Enhancing Mechanical Properties and Flux of Nanofibre Membranes for Water Filtration
Nanofibres have gained attention for their highly porous structure, narrow pore size, and high specific surface area. One of the most efficient techniques for producing nanofibres is electrospinning. These fibres are used in various fields, including water filtration. Although they possess the abili...
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| author | Siddratul Sarah Binti Mohd Hami Nor Dalila Nor Affandi Liliana Indrie Simona Tripa Ahmad Mukifza Harun Mohd Rozi Ahmad |
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| description | Nanofibres have gained attention for their highly porous structure, narrow pore size, and high specific surface area. One of the most efficient techniques for producing nanofibres is electrospinning. These fibres are used in various fields, including water filtration. Although they possess the ability to filter various components, the fibres generally have low mechanical strength, which can mitigate their performance over time. To address this, studies have focused on enhancing nanofibre membrane strength for water filtration. Previous analyses show that the mechanical properties of nanofibre mats can be improved through solvent vapour treatment, thermal treatment, and chemical crosslinking. These treatments promote interfibre bonding, leading to the improvement of mechanical strength. However, excessive treatment alters nanofibre behaviour. Excessive heat exposure reduces interfibre bonding, while too much solvent vapour decreases pore size and mechanical strength. Thus, a comprehensive understanding of these post-treatments is crucial. This review examines post-treatments aiming to increase the mechanical strength of nanofibre mats, discussing their advantages and disadvantages. Understanding these treatments is essential for optimising nanofibre membrane performance in water filtration and other applications. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-795f425efc304c60bbbea8b4c8bfbc3b2023-11-18T23:29:00ZengMDPI AGPolymers2073-43602023-08-011515328110.3390/polym15153281Enhancing Mechanical Properties and Flux of Nanofibre Membranes for Water FiltrationSiddratul Sarah Binti Mohd Hami0Nor Dalila Nor Affandi1Liliana Indrie2Simona Tripa3Ahmad Mukifza Harun4Mohd Rozi Ahmad5Textile Research Group, Faculty of Applied Sciences, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Shah Alam 40450, Selangor, MalaysiaTextile Research Group, Faculty of Applied Sciences, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Shah Alam 40450, Selangor, MalaysiaDepartment of Textiles, Leather and Industrial Management, Faculty of Energy Engineering and Industrial Management, University of Oradea, Universitatii Str. No. 1, 410087 Oradea, RomaniaDepartment of Textiles, Leather and Industrial Management, Faculty of Energy Engineering and Industrial Management, University of Oradea, Universitatii Str. No. 1, 410087 Oradea, RomaniaNano Lab, Faculty Engineering, University Malaysia Sabah, Kota Kinabalu 88400, Sabah, MalaysiaTextile Research Group, Faculty of Applied Sciences, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Shah Alam 40450, Selangor, MalaysiaNanofibres have gained attention for their highly porous structure, narrow pore size, and high specific surface area. One of the most efficient techniques for producing nanofibres is electrospinning. These fibres are used in various fields, including water filtration. Although they possess the ability to filter various components, the fibres generally have low mechanical strength, which can mitigate their performance over time. To address this, studies have focused on enhancing nanofibre membrane strength for water filtration. Previous analyses show that the mechanical properties of nanofibre mats can be improved through solvent vapour treatment, thermal treatment, and chemical crosslinking. These treatments promote interfibre bonding, leading to the improvement of mechanical strength. However, excessive treatment alters nanofibre behaviour. Excessive heat exposure reduces interfibre bonding, while too much solvent vapour decreases pore size and mechanical strength. Thus, a comprehensive understanding of these post-treatments is crucial. This review examines post-treatments aiming to increase the mechanical strength of nanofibre mats, discussing their advantages and disadvantages. Understanding these treatments is essential for optimising nanofibre membrane performance in water filtration and other applications.https://www.mdpi.com/2073-4360/15/15/3281nanofibreselectrospinningwater filtrationpost-treatmentsmechanical properties |
| spellingShingle | Siddratul Sarah Binti Mohd Hami Nor Dalila Nor Affandi Liliana Indrie Simona Tripa Ahmad Mukifza Harun Mohd Rozi Ahmad Enhancing Mechanical Properties and Flux of Nanofibre Membranes for Water Filtration Polymers nanofibres electrospinning water filtration post-treatments mechanical properties |
| title | Enhancing Mechanical Properties and Flux of Nanofibre Membranes for Water Filtration |
| title_full | Enhancing Mechanical Properties and Flux of Nanofibre Membranes for Water Filtration |
| title_fullStr | Enhancing Mechanical Properties and Flux of Nanofibre Membranes for Water Filtration |
| title_full_unstemmed | Enhancing Mechanical Properties and Flux of Nanofibre Membranes for Water Filtration |
| title_short | Enhancing Mechanical Properties and Flux of Nanofibre Membranes for Water Filtration |
| title_sort | enhancing mechanical properties and flux of nanofibre membranes for water filtration |
| topic | nanofibres electrospinning water filtration post-treatments mechanical properties |
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