Membrane formation by thermally induced phase separation: Materials, involved parameters, modeling, current efforts and future directions
Thermally-induced phase separation (TIPS) is one of the most popular methods considered
for membrane preparation. Since its introduction by Castro in 1981, there has been …
for membrane preparation. Since its introduction by Castro in 1981, there has been …
Recent advances on the fabrication of antifouling phase-inversion membranes by physical blending modification method
Membrane technology is an essential tool for water treatment and biomedical applications.
Despite their extensive use in these fields, polymeric-based membranes still face several …
Despite their extensive use in these fields, polymeric-based membranes still face several …
Thermodynamics and kinetic analysis of membrane: Challenges and perspectives
The ultimate structure of the membrane is determined using two important effects:(i)
thermodynamic effect and (ii) kinetic effect. Controlling the mechanism of kinetic and …
thermodynamic effect and (ii) kinetic effect. Controlling the mechanism of kinetic and …
Interfacial assembly of micro/nanoscale nanotube/silica achieves superhydrophobic melamine sponge for water/oil separation
The regulation of surficial micro/nanoscale architecture assisted by interfacial assembly with
nanomaterials is effective for the attainment of superhydrophobic surface, thus promising for …
nanomaterials is effective for the attainment of superhydrophobic surface, thus promising for …
Development of loose nanofiltration PVDF hollow fiber membrane for dye/salt separation
The fabrication of loose nanofiltration (LNF) membranes for effective separation of dye/salt
wastewater mixtures remains a great challenge. In this study, a new method for preparing a …
wastewater mixtures remains a great challenge. In this study, a new method for preparing a …
Design of hollow nanostructured photocatalysts for clean energy production
GQ Zhao, X Long, J Zou, J Hu, FP Jiao - Coordination Chemistry Reviews, 2023 - Elsevier
Hollow nanostructured functional photocatalysts have exhibited great promise for various
clean energy production. A great deal of foison has been expended to the design and …
clean energy production. A great deal of foison has been expended to the design and …
Water flux enhancement of PVDF membrane by a facile coating method for vacuum membrane distillation
Vacuum membrane distillation (VMD) has received considerable attention from both
academia and industry. During VMD, the liquid-vapor interface is supported by a porous …
academia and industry. During VMD, the liquid-vapor interface is supported by a porous …
Fabrication of PVDF/EVOH blend hollow fiber membranes with hydrophilic property via thermally induced phase process
S Xiang, X Tang, S Rajabzadeh, P Zhang, Z Cui… - Separation and …, 2022 - Elsevier
In this study, thermally induced phase separation (TIPS) technology was used to fabricate
the PVDF/EVOH blend hollow fiber membranes using water-soluble mixed diluents. An …
the PVDF/EVOH blend hollow fiber membranes using water-soluble mixed diluents. An …
A novel method to immobilize zwitterionic copolymers onto PVDF hollow fiber membrane surface to obtain antifouling membranes
Zwitterionic materials are considered to be a promising new-generation non-or low-fouling
materials. However, stable, and straightforward introduction of zwitterions into membranes …
materials. However, stable, and straightforward introduction of zwitterions into membranes …
Surface Zwitterionization via Grafting of Epoxylated Sulfobetaine Copolymers onto PVDF Membranes for Improved Permeability and Biofouling Mitigation
Grafting of zwitterionic moieties has been shown to overcome the decrease in permeability
after membrane modification. Herein, we report the grafting of epoxylated sulfobetaine (poly …
after membrane modification. Herein, we report the grafting of epoxylated sulfobetaine (poly …