Chitin and derivative chitosan-based structures—Preparation strategies aided by deep eutectic solvents: A review

M Khajavian, V Vatanpour, R Castro-Muñoz… - Carbohydrate …, 2022 - Elsevier
The high molecular weight of chitin, as a biopolymer, challenges its extraction due to its
insolubility in the solvents. Also, chitosan, as the N-deacetylated form of chitin, can be …

Green solvents in polymeric membrane fabrication: A review

SAN Mehrabani, V Vatanpour, I Koyuncu - Separation and Purification …, 2022 - Elsevier
Increasing consumption of toxic and non-renewable materials forces researchers to replace
them with less dangerous, bio-based, and renewable materials. Green chemistry principles …

Impact of a new functionalization of multiwalled carbon nanotubes on antifouling and permeability of PVDF nanocomposite membranes for dye wastewater treatment

S Gholami, JL Llacuna, V Vatanpour, A Dehqan… - Chemosphere, 2022 - Elsevier
Here, novel hydroxyl and carboxyl functionalized multiwalled carbon nanotubes (AHF-
MWCNT and ACF-MWCNT) were successfully synthesized and introduced for modification …

Greener, faster, stronger: the benefits of deep eutectic solvents in polymer and materials science

Y Nahar, SC Thickett - Polymers, 2021 - mdpi.com
Deep eutectic solvents (DESs) represent an emergent class of green designer solvents that
find numerous applications in different aspects of chemical synthesis. A particularly …

Application of g-C3N4/ZnO nanocomposites for fabrication of anti-fouling polymer membranes with dye and protein rejection superiority

V Vatanpour, SSM Khadem, A Dehqan… - Journal of Membrane …, 2022 - Elsevier
Polysulfone (PSf) membranes are privileged for water and wastewater treatment, but
because of their hydrophobic nature, they suffer from fouling, which lowers their …

Deep eutectic solvents in membrane science and technology: Fundamental, preparation, application, and future perspective

M Taghizadeh, A Taghizadeh, V Vatanpour… - Separation and …, 2021 - Elsevier
Deep eutectic solvents (DESs) are green solvents alternative to ILs with remarkable
chemical tunability, which have proved themselves as one of the most promising elements of …

Polyvinyl chloride-based membranes: A review on fabrication techniques, applications and future perspectives

M Safarpour, A Safikhani, V Vatanpour - Separation and Purification …, 2021 - Elsevier
The present study offers an overview of the recent developments in the application and
modification of PVC membranes, focusing on some applications such as water and …

Unveiling the relationship between MOF porosity, particle size, and polyethersulfone membranes properties for efficient decontamination of dye and organic matter

IW Almanassra, L Jaber, A Chatla… - Chemical Engineering …, 2023 - Elsevier
This work investigates the impact of reaction time on the textural properties and
nanoparticles growth of metal organic framework (MOF) obtained from zinc substrate and …

Performance improvement of PES membrane decorated by Mil-125 (Ti)/chitosan nanocomposite for removal of organic pollutants and heavy metal

MJ Khosravi, SM Hosseini, V Vatanpour - Chemosphere, 2022 - Elsevier
Abstract The Mil-125 (Ti)-CS nanocomposite was successfully synthesized and
characterized by using scanning electron microscopy (SEM) images, Fourier-transform …

Enhancement of water barrier and antimicrobial properties of chitosan/gelatin films by hydrophobic deep eutectic solvent

H Wen, D Tang, Y Lin, J Zou, Z Liu, P Zhou… - Carbohydrate Polymers, 2023 - Elsevier
Biodegradable chitosan/gelatin (CS/GEL) films have attracted attention as food packaging,
but the poor water sensitivity and functional limitations of these films should be addressed. In …