Polyamide layer modulation for PA-TFC membranes optimization: developments, mechanisms, and implications

GR Xu, ZH An, HL Zhao, Q Liu - Separation and Purification Technology, 2023 - Elsevier
Polyamide thin film composite (PA-TFC) membrane featured with triple-layer structure
including polyamide (PA), substrate, and nonwoven support is playing critical roles in …

Ice-confined synthesis of highly ionized 3D-quasilayered polyamide nanofiltration membranes

Y Zhang, H Wang, J Guo, X Cheng, G Han, CH Lau… - Science, 2023 - science.org
Existing polyamide (PA) membrane synthesis protocols are underpinned by controlling
diffusion-dominant liquid-phase reactions that yield subpar spatial architectures and …

Nanofoamed polyamide membranes: mechanisms, developments, and environmental implications

Q Gan, Y Hu, C Wu, Z Yang, LE Peng… - … Science & Technology, 2024 - ACS Publications
Thin film composite (TFC) polyamide membranes have been widely applied for
environmental applications, such as desalination and water reuse. The separation …

Distinct impact of substrate hydrophilicity on performance and structure of TFC NF and RO polyamide membranes

R Dai, Z Yang, Z Qiu, L Long, CY Tang… - Journal of Membrane …, 2022 - Elsevier
Substrate properties have profound impacts on the structure and performance of both thin-
film composite (TFC) nanofiltration (NF) and reverse osmosis (RO) polyamide (PA) …

Unveiling the growth of polyamide nanofilms at water/organic free interfaces: toward enhanced water/salt selectivity

S Zhou, L Long, Z Yang, SL So, B Gan… - Environmental …, 2022 - ACS Publications
The permeance and selectivity of a reverse osmosis (RO) membrane are governed by its
ultrathin polyamide film, yet the growth of this critical film during interfacial polymerization …

Re-thinking polyamide thin film formation: How does interfacial destabilization dictate film morphology?

I Nulens, AB Zvi, IFJ Vankelecom, GZ Ramon - Journal of Membrane …, 2022 - Elsevier
Unravelling synthesis-morphology-performance relations of thin-film polyamide (PA)
selective layers prepared via interfacial polymerization (IP) is essential for tailor-made …

Enhancing the antifouling ability of a polyamide nanofiltration membrane by narrowing the pore size distribution via one-step multiple interfacial polymerization

L Liu, X Chen, S Feng, Y Wan, J Luo - ACS Applied Materials & …, 2022 - ACS Publications
Application of nanofiltration membranes in industries still has to contend with membrane
fouling that causes a significant loss of separation performance. Herein, an innovative …

Cosolvent-Assisted Interfacial Polymerization toward Regulating the Morphology and Performance of Polyamide Reverse Osmosis Membranes: Increased m …

Q Gan, LE Peng, H Guo, Z Yang… - Environmental Science & …, 2022 - ACS Publications
Cosolvent-assisted interfacial polymerization (IP) can effectively enhance the separation
performance of thin film composite (TFC) reverse osmosis (RO) membranes. However, the …

Functionalized-MXene thin-film nanocomposite hollow fiber membranes for enhanced PFAS removal from water

T Le, E Jamshidi, M Beidaghi… - ACS Applied Materials & …, 2022 - ACS Publications
Due to adverse health effects and the broad sources of per-and polyfluoroakyl substances
(PFAS), PFAS removal is a critical research area in water purification. We demonstrate the …

Polyamide composite membrane with 3D honeycomb-like structure via acetone-regulated interfacial polymerization for high-efficiency organic solvent nanofiltration

W Fu, L Deng, M Hu, Z Mai, G Xu, Y Shi, K Guan… - Journal of Membrane …, 2023 - Elsevier
High-performance organic solvent nanofiltration (OSN) membranes play an indispensable
role in chemical separation processes. However, conventional OSN membranes such as …