Preparation and Characterization of Polyethersulfone Membrane Containing Zinc Oxide Nanoparticles and Polyvinylpyrrolidone

2013 ◽  
Vol 65 (4) ◽  
Author(s):  
A. A. Abdulkarim ◽  
A. L. Ahmad ◽  
S. Ismail ◽  
B. S. Ooi
Keyword(s):  
Zinc Oxide ◽  
Humic Acid ◽  
Zinc Oxide Nanoparticles ◽  
Pure Water ◽  
Water Flux ◽  
Oxide Nanoparticles ◽  
Polyethersulfone Membrane ◽  
Pure Water Flux ◽  
Pes Membrane

Flat sheet polyethersulfone (PES) ultrafiltration membranes were fabricated by a dry/wet induced phase inversion process. Various ranges of ZnO concentrations (from 0 –5 wt. %) were utilized in conjunction with 16.5 and 2.5 wt. % of polyethersulfone and polyvinylpyrrolidone (PVP), respectively. The prepared membranes were characterized using scanning electron microscope (SEM), contact angle (CA), and flux/rejection performance. The modified membranes were tested on humic acid removal. The hydrophilicity of PES membrane was improved after addition of zinc oxide nanoparticles in the casting solution. Highest pure water flux was obtained at 5 wt.% ZnO nanoparticles. The modified membranes with 2.5 wt. % of zinc oxide exhibited higher humic acid flux and rejection.

Effect of Zinc Oxide on Performance of Ultrafiltration Membrane for Humic Acid Separation

2013 ◽  
Vol 65 (4) ◽  
Author(s):  
Muhamad Zaini Yunos ◽  
Zawati Harun ◽  
Hatijah Basri ◽  
Mohd Fikri Shohur ◽  
Mohd Riduan Jamalludin ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Surface Roughness ◽  
Contact Angle ◽  
Zinc Oxide ◽  
Humic Acid ◽  
Pure Water ◽  
Water Flux ◽  
Ultrafiltration Membrane ◽  
Polysulfone Membrane ◽  
Oxide Concentration ◽  
Pure Water Flux

The effects of different zinc oxide concentration on morphology, contact angle, surface roughness and rejection towards humic acid in polysulfone membrane were investigated. Flatsheet ultrafiltration membrane were prepared by using polysulfone as based polymer, polyethylene glycol as  pore forming agent, zinc oxide as manipulated additive and TAP as compatibilizer. In this study, N, methyl-2-pyrrolidone were used as solvent and water as non solvent. The membrane were prepared via phase inversion method. Results showed that pure water flux was enhanced by the presence of zinc oxide up to 1 wt% and tend to decrease beyond this concentration. The increased pure water flux was attributed to the increase in hydrophilicity and  surface roughness of membrane according to contact angle and AFM measurement. The rejection test with humic acid as solute revealed that by increasing zinc oxide concentration, rejection increases up to 98% at 2 wt% of zinc oxide. Therefore polysulfone/zinc oxide in this study can provide potential application for river water treatment which consist high humic acid concentration.

scholarly journals Synthesis and Characterization of Humic Acid Hybrid Zinc Oxide Nanoparticles: Applications on Brassica campestris Germination

2021 ◽  
Vol 38 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Tajnees Pirzada ◽  
Weenghar Ali Chandio ◽  
Mansoor Ali Kalhoro ◽  
Mir Munsif Ali Talpur ◽  
Waheed Ali Mirbahar ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Zinc Oxide ◽  
Humic Acid ◽  
Zinc Oxide Nanoparticles ◽  
Brassica Campestris ◽  
Synthesis And Characterization ◽  
Oxide Nanoparticles

Preparation and Characterization of Hydrophilic PVDF Hollow Fiber Ultrafiltration Membrane

2011 ◽  
Vol 480-481 ◽  
pp. 201-206
Author(s):  
Li Guo Wang ◽  
Xiu Ju Wang ◽  
Ai Min Wang ◽  
Wen Juan Liu ◽  
Shi Qi Guo ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Acrylic Acid ◽  
Hollow Fiber ◽  
Polyvinylidene Fluoride ◽  
Breaking Strength ◽  
Pure Water ◽  
Water Flux ◽  
Technical Parameters ◽  
Rupture Pressure ◽  
Pure Water Flux

Hydrophilic Polyvinylidene fluoride (PVDF) hollow fiber ultrafiltration membranes were prepared by wet-spinning method. The effects of technical parameters of acrylic acid grafted onto PVDF on the performance of hydrophilic PVDF membranes were investigated via orthogonal test, the technical parameters of preparation of hydrophilic PVDF membranes were determined, and hydrophilic PVDF membranes were prepared. Then hydrophilic PVDF membranes were characterized in terms of breaking strength, breaking elongation, rupture pressure, pure water flux and rejection. The fouling properties and the conditions of acrylic acid grafted onto PVDF were also examined. The results showed that acrylic acid had been grafted onto PVDF, the breaking strength and rupture pressure improved greatly, and the fouling properties were better than PS hollow fiber UF membrane.

scholarly journals Characterization of Antimicrobial Poly (Lactic Acid)/Nano-Composite Films with Silver and Zinc Oxide Nanoparticles

Materials ◽  
2017 ◽  
Vol 10 (6) ◽  
pp. 659 ◽  
Author(s):  
Zhuangzhuang Chu ◽  
Tianrui Zhao ◽  
Lin Li ◽  
Jian Fan ◽  
Yuyue Qin
Keyword(s):  
Zinc Oxide ◽  
Lactic Acid ◽  
Zinc Oxide Nanoparticles ◽  
Composite Films ◽  
Poly Lactic Acid ◽  
Oxide Nanoparticles ◽  
Nano Composite
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