Polyvinyl chloride-based membranes: A review on fabrication techniques, applications and future perspectives

M Safarpour, A Safikhani, V Vatanpour - Separation and Purification …, 2021 - Elsevier
The present study offers an overview of the recent developments in the application and
modification of PVC membranes, focusing on some applications such as water and …

Microtubular electrodes: An emerging electrode configuration for electrocatalysis, bioelectrochemical and water treatment applications

H Rabiee, L Ge, S Hu, H Wang, Z Yuan - Chemical Engineering Journal, 2022 - Elsevier
Electrochemical processes have attracted much attention as they can be empowered by
renewable electricity for zero-emission processes under ambient conditions. Applications of …

Preparation of polyvinyl chloride (PVC) membrane blended with acrylamide grafted bentonite for oily water treatment

T Ahmad, X Liu, C Guria - Chemosphere, 2023 - Elsevier
The current work aims to advance the hydrophilicity, morphology, and antifouling
characteristics of polyvinyl chloride (PVC) membranes for oily wastewater separation by …

Properties of polyvinyl chloride (PVC) ultrafiltration membrane improved by lignin: Hydrophilicity and antifouling

M Yong, Y Zhang, S Sun, W Liu - Journal of membrane science, 2019 - Elsevier
Usually seen as a waste with low chemical value and limited commercial potential, lignin
produced in large quantity from paper industry performs abundant valuable hydrophilic …

[HTML][HTML] Enhancement the electrical conductivity of the synthesized polyvinylidene fluoride/polyvinyl chloride composite doped with palladium nanoparticles via laser …

AM Ismail, MH El-Newehy, ME El-Naggar… - Journal of Materials …, 2020 - Elsevier
The current work attempts to introduce polymer nanocomposite film based on the blended
Poly (vinylidene fluoride)(PVDF) and Poly (vinyl Chloride)(PVC) and doped with different …

In situ modification of ultrafiltration membranes with eco-friendly pyrogallol/taurine to enhance antifouling performance

DY Kim, M Kim, S Jeon, J Lee, H Park, YI Park… - Journal of Membrane …, 2023 - Elsevier
Fouling is a long-standing problem in water treatment membranes because it substantially
deteriorates process efficiency. Here, we present a facile strategy for the in situ modification …

Preparation and Characterization of PVDF–TiO2 Mixed-Matrix Membrane with PVP and PEG as Pore-Forming Agents for BSA Rejection

R Gayatri, ANS Fizal, E Yuliwati, MS Hossain, J Jaafar… - Nanomaterials, 2023 - mdpi.com
Polymeric membranes offer straightforward modification methods that make industry scaling
affordable and easy; however, these materials are hydrophobic, prone to fouling, and …

Techno-functional properties and structural characteristics of cricket protein concentrates affected by pre-treatments and ultrafiltration/diafiltration processes

A Davalos-Vazquez, L Mojica, OA Sánchez-Velázquez… - Food Chemistry, 2024 - Elsevier
This study aimed to evaluate different pre-treatments on cricket flour (CF), solvent-defatting
(CFH), and supercritical-defatting (CFS) to obtain cricket protein concentrate (CPC) by …

Compatibilizing hydrophilic and hydrophobic polymers via spray coating for desalination

J Meng, CH Lau, Y Xue, R Zhang, B Cao… - Journal of materials …, 2020 - pubs.rsc.org
The incompatibility between hydrophobic polymers such as polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE)
and hydrophilic polymers such as polyvinyl alcohol (PVA) is typically overcome by reducing …

The efficacy of cholesterol-based carriers in drug delivery

N Ruwizhi, BA Aderibigbe - Molecules, 2020 - mdpi.com
Several researchers have reported the use of cholesterol-based carriers in drug delivery.
The presence of cholesterol in cell membranes and its wide distribution in the body has led …