Water scarcity is a grand challenge that has always stimulated research interests in finding
effective means for pure water production. In this context, reverse osmosis (RO) is …

Water pollution is one of the greatest challenges around the world. Nanocomposite
membranes are a promising modified version of traditional polymeric membranes for water …

Interfacial polymerization (IP) and self-assembly are two thermodynamically different
processes involving an interface in their systems. When the two systems are incorporated …

Nanomaterials have been extensively used in polymer nanocomposite membranes due to
the inclusion of unique features that enhance water and wastewater treatment performance …

The emergence and accumulation of microplastics (MPs) in various aquatic environments
have recently raised significant concerns. Wastewater treatment plants (WWTPs) have been …

Thin film composite (TFC) membranes have been experiencing significant modifications
recently aiming to improve their structure, properties and separation efficiency. One of the …

Reverse osmosis (RO) membranes have been used for desalination for over 40 years. This
review focuses on the lab-scale synthesis of fully aromatic polyamide layers used to create …

With the gradual increase of microplastics (MPs) in water and wastewater streams, it is
imperative to investigate their removal using tertiary treatment systems to minimize and …

The careful design of distinctive membrane layers with specific pore structures is a crucial
aspect of membrane fabrication. Previous efforts in metal–organic framework (MOF) based …

The presence of pharmaceutical micropollutants in water and wastewater is considered a
serious environmental issue. To eliminate these pollutants, biodegradation of …