Graphene quantum dots: Synthesis, characterization, and application in wastewater treatment: A review

PG Balkanloo, KM Sharifi, AP Marjani - Materials Advances, 2023 - pubs.rsc.org
Graphene quantum dots (GQDs) are nanoscale particles of graphene, typically having a
diameter of less than 20 nm. The unique attributes of GQDs include low toxicity, good …

Clay mineral/polymer composite: characteristics, synthesis, and application in Li-ion batteries: A review

PG Balkanloo, AP Marjani, F Zanbili… - Applied Clay Science, 2022 - Elsevier
Polymeric separators and electrolytes have been widely used in Li-ion batteries in recent
decades because of their unique features. However, they have some disadvantages that …

Zwitterionic functionalized MoS2 nanosheets for a novel composite membrane with effective salt/dye separation performance

X Liang, P Wang, J Wang, Y Zhang, W Wu, J Liu… - Journal of membrane …, 2019 - Elsevier
Polyethersulfone (PES) has been widely used as an ultrafiltration (UF) or nanofiltration (NF)
membrane material in multiple industrial fields. But PES is hydrophobic in nature and easily …

Effect of LDHs and other clays on polymer composite in adsorptive removal of contaminants: a review

M Mohapi, JS Sefadi, MJ Mochane, SI Magagula… - Crystals, 2020 - mdpi.com
Recently, the development of a unique class of layered silicate nanomaterials has attracted
considerable interest for treatment of wastewater. Clean water is an essential commodity for …

Pelargonium as a cost-effective additive in bio-composite adsorbent in removing dyes from wastewater: Equilibrium, kinetic, and thermodynamic studies

H Sarreshtehdar Aslaheh, A Poursattar Marjani… - Journal of Polymers and …, 2023 - Springer
In this study, pelargonium (Plg) was used as a biosorbent to remove Methylene blue (MB),
Methyl orange (MO), Congo red (CR), Malachite green (MG), Safranine (SA), and Fuchsine …

Development of the tetrathioterephthalate filler incorporated PES nanofiltration membrane with efficient heavy metal ions rejection and superior antifouling properties

G Moradi, S Zinadini, L Rajabi - Journal of Environmental Chemical …, 2020 - Elsevier
The novel antifouling nanofiltration membranes were developed for efficient heavy metal
ions rejection from water. These membranes were fabricated by the introduction of the …

A comparative study between MMT-Fe3O4/PES, MMT-HBE/PES, and MMT-acid activated/PES mixed matrix membranes

PG Balkanloo, M Mahmoudian… - Chemical Engineering …, 2020 - Elsevier
In this study, polyethersulfone (PES) nanofiltration mixed matrix membranes (MMMs) were
fabricated utilizing different types of modified montmorillonite (MMT)(Fe 3 O 4 …

A novel and facile semi-IPN system in fabrication of solvent resistant nano-filtration membranes for effective separation of dye contamination in water and organic …

E Nozad, AP Marjani, M Mahmoudian - Separation and Purification …, 2022 - Elsevier
Numerous studies have been conducted to design and develop solvent-resistant nano-
filtration membranes. In this research, an Interpenetrating Polymer Network (IPN) system …

Review of Clay‐Based Nanocomposites as Adsorbents for the Removal of Heavy Metals

IK Kinoti, EM Karanja, EW Nthiga… - Journal of …, 2022 - Wiley Online Library
Due to rapid industrialization, urbanization, and surge in modern human activities, water
contamination is a major threat to humanity globally. Contaminants ranging from organic …

Fabrication, characterization, and performance evaluation of polysulfone nanocomposite membranes containing different sizes of ZIF-8 to desalination and heavy …

PG Balkanloo, AP Marjani, M Mahmoudian - Chemical Engineering …, 2024 - Elsevier
Due to nanotechnology's emergence and the development of nanocomposite membranes,
membrane technologies have gained significant attention in recent years. This research …