Over the past decades, water scarcity and security have significantly stimulated the
advances of reverse osmosis (RO) technology, which dominates the global desalination …

Membrane separation properties are constrained by a tradeoff relationship between
permeability and selectivity. This tradeoff relationship has been well established for gas …

No other resource is as necessary for life as water, and providing it universally in a safe,
reliable and affordable manner is one of the greatest challenges of the twenty-first century …

The development of thin-film nanocomposite (TFNC) membranes utilizing nanoparticles
present remarkable opportunity in the desalination industry. This review offers a …

One of the greatest challenges to the sustainability of modern society is an inadequate
supply of clean water. Due to its energy-saving and cost-effective features, membrane …

Water scarcity at global level has called for attentions to establish new and innovative
technologies that can be tapped to provide sustainable solutions to water crisis. Membrane …

Membrane fouling, which arises from the nonspecific interaction between the membrane
surface and foulants, significantly impedes the efficient application of membrane technology …

This review summarizes the present knowledge on the toxicity of copper and copper
nanoparticles (CuNPs) to various fish species. In previous decades, the excessive usage of …

The development of polymer nanocomposites with antimicrobial properties has been a key
factor for controlling or inhibiting the growth of microorganisms and preventing foodborne …

Given increasing use of copper-based nanomaterials, particularly in applications with direct
release, it is imperative to understand their human and ecological risks. A comprehensive …