Sustainability in membrane technology: membrane recycling and fabrication using recycled waste

NK Khanzada, RA Al-Juboori, M Khatri, FE Ahmed… - Membranes, 2024 - mdpi.com
Membrane technology has shown a promising role in combating water scarcity, a globally
faced challenge. However, the disposal of end-of-life membrane modules is problematic as …

From waste to Innovation: Advancing the circular economy with nanofibers using recycled polymers and natural polymers from renewable or waste residues

PAM Chagas, FA Lima, GB Medeirosi, GC Mata… - Journal of Industrial and …, 2024 - Elsevier
The transition to a circular economy has become increasingly essential in addressing the
environmental challenges of plastic waste and unsustainable resource use. This review …

Sustainable Water Management with Design and Economic Evaluation of Recycling Greywater at Abu Dhabi University—A Case Study on Decentralization

CMR Madhuranthakam, M AbuZaid, O Chaalal… - Sustainability, 2023 - mdpi.com
Wastewater can be segregated as greywater and blackwater separately. The greywater
generated in malls, restaurants, and university buildings is generally dilute, while it will later …

Recycling of puffed polystyrene beads waste as a low‐cost antifouling ultrafiltration membrane for water purification

ES Mansor, EK Radwan - Polymer Engineering & Science, 2025 - Wiley Online Library
Currently, plastic waste, limited water resources, and water contamination are challenges of
universal concerns. Recycling plastic waste as a membrane for water/wastewater treatment …

[HTML][HTML] Zeolite-PAN/PVDF composite nanofiber membranes for highly efficient and selective removal of cationic dyes from wastewater

MF Arif, SA Muhtar, C Siburian, KDP Marpaung… - Case Studies in …, 2024 - Elsevier
This study presents a novel composite nanofiber membrane combining polyacrylonitrile/
polyvinylidene fluoride (PAN/PVDF) electrospun nanofibers with locally sourced zeolite from …

MXene—Reclaimed Cellulose Acetate Composites for Methylene Blue Removal Through Synergistic Adsorption and Photocatalysis

A Subash, S Sen, M Naebe… - Polymers for …, 2024 - Wiley Online Library
The rapid growth in textile industries has led to a significant discharge of dyed water into
water sources, posing severe threats to human and environmental health. Methylene blue …

PVC waste-derived nanofiber: Simple fabrication with high potential performance for PM removal in air filtration

R Amalia, A Noviyanto, LA Rahma, A Labanni… - Sustainable Materials …, 2024 - Elsevier
The utilization of polymer waste in nanofiber membranes is still limited. This study
successfully fabricated nanofiber membranes for air filtration using polyvinyl chloride (PVC) …

Analysis of Recycled Polystyrene Electrospinning Process: Fiber Diameter, Morphology, and Filtration Applications

F de Aquino Lima, ACS Honorato, GB Medeiros… - Journal of …, 2025 - Elsevier
Expanded polystyrene (EPS) waste poses significant environmental challenges, due to its
persistence, necessitating effective recycling solutions. In this study, EPS was transformed …

Improving performance of electrospun nylon 6 nanofiber membrane by zeolite nanoparticles for wastewater treatment of herbal essence industries

M Hosseini, M Soleimani, N Mirghaffari… - International Journal of …, 2024 - Springer
Nanofibers have great potential to use in industrial wastewater treatment and ultra-pure
water production compared to conventional commercial membranes. The aim of this study …

[HTML][HTML] Asymmetric Membranes Obtained from Sulfonated HIPS Waste with Potential Application in Wastewater Treatment

MA Yam-Cervantes, R Sulub-Sulub, M Hunh-Ibarra… - Membranes, 2024 - mdpi.com
The recovery and reuse of high-impact polystyrene (HIPS) into high-value products is crucial
for reducing environmental thermoplastics waste and promoting sustainable materials for …