scholarly journals Enhanced flux performance of polyamide composite membranes prepared via interfacial polymerization assisted with ethyl formate

2017 ◽  
Vol 76 (7) ◽  
pp. 1884-1894 ◽  
Author(s):  
Zhaofeng Liu ◽  
Guiru Zhu ◽  
Yulin Wei ◽  
Dapeng Zhang ◽  
Lei Jiang ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Reaction Zone ◽  
Organic Phase ◽  
Interfacial Polymerization ◽  
Water Flux ◽  
Composite Membranes ◽  
Ethyl Formate ◽  
Water Contact ◽  
Tfc Membrane ◽  
High Level ◽  
Trimesoyl Chloride

A novel thin film composite (TFC) polyamide reverse osmosis membrane was prepared via the interfacial polymerization of m-phenylene diamine (MPD) in aqueous phase and 1,3,5-trimesoyl chloride (TMC) in organic phase on a polysulfone ultrafiltration support by assisting with ethyl formate as a co-solvent added in the organic phase. The ethyl formate added in the organic phase is intended to form a narrow miscibility zone, which leads to the thicker reaction zone. The multi-layered loose polyamide structure with larger pore size was formed due to the thicker reaction zone and lower content of MPD. The enhanced hydrophilicity of the membrane was proved by the decreased water contact angle. Water flux was measured at 1.6 MPa with 2,000 ppm NaCl aqueous solution. Compared to the TFC membrane prepared without ethyl formate, the water flux across the TFC membrane with ethyl formate in the organic phase increased with the increased ethyl formate content (from 23 to 45 L/(m2 h)) and the salt rejection remained at a high level (>90%). The ethyl formate can be used as a co-solvent to effectively enhance the performance of the TFC membrane.

scholarly journals Nano-ZnO impregnated inorganic–polymer hybrid thinfilm nanocomposite nanofiltration membranes: an investigation of variation in structure, morphology and transport properties

RSC Advances ◽  
2015 ◽  
Vol 5 (43) ◽  
pp. 34134-34151 ◽  
Author(s):  
Avishek Pal ◽  
T. K. Dey ◽  
Anshu Singhal ◽  
R. C. Bindal ◽  
P. K. Tewari
Keyword(s):  
Transport Properties ◽  
Organic Phase ◽  
Interfacial Polymerization ◽  
Inorganic Polymer ◽  
Nanofiltration Membranes ◽  
Nano Zno ◽  
Polymer Hybrid ◽  
Structure Morphology ◽  
Trimesoyl Chloride

TFN-NF membranes prepared byin situinterfacial polymerization of branched polyethyleneimine and trimesoyl chloride, with simultaneous impregnation of as-synthesized hexagonal wurtzite nano-ZnO either through aqueous or organic phase.

scholarly journals Effect of Kenaf MCC composition on Thin Film Composite membrane for NaCI Rejection

2019 ◽  
Vol 258 ◽  
pp. 04003
Author(s):  
Azman Ismail ◽  
Ramlah Mohd Tajuddin ◽  
Hamizah Mohktar ◽  
Ahmad Fauzi Ismail
Keyword(s):  
Thin Film ◽  
Interfacial Polymerization ◽  
Pure Water ◽  
Water Flux ◽  
Contact Angle Measurement ◽  
Angle Measurement ◽  
Sem Images ◽  
Water Contact ◽  
Membrane Performance ◽  
Pure Water Flux

A modified thin film PSf-MCC reverse osmosis membrane was prepared by interfacial polymerization between aqueous MPD and TMC as the organic monomer. Aim of this study is to determine the effect of MCC in membrane formulation and fabrication. The surface and cross section morphology of TFC PSF/MCC membrane shows MCC particle which able to improve hydrophilicity of the membrane. The SEM images showed dense and porous structure of the MCC incorporated membranes. In addition, the water contact angle measurement also confirmed the increased hydrophilicity of the modified membranes. The effect of MCC on membrane matric influence the membrane performance in terms of NaCl rejection and pure water flux. Results showed that TFC PSf/MCC membrane shows NaCl rejection up to 98.9% compared with TFC PSf membrane. TFC PSf/MCC membrane also showed the highest pure water flux which is 3.712 Lm2/hr compare with TFC PSF membrane which is 3.606 Lm2/hr. The overall result proved that MCC particle could improve membrane hydrophilicity hence, increased pure water flux and salt rejection.

Effects of DMSO and glycerol additives on the property of polyamide reverse osmosis membrane

2016 ◽  
Vol 74 (7) ◽  
pp. 1619-1625 ◽  
Author(s):  
Fengjing Wu ◽  
Xiaojuan Liu ◽  
Chaktong Au
Keyword(s):  
Contact Angle ◽  
Reverse Osmosis ◽  
Water Contact Angle ◽  
Interfacial Polymerization ◽  
Water Flux ◽  
Cross Flow ◽  
Interfacial Free Energy ◽  
Polymerization Process ◽  
Water Contact ◽  
Salt Rejection

The polyamide reverse osmosis (RO) membranes were prepared through interfacial polymerization of m-phenylenediamine (MPD) and trimesoyl chloride (TMC). The use of dimethyl sulfoxide (DMSO) and glycerol as additives for the formation of thin-film composite (TFC) was investigated. We studied the effect of DMSO and glycerol addition on membrane property and RO performance. Microscopic morphology was examined by atomic force microscopy and scanning electron microscopy. The surface hydrophilicity was characterized on the basis of water contact angle and surface solid–liquid interfacial free energy (−ΔGSL). Water flux and salt rejection ability of the membranes prepared with or without the additives were evaluated by cross-flow RO tests. The results reveal that the addition of DMSO and glycerol strongly influences the property of the TFC RO membrane. Compared to the MPD/TMC membrane fabricated without DMSO and glycerol, the MPD/TMC/DMSO/glycerol membrane has a rougher surface and is more hydrophilic, showing smaller water contact angle and larger −ΔGSL value. Without decrease in salt rejection ability, the MPD/TMC/DMSO/glycerol membrane shows water flux significantly larger than that of the MPD/TMC membrane. The unique property of the MPD/TMC/DMSO/glycerol membrane is attributed to the cooperative effect of DMSO and glycerol on membrane structure during the interfacial polymerization process.

IMPACTS OF HYDROPHILIC NANOFILLERS ON SEPARATION PERFORMANCE OF THIN FILM NANOCOMPOSITE REVERSE OSMOSIS MEMBRANE

2016 ◽  
Vol 78 (12) ◽  
Author(s):  
C. Y. Chong ◽  
G. S. Lai ◽  
W. J. Lau ◽  
N. Yusof ◽  
P. S. Goh ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Thin Film ◽  
Water Permeability ◽  
Interfacial Polymerization ◽  
Pure Water ◽  
Water Flux ◽  
Water Desalination ◽  
Separation Performance ◽  
Salt Rejection ◽  
Tfc Membrane ◽  
Thin Film Nanocomposite

The membrane technology is still considered a costly method to produce potable water. In view of this, RO membrane with enhanced water permeability without trade-off in salt rejection is desirable as it could further reduce the cost for water desalination. In this study, thin film nanocomposite (TFN) membranes containing 0.05 or 0.10 w/v% hydrophilic nanofillers in polyamide layer were synthesized via interfacial polymerization of piperazine and trimesoyl chloride monomers. The resultant TFN membranes were characterized and compared with a control thin film composite (TFC) membrane. Results from the filtration experiments showed that TFN membranes exhibited higher water permeability, salt rejection and fouling resistance compared to that of the TFC membrane. Excessive amount of nanofillers incorporated in the membrane PA layer however negatively affected the cross-linking in the polymer matrix, thus deteriorating the membrane salt rejection. TFN membrane containing 0.05 w/v% of nanofillers showed better performances than the TFC membrane, recording a pure water flux of 11.2 L/m2∙h, and salt rejection of 95.4%, 97.3% and 97.5% against NaCl, Na2SO4 and MgSO4, respectively. 

Preparation and Characterization of the Tri-Channel Hollow Fiber Charged Mosaic Membrane

2010 ◽  
Vol 150-151 ◽  
pp. 1315-1320 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jian Mian Deng ◽  
Jin Dun Liu ◽  
Hao Qin Zhang ◽  
Ya Tao Zhang ◽  
Dong Cheng
Keyword(s):  
Aqueous Phase ◽  
Organic Phase ◽  
Hollow Fiber ◽  
Interfacial Polymerization ◽  
Xylenol Orange ◽  
Uniform Design ◽  
Water Flux ◽  
Composite Layer ◽  
High Water ◽  
Sulfonate Group

Charged mosaic membrane (CMM) has high water flux, low salt retention and high organic rejection. The tri-channel hollow fiber charged-mosaic membrane (CMM) was prepared by interfacial polymerization (IP). The tri-channel polysulfone (PSF) hollow fiber ultrafiltration(UF) membrane was used as the support membrane. Polyethylenimine (PEI), 2, 5-diamino-benzenesulfonic acid (DIA) and basic fuchsin (BF) were used as aqueous phase monomer. Trimesoyl chloride (TMC) was used as organic phase monomer. ATR-IR, scanning electron microscope (SEM) and gas sorption analyzer (GSA) were applied in structural analysis of CMM. The uniform design and SPSS were applied in membrane preparation and data analysis.The polymer ATR-IR spectroscopy shows IP occurrence between aqueous phase monomer and organic phase monomer. Polymer contains both sulfonate group and quaternary ammonium group. It show that the membrane has the feature of CMM. Regression equation was gained, and it shows the CMM retention would enhance with the concentration increase of DIA, PEI and SDS and decrease with concentration decrease of FB in experimental range. The composite layer can be observed from membrane SEM after IP. The CMM retention to NaCl, polyethylene glycol(PEG), Xylenol orange and Methyl chloride is12.4%, 90%, 96%,88% and 88.2% respectively.

scholarly journals Use of Ionic Liquids and Co-Solvents for Synthesis of Thin-Film Composite Membranes

Membranes ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (4) ◽  
pp. 297
Author(s):  
Peter-Renaat Van den Mooter ◽  
Liridona Dedvukaj ◽  
Ivo F. J. Vankelecom
Keyword(s):  
Thin Film ◽  
Ionic Liquids ◽  
Organic Phase ◽  
Interfacial Polymerization ◽  
Fermentation Broth ◽  
Composite Membranes ◽  
Diglycidyl Ether ◽  
High Price ◽  
Film Composite ◽  
Thin Film Composite

Polyamide (PA) thin-film composite (TFC) membranes are commonly applied in reversed osmosis (RO) and nanofiltration (NF) applications due to their thin, dense top-layer, and high selectivity. Recently, the conventional organic phase (i.e., hexane) during interfacial polymerization (IP) was replaced by less toxic ionic liquids (ILs) which led to excellent membrane performances. As the high price of most ILs limits their up-scaling, the potential use of inexpensive Aliquat was investigated in this study. The thin-film composite (TFC) membranes were optimized to remove flavor compounds, i.e., ethyl acetate (EA) and isoamyl acetate (IA), from a fermentation broth. A multi-parameter optimization was set-up involving type of support, reaction time for IP, water content of Aliquat, and concentration of both monomers m-phenylenediamine (MPD) and trimesoylchloride (TMC). The membranes prepared using Aliquat showed similar fluxes as those prepared from a reference IL 1-butyl-1-methylpyrrolidinium bis(trifluoromethylsulfonyl)imide ([C4mpyr][Tf2N]) but with better EA and IA retentions, even better than for a commercial RO membrane (GEA type AF). Finally, the recently introduced epoxide-curing of Bisphenol A diglycidyl ether (BADGE) with 1,6-hexanediamine (HDA) was investigated using Aliquat as organic phase. It is the first time this type of IP was performed in combination with an IL as organic phase. The resulting membrane was used in the filtration of a 35 µM Rose Bengal (RB) in 20 wt% dimethylformamide/ water (DMF/H2O) feed mixture. A well-crosslinked poly(β-alkanolamine) film was obtained with a > 97% retention.

scholarly journals Preparation and Characterization of Polysulfone Based Hollow Fibre Composite Membranes for Water Purification

2018 ◽  
Vol 22 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
A. M. Vijesh ◽  
P. C. Shyma ◽  
V. Prakash ◽  
B. Garudachari
Keyword(s):  
Fibre Composite ◽  
Membrane Surface ◽  
Pure Water ◽  
Water Flux ◽  
Composite Membranes ◽  
Hollow Fibre ◽  
Water Contact ◽  
Cross Flow Filtration ◽  
Phase Inversion Technique ◽  
Pure Water Flux

Nanofiltration membranes are gaining more importance in the field of water treatment especially in desalination plants. Hollow fibre membranes have been preferred over other membrane configurations due to their high membrane surface area to module volume, mechanical property and easy handling. In the present work, we prepared new type of polysulfone (PSf) composite hollow fibre membranes by blending PSf with polyvinylpyrrolidinone-nitrobenzene (PVPD) in different compositions. New membranes were fabricated using wet-jet phase inversion technique. The resultant composite membranes were characterized by various analytical techniques such as water contact angle, SEM, DSC, TG. Pure water flux of the membranes was measured using cross-flow filtration techniques. The study revealed that increased composition of PVPD in casting solution resulted in a highly porous membrane structure and the pure water flux of the membranes increases in the same order.

Polysulfonamide Thin-Film Composite Membranes Applied to Dehydrate Isopropanol by Pervaporation

2013 ◽  
Vol 377 ◽  
pp. 222-226 ◽  
Author(s):  
Shu Hsien Huang ◽  
Chuan Hsiang Wu ◽  
Kueir Rarn Lee ◽  
Juin Yih Lai
Keyword(s):  
Thin Film ◽  
Composite Membrane ◽  
Chemical Structure ◽  
Interfacial Polymerization ◽  
Water Concentration ◽  
Composite Membranes ◽  
Water Contact ◽  
Film Composite ◽  
Thin Film Composite ◽  
Atomic Force

To dehydrate the isopropanol (IPA) by the pervaporation separation process at 25°C, the polysulfonamide thin-film composite (TFC) membranes were prepared via the interfacial polymerization of diamines including 1,3-diaminopropane (DAPE), 1,3-cyclohexanediamine (CHDA) and m-phenylenediamine (MPDA) with 1,3-benzenedisulfonyl dichloride (BDSC) on the surface of modified asymmetric polyacrylonitrile (mPAN) membrane. Attenuated Total Reflectance-Fourier Transform Infrared (ATR-FTIR) Spectrometry, atomic force microscope (AFM) and water contact angle (WCA) measurements were applied to analyze chemical structure, surface roughness and hydrophilicity of the polymerized layer of composite membrane. In the dehydration of aqueous isopropanol solutions, the DAPE-BDSC/mPAN membrane had the higher permeation flux and the similar water concentration in permeate compared with the CHDA-BDSC/mPAN and MPDA-BDSC/mPAN membranes. The pervaporation performance of the composite membrane was affected by the chemical structure of the polysulfonamide polymer.

scholarly journals TiO2 Polyamide Thin Film Nanocomposite Reverses Osmosis Membrane for Water Desalination

Membranes ◽  
2018 ◽  
Vol 8 (3) ◽  
pp. 66 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ahmed Al Mayyahi
Keyword(s):  
Thin Film ◽  
Interfacial Polymerization ◽  
Water Flux ◽  
Water Desalination ◽  
Fouling Resistance ◽  
Force Microscopy ◽  
Membrane Performance ◽  
Angle Measurements ◽  
Membrane Characterization ◽  
Trimesoyl Chloride

In this study, TiO2 nanoparticles were inserted into the polyamide layer of traditional thin film composite membrane. The nanoparticles were dispersed in a trimesoyl chloride-hexane solution before interfacial polymerization with m-phenylenediamine-aqueous solution. Membrane characterization was performed via contact angle measurements, atomic force microscopy (AFM), scanning electron microscopy (SEM), and water flux, salt rejection, and fouling resistance evaluation. The results indicate that TiO2 could effectively improve membrane performance. Water flux increased from 40 to 65 L/m² h by increasing NPs concentration from 0 to 0.1 wt. %, while NaCl rejection was above 96%. Moreover, the modified membrane demonstrated better organic fouling resistance and robust antibacterial efficiency.

scholarly journals Removal of multiple pesticide residues from water by low-pressure thin-film composite membrane

2020 ◽  
Vol 10 (12) ◽  
Author(s):  
Ayan Mukherjee ◽  
Romil Mehta ◽  
Soumen Saha ◽  
A. Bhattacharya ◽  
Pabitra Kumar Biswas ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Thin Film ◽  
Interfacial Polymerization ◽  
Water Flux ◽  
Size Exclusion ◽  
Film Composite ◽  
Thin Film Composite ◽  
Gas And Liquid Chromatography ◽  
Pass Through ◽  
Polyamide Membrane ◽  
Trimesoyl Chloride

AbstractThe study evaluated removal efficiency of 43 pesticides from water by thin-film composite polyamide membrane indigenously prepared by interfacial polymerization of 1,3-phenylenediamine and 1,3,5 trimesoyl chloride coated on asymmetric polysulfone support. Membrane performance was evaluated by gas and liquid chromatography mass spectroscopy determination of multiple pesticides remaining in feed and permeated water following the application of pesticides each @ 0.02, 0.05, and 0.10 mg/L in de-ionized water. The membrane was most efficient in the rejection of persistent organochlorine insecticides, viz. endosulfans (100%), dichlorodiphenyltrichloroethane (95%), and hexachlorocyclohexane (92%). Out of 43 selected pesticides, 33 were removed by > 80%. Size exclusion mass transfer played a significant role for molecules to pass through the membrane as observed for endosulfan isomers, endosulfan sulphate, and difenoconazole with molecular weight > 400. Pesticide rejection was also related to hydrophobicity (Log P). Hydrophobic pesticides with log P > 4.5 were rejected by > 80%, while monocrotophos with less hydrophobicity (log P = − 0.22) exhibited poor rejection (38%). Water flux decreased with an increase in pesticide concentration. The process of pesticide filtration was optimized at 200 psi. The results indicated the potential of the membrane to remove pesticides from water.

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