Polymer Nanocomposite Membrane for Wastewater Treatment: A Critical Review
With regard to global concerns, such as water scarcity and aquatic pollution from industries and domestic activities, membrane-based filtration for wastewater treatment has shown promising results in terms of water purification. Filtration by polymeric membranes is highly efficient in separating con...
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| description | With regard to global concerns, such as water scarcity and aquatic pollution from industries and domestic activities, membrane-based filtration for wastewater treatment has shown promising results in terms of water purification. Filtration by polymeric membranes is highly efficient in separating contaminants; however, such membranes have limited applications. Nanocomposite membranes, which are formed by adding nanofillers to polymeric membrane matrices, can enhance the filtration process. Considerable attention has been given to nanofillers, which include carbon-based nanoparticles and metal/metal oxide nanoparticles. In this review, we first examined the current status of membrane technologies for water filtration, polymeric nanocomposite membranes, and their applications. Additionally, we highlight the challenges faced in water treatment in developing countries. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-f5f0f9b157b94f18a566faa8ed834d942023-11-23T09:05:26ZengMDPI AGPolymers2073-43602022-04-01149173210.3390/polym14091732Polymer Nanocomposite Membrane for Wastewater Treatment: A Critical ReviewSivasubramani Divya0Tae Hwan Oh1School of Chemical Engineering, Yeungnam University, Gyeongsan 712-749, KoreaSchool of Chemical Engineering, Yeungnam University, Gyeongsan 712-749, KoreaWith regard to global concerns, such as water scarcity and aquatic pollution from industries and domestic activities, membrane-based filtration for wastewater treatment has shown promising results in terms of water purification. Filtration by polymeric membranes is highly efficient in separating contaminants; however, such membranes have limited applications. Nanocomposite membranes, which are formed by adding nanofillers to polymeric membrane matrices, can enhance the filtration process. Considerable attention has been given to nanofillers, which include carbon-based nanoparticles and metal/metal oxide nanoparticles. In this review, we first examined the current status of membrane technologies for water filtration, polymeric nanocomposite membranes, and their applications. Additionally, we highlight the challenges faced in water treatment in developing countries.https://www.mdpi.com/2073-4360/14/9/1732polymer nanocomposite membranenanofillerfoulingpermeability |
| spellingShingle | Sivasubramani Divya Tae Hwan Oh Polymer Nanocomposite Membrane for Wastewater Treatment: A Critical Review Polymers polymer nanocomposite membrane nanofiller fouling permeability |
| title | Polymer Nanocomposite Membrane for Wastewater Treatment: A Critical Review |
| title_full | Polymer Nanocomposite Membrane for Wastewater Treatment: A Critical Review |
| title_fullStr | Polymer Nanocomposite Membrane for Wastewater Treatment: A Critical Review |
| title_full_unstemmed | Polymer Nanocomposite Membrane for Wastewater Treatment: A Critical Review |
| title_short | Polymer Nanocomposite Membrane for Wastewater Treatment: A Critical Review |
| title_sort | polymer nanocomposite membrane for wastewater treatment a critical review |
| topic | polymer nanocomposite membrane nanofiller fouling permeability |
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