Membrane technology utilizing ultrafiltration (UF) processes has emerged as the most
widely used and cost-effective simple process in many industrial applications. The industries …

As a new kind of water pollutant, antibiotics have encouraged researchers to develop new
treatment technologies. Electrospun fiber membrane shows excellent benefits in antibiotic …

Membrane separation technologies have been widely used for water purification. However,
membrane fouling, which arises from unwanted deposition and adhesion of foulants …

Functional textiles with enhanced moisture management can facilitate sweat transport away
from the skin to improve personal comfort. However, porous materials exhibit low capability …

A novel vermiculite nanoparticles (Verm NPs) modified poly (vinylidene fluoride)(PVDF)
ultrafiltration membrane was firstly fabricated via surface coating at pH 7.2–7.3. The dense …

Membrane-based technologies are vital in water purification processes such as desalination
and wastewater recycling. Polymeric membranes dominate the membrane market; however …

Ceramic membranes have been widely used in oil-water separation owing to their
characteristics of high flux, excellent chemical stability, strong hydrophilicity, and good …

The demand for fresh drinking water is sky rocketing with the world's increasing population,
urbanization and various industrial growth. However, toxic heavy metals and metalloids like …

Biochemical modification can endow the surface of implants with superior biological activity.
Herein, silk fibroin (SF) protein and its anionic derivative peptides (Cs) were covalently …

Membrane fouling is a key challenge that must be addressed to assure sustainable water
reuse. Here we show that coating as-received PES membranes with thin films (< 85 nm) …