Nanocomposite membranes for water separation and purification: Fabrication, modification, and applications
Water pollution is one of the greatest challenges around the world. Nanocomposite
membranes are a promising modified version of traditional polymeric membranes for water …
membranes are a promising modified version of traditional polymeric membranes for water …
Recent advances of nanocomposite membranes using layer-by-layer assembly
Abstract Layer-by-layer (LBL) assembly is a versatile technology with the ability to produce
charged thin film active layers by absorbing oppositely charged polyelectrolytes or …
charged thin film active layers by absorbing oppositely charged polyelectrolytes or …
Green synthesis of nanoparticles: A greener approach for a cleaner future
Nanotechnology, the study of matter at the nanoscale (ie, between 1–100 nm), has opened
up novel dimensions in the field of biotechnology and nanomedicine, along with various …
up novel dimensions in the field of biotechnology and nanomedicine, along with various …
Recent advances in functionalized polymer membranes for biofouling control and mitigation in forward osmosis
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 …
wastewater treatment, and water reuse, as well as dilution and concentration of aqueous …
A graphene oxide-Ag co-dispersing nanosystem: dual synergistic effects on antibacterial activities and mechanical properties of polymer scaffolds
It is highly desired to own antibacterial function and sufficient mechanical properties for bone
scaffolds. Introducing graphene oxide (GO) could increase the mechanical properties while …
scaffolds. Introducing graphene oxide (GO) could increase the mechanical properties while …
In situ Ag-MOF growth on pre-grafted zwitterions imparts outstanding antifouling properties to forward osmosis membranes
In this study, a polyamide forward osmosis membrane was functionalized with zwitterions
followed by the in situ growth of metal–organic frameworks with silver as a metal core (Ag …
followed by the in situ growth of metal–organic frameworks with silver as a metal core (Ag …
[HTML][HTML] Antibacterial layer-by-layer coatings for medical implants
The widespread occurrence of nosocomial infections and the emergence of new bacterial
strands calls for the development of antibacterial coatings with localized antibacterial action …
strands calls for the development of antibacterial coatings with localized antibacterial action …
Contemporary antibiofouling modifications of reverse osmosis desalination membrane: A review
Biofouling is a persistent and unmet challenge in reverse osmosis (RO) technology. The
attachment of microorganisms on the membrane surface has severely deteriorated the …
attachment of microorganisms on the membrane surface has severely deteriorated the …
Cellulose nanocrystal/silver (CNC/Ag) thin-film nanocomposite nanofiltration membranes with multifunctional properties
The trade-off between membrane permeability and selectivity and membrane fouling,
including both physical and bio-fouling, are major challenges that limit the practical …
including both physical and bio-fouling, are major challenges that limit the practical …
Biomimetic silicification on membrane surface for highly efficient treatments of both oil-in-water emulsion and protein wastewater
The worldwide water crisis and water pollution have put forward great challenges to the
current membrane technology. Although poly (vinylidene fluoride)(PVDF) porous …
current membrane technology. Although poly (vinylidene fluoride)(PVDF) porous …