The continued use of non-biodegradable polymeric-based membranes for water purification has led to an unsustainable accumulation of waste at disposal, resulting in various environmental problems. In this study, eco-friendly asymmetric ultrafiltration (UF) membranes were fabricated from polylactic acid (PLA) with different polymer concentrations using the phase inversion method. The fabricated membranes were characterized using Fourier… Continue reading Asymmetrical ultrafiltration membranes based on polylactic acid for the removal of organic substances from wastewater
Polylactides are a prominent class of biocompatible and biodegradable polymers that can be used to fabricate membranes for wastewater treatment. Excessive nutrient (phosphorus and nitrogen) concentrations in water bodies are a serious concern that has resulted in widespread health problems and potable water shortages. In this study, ultrafiltration (UF) membranes were prepared from polylactic acid… Continue reading Development of green polylactic acid asymmetric ultrafiltration membranes for nutrient removal
The treatment of oily wastewater continues to pose a challenge in industries worldwide. Membranes have been investigated for their use in oily wastewater treatment due to their efficiency and relatively facile operational process. Graphene oxide (GO) and SiO2 nanoparticles were found to improve membrane properties. A polyethersulfone (PES) based GO-SiO2 mixed matrix membrane (MMM) was… Continue reading Synthesis of polyethersulfone (PES)/GO-SiO2 mixed matrix membranes for oily wastewater treatment
