Effect of polymer type on characterization and filtration performances of multi-walled carbon nanotubes (MWCNT)-COOH-based polymeric mixed matrix membranes
Journal article, 2018

Multi-walled carbon nanotubes (MWCNTs) can be used for the fabrication of mixed matrix polymeric membranes that can enhance filtration perfomances of the membranes by modifying membrane surface properties. In this study, detailed characterization and filtration performances of MWCNTs functionalized with COOH group, blended into polymeric flat-sheet membranes were investigated using different polymer types. Morphological characterization was carried out using atomic force microscopy, scanning electron microscopy and contact angle measurements. For filtration performance tests, protein, dextran, E. coli suspension, Xanthan Gum and real activated sludge solutions were used. Experimental data and analyses revealed that Polyethersulfone (PES) + MWCNT-COOH mixed matrix membranes have superior performance abilities compared to other tested membranes.

Multi-walled carbon nanotube

membrane fabrication

MWCNT-COOH

filtration

mixed matrix membrane

Author

Reyhan Sengur-Tasdemir

Istanbul Technical University (ITÜ)

Venkata Raghavendra Subrahmanya Sar Mokkapati

Chalmers, Biology and Biological Engineering, Systems and Synthetic Biology

Derya Yuksel Koseoglu-Imer

Istanbul Technical University (ITÜ)

Ismail Koyuncu

Istanbul Technical University (ITÜ)

Environmental Technology (United Kingdom)

0959-3330 (ISSN) 1479-487X (eISSN)

Vol. 39 10 1226-1237

Subject Categories

Polymer Chemistry

Biophysics

Composite Science and Engineering

DOI

10.1080/09593330.2017.1325409

PubMed

28463036

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8/29/2018