Atomic layer deposition for membrane modification, functionalization and preparation: A review

S Xiong, X Qian, Z Zhong, Y Wang - Journal of Membrane Science, 2022 - Elsevier
Membrane separation is playing an increasingly important role in providing clean water and
other resources to our thirsty globe. In addition to preparation of new membranes …

Classification of nanomaterials and the effect of graphene oxide (GO) and recently developed nanoparticles on the ultrafiltration membrane and their applications: a …

RM Al-Maliki, QF Alsalhy, S Al-Jubouri, IK Salih… - Membranes, 2022 - mdpi.com
The emergence of mixed matrix membranes (MMMs) or nanocomposite membranes
embedded with inorganic nanoparticles (NPs) has opened up a possibility for developing …

The evolution of feed spacer role in membrane applications for desalination and water treatment: A critical review and future perspective

N Sreedhar, N Thomas, N Ghaffour, HA Arafat - Desalination, 2023 - Elsevier
The membrane research community has witnessed a significant research growth on feed
spacers since 2010, both in quantity and scope. Increasingly novel spacer geometries and …

Quantifying and reducing concentration polarization in reverse osmosis systems

W Bai, L Samineni, P Chirontoni, I Krupa, P Kasak… - Desalination, 2023 - Elsevier
Reverse osmosis (RO) is an efficient water purification technique because of its high
selectivity and permeability. During RO operation, rejection of solutes at the membrane …

Nanostructured geometries strongly affect fouling of carbon electrodes

A Kousar, E Peltola, T Laurila - ACS omega, 2021 - ACS Publications
Electrode fouling is a major factor that compromises the performance of biosensors in in vivo
usage. It can be roughly classified into (i) electrochemical fouling, caused by the analyte and …

The Role of Inorganic and Carbon Nanomaterials in Surface Modification to Attain Antibiofouling Polymeric Membranes for Water Treatment─ A Review

NE Zikalala, SA Zikalala, S Azizi… - Industrial & …, 2023 - ACS Publications
Membrane biofouling is a major stumbling block in membrane technology and particularly in
the water treatment industry. Biofouling, in particular, is a serious concern because it is …

Stable construction of superhydrophobic surface on polypropylene membrane via atomic layer deposition for high salt solution desalination

L Zhang, Y Feng, Y Li, Y Jiang, S Wang, J Xiang… - Journal of Membrane …, 2022 - Elsevier
A facile and effective strategy, integrating atomic layer deposition (ALD) with photo-
deposition, is developed to fabricate uniform a superhydrophobic surface on the membrane …

High durability of food due to the flow cytometry proved antibacterial and antifouling properties of TiO2 decorated nanocomposite films

M Khalili, A Razmjou, R Shafiei, MH Shahavi… - Food and Chemical …, 2022 - Elsevier
Although polymeric membrane has superior properties, its applications in biomedical and
food industrial fields are minimal. Biofouling is a significant concern in the membrane …

Co-application of beneficial microorganisms and nanoparticles to improve wheat growth in infected Fusarium culmorum soil

M Kashisaz, N Enayatizamir, P Fu, M Eslahi - Applied Soil Ecology, 2024 - Elsevier
Fusarium species are globally recognized as highly detrimental soil-borne plant pathogen,
posing a significant threat to various crops. This study investigates the potential of …

Atomic Layer Deposition of Antibacterial Nanocoatings: A Review

D Nazarov, L Kozlova, E Rogacheva, L Kraeva… - Antibiotics, 2023 - mdpi.com
In recent years, antibacterial coatings have become an important approach in the global
fight against bacterial pathogens. Developments in materials science, chemistry, and …