Membrane-based techniques for pollutants removal: an outlook on recent advancements

SK Ramachandran, P Sathishkumar - Current Opinion in Environmental …, 2023 - Elsevier
Improper disposal of emerging contaminants (ECs) such as pharmaceutical wastes, textile
dyes, hazardous chemicals, toxic metals, etc., leads to severe water and environmental …

[HTML][HTML] Indirect Freeze Crystallization—An Emerging Technology for Valuable Resource Recovery from Wastewater

KS More, JP Maree, M Mahlangu - Minerals, 2024 - mdpi.com
This paper explores the efficiency and potential of indirect freeze crystallization (IFC) as a
valuable resource-recovery technology in wastewater treatment, particularly focusing on …

[HTML][HTML] Efficient Removal of PFASs Using Photocatalysis, Membrane Separation and Photocatalytic Membrane Reactors

NSN Mabaso, CS Tshangana, AA Muleja - Membranes, 2024 - mdpi.com
Perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFASs) are persistent compounds
characterized by stable C− F bonds giving them high thermal and chemical stability …

[HTML][HTML] Hierarchical Approach to the Management of Drinking Water Sludge Generated from Alum-Based Treatment Processes

QI Zwane, CS Tshangana, OT Mahlangu, LW Snyman… - Processes, 2024 - mdpi.com
The management of drinking water treatment plant (DWTP) sludge is challenging for water
treatment facilities. Previous studies reported mainly on handling sludge through landfilling …

Comprehensive updates on recent advances, fouling mechanisms, and future perspectives of nanofiltration

M Al Kholif, J Hermana, MR Bilad, HP Chao - Journal of Water Process …, 2024 - Elsevier
Nanofiltration (NF) has gained significant recognition for various industrial applications.
However, NF faces challenges, such as membrane fouling, thermal stability, and …

[HTML][HTML] Modeling and optimization of efficient removal of diclofenac and naproxen based on chemometric approaches

SA Abdollahi, A Pourabadeh, M Alishiri… - Water Resources and …, 2024 - Elsevier
This work investigated the efficiency of CoFe 2 O 4 nanoparticles in removing diclofenac and
naproxen drugs from aqueous solutions. At first, the Taguchi method was performed to …

Nanoparticles for microbial control in water: mechanisms, applications, and ecological implications

DB Olawade, OZ Wada, O Fapohunda… - Frontiers in …, 2024 - frontiersin.org
Waterborne microbial contamination poses significant threats to public health and
environmental sustainability. Traditional water treatment methods, while effective to a certain …

[HTML][HTML] Development of engineered Zn-MOF/g-C3N4 based photoelectrochemical system for real-time sensors and removal of naproxen in wastewater

AD Ambaye, SA Zikalala, KC Mashiloane, JF Nure… - Talanta Open, 2024 - Elsevier
Naproxen-contaminated water may lead to the accumulation of the drug in aquatic
organisms and can pose high risks to an aquatic environment and human beings. Therefore …

[HTML][HTML] The Application of TiO2/ZrO2-Modified Nanocomposite PES Membrane for Improved Permeability of Textile Dye in Water

ST Nhlengethwa, CS Tshangana, BB Mamba… - Membranes, 2024 - mdpi.com
This study investigates the modification of polyethersulfone (PES) membranes with 1 wt%
titanium dioxide (TiO2), zirconium dioxide (ZrO2) and a nanocomposite of TiO2/ZrO2. The …

CFD-Assisted Process Optimization of an Integrated Photocatalytic Membrane System for Water Treatment

VM Chakachaka, CS Tshangana, BB Mamba… - Membranes, 2023 - mdpi.com
An integrated photocatalytic membrane system (IPMS) was developed for potential use in
the remediation of naproxen using real water samples from a drinking water treatment plant …