(1) Different methods have been applied to fabricate polymeric membranes with non-solvent
induced phase separation (NIPS) being one of the mostly widely used. In NIPS, a solvent or …

Membrane technology has had a continue growth for the last 40 years. The forecast is that
the membrane market will reach US $10.8 billion by the end of 2019. Unfortunately, it is also …

Nanofiltration (NF) membranes have come a long way since it was first introduced during the
late 80's. With properties in between those of ultrafiltration (UF) and reverse osmosis (RO) …

Water purification for human use, ecosystem management, agriculture, and industry is
emerging as a leading global priority. Access to sufficient clean water ultimately requires …

The advantages of membrane technology over conventional separation methods are high
removal capacity, flexibility of operation and cost effectiveness. However, the main limitation …

The translation of small molecule chemistries into efficient methodologies for polymer
functionalization spans several decades, enabling critical advances in soft matter materials …

A novel polyethersulfone (PES) mixed matrix nanofiltration membrane containing graphene
oxide (GO) nanoplates was prepared via the phase inversion method. The effect of the …

Oily wastewater is generated from various sources such as oil/gas exploration (produced
water), oil refining, pharmaceutical, food industries, and household waste. Toxins in oily …

Biofouling is a critical issue in membrane water and wastewater treatment as it greatly
compromises the efficiency of the treatment processes. It is difficult to control, and significant …

Forward osmosis (FO) is an osmotically driven process widely studied for water desalination,
wastewater treatment, and water reuse, as well as dilution and concentration of aqueous …