The high versatility of poly (vinylpyrrolidone)(PVP) can be explained by its diverse properties
including its solubility in water and in a broad range of liquid media, high chemical and …

During last few decades, membrane technology has emerged as an efficient technique over
conventional methods due to its high removal capacity, ease in operation and cost …

In this work, graphene oxide (GO) was combined with polyethersulfone (PES) to form mixed
matrix membranes (MMMs) for ultrafiltration of aqueous solutions. Also, the effect of adding …

Multiwalled carbon nanotubes (MWCNTs) coated by zinc oxide (ZnO) nanoparticle were
synthesized, characterized and next, blended in polyethersulfone (PES) membrane casting …

Different global events such as industrial development and the population increment have
triggered the presence and persistence of several organic and inorganic contaminants …

One of the basic challenges in polymeric membrane fabrication is the control of pore size
and the porosity of the membranes. In this review paper, the role of polymeric additives is …

Membrane technology is an essential tool for water treatment and biomedical applications.
Despite their extensive use in these fields, polymeric-based membranes still face several …

Two nanocomposite types of Cu (tpa) MOFs supported on graphene oxide (Cu (tpa)@ GO)
were prepared by varying the ratio of MOF to GO. These composites were used to produce a …

The blending of additives in the polyethersulfone (PES) matrix is an important approach in
the membrane industry to reduce membrane hydrophobicity and improve the performance …

Biofouling caused by nonspecific adsorption of biomolecules and organisms such as
proteins, cells, and bacteria to material surfaces is a significant challenge for numerous …