Empowering ultrathin polyamide membranes at the water–energy nexus: strategies, limitations, and future perspectives

P Sarkar, C Wu, Z Yang, CY Tang - Chemical Society Reviews, 2024 - pubs.rsc.org
Membrane-based separation is one of the most energy-efficient methods to meet the
growing need for a significant amount of fresh water. It is also well-known for its applications …

A comprehensive review on the use of Ti3C2Tx MXene in membrane-based water treatment

N Albayati, ZA Naser, HAB Ahmed, M Kadhom… - Separation and …, 2024 - Elsevier
Population growth, industrial activities, and the energy demands of water production
intensify the global challenge of accessing clean water. Membrane-based water treatment …

Biofouling mitigation of Nb2AlC and Mo3AlC2 MXene-precursors doped polyether sulfone mixed matrix membranes for pathogen microorganisms

E Ghasali, N Dizge, A Khataee, A Alterkaoui… - Science of The Total …, 2024 - Elsevier
This study explores the incorporation of Nb 2 AlC and Mo 3 AlC 2 MAX phases, known for
their nano-layered structure, into polyether sulfone (PES) membranes to enhance their …

Zr-BTB nanosheets assist in optimizing the structure of forward osmosis membranes to enhance the lithium concentration performance

M He, L Feng, J Wang, Y Gao, W Zhang, L Nie… - Journal of Membrane …, 2024 - Elsevier
Recently, low-energy forward osmosis (FO) technology has been employed in the lithium
concentration stage during the extraction of lithium from brine sources. The interlayer FO …

MXenes polymer composites/nanocomposites: High-strength multifunctional composite materials for water remediation and desalination

DB Tripathy - Desalination, 2024 - Elsevier
MXenes polymer composites/nanocomposites have emerged as promising materials for
addressing pressing challenges in water remediation and desalination owing to their …

Contribution of nano-network structure and charge manipulation of 2D laminar membrane to selectivity and fouling control in wastewater treatment

Y Li, J Dai, Y Yao, Y Guo, Y Lu, M Zhang, J Shen… - Separation and …, 2024 - Elsevier
The assembly of two-dimensional (2D) nanomaterials into laminar membranes with sub-
nanometer interlayer spacing provides a platform for fouling control in wastewater treatment …