Antibacterial polymeric membranes: a short review

2018 ◽  
Vol 4 (8) ◽  
pp. 1078-1104 ◽  
Author(s):  
Munmun Mukherjee ◽  
Sirshendu De
Keyword(s):  
Short Review ◽  
Polymeric Membranes ◽  
Water Disinfection ◽  
Polymeric Membrane

Water disinfection mechanism of polymeric membrane.

scholarly journals The Long-Lasting Story of One Sensor Development: From Novel Ionophore Design toward the Sensor Selectivity Modeling and Lifetime Improvement

Sensors ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 21 (4) ◽  
pp. 1401
Author(s):  
Larisa Lvova ◽  
Donato Monti ◽  
Corrado Di Natale ◽  
Roberto Paolesse
Keyword(s):  
Anion Exchanger ◽  
Specific Interaction ◽  
Spectroscopic Studies ◽  
Polymeric Membranes ◽  
Polymeric Membrane ◽  
Active Components ◽  
Nitrite Ion ◽  
Working Mechanism ◽  
Axial Coordination ◽  
Porphyrin Aggregation

The metalloporphyrin ligand bearing incorporated anion-exchanger fragment, 5-[4-(3-trimethylammonium)propyloxyphenyl]-10,15,20-triphenylporphyrinate of Co(II) chloride, CoTPP-N, has been tested as anion-selective ionophore in PVC-based solvent polymeric membrane sensors. A plausible sensor working mechanism includes the axial coordination of the target anion on ionophore metal center followed by the formed complex aggregation with the second ionophore molecule through positively charged anion-exchanger fragment. The UV-visible spectroscopic studies in solution have revealed that the analyte concentration increase induces the J-type porphyrin aggregation. Polymeric membranes doped with CoTPP-N showed close to the theoretical Nernstian response toward nitrite ion, preferably coordinated by the ionophore, and were dependent on the presence of additional membrane-active components (lipophilic ionic sites and ionophore) in the membrane phase. The resulting selectivity was a subject of specific interaction and/or steric factors. Moreover, it was demonstrated theoretically and confirmed experimentally that the selection of a proper ratio of ionophore and anionic additive can optimize the sensor selectivity and lifetime.

scholarly journals A short review of titania-graphene oxide based composites as a photocatalysts

2021 ◽  
Vol 10 (2) ◽  
pp. 51-60
Author(s):  
Katarina Stepić ◽  
Radomir Ljupković ◽  
Jovana Ickovski ◽  
Aleksandra Zarubica
Keyword(s):  
Graphene Oxide ◽  
Water Purification ◽  
Organic Contaminants ◽  
Environmental Pollutants ◽  
Short Review ◽  
Sorption Process ◽  
Water Disinfection ◽  
Co Catalysts ◽  
Photocatalytic Reactions ◽  
Chemical Wastes

New and effective methods of water purification are necessary to minimize pollution. Many methods have been used in wastewater treatment, but sorption is considered as an easy and economic process. The efficiency of any sorption process mainly depends on the physicochemical properties of the used adsorbent. Since photocatalysts can initiate reactions of decomposition organic contaminants under ultraviolet or sunlight irradiation without using chemicals or producing chemical wastes, photocatalytic reactions are considered a sustainable way to remove a variety of environmental pollutants. Ultraviolet water purification became the most effective method of water disinfection and purification. Heterogeneous semiconductor photocatalysts have recently emerged as an efficient material for purifying water. The crystal structure is crucial for photocatalytic activity and efficiency of semiconductors, thus optimal parameters must be provided during the preparation of photocatalysts. To overcome problems with semiconductors usage, the use of co-catalysts and photocatalyst carriers is one of the solutions. Recently, much emphasis has been placed on using graphene oxide (GO) supported semiconductor photocatalysts. In this paper, a short review of composites of titanium dioxide and graphene oxide-based materials is given.

scholarly journals The Role of New Inorganic Materials in Composite Membranes for Water Disinfection

Membranes ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 10 (5) ◽  
pp. 101 ◽  
Author(s):  
Roberto Castro-Muñoz
Keyword(s):  
Composite Membranes ◽  
Membrane Bioreactors ◽  
Polymeric Membranes ◽  
Inorganic Materials ◽  
Water Disinfection ◽  
Biologically Active ◽  
Separation Performance ◽  
Nanofiltration Membrane ◽  
Physical And Chemical

Today, there is an increasing interest in improving the physicochemical properties of polymeric membranes by merging the membranes with different inorganic materials. These so-called composite membranes have been implemented in different membrane-based technologies (e.g., microfiltration, ultrafiltration, nanofiltration, membrane bioreactors, among others) for water treatment and disinfection. This is because such inorganic materials (such as TiO2-, ZnO-, Ag-, and Cu-based nanoparticles, carbon-based materials, to mention just a few) can improve the separation performance of membranes and also some other properties, such as antifouling, mechanical, thermal, and physical and chemical stability. Moreover, such materials display specific biological activity towards viruses, bacteria, and protozoa, showing enhanced water disinfection properties. Therefore, the aim of this review is to collect the latest advances (in the last five years) in using composite membranes and new hybrid materials for water disinfection, paying particular emphasis on relevant results and new hydride composites together with their preparation protocols. Moreover, this review addresses the main mechanism of action of different conventional and novel inorganic materials toward biologically active matter.

Effects of Ionic Liquid Blending in Polymeric Membrane: Physical Properties and Performance Evaluation

2014 ◽  
Vol 625 ◽  
pp. 680-684 ◽  
Author(s):  
Dzeti Farhah Mohshim ◽  
Hilmi Mukhtar ◽  
Zakaria Man
Keyword(s):  
Ionic Liquid ◽  
Ionic Liquids ◽  
Membrane Separation ◽  
Initial Study ◽  
Polymeric Membranes ◽  
Polymeric Membrane ◽  
Separation Performance ◽  
Operating Pressure ◽  
Membrane Gas Separation ◽  
Pes Membrane

— Polymeric membranes have been extensively used in membrane gas separation process. Nowadays, peoples are modifying the membrane by many ways like coating with ionic liquids to further enhance the membrane separation performance. In this project, ionic liquid modified polymeric membranes (ILMPM) have been successfully developed by blending the ionic liquids with the polymer via solvent evaporation method. The ionic liquid used was 1-ethyl-3-methylimidazolium bis (trifluoromethylsulfonyl) imide, ([emim][Tf2N]) and for comparison purpose, the compositions were varied at 10 and 20 wt/wt%. In general, the blending of [emim][Tf2N] and PES has produced dense membrane with miscible mixture without any phase separation. It was observed that, the CO2permeance of ILMPM has been improved about 271% as compared to the pure PES membrane. However, the CO2permeance decreased with increasing operating pressure, yet the ILMPM CO2permeance still higher than CO2permeance of pure PES membrane. In addition, the CO2/CH4separation performance has greatly increased about 162% as the IL composition is increased. This initial study has proven that IL helps to enhance of CO2permeation and improve selectivity.

Effect of Plasma Treatment on Surface Properties of Polymeric Membrane

2012 ◽  
Vol 585 ◽  
pp. 528-531 ◽  
Author(s):  
Awatif Saber Jasim ◽  
Khalaf Ibrahim Khaleel ◽  
Muhamad Abdul Kareem Ahmed ◽  
Y.K. Vijay ◽  
Sachin Surve
Keyword(s):  
Plasma Treatment ◽  
Surface Properties ◽  
Vacuum Chamber ◽  
High Vacuum ◽  
Polymeric Membranes ◽  
Polymeric Membrane ◽  
Nitrogen Gas ◽  
Vis Spectroscopy ◽  
Solution Cast ◽  
Solution Cast Method

In the present work the effect of plasma treatment has been used to improve the surface properties of polymeric membranes. The polymeric membranes of polycarbonate (PC) were synthesized using solution cast method. The plasma treatment was done in high vacuum chamber using nitrogen gas and the pressure for the plasma treatment was » 10-2 mbar. The effect of plasma treatment on surface properties like morphology, roughness, wettability and optical properties has been characterized using optical microscopy and UV-Vis spectroscopy for different time of plasma treatment.

A Review on Glassy Polymeric Membranes for Gas Separation

2014 ◽  
Vol 625 ◽  
pp. 701-703 ◽  
Author(s):  
Marjan Farnam ◽  
Hilmi Mukhtar ◽  
Azmi Mohd Shariff
Keyword(s):  
Gas Separation ◽  
Upper Bound ◽  
Review Paper ◽  
Glassy Polymer ◽  
Polymer Membranes ◽  
Polymeric Membranes ◽  
Polymeric Membrane ◽  
Mixed Matrix Membrane ◽  
Mixed Matrix ◽  
Trade Off

Polymeric membranes are widely used for gas separation purposes but their performance is restricted by the upper bound trade-off discovered by Robeson in 1991. The polymeric membrane can be glassy, rubbery or a blend of these two polymers. This review paper discusses the properties of glassy polymer membranes and their performance in gas separation. The area of improvement for glassy membrane with development of mixed matrix membrane is also highlighted.

Highly Hg2+-sensitive and selective fluorescent sensors in aqueous solution and sensors-encapsulated polymeric membrane

RSC Advances ◽  
2016 ◽  
Vol 6 (13) ◽  
pp. 10401-10411 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sasiwimon Kraithong ◽  
Pattareeya Damrongsak ◽  
Kullatat Suwatpipat ◽  
Jitnapa Sirirak ◽  
Pattanawit Swanglap ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Aqueous Solution ◽  
Detection Limits ◽  
High Sensitivity ◽  
Fluorescent Sensors ◽  
Polymeric Membranes ◽  
Polymeric Membrane ◽  
Sensitivity And Selectivity

The sensors in solutions and sensors encapsulated polymeric membranes exhibited high sensitivity and selectivity for Hg2+ detection, with detection limits of 0.2–49 ppb.

Ionic Liquid Polymeric Membrane: Synthesis, Characterization & Performance Evaluation

2013 ◽  
Vol 594-595 ◽  
pp. 18-23 ◽  
Author(s):  
Dzeti Farhah Mohshim ◽  
Hilmi Mukhtar ◽  
Zakaria Man
Keyword(s):  
Ionic Liquid ◽  
Membrane Separation ◽  
Ideal Gas ◽  
Gas Permeation ◽  
Polymeric Membranes ◽  
Polymeric Membrane ◽  
Separation Performance ◽  
Miscible Blends ◽  
Pes Membrane ◽  
The Ideal

Selected ionic liquids are known to enhance the absorption of CO2 for CO2 removal purpose. In the idea to improve the membrane separation performance for natural gas sweetening, ionic liquid modified polymeric membranes were fabricated by using polyethersulfone (PES) and blended with different composition of ionic liquid which are 5 wt% and 15 wt%. Each fabricated membranes were prepared and dried under solvent evaporation at 90°C. Dense structure observed from FESEM analysis indicated the miscible blends of ionic liquid and PES. TGA analysis showed all fabricated membranes are still containing solvent and this resembles that membrane drying period is still insufficient. All fabricated membranes were tested with ideal gas permeation test. From the result, the addition of ionic liquid has enhanced the ideal CO2 pemeance about 150% as compared to pure PES membrane. The ideal CO2/CH4 selectivity was also increase about 85% from the base but however, the separation index is still considered low and this may due to the presence of the solvent. This preliminary result has confirmed that the blending of ionic liquid with pure PES membrane has technically improved the membrane separation performance.

scholarly journals Potential responses to neutral thiophenols of polymeric membrane electrodes and their applications in potentiometric biosensing

RSC Advances ◽  
2015 ◽  
Vol 5 (122) ◽  
pp. 100689-100692 ◽  
Author(s):  
Long Li ◽  
Wei Qin
Keyword(s):  
Horseradish Peroxidase ◽  
Anion Exchanger ◽  
Polymeric Membranes ◽  
Polymeric Membrane ◽  
Membrane Electrodes

Unexpected potential responses to electrically neutral thiophenols of anion-exchanger doped polymeric membranes have been observed and applied in potentiometric biosensing of horseradish peroxidase.

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