scholarly journals Preparation, characterization, and photocatalytic performance of polyvinylidene fluoride membrane modified with TiO2-C hybrid aerogels

2016 ◽  
Vol 22 (3) ◽  
pp. 255-262 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jun Li ◽  
Jing Liu ◽  
Dongsu Bi ◽  
Xiaopin Guo ◽  
Peng Wang
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Strength ◽  
Polyvinylidene Fluoride ◽  
Photocatalytic Performance ◽  
Pure Water ◽  
Water Flux ◽  
Angle Measurement ◽  
Photodegradation Rate ◽  
Pure Water Flux ◽  
Modified Membrane ◽  
Hybrid Aerogels

TiO2-C hybrid aerogels containing submicrometer anatase and carbon nanoparticles were prepared with TiCl4 and resorcinol-furfural. A modified polyvinylidene fluoride (PVDF) ultrafiltration membrane was prepared through phase inversion after dispersing the TiO2-C hybrid aerogel into a PVDF solution. The surface features, structure, and hydrophilicity of the membrane were characterized by scanning electron microscopy, X-ray diffraction, Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy, contact angle measurement, and pure water flux. The mechanical strength of this membrane was also determined. The photocatalytic performance of the modified membrane was investigated using reactive brilliant red (X-3B) as a representative contaminant. Characterization results indicated that the TiO2-C hybrid aerogels were distributed evenly in the PVDF membrane, showing enhanced hydrophilicity, mechanical strength, and pure water flux. Furthermore, the photodegradation rate of X-3B through the modified membrane was significantly high owing to the photocatalytic action of the TiO2-C hybrid aerogels distributed in the modified membrane.

Hydrophilic modification of PVDF membranes by in situ synthesis of nano-Ag with nano-ZrO2

2021 ◽  
Vol 10 (1) ◽  
pp. 538-546
Author(s):  
Yanjun Lu ◽  
Yuxuan Ma ◽  
Tong Yang ◽  
Jifeng Guo
Keyword(s):  
Polyvinylidene Fluoride ◽  
Pure Water ◽  
Water Flux ◽  
Inversion Method ◽  
Hydrophilic Modification ◽  
E Coli ◽  
Pure Water Flux ◽  
Modified Membrane ◽  
Phase Inversion Method

Abstract Modified polyvinylidene fluoride (PVDF) membranes were prepared by the phase inversion method via blending in situ formed nanosilver (Ag) and nanozirconium dioxide (ZrO2). Scanning electron microscopy of the membranes revealed that the surface pore size of the membranes was increased and distributed widely with the addition of modified nanosilver (Ag) and nanozirconium dioxide (ZrO2). The pores of the membrane were reduced due to excessive modification of the material when the content of zirconium dioxide was increased to 0.4%. XRD characterization showed that in situ synthesis of nanosilver (Ag) and nanozirconium dioxide (ZrO2) had been successfully blended in the membranes. The contact angle of the modified membrane ranged from 82.72° to 67.37°, which showed that the hydrophilic properties of the membrane were improved. The pure water flux of the modified membrane increased from 28.43 to 143.2 L/m2 h, indicating that the hydrophilicity of the modified membrane was enhanced significantly. The flux recovery rate of the modified membrane was obviously increased in the fouling experiment with BSA as the source of organic pollutants. The antimicrobial contamination of the membrane was greatly enhanced with the E. coli microbial contamination experiment.

Preparation and Characterization of Hydrophilic PVDF Hollow Fiber Ultrafiltration Membrane

2011 ◽  
Vol 480-481 ◽  
pp. 201-206
Author(s):  
Li Guo Wang ◽  
Xiu Ju Wang ◽  
Ai Min Wang ◽  
Wen Juan Liu ◽  
Shi Qi Guo ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Acrylic Acid ◽  
Hollow Fiber ◽  
Polyvinylidene Fluoride ◽  
Breaking Strength ◽  
Pure Water ◽  
Water Flux ◽  
Technical Parameters ◽  
Rupture Pressure ◽  
Pure Water Flux

Hydrophilic Polyvinylidene fluoride (PVDF) hollow fiber ultrafiltration membranes were prepared by wet-spinning method. The effects of technical parameters of acrylic acid grafted onto PVDF on the performance of hydrophilic PVDF membranes were investigated via orthogonal test, the technical parameters of preparation of hydrophilic PVDF membranes were determined, and hydrophilic PVDF membranes were prepared. Then hydrophilic PVDF membranes were characterized in terms of breaking strength, breaking elongation, rupture pressure, pure water flux and rejection. The fouling properties and the conditions of acrylic acid grafted onto PVDF were also examined. The results showed that acrylic acid had been grafted onto PVDF, the breaking strength and rupture pressure improved greatly, and the fouling properties were better than PS hollow fiber UF membrane.

scholarly journals The Modification of PVDF Membrane via Crosslinking with Chitosan and Glutaraldehyde as the Crosslinking Agent

2018 ◽  
Vol 18 (1) ◽  
pp. 1
Author(s):  
Romaya Sitha Silitonga ◽  
Nurul Widiastuti ◽  
Juhana Jaafar ◽  
Ahmad Fauzi Ismail ◽  
Muhammad Nidzhom Zainol Abidin ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Contact Angle ◽  
Vinylidene Fluoride ◽  
Membrane Surface ◽  
Pure Water ◽  
Water Flux ◽  
Crosslinking Agent ◽  
Hydrophobic Properties ◽  
Pvdf Membrane ◽  
Pure Water Flux ◽  
Modified Membrane

Poly(vinylidene fluoride) (PVDF) has outstanding properties such as high thermal stability, resistance to acid solvents and good mechanical strength. Due to its properties, PVDF is widely used as a membrane matrix. However, PVDF membrane is hydrophobic properties, so as for specific applications, the surface of membrane needs to be modified to become hydrophilic. This research aims to modify PVDF membrane surface with chitosan and glutaraldehyde as a crosslinker agent. The FTIR spectra showed that the modified membrane has a peak at 1655 cm-1, indicating the imine group (–N=C)- that was formed due to the crosslink between amine group from chitosan and aldehyde group from glutaraldehyde. Results showed that the contact angle of the modified membrane decreases to 77.22° indicated that the membrane hydrophilic properties (< 90°) were enhanced. Prior to the modification, the contact angle of the PVDF membrane was 90.24°, which shows hydrophobic properties (> 90°). The results of porosity, Ɛ (%) for unmodified PVDF membrane was 55.39%, while the modified PVDF membrane has a porosity of 81.99%. Similarly, by modifying the PVDF membrane, pure water flux increased from 0.9867 L/m2h to 1.1253 L/m2h. The enhancement of porosity and pure water flux for the modified PVDF membrane was due to the improved surface hydrophilicity of PVDF membrane.

Fabrication and Characterization of PVDF/UiO-66(Zr) Mixed Matrix Membrane on Non-Woven PET Support

2020 ◽  
Vol 1005 ◽  
pp. 108-115
Author(s):  
John Rhoel Cementina ◽  
Michael V. Torres ◽  
Dante P. Bernabe ◽  
Stephen Lirio ◽  
Micah Belle Marie Yap Ang ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Strength ◽  
Polyvinylidene Fluoride ◽  
Gas Permeability ◽  
Metal Organic Framework ◽  
Pure Water ◽  
Polymer Concentration ◽  
Water Flux ◽  
Mixed Matrix Membrane ◽  
Mixed Matrix ◽  
Metal Organic

Polyvinylidene fluoride (PVDF) membranes, enhanced with metal-organic framework (MOF), were fabricated on a non-woven polyethylene terephthalate (PET) support using the non-solvent induced phase inversion (NIPS) method to produce mixed matrix membrane (MMM). Polymer concentration of 10%, 15%, and 20% were used in the study whereas UiO-66(Zr) was used as a MOF filler. The resulting membranes were characterized in terms of their morphology, porosity, wettability, mechanical strength, pure water flux, and gas permeability. Results show that the presence of UiO-66(Zr) filler improved membrane morphology, mechanical strength, and hydrophobicity of MMM as compared to pristine PVDF.

Preparation and Characterization of Hydrophilic PVDF Membrane via Graft Modification by Maleic Anhydride

2011 ◽  
Vol 295-297 ◽  
pp. 286-291
Author(s):  
Li Guo Wang ◽  
Xiao Guang Zhang ◽  
Shu Fang Hou ◽  
Xiu Ju Wang ◽  
Ai Min Wang ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Maleic Anhydride ◽  
Polyvinylidene Fluoride ◽  
Pure Water ◽  
Water Flux ◽  
Pvdf Membrane ◽  
Technical Parameters ◽  
Pure Water Flux ◽  
Flat Membranes ◽  
Better Than

Hydrophilic polyvinylidene fluoride (PVDF) flat ultrafiltration membranes were prepared by wet-spinning method. The effects of technical parameters of maleic anhydride grafted onto PVDF on the performance of hydrophilic PVDF membranes were investigated, the preparation technical parameters were determined, and the hydrophilic PVDF flat membranes were prepared. Then, hydrophilic PVDF membranes were characterized in terms of pure water flux, contact angle, infrared spectroscopic analysis and scanning electron microscope(SEM). The results showed that maleic anhydride had been grafted onto PVDF, and the hydrophilic performance of the modified membrane was better than the traditional one.

scholarly journals Synthesis, characterization and filtration performance of the polyvinylidene fluoride membrane modified by poly(methyl ethacrylate-co-2-acrylamido-2-methylpropane sulfonic acid)

2018 ◽  
Vol 19 (4) ◽  
pp. 1279-1285
Author(s):  
Q. Y. Zhang ◽  
Q. An ◽  
Y. G. Guo ◽  
J. Zhang ◽  
K. Y. Zhao
Keyword(s):  
Sulfonic Acid ◽  
Polyvinylidene Fluoride ◽  
Phase Inversion ◽  
Pure Water ◽  
Water Flux ◽  
Contact Angles ◽  
Fouling Resistance ◽  
Inversion Process ◽  
Pvdf Membrane ◽  
Pure Water Flux

Abstract To enhance the anti-fouling and separating properties of polyvinylidene fluoride (PVDF) membranes, an amphiphilic copolymer of methyl methacrylate and 2-acrylamido-2-methylpropane sulfonic acid, poly(MMA-co-AMPS), was designed and synthesized. Through a phase-inversion process, the poly(MMA-co-AMPS) were fully dispersed in the PVDF membrane. The properties of membrane including the surface and cross-section morphology, surface wettability and fouling resistance under different pH solutions were investigated. Compared to the unmodified PVDF membranes, the contact angles of modified PVDF membranes decreased from 80.6° to 71.6°, and the pure water flux increased from 54 to 71 L·m−2·h−1. In addition, the hybrid PVDF membrane containing 0.5 wt% copolymers demonstrated an larger permeability, better fouling resistance and higher recovery ratio via pure water backlashing, when it was compared with the other blend membranes, and the virgin one in the cyclic test of anti-fouling. The modified membranes with the copolymers possessed an outstanding performance and may be used for further water treatment applications.

scholarly journals Effect of Kenaf MCC composition on Thin Film Composite membrane for NaCI Rejection

2019 ◽  
Vol 258 ◽  
pp. 04003
Author(s):  
Azman Ismail ◽  
Ramlah Mohd Tajuddin ◽  
Hamizah Mohktar ◽  
Ahmad Fauzi Ismail
Keyword(s):  
Thin Film ◽  
Interfacial Polymerization ◽  
Pure Water ◽  
Water Flux ◽  
Contact Angle Measurement ◽  
Angle Measurement ◽  
Sem Images ◽  
Water Contact ◽  
Membrane Performance ◽  
Pure Water Flux

A modified thin film PSf-MCC reverse osmosis membrane was prepared by interfacial polymerization between aqueous MPD and TMC as the organic monomer. Aim of this study is to determine the effect of MCC in membrane formulation and fabrication. The surface and cross section morphology of TFC PSF/MCC membrane shows MCC particle which able to improve hydrophilicity of the membrane. The SEM images showed dense and porous structure of the MCC incorporated membranes. In addition, the water contact angle measurement also confirmed the increased hydrophilicity of the modified membranes. The effect of MCC on membrane matric influence the membrane performance in terms of NaCl rejection and pure water flux. Results showed that TFC PSf/MCC membrane shows NaCl rejection up to 98.9% compared with TFC PSf membrane. TFC PSf/MCC membrane also showed the highest pure water flux which is 3.712 Lm2/hr compare with TFC PSF membrane which is 3.606 Lm2/hr. The overall result proved that MCC particle could improve membrane hydrophilicity hence, increased pure water flux and salt rejection.

Study of antifouling modified ultrafiltration membrane based on the secondary treated water of urban sewage

2012 ◽  
Vol 66 (10) ◽  
pp. 2074-2082 ◽  
Author(s):  
Xiao-rong Meng ◽  
Liang Zhao ◽  
Lei Wang ◽  
Xu-dong Wang ◽  
Dan-xi Huang ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Polyvinylidene Fluoride ◽  
Layer Structure ◽  
Pure Water ◽  
Water Flux ◽  
Inversion Method ◽  
Treated Water ◽  
Urban Sewage ◽  
Cake Layer ◽  
Modified Membrane ◽  
Section Structure

Mixtures of polyvinylidene fluoride (PVDF) and polyvinyl alcohol (PVA) containing hydrophilic ultrafiltration membranes were prepared by adding PVA (5 to 30%) to PVDF by the phase inversion method. The hydrophilic contact angle (CA), equilibrium water content, pure water flux and bovine serum albumin retention were studied to assess the membrane performance. The anti-fouling performance of modified membrane to the secondary treated water was evaluated by flux decline, washing recovery rate and fouling resistance analysis. Scanning electron microscopy showed that the cross-section structure of the membranes had finger-like pores, which were well developed and uniformly distributed, and the sub-layer structure was looser and more porous with the increasing content of PVA. The CA gradually decreased. The steady flux was 800 L/m2 h from P15 to P30, and the BSA retention sharply declined. The ultrafiltration tests for secondary treated water indicated that the main fouling source of the modified membrane was the concentration polarization and cake layer resistance. After physical flushing, the flux recovery ratio of the membrane could reach 100% when the PVA content was 5–15%, which shows excellent anti-pollution performance and good prospects for use in processing wastewater from urban sewage.

Excellent hydrophilicity of polyurethane modified polyvinylidene fluoride

2021 ◽  
pp. 1-8
Author(s):  
Jiale Qu ◽  
Shen Gao ◽  
Zhenghao Hou
Keyword(s):  
Polyvinylidene Fluoride ◽  
Pure Water ◽  
Water Flux ◽  
Membrane Properties ◽  
Pvdf Membrane ◽  
Sem Image ◽  
Low Surface Energy ◽  
Blending Method ◽  
Pure Water Flux ◽  
Pure Pvdf

Polyvinylidene fluoride (PVDF) is a promising membrane material in ultrafiltration (UF) applications; its extensive application however is limited due to the disadvantage in hydrophilicity and low surface energy. Herein, a sort of TPU-modified PVDF membrane is prepared by blending method and its hydrophilicity is compared with a series of pure/modified PVDF membranes. The contact angle and pure water flux (PWF) results demonstrate that the hydrophilicity of the TPU-modified PVDF membrane is enhanced, and the performance is not inferior to that of traditional pore-modified PVDF membranes. SEM image shows that the TPU-modified PVDF membrane maintains morphology of the pure PVDF membrane, indicating that TPU molecules have excellent compatibility with PVDF molecules and can maintain the mechanical property of PVDF membrane to a certain extent. Finally, we explore the effects of TPU molecules and PVDF molecules on water molecules, respectively, from a microscopic perspective involving first principles. This investigation not only establishes that PVDF membrane has been prepared with enhanced hydrophilicity, but also provides a novel avenue for the modification of membrane properties.

FABRICATION AND CHARACTERIZATION OF POLYVINYLIDENE FLUORIDE COMPOSITE NANOFIBER MEMBRANE FOR WATER FLUX PROPERTY

2015 ◽  
Vol 74 (11) ◽  
Author(s):  
Azizul Mohd Zahari ◽  
Abdull Rahim Mohd Yusoff ◽  
Nor Aziah Buang ◽  
Palanivel Satishkumar ◽  
M Jasmin Fathi Jasni ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Polyvinylidene Fluoride ◽  
Pure Water ◽  
Water Flux ◽  
Electrospun Nanofibers ◽  
External Diameter ◽  
Electrospinning Technique ◽  
Water Treatment Process ◽  
Pure Water Flux ◽  
Hydrophobic Nature

This research is about the investigation of the pure water flux property of composite polyvinylidene fluoride (PVDF) nanofibers. Electrospinning technique was used to prepare the composite electrospun nanofibers. PVDF was dissolved in N,N-dimethylformamide (DMF) solvent and blended together with activated carbon (AC) and polyvinylpyrrolidone (PVP). The nanofibers were characterized to determine the morphologies, wettability property, and its tensile strength. The fabricated nanofibers diameter was found in the range between 20 to 180 nm. The presence of AC deteriorates the mechanical properties of the nanofibers as the size of AC is larger than the external diameter of the nanofibers. The results of contact angle confirmed that the fabricated nanofiber exhibit less hydrophobic in the presence of PVP and AC. The less hydrophobic nature of proposed nanofiber might be useful for the water treatment process.

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