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Fabrication and Assessment of ZnO Modified Polyethersulfone Membranes for Fouling Reduction of Bovine Serum Albumin

International Journal of Polymer Science, 2017
ZnO/PES composite membranes were fabricated by phase inversion method using DMAc as a solvent. The structure of ZnO was investigated using TEM, SEM, XRD, and TGA.
Tshepo Duncan Dipheko, Kgabo Philemon Matabola, Kate Kotlhao, Richard M. Moutloali, Michael Klink   +4 more
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Synthesis and testing of double-target molecularly imprinted composite polymer (MIP) membranes for selective adsorption of 17β-estradiol and testosterone [PDF]

Materials Advances
This study focused on the development and assessment of composite microfiltration (MF) membranes for the selective adsorption-based removal of endocrine-disrupting compounds (EDCs), specifically 17β-estradiol (E2) and testosterone (TST), as emerging ...
Jane Neshovski, Daniel Breite, Zahra Niavarani, Andrea Prager, Dirk Enke, Agnes Schulze   +5 more
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Polymeric Membranes Incorporated With ZnO Nanoparticles for Membrane Fouling Mitigation: A Brief Review

Frontiers in Chemistry, 2020
Due to the flexibility of operation, high removal ability, and economic cost, separation membranes have proved to be one of the most significant technologies in various aspects including water treatment. However, membrane fouling is a predominant barrier
Liguo Shen, Zhengyi Huang, Ying Liu, Renjie Li, Yanchao Xu, Gjon Jakaj, Hongjun Lin   +6 more
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Preparation and Characterization of TiO2/g-C3N4/PVDF Composite Membrane with Enhanced Physical Properties

Membranes, 2018
TiO2/g-C3N4/PVDF composite membranes were prepared by a phase inversion method. A comparison of the performance and morphology was carried out among pure PVDF, g-C3N4/PVDF, TiO2/PVDF and TiO2/g-C3N4/PVDF composite membranes.
Huiya Wang, Ran Gong, Xinliang Qian
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Chitosan Membranes for Direct Methanol Fuel Cell Applications

Membranes, 2023
The purpose of this study is to identify the steps involved in fabricating silica/chitosan composite membranes and their suitability for fuel cell applications.
Livhuwani Modau, Rudzani Sigwadi, Touhami Mokrani, Fulufhelo Nemavhola   +3 more
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Mesoporous TiO2/TiC@C Composite Membranes with Stable TiO2-C Interface for Robust Lithium Storage

iScience, 2018
Summary: Transition metal oxides/carbon (TMOs/C) composites are important for high-performance lithium-ion batteries (LIBs), but the development of interface-stable TMOs/C composite anodes for robust lithium storage is still a challenge.
Wei Zhang, Lianhai Zu, Biao Kong, Bingjie Chen, Haili He, Kun Lan, Yang Liu, Jinhu Yang, Dongyuan Zhao   +8 more
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A Study of Mechanical Properties of Polymer Composite Membranes with Various Ionic Liquids at Elevated Temperatures

Medžiagotyra, 2019
Ionic liquid/sulphonated poly(ether ether ketone) composite membranes were prepared using following ionic liquids: 1,2,3-trimethylimidazolium dimethylphosphate, 1-hexyl-3-methylimidazolium dimethylphosphate, 1-dodecyl-3-methylimidazolium ...
Einars SPRUGIS, Guntars VAIVARS, Remo MERIJS MERI   +2 more
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Branched Sulfonated Polyimide/Sulfonated Methylcellulose Composite Membranes with Remarkable Proton Conductivity and Selectivity for Vanadium Redox Flow Batteries

ChemElectroChem, 2020
A series of branched sulfonated polyimide (bSPI)/sulfonated methylcellulose (s‐MC) composite membranes composed of a designed and synthesized bSPI polymer and functionalized s‐MC are prepared by using a facile solution casting method for vanadium redox ...
Jun Long, Hongyan Yang, Yanlin Wang, Wenjie Xu, Jun Liu, Huan Luo, Dr. Jinchao Li, Prof. Yaping Zhang, Dr. Hongping Zhang   +8 more
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Neutralization with Simultaneous Separation of Metallic Ions from Condensed Water Through Capillary Polypropylene and Cellulose Derivatives

Proceedings, 2020
An interesting and unpredictable environmental issue raises condensing plants. [...]
Anca -Maria Cimbru, Aurelia Cristina Nechifor, Paul Constantin Albu, Gheorghe Nechifor   +3 more
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Antifouling Polyethersulfone-Petrol Soot Nanoparticles Composite Ultrafiltration Membrane for Dye Removal in Wastewater

Membranes, 2021
Engineered nanoparticles are known to boost membrane performance in membrane technology. Hitherto, tunable properties that lead to improved hydrophilicity due to increased surface oxygen functionalities upon oxidation of petrol soot have not been fully ...
Nkechi P. Nwafor, Richard M. Moutloali, Keneiloe Sikhwivhilu, Oluwole B. Familoni, Luqman A. Adams   +4 more
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