplets in oil-water mixtures.
INDUSTRIAL CROPS AND PRODUCTS
(2022)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Hoan Ngoc Doan, Phu Phong Vo, Andrea Baggio, Masaki Negoro, Kenji Kinashi, Yasuro Fuse, Wataru Sakai, Naoto Tsutsumi
Summary: This study demonstrated a facile and sustainable method to prepare a flexible electrospun nanofiber/nanonet membrane using biodegradable polymers for controllable oil/water separation, showing excellent separation efficiencies for various oil/water mixtures.
ACS APPLIED POLYMER MATERIALS
(2021)
Article
Agricultural Engineering
Haodong Sun, Zhongming Liu, Keyin Liu, Magdi E. Gibril, Fangong Kong, Shoujuan Wang
Summary: A superhydrophobic porous material composed of lignin, hexadecyltrimethoxysilane (HDTMS) and melamine resin sponge was developed for efficient oil-water separation, with high durability and emulsions separation efficiency. The material also showed excellent mechanical durability, high selectivity, and acid and alkali resistance, making it a promising option for cost-effective oil spill treatment.
INDUSTRIAL CROPS AND PRODUCTS
(2021)
Article
Engineering, Chemical
Dula Daksa Ejeta, Fu-Hong Tan, Ariraman Mathivathanan, Tzong-Yuan Juang, Mahdi M. Abu-Omar, Chih-Feng Wang, Ching-Hsuan Lin, Juin-Yih Lai
Summary: By synthesizing furan-based polybenzoxazine (Fu-PBZ) and using a non-solvent-induced phase inversion method, durable superhydrophobic surfaces were prepared on cotton fabric and filter paper. The modified materials exhibited superhydrophobicity and superoleophilicity, and showed excellent separation performance for oil/water mixtures.
SEPARATION AND PURIFICATION TECHNOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Bilal El Mrabate, Emma Szori-Doroghazi, Mohammed Ahmed Shehab, Tanya Chauhan, Gabor Muranszky, Emoke Sikora, Adam Filep, Nikita Sharma, Lilla Nanai, Klara Hernadi, Zoltan Nemeth
Summary: The novel photoactive membranes show great potential in wastewater treatment and removal of microorganisms or pollutants. The efficiency of BC-ZnO-MWCNT hybrid membranes in adsorption, photocatalytic degradation, and bacterial removal was investigated. The preparation method and amount of ZnO-MWCNT additives loaded significantly affect the photocatalytic efficiency.
ARABIAN JOURNAL OF CHEMISTRY
(2021)
Review
Engineering, Environmental
Ning Zhang, Xianwen Yang, Yalun Wang, Yunfei Qi, Yana Zhang, Jialiang Luo, Ping Cui, Wei Jiang
Summary: The continuous increase in oil spill accidents from industries and daily life has resulted in severe economic loss, destruction of the ecological environment, and threats to human health. Designing and fabricating efficient separation membrane materials is an effective approach to solve this problem, attracting tremendous attention. This article provides a comprehensive overview of separation membrane materials with controlled pore structure and tunable wettability for highly efficient oil/water emulsion separation. Different types of membrane materials and special functional membranes have also been summarized, focusing on their application in oil/water separation.
JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL CHEMICAL ENGINEERING
(2022)
Review
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Ben Wang, Stephan Handschuh-Wang, Jie Shen, Xuechang Zhou, Zhiguang Guo, Weimin Liu, Martin Pumera, Li Zhang
Summary: Small-scale robots (SSRs) have emerged as promising and versatile tools in various applications, thanks to their ability to perform tasks at small length scales. The viscous and surface forces, such as adhesive forces and surface tension, have become dominant as robots are miniaturized, significantly impacting motion efficiency. Surface engineering with hydrophilic and hydrophobic modifications provides a new pathway to overcome motion resistance and enhance the ability of SSRs to target and regulate robots for various tasks.
ADVANCED MATERIALS
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Siyang Zhao, Chenggong Xu, Qinghong Zeng, Jiaxu Zhang, Cong Liu, Yongmin Liang, Zhiguang Guo, Jinxia Huang, Weimin Liu
Summary: Developing advanced oil-water separation technology is significant for environmental conservation. Superwetting materials with small pore sizes have been designed to realize high-efficiency separation for oil-water emulsions. However, the separation flux is limited by the pore size and the weakness of the superwetting material, hindering its practical application.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Xiaobo Wang, Zhiguang Guo, Weimin Liu
Summary: The shortage of freshwater resources is a global problem. This study proposes a solution using foggers with a kirigami structure and chemical modification, which have shown excellent fog collection efficiency, durability, and UV resistance.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Jiaxu Zhang, Lina Zhu, Chengbiao Wang, Jinxia Huang, Zhiguang Guo
Summary: In order to protect the iron core and heat sink of a mining transformer from damage caused by oil spills or the harsh mine environment, an air spray technology at room temperature was proposed to prepare antigreasy superamphiphobic coatings. These coatings have excellent repellency to liquids, physical and chemical resistance, and outstanding antifouling features, providing a feasible solution for protecting transformer components in the harsh environment.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Cong Liu, Deke Li, Jinxia Huang, Zhiguang Guo, Weimin Liu
Summary: In this study, a magnetically controlled and electrically controlled magnetic liquid metal (MLM) method was proposed for high-performance multiple manipulation of droplets. The prepared MLM exhibited good active and passive deformability, enabling controllable transport, splitting, merging, and rotation under magnetic field. Furthermore, controllable electric field manipulation in alkaline and acidic electrolytes was achieved. Compared to other droplet manipulation methods, this approach allows for droplet manipulation independent of special surfaces, with advantages of easy implementation, low cost, and high controllability. It holds great application potential in biochemical analysis, microfluidics, drug transportation in complex limited space, and intelligent soft robots.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Jiahao Li, Sili Ding, Jun Wu, Zhiguang Guo
Summary: Researchers have developed an outstanding superhydrophilic and superoleophobic membrane for on-demand emulsion separation. By mimicking the unique water absorption ability of certain plants, the membrane achieved excellent anti-fouling and self-cleaning properties. It showed high separation efficiencies for different emulsions, with the capability to treat oily wastewater effectively.
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Yisu Xiao, Jinxia Huang, Zhiguang Guo
Summary: Inspired by pitcher plant, a porous foam-like lubricant-infused surface (F-LIS) was synthesized. The fog harvesting efficiency of the surface can reach 2761.2 mg cm-2 h-1. F-LIS demonstrates excellent mechanical durability and chemical stability as a result of the micro/nano structure and the strong intermolecular force between PFPE as lubricant and the modifier layer, PFDT. This work offers a simple and effective approach for fabricating lubricant-infused surfaces with distinguished fog harvesting capability, providing a reference for relieving the crisis of freshwater resource scarcity.
MATERIALS CHEMISTRY AND PHYSICS
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Ye Fu, Linshan Wu, Shulun Ai, Zhiguang Guo, Weimin Liu
Summary: The study proposes a new mist dew collector that mimics natural creatures to improve efficiency of water collection. The system features a gradient structure and Janus sponge for storage, improving collection efficiency by adjusting liquid behavior throughout the process. Compared to traditional fog collection structures, this system shows significant improvement in efficiency.
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Wen Si, Xin Dai, Shiping He, Zhiguang Guo
Summary: This study presents an approach combining laser etching with a chemical method to obtain superamphiphobic copper surfaces with UV resistance, adjustable oil adhesion, and corrosion resistance. The modified copper surface exhibits superamphiphobic properties and outstanding resistance to UV irradiation, strong acids, strong alkalis, and saturated sodium chloride solutions. Additionally, the surface shows excellent anti-fouling and self-cleaning capabilities when in contact with water and crude oil.
JOURNAL OF MATERIALS CHEMISTRY A
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Pengcheng Tang, Jun Wu, Zhiguang Guo, Weimin Liu
Summary: In this study, nano-needle zinc oxide was prepared on stainless steel mesh using an electro-chemical method, and superhydrophilic membranes based on MIL-88A were prepared using a spraying method. The membranes showed a high separation efficiency of 99.5% for oil-in-water emulsions and a high removal rate of methylene blue.
SURFACES AND INTERFACES
(2023)
Review
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Danyan Zhan, Zhiguang Guo
Summary: Nature uses its wisdom to create elegant and suitable solutions, resulting in organisms with fine hierarchical structures that adapt to harsh environments. Fog collection is an efficient method to obtain water, and biomimetic hierarchical structures play a crucial role in facilitating this process. This review provides an overview of fog collection, including the basic principles, the role of hierarchical structures, and the analysis of representative works from a biomimetic and spatial dimensional perspective.
MATERIALS HORIZONS
(2023)
Review
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Danyan Zhan, Zhiguang Guo
Summary: This review discusses the basic principles of fog collection, the role of hierarchical structures in fog collection, and the performance analysis of different designs. It also proposes a new method to analyze hierarchical structure designs. The review provides an overall overview of recent research from a dynamic and spatial dimensional perspective.
MATERIALS HORIZONS
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Hongliang Zhang, Zhiguang Guo
Summary: Superhydrophobic cotton fabrics with self-healing properties were prepared and showed great potential in oil-water separation, providing high separation efficiency and oil flow rate.
NEW JOURNAL OF CHEMISTRY
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Yong Yang, Zhiguang Guo, Weimin Liu
Summary: Frequent oil spills have a significant impact on ecological balance. Traditional superhydrophobic materials are limited to organic solvent separation and lack the ability to undergo thermal conversion. Photothermal materials, utilizing solar energy as a constant power source, have emerged as promising, environmentally friendly, and cost-effective solutions. This study presents the self-assembly of titanium nitride/polydopamine nanoparticles on polyurethane sponges and subsequent coating with polydimethylsiloxane. The material demonstrates excellent photothermal conversion efficiency, stability, and adhesion, making it suitable for continuous separation of crude oil/seawater in oceanic environments.
JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
(2024)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Chen Yang, Zhiguang Guo
Summary: Fog harvesting is an effective, direct, and low-cost method for sustainable freshwater resource development. Inspired by the lubrication characteristics of Nepenthes and guided by previous work, researchers successfully fabricated Cu2O micro/nano thin wire structures on the surface of a copper foam three-dimensional framework using a simple two-step method. By injecting dimethylsilicone oil, a smooth surface with lubricant injection was designed, achieving a fog collection efficiency of 0.277 g min-1 cm-2.
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)
