Particulate matter (PM) poses a severe health threat to the public, and fibrous filtration is a
powerful method for efficient PM removal. Arming the fibers with electrostatic effect is a gold …

The application of polymer membranes in wastewater treatment and desalination is
widespread. Nevertheless, the longstanding biofouling issue on membrane surface has …

To overcome the organic-/bio-fouling of the membrane, a dual-functional ultrafiltration
membrane containing quaternary ammonium and zwitterionic polymers via quaternization …

Water and electricity shortages constitute a global energy crisis that cannot be ignored. The
sun is an unlimited source of energy, and oceans provide abundant water and renewable …

Membranes with advanced and novel functions play important roles in emerging
applications ranging from industrial separations, water purification, energy harvesting and …

One major challenge in utilization of ultrafiltration (UF) membrane for wastewater treatment
is its inevitable tendency of biofouling (from biomolecules to microorganisms). To overcome …

Pathogenic contamination of water is a major issue throughout the world. The growing
demand for pure drinking water calls for new promising technologies for efficient removal of …

The bacteria and fungi captured on heat insulating materials or air filter media in the
ventilation system in civil flights may reentrant into the indoor air which poses a threat to …

Marine plastic pollution is a worldwide challenge making new progress in the field of
degradable polymers necessary. However, it is difficult for commercial biodegradable …

In this study, a new poly (methyl methacrylate-co-dimethyl aminoethyl methacrylate)(P (MMA-
co-DMAEMA))-based membrane was fabricated and modified to control surface charge in …