Bahriye Eryildiz-Yesir , Başak Keskin , Ahmad Dehqan , Sri Mulyati , Nasrul Arahman , Ismail Koyuncu , Vahid Vatanpour
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Abstract
In this study, dragon blood resin (DBR), which is a novel green and antibacterial bio-additive, was used to fabricate thin-film composite (TFC) nanofiltration (NF) membranes with improved antifouling and membrane performance properties. Pure water flux (PWF), different salt solution fluxes (Na2SO4 and NaCl), rejection, flux recovery rate (FRR), and long-term tests were carried out to assess the membrane performance and antifouling properties. Compared to bare TFC NF membranes, DBR-doped TFC NF membranes showed higher hydrophilicity, rougher surface layer, and higher negative charge. The 0.005 DBR NF membrane indicated the highest pure water, Na2SO4, and NaCl solution permeabilities of 67.9, 62.3 and 63.9 LMH, respectively. DBR-doped NF membranes showed the best desalination performance with NaCl, Na2SO4, and MgSO4 rejections of 51.3 %, 97.3 %, and 93.2 %, respectively. In addition, long-term studies have shown that DBR-doped NF membranes exhibit an 8 % flux decrease toward the HA/Na2SO4 solution fouling. The DBR TFC NF membrane displayed antibacterial activity against E.coli and S. aureus and showed antifouling characteristics, resulting in a notable reduction in fouling resistance parameters and a marked improvement in the antifouling performance of the bare TFC NF membrane. As a result, the findings showed that DBR was a superior and efficient novel bio-based additive for modifying the TFC NF membrane.
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Reactive & Functional Polymers provides a forum to disseminate original ideas, concepts and developments in the science and technology of polymers with functional groups, which impart specific chemical reactivity or physical, chemical, structural, biological, and pharmacological functionality. The scope covers organic polymers, acting for instance as reagents, catalysts, templates, ion-exchangers, selective sorbents, chelating or antimicrobial agents, drug carriers, sensors, membranes, and hydrogels. This also includes reactive cross-linkable prepolymers and high-performance thermosetting polymers, natural or degradable polymers, conducting polymers, and porous polymers.
Original research articles must contain thorough molecular and material characterization data on synthesis of the above polymers in combination with their applications. Applications include but are not limited to catalysis, water or effluent treatment, separations and recovery, electronics and information storage, energy conversion, encapsulation, or adhesion.