De Novo Ion-Exchange Membranes Based on Nanofibers

The unique functions of nanofibers (NFs) are based on their nanoscale cross-section, high specific surface area, and high molecular orientation, and/or their confined polymer chains inside the fibers. The introduction of ion-exchange (IEX) groups on the surface and/or inside the NFs provides de novo ion-exchangers. In particular, the combination of large surface areas and ionizable groups in the IEX-NFs improves their performance through indices such as extremely rapid ion-exchange kinetics and high ion-exchange capacities. In reality, the membranes based on ion-exchange NFs exhibit superior properties such as high catalytic efficiency, high ion-exchange and adsorption capacities, and high ionic conductivities. The present review highlights the fundamental aspects of IEX-NFs (i.e., their unique size-dependent properties), scalable production methods, and the recent advancements in their applications in catalysis, separation/adsorption processes, and fuel cells, as well as the future perspectives and endeavors of NF-based IEMs.

Competitive Heavy Metal Removal from Binary Solution

The removal of copper and cobalt ions from binary metal solutions on zeolite NaX by ion exchange process was investigated. Experiments were conducted in unbaffled glass reactor with a Rushton turbine as a stirrer. The dependence of ion exchange kinetics and the amount exchanged were tested using different initial concentrations of metal ions in mixtures. The results obtained indicate that the removal efficiency depends on the initial heavy metal concentrations in binary solutions. Experimental kinetics data were analysed using Ritchie and Weber-Morris models. According to AARD values, the rate in this study was reaction-controlled.

Interkalasi Ion Mefenamat pada Host Mg/Al Hidrotalsit sebagai Rancangan Obat Lepas Lambat

The aim of this study was to intercalate mefenamic ions in the interlayer structure of Mg/Al hydrotalcite and to test the release of mefenamic ion from host hydrotalcite interlays to determine its potential as a slow release drug design. Intercalation of mefenamic ions into interlayer structure of Mg/Al hydrotalcite by ion exchange has been studied. This success intercalation was confirmed by XRD data, diffractogram before and after intercalation showed a shift of d003, d006 and d009. The change of d003 from 8.717 Å to 22.017 Å indicates that the mefenamic ion has entered the interlayers of hydrotalcite. The FTIR analysis confirms that the nitrate ion was successfully replaced by mefenamic ions in the hydrotalcite interlayer. FTIR data indicate the absorption of symmetry and asymmetry of carboxylic groups in 1381 and 1612 cm-1 of the mefenamic ion. Have studied ion exchange kinetics and release of mefenamic ions from hydrotalcite hosts to determine their potential as a slow-release drug design. The result show mefenamic ion can be released from the hydrotalcite host for 6 hours. So that Mg / Al hydrotalcite has the potential to be used in slow release drug design.