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Forward Osmosis

Processes, 2020
The use of forward osmosis (FO) for water purification purposes has gained extensive attention in recent years. In this review, we first discuss the advantages, challenges and various applications of FO, as well as the challenges in selecting the proper draw solution for FO, after which we focus on transport limitations in FO processes.
Mohammadifakhr, Mehrdad, de Grooth, Joris, Roesink, Hendrik Dirk Willem, Kemperman, A.J.B.   +3 more
openaire   +1 more source

On the potential of forward osmosis to energetically outperform reverse osmosis desalination [PDF]

, 2014
We provide a comparison of the theoretical and actual energy requirements of forward osmosis and reverse osmosis seawater desalination. We argue that reverse osmosis is significantly more energy efficient and that forward osmosis research efforts would ...
Lienhard, John H, McGovern, Ronan Killian   +1 more
core   +1 more source

Planar Solid‐State Nanopores Toward Scalable Nanofluidic Integration Based on CMOS Technology

Advanced Engineering Materials, EarlyView.
We present a scalable silicon‐based fabrication strategy for planar solid‐state nanopores to enable their integration with complex nanofluidic systems. Prototype devices demonstrate normal voltage‐current characteristics, good noise performance, and appreciable streaming currents. Our CMOS‐compatible fabrication process offers precise geometric control
Ngan Hoang Pham, Chenyu Wen, Mohammad Hadi Khaksaran, Won‐Yong Lee, Javier Cruz, Klas Hjort, Dongping Wu, Shi‐Li Zhang   +7 more
wiley   +1 more source

Preparation and Characterization of Graphene Oxide / Cellulose Triacetate Forward Osmosis Membranes

MATEC Web of Conferences, 2016
Forward osmosis (FO) is an emerging membrane separation technology in environmental and industrial process. This paper presents cellulose triacetate (CTA) membrane containing graphene oxide (GO) nanosheets via blending to enhance membrane performance in ...
Li Fang, Sun Meilei, Cheng Qianxun, Yang Bo   +3 more
doaj   +1 more source

Permeate quality, advanced oxidation process treatability, and cost for two concentrate treatment technologies to enhance recovery for potable reuse

Journal of Water Reuse and Desalination, 2023
Closed circuit reverse osmosis (CCRO) and forward osmosis-RO (FO-RO) were evaluated at a pilot scale to generate additional permeate from RO concentrate – achieving a recovery of 61% for CCRO and 35% for FO-RO – at a full-scale advanced water ...
Han Gu, Julio Polanco, Kenneth P. Ishida, Megan H. Plumlee, Michael Boyd, Erik Desormeaux, Graham J. G. Juby, Mojtaba Farrokh Shad   +7 more
doaj   +1 more source

Spatially Decoupling Heating and Evaporation for Convection‐Enhanced 3D Solar Evaporation With Continuous Salt Harvesting

Advanced Functional Materials, EarlyView.
An architecture‐enabled bottom‐heated 3D solar convective evaporator spatially decouples photothermal heating from evaporation, triggering natural convection that intensifies sidewall vapour removal and heat transfer. The system achieves significantly enhanced evaporation rates over 2D and conventional 3D designs while confining salt precipitation to ...
Xiaolong Ma, Yan Zhao, Yan Yan, Muhammad Amjad, Guice Yao, Hui Gao, Shudan Wei, Dongsheng Wen   +7 more
wiley   +1 more source

Advances in Sustainable and Wearable Textile Based Soft Robotics

Advanced Functional Materials, EarlyView.
This Review examines advances in wearable textile‐based soft robotics, focusing on sustainable materials, integrated sensing, and scalable actuation. It discusses manufacturing and system integration across healthcare, assistive robotics, prosthetics, and human–machine interfaces, and highlights key challenges in circular design, including life‐cycle ...
Zahir Abbas, Marzia Dulal, Sophia K. Novoselov, Victoria K. Novoselov, Kostya S. Novoselov, Shaila Afroj, Nazmul Karim   +6 more
wiley   +1 more source

Evaluating Fertilizer-Drawn Forward Osmosis Performance in Treating Anaerobic Palm Oil Mill Effluent

Membranes, 2021
Fertilizer-drawn forward osmosis (FDFO) is a potential alternative to recover and reuse water and nutrients from agricultural wastewater, such as palm oil mill effluent that consists of 95% water and is rich in nutrients.
Ruwaida Abdul Wahid, Wei Lun Ang, Abdul Wahab Mohammad, Daniel James Johnson, Nidal Hilal   +4 more
doaj   +1 more source

Microgel‐Based 3D Bioprinting: A Convergent Strategy Integrating Material Design, Jamming Dynamics, and Biological Function

Advanced Healthcare Materials, EarlyView.
Microgel‐based 3D printed constructs represent a compelling and versatile innovation for engineering architecturally complex, dynamically remodelable, and biocompatible structures with high structural fidelity and bioactivity. By integrating material design, biofabrication, and biological function, these systems enable the development of adaptive ...
Elena Ghighină, Andreea Ioana Dinu, Jana Ghițman   +2 more
wiley   +1 more source

Understanding Ionic Flow in Nanofluidic Blind‐Hole Anodic Aluminum Oxide (AAO) Membranes for Osmotic Energy Generation

Advanced Materials Technologies, EarlyView.
Anodic aluminum oxide (AAO) membranes have traditionally served as structural supports in osmotic energy systems. Here, blind‐hole AAO membranes are demonstrated as active ion‐selective platforms with tunable nanopore structures. By balancing membrane resistance, ion selectivity, and flux, enhanced performance is achieved, delivering a maximum power ...
Khanh Nhien Vu, Charles Lord, Juan Wang, Andrew D. Abell, Woo Lee, Abel Santos, Cheryl Suwen Law   +6 more
wiley   +1 more source