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Preparation of Nano Membranes with Triethylenetetramine Dihydrochloride (TETA-DH) and Multiwalled Carbon Nanotubes (MWCNT) for Seawater Desalination
- Source :
- Polish Journal of Chemical Technology, Vol 26, Iss 2, Pp 1-7 (2024)
- Publication Year :
- 2024
- Publisher :
- Sciendo, 2024.
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Abstract
- Seawater Desalination uses hydrophobic membranes. Many techniques have been developed to improve membrane hydrophobicity by depositing particles on the membrane surface. In this study, a nanocomposite membrane utilizing Triethylenetetramine (TETA) is suggested. The membrane incorporates Multiwalled Carbon Nanotubes (MWCNT) in conjunction with Triethylenetetramine Dihydrochloride (TETA-DH). In water bath, different percentages of TETA-DH films are formed. Electro-spin fabrication of MWCNTs using TETA-DH yields smooth, low-pore membranes. Membranes and their characteristics are identified by contact angle, layer thickness, and conductivity measurements. Membrane performance is examined for heat flux and salt rejection. Compared to commercial membranes, the proposed membrane exhibits superior antifouling and anti-wetting features. The membrane exhibited permeation and rejection ratio of 46 Kg m2 h−1 and 99.99% respectively which is superior as compared with other membranes. The hydrophilic Surface Modifying Macromolecules percentage (LSMM%) is evaluated because it depends on average pore size, hydrophobicity, surface porosity, and shape. The tests demonstrate the excellent performance of the proposed membrane for controlling membrane fouling.
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 18994741
- Volume :
- 26
- Issue :
- 2
- Database :
- Directory of Open Access Journals
- Journal :
- Polish Journal of Chemical Technology
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- edsdoj.f7a67885126425689f8285c123f972b
- Document Type :
- article
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.2478/pjct-2024-0011