Improving the hydrophilic and antifouling properties of poly(vinyl chloride) membranes by atom transfer radical polymerization grafting of poly(ionic liquid) brushes
Sign Up to like & getrecommendations! Published in 2018 at "Polymers for Advanced Technologies"
DOI: 10.1002/pat.4172
Abstract: In this study, poly(1-butyl-3-vinylimidazolium bromide) (PBVIm-Br) was grafted onto the poly(vinyl chloride) (PVC) membrane surface via a 2-step atom transfer radical polymerization (ATRP) reaction. Poly(2-hydroxyethylmethacrylate) (PHEMA) was grafted onto the membrane surface by aqueous ATRP… read more here.
Keywords: atom transfer; surface; membrane surface; membrane ... See more keywords
The Role of Membrane Surface Charge in Phagocytosis.
Sign Up to like & getrecommendations! Published in 2020 at "Advances in experimental medicine and biology"
DOI: 10.1007/978-3-030-40406-2_3
Abstract: The formation and maturation of phagosomes are accompanied by acute changes in lipid metabolism. Phosphoinositides, in particular, undergo extensive modification as part of the signaling sequence that drives cytoskeletal and membrane remodeling. Because the phosphoinositides… read more here.
Keywords: surface charge; phagocytosis; role membrane; charge ... See more keywords
Structure of shear-enhanced flow on membrane surface with horizontal vibration and its effect on filtration performance
Sign Up to like & getrecommendations! Published in 2018 at "Chemical Engineering Research and Design"
DOI: 10.1016/j.cherd.2018.03.042
Abstract: Abstract Back-and-forth horizontal vibration of a membrane can produce a high shear rate in fluid near a membrane surface. The present study investigated the relationship between the flow structure near the membrane surface and the… read more here.
Keywords: surface; horizontal vibration; near membrane; membrane surface ... See more keywords
Chemical modification of membrane surface — overview
Sign Up to like & getrecommendations! Published in 2018 at "Current opinion in chemical engineering"
DOI: 10.1016/j.coche.2018.01.002
Abstract: Membrane surface properties critically affect membrane performance as it is the membrane surface that contacts the feed. Chemical modification of membrane surfaces is an attractive method to impart desirable surface properties while retaining the desired… read more here.
Keywords: surface; chemical modification; membrane surface; membrane ... See more keywords
A green strategy to immobilize silver nanoparticles onto reverse osmosis membrane for enhanced anti-biofouling property.
Sign Up to like & getrecommendations! Published in 2017 at "Desalination"
DOI: 10.1016/j.desal.2016.06.034
Abstract: Abstract In this work, a green and facile approach was developed to in situ immobilize silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) onto the commercial polyamide reverse osmosis (RO) membrane (virgin membrane) surface via a two-step surface modification process.… read more here.
Keywords: silver nanoparticles; immobilize silver; surface; membrane surface ... See more keywords
Osmotic backwash of fouled FO membranes : cleaning mechanisms and membrane surface properties after cleaning
Sign Up to like & getrecommendations! Published in 2017 at "Desalination"
DOI: 10.1016/j.desal.2016.09.018
Abstract: Abstract Membrane fouling is an inevitable process in membrane filtration, and has adverse effects on membrane performance and life span. This work evaluated the performance of a simple online osmotic backwash (OsBW) process in restoring… read more here.
Keywords: osmotic backwash; layer; backwash; membrane surface ... See more keywords
Sacrificial coating development for biofouling control in membrane systems
Sign Up to like & getrecommendations! Published in 2020 at "Desalination"
DOI: 10.1016/j.desal.2020.114650
Abstract: Abstract Current cleaning strategies for biofouling control on spiral wound membrane systems used for seawater desalination are not effective and can hinder long-term membrane performance. To enable effective cleaning of a membrane, we examined the… read more here.
Keywords: biofouling control; control; membrane surface; membrane ... See more keywords
Integrating zwitterionic polymer and Ag nanoparticles on polymeric membrane surface to prepare antifouling and bactericidal surface via Schiff-based layer-by-layer assembly.
Sign Up to like & getrecommendations! Published in 2018 at "Journal of colloid and interface science"
DOI: 10.1016/j.jcis.2017.09.071
Abstract: Development of antibacterial membranes is strongly desired for biomedical applications. Herein, we integrated antifouling and bactericidal properties on polymeric membrane surface via Schiff-based layer-by-layer (LbL) assembly. Zwitterionic polymers bearing plentiful amino groups (based on polyethylenimine… read more here.
Keywords: antifouling bactericidal; layer; surface; polymeric membrane ... See more keywords
Fabrication of a novel polyvinylidene fluoride membrane via binding SiO2 nanoparticles and a copper ferrocyanide layer onto a membrane surface for selective removal of cesium.
Sign Up to like & getrecommendations! Published in 2019 at "Journal of hazardous materials"
DOI: 10.1016/j.jhazmat.2019.01.065
Abstract: A novel polyvinylidene fluoride (PVDF) membrane was fabricated through chemical binding SiO2 nanoparticles (NPs) and copper ferrocyanide (CuFC) layers onto a membrane surface simultaneously to improve the removal efficiency of Cs. The results indicated that… read more here.
Keywords: onto membrane; removal; surface; membrane surface ... See more keywords
Surfactant effects on water recovery from produced water via direct-contact membrane distillation
Sign Up to like & getrecommendations! Published in 2017 at "Journal of Membrane Science"
DOI: 10.1016/j.memsci.2017.01.024
Abstract: Abstract Increasing demand for oil and gas leads to the generation of substantial amount of produced water, bringing about deleterious impacts on the environment. Direct-contact membrane distillation (DCMD) could be a possible option for dewatering… read more here.
Keywords: water; produced water; membrane surface; membrane ... See more keywords
Deposition of powdered activated carbon (PAC) on ultrafiltration (UF) membrane surface: influencing factors and mechanisms
Sign Up to like & getrecommendations! Published in 2017 at "Journal of Membrane Science"
DOI: 10.1016/j.memsci.2017.02.026
Abstract: Abstract The deposition of powdered activated carbon (PAC) on an ultrafiltration (UF) membrane surface, a common phenomenon in the PAC/UF hybrid process, may have a pronounced influence on UF operation. In this study, the influencing… read more here.
Keywords: pac; deposition; influencing factors; membrane surface ... See more keywords