Search Results - "Membranes (Basel)"

Electrodialysis Applications in Wastewater Treatment for Environmental Protection and Resources Recovery: A Systematic Review on Progress and Perspectives by Gurreri, Luigi, Tamburini, Alessandro, Cipollina, Andrea, Micale, Giorgio

“…This paper presents a comprehensive review of studies on electrodialysis (ED) applications in wastewater treatment, outlining the current status and the future…”
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Nanofiber-Based Face Masks and Respirators as COVID-19 Protection: A Review by Essa, Wafa K, Yasin, Suhad A, Saeed, Ibtisam A, Ali, Gomaa A M

“…Wearing face masks, use of respirators, social distancing, and practicing personal hygiene are all measures to prevent the spread of the coronavirus disease…”
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Membrane Technologies in Wastewater Treatment: A Review by Obotey Ezugbe, Elorm, Rathilal, Sudesh

“…In the face of water shortages, the world seeks to explore all available options in reducing the over exploitation of limited freshwater resources. One of the…”
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Polydopamine Functionalized Graphene Oxide as Membrane Nanofiller: Spectral and Structural Studies by Alkhouzaam, Abedalkader, Qiblawey, Hazim, Khraisheh, Majeda

“…High-degree functionalization of graphene oxide (GO) nanoparticles (NPs) using polydopamine (PDA) was conducted to produce polydopamine functionalized graphene…”
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Is Desalination a Solution to Freshwater Scarcity in Developing Countries? by Dhakal, Nirajan, Salinas-Rodriguez, Sergio G, Hamdani, Jamal, Abushaban, Almotasembellah, Sawalha, Hassan, Schippers, Jan C, Kennedy, Maria D

“…Rapid population growth and urbanization are two main drivers for the over-abstraction of conventional freshwater resources in various parts of the world,…”
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Post Processing Strategies for the Enhancement of Mechanical Properties of ENMs (Electrospun Nanofibrous Membranes): A Review by Nauman, Saad, Lubineau, Gilles, Alharbi, Hamad F

“…Electrospinning is a versatile technique which results in the formation of a fine web of fibers. The mechanical properties of electrospun fibers depend on the…”
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Investigation of the Use of a Bio-Derived Solvent for Non-Solvent-Induced Phase Separation (NIPS) Fabrication of Polysulfone Membranes by Dong, Xiaobo, Al-Jumaily, Amna, Escobar, Isabel C

“…Organic solvents, such as -methyl-2-pyrrolidone (NMP) and dimethylacetamide (DMAc), have been traditionally used to fabricate polymeric membranes. These…”
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A Critical Review of Renewable Hydrogen Production Methods: Factors Affecting Their Scale-Up and Its Role in Future Energy Generation by Agyekum, Ephraim Bonah, Nutakor, Christabel, Agwa, Ahmed M, Kamel, Salah

“…An increase in human activities and population growth have significantly increased the world's energy demands. The major source of energy for the world today…”
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Removal of Ionic Dyes by Nanofiber Membrane Functionalized with Chitosan and Egg White Proteins: Membrane Preparation and Adsorption Efficiency by Chen, Yue-Sheng, Ooi, Chien Wei, Show, Pau Loke, Hoe, Boon Chin, Chai, Wai Siong, Chiu, Chen-Yaw, Wang, Steven S-S, Chang, Yu-Kaung

“…Electrospun polyacrylonitrile (PAN) nanofiber membrane was functionalized with chitosan and proteins for use in the treatment of dye-containing wastewater. The…”
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Electrospun Medicated Nanofibers for Wound Healing: Review by Liu, Xinkuan, Xu, Haixia, Zhang, Mingxin, Yu, Deng-Guang

“…With the increasing demand for wound care and treatment worldwide, traditional dressings have been unable to meet the needs of the existing market due to their…”
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New Perspectives on Fuel Cell Technology: A Brief Review by Sazali, Norazlianie, Wan Salleh, Wan Norharyati, Jamaludin, Ahmad Shahir, Mhd Razali, Mohd Nizar

“…Energy storage and conversion is a very important link between the steps of energy production and energy consumption. Traditional fossil fuels are a natural…”
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New Trends, Advantages and Disadvantages in Anticoagulation and Coating Methods Used in Extracorporeal Life Support Devices by Willers, Anne, Arens, Jutta, Mariani, Silvia, Pels, Helena, Maessen, Jos G., Hackeng, Tilman M., Lorusso, Roberto, Swol, Justyna

“…The use of extracorporeal life support (ECLS) devices has significantly increased in the last decades. Despite medical and technological advancements, a main…”
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A Review on the Mechanism, Impacts and Control Methods of Membrane Fouling in MBR System by Du, Xianjun, Shi, Yaoke, Jegatheesan, Veeriah, Haq, Izaz Ul

“…Compared with the traditional activated sludge process, a membrane bioreactor (MBR) has many advantages, such as good effluent quality, small floor space, low…”
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A Review of Titanium Dioxide (TiO 2 )-Based Photocatalyst for Oilfield-Produced Water Treatment by Dharma, Hadi Nugraha Cipta, Jaafar, Juhana, Widiastuti, Nurul, Matsuyama, Hideto, Rajabsadeh, Saied, Othman, Mohd Hafiz Dzarfan, Rahman, Mukhlis A, Jafri, Nurul Natasha Mohammad, Suhaimin, Nuor Sariyan, Nasir, Atikah Mohd, Alias, Nur Hashimah

“…Oilfield produced water (OPW) has become a primary environmental concern due to the high concentration of dissolved organic pollutants that lead to…”
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Exploring the Effect of Iron Metal-Organic Framework Particles in Polylactic Acid Membranes for the Azeotropic Separation of Organic/Organic Mixtures by Pervaporation by Msahel, Asma, Galiano, Francesco, Pilloni, Martina, Russo, Francesca, Hafiane, Amor, Castro-Muñoz, Roberto, Kumar, Vijay Bhooshan, Gedanken, Aharon, Ennas, Guido, Porat, Ze'ev, Scano, Alessandra, Hamouda, Sofiane Ben, Figoli, Alberto

“…A microporous carboxylate metal-organic framework MIL-100 Fe was prepared as submicron particles by microwave-assisted hydrothermal synthesis (Fe-MOF-MW). This…”
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Properties of Anion Exchange Membranes with a Focus on Water Electrolysis by Khalid, Hamza, Najibah, Malikah, Park, Hyun S, Bae, Chulsung, Henkensmeier, Dirk

“…Recently, alkaline membrane water electrolysis, in which membranes are in direct contact with water or alkaline solutions, has gained attention. This…”
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Surface Modifications of Anion Exchange Membranes for an Improved Reverse Electrodialysis Process Performance: A Review by Kotoka, Francis, Merino-Garcia, Ivan, Velizarov, Svetlozar

“…Reverse electrodialysis (RED) technology represents a promising electro-membrane process for renewable energy harvesting from aqueous streams with different…”
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Hydrolytic Degradation and Mechanical Stability of Poly(ε-Caprolactone)/Reduced Graphene Oxide Membranes as Scaffolds for In Vitro Neural Tissue Regeneration by Sánchez-González, Sandra, Diban, Nazely, Urtiaga, Ane

“…The present work studies the functional behavior of novel poly(ε-caprolactone) (PCL) membranes functionalized with reduced graphene oxide (rGO) nanoplatelets…”
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Occurrence of Microplastics in Waste Sludge of Wastewater Treatment Plants: Comparison between Membrane Bioreactor (MBR) and Conventional Activated Sludge (CAS) Technologies by Di Bella, Gaetano, Corsino, Santo Fabio, De Marines, Federica, Lopresti, Francesco, La Carrubba, Vincenzo, Torregrossa, Michele, Viviani, Gaspare

“…In this study, the presence of microplastics in the sludge of three wastewater treatment plants (WWTPs) was examined. The investigated WWTPs operated based on…”
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Polymers and Solvents Used in Membrane Fabrication: A Review Focusing on Sustainable Membrane Development by Dong, Xiaobo, Lu, David, Harris, Tequila A L, Escobar, Isabel C

“…(1) Different methods have been applied to fabricate polymeric membranes with non-solvent induced phase separation (NIPS) being one of the mostly widely used…”
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