Microfiltration Membranes Modified with Silver Oxide by Plasma Treatment

Microfiltration (MF) membranes have been widely used for the separation and concentration of various components in food processing, biotechnology and wastewater treatment. The deposition of components from the feed solution and accumulation of bacteria on the surface and in the membrane matrix great...

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Main Authors: Joanna Kacprzyńska-Gołacka, Anna Kowalik-Klimczak, Ewa Woskowicz, Piotr Wieciński, Monika Łożyńska, Sylwia Sowa, Wioletta Barszcz, Bernadetta Kaźmierczak
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2020-06-01
Series:Membranes
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2077-0375/10/6/133
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Summary:Microfiltration (MF) membranes have been widely used for the separation and concentration of various components in food processing, biotechnology and wastewater treatment. The deposition of components from the feed solution and accumulation of bacteria on the surface and in the membrane matrix greatly reduce the effectiveness of MF. This is due to a decrease in the separation efficiency of the membrane, which contributes to a significant increase in operating costs and the cost of exploitative parts. In recent years, significant interest has arisen in the field of membrane modifications to make their surfaces resistant to the deposition of components from the feed solution and the accumulation of bacteria. The aim of this work was to develop appropriate process parameters for the plasma surface deposition of silver oxide (AgO) on MF polyamide membranes, which enables the fabrication of filtration materials with high permeability and antibacterial properties.
ISSN:2077-0375