Thin-Film Nanocomposite (TFN) Membranes for Water Treatment Applications: Characterization and Performance
Thin-film nanocomposite (TFN) membranes have been widely investigated for water treatment applications due to their promising performance in terms of flux, salt rejection, and their antifouling properties. This review article provides an overview of the TFN membrane characterization and performance....
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| author | Amr Tayel Ahmed B. Abdelaal Amal M. K. Esawi Adham R. Ramadan |
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| description | Thin-film nanocomposite (TFN) membranes have been widely investigated for water treatment applications due to their promising performance in terms of flux, salt rejection, and their antifouling properties. This review article provides an overview of the TFN membrane characterization and performance. It presents different characterization techniques that have been used to analyze these membranes and the nanofillers within them. The techniques comprise structural and elemental analysis, surface and morphology analysis, compositional analysis, and mechanical properties. Additionally, the fundamentals of membrane preparation are also presented, together with a classification of nanofillers that have been used so far. The potential of TFN membranes to address water scarcity and pollution challenges is significant. This review also lists examples of effective TFN membrane applications for water treatment. These include enhanced flux, enhanced salt rejection, antifouling, chlorine resistance, antimicrobial properties, thermal stability, and dye removal. The article concludes with a synopsis of the current status of TFN membranes and future perspectives. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-af507ac47193487e83d19a818a97ddaa2023-11-18T02:23:57ZengMDPI AGMembranes2077-03752023-04-0113547710.3390/membranes13050477Thin-Film Nanocomposite (TFN) Membranes for Water Treatment Applications: Characterization and PerformanceAmr Tayel0Ahmed B. Abdelaal1Amal M. K. Esawi2Adham R. Ramadan3Department of Chemistry, The American University in Cairo, AUC Avenue, New Cairo 11835, EgyptDepartment of Chemistry, McGill University, 845 Rue Sherbrooke O, Montreal, QC H3A 0G4, CanadaDepartment of Mechanical Engineering, The American University in Cairo, AUC Avenue, New Cairo 11835, EgyptDepartment of Chemistry, The American University in Cairo, AUC Avenue, New Cairo 11835, EgyptThin-film nanocomposite (TFN) membranes have been widely investigated for water treatment applications due to their promising performance in terms of flux, salt rejection, and their antifouling properties. This review article provides an overview of the TFN membrane characterization and performance. It presents different characterization techniques that have been used to analyze these membranes and the nanofillers within them. The techniques comprise structural and elemental analysis, surface and morphology analysis, compositional analysis, and mechanical properties. Additionally, the fundamentals of membrane preparation are also presented, together with a classification of nanofillers that have been used so far. The potential of TFN membranes to address water scarcity and pollution challenges is significant. This review also lists examples of effective TFN membrane applications for water treatment. These include enhanced flux, enhanced salt rejection, antifouling, chlorine resistance, antimicrobial properties, thermal stability, and dye removal. The article concludes with a synopsis of the current status of TFN membranes and future perspectives.https://www.mdpi.com/2077-0375/13/5/477thin-film nanocomposite membranesnanofillerswater treatmentmembrane characterizationmembrane performance |
| spellingShingle | Amr Tayel Ahmed B. Abdelaal Amal M. K. Esawi Adham R. Ramadan Thin-Film Nanocomposite (TFN) Membranes for Water Treatment Applications: Characterization and Performance Membranes thin-film nanocomposite membranes nanofillers water treatment membrane characterization membrane performance |
| title | Thin-Film Nanocomposite (TFN) Membranes for Water Treatment Applications: Characterization and Performance |
| title_full | Thin-Film Nanocomposite (TFN) Membranes for Water Treatment Applications: Characterization and Performance |
| title_fullStr | Thin-Film Nanocomposite (TFN) Membranes for Water Treatment Applications: Characterization and Performance |
| title_full_unstemmed | Thin-Film Nanocomposite (TFN) Membranes for Water Treatment Applications: Characterization and Performance |
| title_short | Thin-Film Nanocomposite (TFN) Membranes for Water Treatment Applications: Characterization and Performance |
| title_sort | thin film nanocomposite tfn membranes for water treatment applications characterization and performance |
| topic | thin-film nanocomposite membranes nanofillers water treatment membrane characterization membrane performance |
| url | https://www.mdpi.com/2077-0375/13/5/477 |
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