Multifunctional Membranes—A Versatile Approach for Emerging Pollutants Removal

This paper presents a comprehensive literature review surveying the most important polymer materials used for electrospinning processes and applied as membranes for the removal of emerging pollutants. Two types of processes integrate these membrane types: separation processes, where electrospun polymers act as a support for thin film composites (TFC), and adsorption as single or coupled processes (photo-catalysis, advanced oxidation, electrochemical), where a functionalization step is essential for the electrospun polymer to improve its properties. Emerging pollutants (EPs) released in the environment can be efficiently removed from water systems using electrospun membranes. The relevant results regarding removal efficiency, adsorption capacity, and the size and porosity of the membranes and fibers used for different EPs are described in detail.

Microwave-assisted synthesis of defective Ca1-xAgxTi1-yCoyO3 with high photoelectrocatalysis activity for organic pollutants removal from water

CaTiO3 is considered to be one of the most potential catalysts for the degradation of organic pollutants, but its application is limited due to the wide band gap and low...