Abundance and characteristics of microplastics in drinking water treatment plants, distribution systems, water from refill kiosks, tap waters and bottled waters

S Acarer - Science of the Total Environment, 2023 - Elsevier
Limited research studies have revealed the presence of microplastics (MPs) of different
polymer types, shapes, and sizes in drinking water sources, influents of drinking water …

[PDF][PDF] A review of microplastic removal from water and wastewater by membrane technologies

S Acarer - Water Science & Technology, 2023 - iwaponline.com
Microplastics (MPs) cannot be completely removed from water/wastewater in conventional
wastewater treatment plants (WWTPs) and drinking water treatment plants (DWTPs) …

Efficient Nickel and Cobalt Recovery by Metal–Organic Framework-Based Mixed Matrix Membranes (MMM-MOFs)

A Nour, W Iqbal, J Navarro-Alapont… - ACS Sustainable …, 2024 - ACS Publications
Green energy transition has supposed to give a huge boost to the electric vehicle
rechargeable battery market. This has generated a compelling demand for raw materials …

[HTML][HTML] Nanocellulose in polyvinylidene fluoride (PVDF) membranes: Assessing reinforcement impact and modelling techniques

S Acarer-Arat, M Tüfekci, İ Pir, N Tüfekci - Journal of Environmental …, 2024 - Elsevier
In this study, polyvinylidene fluoride (PVDF)-based nanocomposite membranes reinforced
with cellulose nanocrystals (CNC) and cellulose nanofibrils (CNF) were fabricated using the …

High-efficiency cleaning technology and lifespan prediction for the ceramic membrane treating secondary treated effluent

Z Lv, S Zhang, W Jiao, X Zuo, Y Zhang… - Water Science & …, 2023 - iwaponline.com
Chemical cleaning is one of the key technical means to control membrane fouling, restore
membrane flux and ensure the stable operation of membrane systems. In the experiment …

Structural optimization of separation layer and porous PES substrate for enhanced pervaporation desalination performance

TT Mar, D Yin, Z Fang, T Wang, X Dai, B Cao… - … and Processing-Process …, 2025 - Elsevier
Pervaporation membranes with water-selective properties hold great potential for
desalination and brine concentration applications. In this study, a modified PES porous …

Synthesis of robust interface-anchored composite PVA/PSU/epoxy membrane for highly efficient pervaporation in concentrated brine desalination

TT Mar, Y Xue, J Yan, Z Yu, B Cao, R Zhang - … Engineering Research and …, 2024 - Elsevier
This study investigates the enhancement of peel-off resistance in polysulfone (PSU)
membranes through the incorporation of bisphenol-A. The modified membranes were …

Research on the removal efficiency and membrane fouling analysis of nanofiltration membranes under the combined pollution of emerging contaminants

X Wu, J He, W Yin, D Zhang, J Tan, Z Zhong… - Journal of Water Process …, 2024 - Elsevier
Based on the research background of five emerging contaminants (ECs)—sulfadiazine (SD),
sulfamethoxazole (SMZ), malathion, hexachlorobenzene (HCB), and bisphenol A (BPA) …

[HTML][HTML] Effect of Promising Sustainable Nano-Reinforcements on Polysulfone/Polyvinylpyrrolidone-Based Membranes: Enhancing Mechanical Properties and Water …

S Acarer Arat, İ Pir, M Tüfekci, N Öz, N Tüfekci - Polymers, 2024 - mdpi.com
In this study, polysulfone/polyvinylpyrrolidone (PSf/PVP, 20 wt%/5 wt%)-based ultrafiltration
(UF) membranes reinforced with different ratios (0.5 and 1 wt%) of cellulose nanocrystals …

[HTML][HTML] Zwitterion grafted polyethersulfone ultrafiltration membranes integrated with coagulation process for fouling mitigation in sewage wastewater treatment

MJ Raseala, MM Motsa, RA Sigwadi… - Chemical Engineering …, 2024 - Elsevier
The study investigated the use of zwitterion-grafted polyethersulfone (PES) membranes
integrated with polyelectrolyte coagulation process for the remediation of sewage …