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Superhydrophobic dual layer functionalized titanium dioxide/polyvinylidene fluoride- co -hexafluoropropylene (TiO 2 /PH) nanofibrous membrane for high flux membrane distillation by Seyed Shahabadi, Seyed Mahdi, Rabiee, Hesamoddin, Seyedi, Seyed Mojtaba, Mokhtare, Amir, Brant, Jonathan A.

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Mass Transport in Membrane Systems: Flow Regime Identification by Fourier Analysis by Heinz, Stefan, Heinz, Jakob, Brant, Jonathan A.

“…The numerical calculation of local mass distributions in membrane systems by computational fluid dynamics (CFD) offers indispensable benefits. However, the…”
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Characterizing the Impact of Preparation Method on Fullerene Cluster Structure and Chemistry by Brant, Jonathan A, Labille, Jérôme, Bottero, Jean-Yves, Wiesner, Mark R

“…We examined the physical and chemical characteristics of colloidal dispersions of fullerene materials (nC60) produced through several solvent exchange…”
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Fullerol cluster formation in aqueous solutions: Implications for environmental release by Brant, Jonathan A., Labille, Jérôme, Robichaud, Christine Ogilvie, Wiesner, Mark

“…Here we report on the characteristics of fullerol in aqueous systems and examine those conditions that affect the physical state of fullerol in water. When…”
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Bio-inspired superhydrophobic and superoleophilic nanofibrous membranes for non-aqueous solvent and oil separation from water by Seyed Shahabadi, Seyed Mahdi, Brant, Jonathan A.

“…•Superhydrophobic membranes made with carbon black nanoparticles.•High flux and selectivity for non-aqueous phases mixed in water.•Chemically and mechanically…”
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Effects of aluminogermanate imogolite nanotube orientation on mass transport across polyamide nanocomposite membranes by Li, Ming, Brant, Jonathan A.

“…Nanocomposite membranes were synthesized by incorporating aluminogermanate imogolite nanotubes (GeINTs) into polyamide thin-films. Thin-films were prepared by…”
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Synthesis of polyamide thin-film nanocomposite membranes using surface modified imogolite nanotubes by Li, Ming, Brant, Jonathan A.

“…Nanocomposite membranes were synthesized using unmodified and surface modified imogolite nanotubes. Membranes were through interfacial polymerization of…”
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Dispersing surface-modified imogolite nanotubes in polar and non-polar solvents by Li, Ming, Brant, Jonathan A.

“…Furthering the development of nanocomposite structures, namely membranes for water treatment applications, requires that methods be developed to ensure…”
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Pilot-Scale Evaluation of Chemical Cleaning Protocols for Organic and Biologically Fouled Microfiltration Membranes by Brant, Jonathan A, Kwan, Pierre, Daniel, Uzi, Valencia, Ralph

“…The Edward C Little Water Recycling Facility (ECLWRF) is the largest high-purity water recycling facility in the United States. Here, microfiltration (MF)…”
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Engineering Screw Dislocations in Covalent Organic Frameworks by Dhokale, Bhausaheb, Coe-Sessions, Kira, Wenzel, Michael J, Davies, Alathea E, Kelsey, Taylor, Brant, Jonathan A, Oliveira, Laura de Sousa, Parkinson, Bruce A, Hoberg, John O

“…We report the application of a Pictet-Spengler reaction to the synthesis of covalent organic frameworks (COFs) using functionalized terephthalaldehydes. The…”
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Water transport mechanisms for salt-rejecting membranes driven by soil-water potentials by Henry, Coleman J., Brant, Jonathan A., Kelleners, Thijs J.

“…Water transport may be driven across dense thin-films when contacted with soil to create a non-pressure driven desalination process; however, the roles played…”
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Aggregation and Fouling Impacts in Determining Organic and Clay Removal by Electropositive Filtration by Brant, Jonathan A, Igwe, Uche

“…AbstractElectropositive filtration (EPF) uses a macroporous filter media with a strong positive charge to achieve high separation factors for substances many…”
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Mechanistic analysis of microfiltration membrane fouling by buckminsterfullerene (C60) nanoparticles by Henry, Coleman, Brant, Jonathan A.

“…Manufactured nanoparticles, like buckminsterfullerene (C60), are characterized by unique surface chemistries and physical properties. As such they are expected…”
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A methodology for fabrication of thermomechanically activated switchable surface wettability by Laursen, Christopher M., Brant, Jonathan A., Frick, Carl P.

“…ABSTRACT In this study a platform is laid out for the creation of a multitiered surface exhibiting switchable wettability. This is done through a combination…”
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Influence of membrane characteristics on performance in soil-membrane-water subsurface desalination irrigation systems by Henry, Coleman J., Brant, Jonathan A.

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Buckminsterfullerene (C60) nanoparticle fouling of microfiltration membranes operated in a cross-flow configuration by Henry, Coleman, Dorr, Bryce, Brant, Jonathan A.

“…Manufactured nanomaterials, like buckminsterfullerene (C60), present unique challenges with regards to their impacts on the performance of microfiltration (MF)…”
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Occurrence and composition of particulates in filter process streams by BRANT, JONATHAN A., KOYUNCU, ISMAIL, LECOANET, HÉLÈNE, VEERAPANENI, SRINIVAS (VASU), WIESNER, MARK

“…The objective of this work was to provide an in‐depth analysis of the particulate composition of influent and effluent streams for granular media filters at…”
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Characterizing NF and RO membrane surface heterogeneity using chemical force microscopy by Brant, Jonathan A., Johnson, Kelly M., Childress, Amy E.

“…Chemical force microscopy (CFM) was used to characterize the chemical heterogeneity of two commercially available nanofiltration and reverse osmosis membranes…”
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Ion dehydration using magnetic fields and impacts on permeability across RO membranes by Seyyedi, Mirmehdi, Wu, Tao, Brant, Jonathan A.

“…Magnetic fields have been used as a mitigation process for controlling mineral scaling in diverse applications, including membrane systems. Changes in scale…”
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Emulsion separation and fouling of electrospun polyacrylonitrile membranes for produced water applications by Butler, Elizabeth M., Brant, Jonathan A.

“…Produced water (PW) is a complex mixture generated during oil and gas extraction. Membrane fouling by hydrocarbon emulsions (sizes < 10 µm) challenges most PW…”
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