A Comprehensive Review of Polymeric Wastewater Purification Membranes

Autor: Rasmeet Singh, Mandeep Singh, Nisha Kumari, Janak, Sthitapragyan Maharana, Pragyansu Maharana
Jazyk: angličtina
Rok vydání: 2021
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Zdroj: Journal of Composites Science, Vol 5, Iss 6, p 162 (2021)
Druh dokumentu: article
ISSN: 2504-477X
DOI: 10.3390/jcs5060162
Popis: Synthetic membranes are currently employed for multiple separation applications in various industries. They may have been prepared from organic or inorganic materials. Present research majorly focuses on polymeric (i.e., organic) membranes because they show better flexibility, pore formation mechanism, and thermal and chemical stability, and demand less area for installation. Dendritic, carbon nanotube, graphene and graphene oxide, metal and metal oxide, zwitter-ionic, and zeolite-based membranes are among the most promised water treatment membranes. This paper critically reviews the ongoing developments to utilize nanocomposite membranes to purify water. Various membranes have been reported to study their resistance and fouling properties. A special focus is given towards multiple ways in which these nanocomposite membranes can be employed. Therefore, this review provides a platform to develop the awareness of current research and motivate its readers to make further progress for utilizing nanocomposite membranes in water purification.
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