Modification of Liquid Separation Membranes Using Multidimensional Nanomaterials: Revealing the Roles of Dimension Based on Classical Titanium Dioxide
Membrane technology has become increasingly popular and important for separation processes in industries, as well as for desalination and wastewater treatment. Over the last decade, the merger of nanotechnology and membrane technology in the development of nanocomposite membranes has emerged as a ra...
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| description | Membrane technology has become increasingly popular and important for separation processes in industries, as well as for desalination and wastewater treatment. Over the last decade, the merger of nanotechnology and membrane technology in the development of nanocomposite membranes has emerged as a rapidly expanding research area. The key motivation driving the development of nanocomposite membranes is the pursuit of high-performance liquid separation membranes that can address the bottlenecks of conventionally used polymeric membranes. Nanostructured materials in the form of zero to three-dimensions exhibit unique dimension-dependent morphology and topology that have triggered considerable attention in various fields. While the surface hydrophilicity, antibacterial, and photocatalytic properties of TiO<sub>2</sub> are particularly attractive for liquid separation membranes, the geometry-dependent properties of the nanocomposite membrane can be further fine-tuned by selecting the nanostructures with the right dimension. This review aims to provide an overview and comments on the state-of-the-art modifications of liquid separation membrane using TiO<sub>2</sub> as a classical example of multidimensional nanomaterials. The performances of TiO<sub>2</sub>-incorporated nanocomposite membranes are discussed with attention placed on the special features rendered by their structures and dimensions. The innovations and breakthroughs made in the synthesis and modifications of structure-controlled TiO<sub>2</sub> and its composites have enabled fascinating and advantageous properties for the development of high-performance nanocomposite membranes for liquid separation. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-8756e5b3ca664ff5ac63e59c7105d2d32023-11-16T17:34:52ZengMDPI AGNanomaterials2079-49912023-01-0113344810.3390/nano13030448Modification of Liquid Separation Membranes Using Multidimensional Nanomaterials: Revealing the Roles of Dimension Based on Classical Titanium DioxidePei Sean Goh0Zahra Samavati1Ahmad Fauzi Ismail2Be Cheer Ng3Mohd Sohaimi Abdullah4Nidal Hilal5Advanced Membrane Technology Research Centre, Faculty of Chemical and Energy Engineering, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, Johor Bahru 81310, MalaysiaAdvanced Membrane Technology Research Centre, Faculty of Chemical and Energy Engineering, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, Johor Bahru 81310, MalaysiaAdvanced Membrane Technology Research Centre, Faculty of Chemical and Energy Engineering, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, Johor Bahru 81310, MalaysiaAdvanced Membrane Technology Research Centre, Faculty of Chemical and Energy Engineering, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, Johor Bahru 81310, MalaysiaAdvanced Membrane Technology Research Centre, Faculty of Chemical and Energy Engineering, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, Johor Bahru 81310, MalaysiaNYUAD Water Research Center, New York University Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi 129188, United Arab EmiratesMembrane technology has become increasingly popular and important for separation processes in industries, as well as for desalination and wastewater treatment. Over the last decade, the merger of nanotechnology and membrane technology in the development of nanocomposite membranes has emerged as a rapidly expanding research area. The key motivation driving the development of nanocomposite membranes is the pursuit of high-performance liquid separation membranes that can address the bottlenecks of conventionally used polymeric membranes. Nanostructured materials in the form of zero to three-dimensions exhibit unique dimension-dependent morphology and topology that have triggered considerable attention in various fields. While the surface hydrophilicity, antibacterial, and photocatalytic properties of TiO<sub>2</sub> are particularly attractive for liquid separation membranes, the geometry-dependent properties of the nanocomposite membrane can be further fine-tuned by selecting the nanostructures with the right dimension. This review aims to provide an overview and comments on the state-of-the-art modifications of liquid separation membrane using TiO<sub>2</sub> as a classical example of multidimensional nanomaterials. The performances of TiO<sub>2</sub>-incorporated nanocomposite membranes are discussed with attention placed on the special features rendered by their structures and dimensions. The innovations and breakthroughs made in the synthesis and modifications of structure-controlled TiO<sub>2</sub> and its composites have enabled fascinating and advantageous properties for the development of high-performance nanocomposite membranes for liquid separation.https://www.mdpi.com/2079-4991/13/3/448nanocomposite membranetitanium oxideliquid separationmembrane modificationnanomaterial dimensions |
| spellingShingle | Pei Sean Goh Zahra Samavati Ahmad Fauzi Ismail Be Cheer Ng Mohd Sohaimi Abdullah Nidal Hilal Modification of Liquid Separation Membranes Using Multidimensional Nanomaterials: Revealing the Roles of Dimension Based on Classical Titanium Dioxide Nanomaterials nanocomposite membrane titanium oxide liquid separation membrane modification nanomaterial dimensions |
| title | Modification of Liquid Separation Membranes Using Multidimensional Nanomaterials: Revealing the Roles of Dimension Based on Classical Titanium Dioxide |
| title_full | Modification of Liquid Separation Membranes Using Multidimensional Nanomaterials: Revealing the Roles of Dimension Based on Classical Titanium Dioxide |
| title_fullStr | Modification of Liquid Separation Membranes Using Multidimensional Nanomaterials: Revealing the Roles of Dimension Based on Classical Titanium Dioxide |
| title_full_unstemmed | Modification of Liquid Separation Membranes Using Multidimensional Nanomaterials: Revealing the Roles of Dimension Based on Classical Titanium Dioxide |
| title_short | Modification of Liquid Separation Membranes Using Multidimensional Nanomaterials: Revealing the Roles of Dimension Based on Classical Titanium Dioxide |
| title_sort | modification of liquid separation membranes using multidimensional nanomaterials revealing the roles of dimension based on classical titanium dioxide |
| topic | nanocomposite membrane titanium oxide liquid separation membrane modification nanomaterial dimensions |
| url | https://www.mdpi.com/2079-4991/13/3/448 |
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