Performance of Polyphenylsulfone-based Solvent Resistant Nanofiltration Membranes in Removing Dyes from Methanol Solution

2014 ◽  
Vol 70 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
N. A. A. Sani ◽  
W. J. Lau ◽  
A. F. Ismail
Keyword(s):  
Phase Inversion ◽  
Membrane Separation ◽  
Polymer Concentration ◽  
Inversion Method ◽  
Separation Performance ◽  
Permeate Flux ◽  
Filtration Time ◽  
Pure Methanol ◽  
Dye Rejection ◽  
Phase Inversion Method

In this study, polyphenylsulfone (PPSU) which is a third member of the polysulfone (PSF) family, with even better properties than PSF and polyethersulfone (PES) was used to prepare flat sheet solvent resistant nanofiltration (SRNF) membranes. The SRNF membranes were prepared from different PPSU concentrations (i.e. 17, 21 and 25 wt%) via phase inversion method. The performance of membranes was then evaluated by measuring the methanol flux and rejection against dyes of different molecular weight (MW) dissolved in methanol. The study revealed that the membrane with the lowest polymer concentration produced the highest pure methanol flux and required the longest time to achieve steady-state owing to its porous structure. Results also showed that the flux of the membranes tended to decrease with filtration time due to the membrane compaction. With respect to the membrane separation performance, it was found that the membrane dye rejection increased while permeate flux decreased with increasing the MW of dye components from 269 to 1470 g/mol, irrespective of the polymer concentration. Furthermore, the membrane MWCO was found to change with polymer concentration in which an increase in polymer concentration led to a lower membrane MWCO.

Rheology Assessment of PSf/ NMP Solution and its Influence on Membrane Structure

2012 ◽  
Vol 326-328 ◽  
pp. 422-427 ◽  
Author(s):  
Priscila Anadão ◽  
Rafael Rezende Montes ◽  
Henrique Souza de Santis ◽  
Hélio Wiebeck
Keyword(s):  
Membrane Structure ◽  
Phase Inversion ◽  
Molar Mass ◽  
Polymer Concentration ◽  
Inversion Method ◽  
Asymmetric Membranes ◽  
Wet Phase Inversion ◽  
Microfiltration Membranes ◽  
Skin Formation ◽  
Phase Inversion Method

Asymmetric polysulfone membranes were prepared by wet-phase inversion method from casting solutions consisting of PSf/NMP and water as non-solvent. The effects of polymer concentration and molar mass were investigated by rheological studies. Moreover, membranes were characterized by scanning electron microscope (SEM). It was found that polymer solutions containing between 22 and 25 wt% PSf/NMP originated microfiltration membranes. The use of a higher mass molar polysulfone has been shown to reduce diameter pore and to maintain morphology. All the results were interrelated into a discussion of the skin formation of asymmetric membranes.

scholarly journals Preparation and properties of cellulose membranes with graphene oxide addition

2017 ◽  
Vol 19 (4) ◽  
pp. 41-49 ◽  
Author(s):  
Beata Fryczkowska ◽  
Kamil Wiechniak
Keyword(s):  
Graphene Oxide ◽  
Phase Inversion ◽  
Chemical Properties ◽  
Composite Membranes ◽  
Inversion Method ◽  
Permeate Flux ◽  
Oxide Addition ◽  
Physico Chemical ◽  
Cellulose Membranes ◽  
Phase Inversion Method

Abstract The paper presents results of research on the preparation of cellulose membranes with graphite oxide addition (GO/CEL). Initially, a cellulose (CEL) solution in 1-ethyl-3-methylimidazole acetate (EMIMAc) was obtained, to which graphene oxide (GO) dispersed in N,N-dimethylformamide (DMF) was added. From this solution, composite membranes were formed using phase inversion method. It was observed that the GO addition influences the physico-chemical properties of GO/CEL composite membranes, resulting in an increase in their mass per unit area, thickness and density, and a decrease in sorption properties. In addition, the study of transport properties has shown that GO/CEL membranes do not absorb BSA particles on their surface, which prevents the unfavorable phenomenon of fouling. An important feature of the obtained membranes is the specific permeate flux which reaches high values (~124 L/m2×h) at 3.8% of the GO addition to the cellulose matrix.

The Effect of Amorphous Rice Husk Silica to the Polysulfone Membrane Separation Process

2013 ◽  
Vol 701 ◽  
pp. 319-322 ◽  
Author(s):  
Zawati Harun ◽  
Mohd Riduan Jamalludin ◽  
Muhamad Zaini Yunos ◽  
Muhamad Fikri Shohur ◽  
Ahmad Fauzi Ismail
Keyword(s):  
Rice Husk ◽  
Phase Inversion ◽  
Membrane Separation ◽  
Separation Process ◽  
Inversion Method ◽  
Distilled Water ◽  
Polysulfone Membrane ◽  
Rice Husk Silica ◽  
Phase Inversion Method ◽  
Permeation Test

This study investigates the effect of additive rice husk silica and Polyethylene glycol (PEG) on the performance of polysulfone (PSf) membrane. The membrane was prepared by phase inversion method using PSf, N-methyl-2-pyrrolidone (NMP) and rice husk silica was added as an additive. The performance of the membrane was analyzed by using distilled water for permeation test and humic acid for the rejection test. The result showed that the hydrophilic of PSf/PEG membrane has significantly improved the permeation and rejection performance with addition of rice husk silica. The results showed that with addition of 3% rice husk silica give the highest rejection flux at 196.63 L/m2hr with the rejection value 98%.

scholarly journals Improvement of Membrane Distillation Using PVDF Membrane Incorporated with TiO2 Modified by Silane and Optimization of Fabricating Conditions

Membranes ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (2) ◽  
pp. 95
Author(s):  
Fida Tibi ◽  
Seong-Jik Park ◽  
Jeonghwan Kim
Keyword(s):  
Direct Contact ◽  
Phase Inversion ◽  
Membrane Distillation ◽  
Inversion Method ◽  
Permeate Flux ◽  
Pvdf Membrane ◽  
Angle Measurements ◽  
Contact Angle Measurements ◽  
Phase Inversion Method ◽  
Silane Concentration

The objectives in this study are to improve the performance of PVDF membrane by incorporating TiO2 and silane at various dosages and optimize fabricating conditions by using response surface methodology (RSM) for membrane distillation (MD) application. The PVDF membrane was synthesized by phase inversion method using various TiO2, silane and polymer concentrations. Membranes were characterized by performing contact angle measurements, SEM and FTIR observations. Ammonia rejection and permeate flux were measured by operating a direct contact distillation module treating ammonium chloride solution. A PVDF membrane created by adding TiO2 modified by silane improved membrane hydrophobicity. However, the effect of silane on membrane hydrophobicity was less pronounced at higher TiO2 concentrations. Highest ammonium rejection was associated with the highest membrane hydrophobicity. RSM analysis showed that fabricating conditions to achieve highest flux (10.10 L/m2·h) and ammonium rejection (100.0%) could be obtained at 31.3% silane, 2.50% TiO2, and 15.48% polymer concentrations. With a PVDF-TiO2 composite membrane for MD application, the effect of TiO2 was dependent upon silane concentration. Increasing silane concentration improved membrane hydrophobicity and ammonium rejection. RSM analysis was found to bea useful way to explore optimum fabricating conditions of membranes for the permeate flux and ammonium rejection in MD.

A straight, open and macro-porous fuel electrode-supported protonic ceramic electrochemical cell

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yuxin Pan ◽  
Kai Pei ◽  
Yucun Zhou ◽  
Tong Liu ◽  
Meilin Liu ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Phase Inversion ◽  
Electrochemical Cell ◽  
Inversion Method ◽  
Phase Inversion Method

A straight, open and macro-porous Ni–BaZr0.1Ce0.7Y0.1Yb0.1O3 fuel electrode-supported protonic ceramic electrochemical cell has been fabricated by a modified phase-inversion method.

A novel PVFM based membranes prepared via phase inversion method and its application in GPE

Polymer ◽  
2013 ◽  
Vol 54 (18) ◽  
pp. 4807-4813 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yan Ren ◽  
Fang Lian ◽  
Yan Wen ◽  
Hong-Yan Guan
Keyword(s):  
Phase Inversion ◽  
Inversion Method ◽  
Phase Inversion Method
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