Maximizing the grafting of zwitterions onto the surface of ultrafiltration membranes to improve antifouling properties
Superhydrophilic zwitterions have been extensively exploited for surface modification to
improve antifouling properties. However, it remains challenging to form layers of< 20 nm …
improve antifouling properties. However, it remains challenging to form layers of< 20 nm …
Engineering hierarchical nanochannels in graphene oxide membranes by etching and polydopamine intercalation for highly efficient dye recovery
Graphene oxide (GO) membranes have been extensively investigated for dye removal from
wastewater, and they are often reduced or cross-linked to improve their stability, which …
wastewater, and they are often reduced or cross-linked to improve their stability, which …
Grafting activated graphene oxide nanosheets onto ultrafiltration membranes using polydopamine to enhance antifouling properties
Graphene oxide (GO) nanosheets are negatively charged and exhibit excellent antifouling
properties. However, their hydrophilicity makes it challenging for their grafting onto …
properties. However, their hydrophilicity makes it challenging for their grafting onto …
Ultrathin-film composite (uTFC) membranes based on amorphous perfluoropolymers for liquid separations
Thin-film composite membranes based on∼ 100 nm cross-linked polyamides (PAs) are
state-of-the-art membranes for liquid separations such as desalination. However, the PA …
state-of-the-art membranes for liquid separations such as desalination. However, the PA …
[HTML][HTML] Scalable synthesis of ultrathin MoS2 membranes for dye desalination
Molybdenum disulfide (MoS 2) has been fabricated into thin-film composite (TFC)
membranes for dye desalination due to its excellent underwater stability and tunable interlay …
membranes for dye desalination due to its excellent underwater stability and tunable interlay …
Grafting polysiloxane onto ultrafiltration membranes to optimize surface energy and mitigate fouling
Conventional approaches to mitigate fouling of membrane surfaces impart hydrophilicity to
the membrane surface, which increases the water of hydration and fluidity near the surface …
the membrane surface, which increases the water of hydration and fluidity near the surface …
Heavy Metal Remediation by Dry Mycelium Membranes: Approaches to Sustainable Lead Remediation in Water
Lead contamination poses significant and lasting health risks, particularly in children. This
study explores the efficacy of dried mycelium membranes, distinct from live fungal biomass …
study explores the efficacy of dried mycelium membranes, distinct from live fungal biomass …
Membrane Technologies and Applications for Produced Water Treatment
Membrane technology is promising for produced water treatment owing to high energy
efficiency, small footprint, and low cost. This chapter critically reviews a variety of membrane …
efficiency, small footprint, and low cost. This chapter critically reviews a variety of membrane …
[HTML][HTML] AgNP Composite Silicone-Based Polymer Self-Healing Antifouling Coatings
X Liu, J Sun, J Duan, K Sui, X Zhai, X Zhao - Materials, 2024 - mdpi.com
Biofouling poses a significant challenge to the marine industry, and silicone anti-biofouling
coatings have garnered extensive attention owing to their environmental friendliness and …
coatings have garnered extensive attention owing to their environmental friendliness and …
6 Membrane Technologies
The last decade has witnessed tremendous growth in hydraulic fracturing of oil and gas
wells, increasing energy production, and transforming the energy industry in the United …
wells, increasing energy production, and transforming the energy industry in the United …