2023
DOI: 10.3389/frmst.2023.1165678
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Carbon nanotubes and silver nanoparticles modification of PVDF membranes for improved seawater desalination in direct contact membrane distillation

Abstract: Membrane distillation (MD) has emerged as a novel technology capable of recovering fresh water from brackish, saline, and wastewater. However, its industrial application is limited to various challenges including membrane properties. In this work, the polyvinylidene fluoride (PVDF) membranes were modified to improve their performance towards desalination of simulated seawater particularly, acid treated carbon nanotubes (f-CNTs) and cellulose nanocrystals-capped silver nanoparticles (CNC-AgNPs) were incorporate… Show more

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“…Functionalised CNTs and dendritic multi-walled carbon nanotubes were prepared using a method reported in the literature [25]. A PVDF-HFP membrane blended with Agdoped MWCNTs (i.e., 2.5 wt.% AgCNT) was prepared via the phase inversion technique, as described in the literature, to form the AgCNT/PVDF-HFP nanocomposite membrane [27].…”
Section: Preparation Of Agcnt/pvdf-hfp Nanocomposite Membranesmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Functionalised CNTs and dendritic multi-walled carbon nanotubes were prepared using a method reported in the literature [25]. A PVDF-HFP membrane blended with Agdoped MWCNTs (i.e., 2.5 wt.% AgCNT) was prepared via the phase inversion technique, as described in the literature, to form the AgCNT/PVDF-HFP nanocomposite membrane [27].…”
Section: Preparation Of Agcnt/pvdf-hfp Nanocomposite Membranesmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…As with all membrane filtration processes, the main downside that limits their large-scale applications is membrane fouling, which occurs due to contaminants that adhere to the membrane's surface or get trapped within its pores over time, forming a layer that hinders the flow of desired components through the membrane. This phenomenon reduces filtration efficiency as well as the membranes' lifespan and increases energy consumption [352,353]. Recently, biopolymer nanocomposite membranes have gained popularity as a promising solution for mitigating membrane fouling.…”
Section: Microbial Biopolymers As Filters In Membrane Processesmentioning
confidence: 99%