{"title":"Microstructures of Directionally Solidified Nb<sub>15</sub>Ti<sub>55</sub>Fe<sub>30</sub> Alloy and Its Hydrogen Permeation Properties in the Presence of H<sub>2</sub>S.","authors":"Erhu Yan, Guanzhong Huang, Kexiang Zhang, Lizhen Tao, Hongfei Chen, Zhijie Guo, Shuo Zhang, Yihao Wang, Zirui Zhou, Tangwei Li, Lixian Sun","doi":"10.3390/membranes14120253","DOIUrl":"10.3390/membranes14120253","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Currently, the main limitations of Pd-coated Nb-TiFe dual-phase alloys include insufficient hydrogen permeability, susceptibility to hydrogen embrittlement (HE), and poor tolerance of H<sub>2</sub>S poisoning. To address these issues, this study proposes a series of improvements. First, a novel Nb<sub>15</sub>Ti<sub>55</sub>Fe<sub>30</sub> alloy composed of a well-aligned Nb-TiFe eutectic was successfully prepared using directional solidification (DS) technology. After deposition with a Pd catalytic layer, this alloy exhibits high hydrogen permeability of 3.71 × 10<sup>-8</sup> mol H<sub>2</sub> m<sup>-1</sup> s<sup>-1</sup> Pa<sup>-1/2</sup> at 673 K, which is 1.4 times greater than that of the as-cast counterpart. Second, to improve the H<sub>2</sub>S corrosion resistance, a new Pd<sub>88</sub>Au<sub>12</sub> catalytic layer was deposited on the surface using a multi-target magnetic control sputtering system. Upon testing in a 100 ppm H<sub>2</sub>/H<sub>2</sub>S mixture, this membrane exhibited better resistance to bulk sulfidation and a higher permeance recovery (ca. 58%) compared to pure Pd-coated membrane. This improvement is primarily due to the lower adsorption energies of the former with H<sub>2</sub>S, which hinders the formation of bulk Pd<sub>4</sub>S. Finally, the composition region of the Pd-Au catalytic membrane with high comprehensive performance was determined for the first time, revealing that optimal performance occurs at around 12-18 at.% Au. This finding explains how this composition maintains a balance between high H<sub>2</sub> permeability and excellent sulfur resistance. The significance of this study lies in its practical solutions for simultaneously improving hydrogen permeability and resistance to H<sub>2</sub>S poisoning in Nb-based composite membranes.</p>","PeriodicalId":18410,"journal":{"name":"Membranes","volume":"14 12","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":3.3,"publicationDate":"2024-12-02","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11679718/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142895860","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"工程技术","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
MembranesPub Date : 2024-11-28DOI: 10.3390/membranes14120252
Yonghyun Shin, Jaewuk Koo, Sangho Lee
{"title":"System Dynamics Modeling of Scale Formation in Membrane Distillation Systems for Seawater and RO Brine Treatment.","authors":"Yonghyun Shin, Jaewuk Koo, Sangho Lee","doi":"10.3390/membranes14120252","DOIUrl":"10.3390/membranes14120252","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>To overcome the limitations of traditional Reverse Osmosis (RO) desalination, Membrane Distillation (MD) has gained attention as an effective solution for improving the treatment of seawater and RO brine. Despite its potential, the formation of inorganic scales, particularly calcium sulfate (CaSO<sub>4</sub>), continues to pose a major challenge. This research aims to explore the scaling mechanisms in MD systems through a combination of experimental analysis and dynamic modeling. Using real seawater and RO brine as feed sources, the scaling behavior was examined under various operational conditions, such as temperature and feed concentration. Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT) was utilized to monitor the real-time development of fouling layers, offering valuable insights into surface crystal formation processes. A System Dynamics Model (SDM) was created based on the experimental data to predict flux decline trends with precision. The model correlated well with experimental observations, highlighting key factors that drive scaling severity. This integrated approach deepens our understanding of scaling dynamics and provides actionable strategies to mitigate fouling in MD systems, thereby enhancing the efficiency and stability of MD desalination operations. Ultimately, this study underscores the potential of combining OCT with system dynamics modeling as a powerful approach for visualizing and validating scaling processes, offering a practical framework for optimizing MD performance and contributing to more sustainable desalination practices.</p>","PeriodicalId":18410,"journal":{"name":"Membranes","volume":"14 12","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":3.3,"publicationDate":"2024-11-28","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11677275/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142895986","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"工程技术","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Fouling and Chemical Cleaning Strategies for Submerged Ultrafiltration Membrane: Synchronized Bench-Scale, Full-Scale, and Engineering Tests.","authors":"Xiwang Zhu, Chengyue Fan, Yichen Fang, Wenqing Yu, Yawei Xie, Hongyuan Liu","doi":"10.3390/membranes14120251","DOIUrl":"10.3390/membranes14120251","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>This study investigated membrane fouling issues associated with the operation of a submerged ultrafiltration membrane in a drinking water treatment plant (DWTP) and optimized the associated chemical cleaning strategies. By analyzing the surface components of the membrane foulant and the compositions of the membrane cleaning solution, the primary causes of membrane fouling were identified. Membrane fouling control strategies suitable for the DWTP were evaluated through chemical cleaning tests conducted for bench-scale, full-scale, and engineering cases. The results show that the membrane foulants were primarily composed of a mixture of inorganics and organics; the inorganics were mainly composed of Al and Si, while the organics were primarily humic acid (HA). Sodium citrate proved to be the most effective cleaning agent for inorganic fouling, which was mainly composed of Al, whereas sodium hypochlorite (NaClO) combined with sodium hydroxide (NaOH) showed the best removal efficiency for organic fouling, which predominantly consisted of HA and Si. However, sodium hypochlorite (NaClO) combined with sodium hydroxide (NaOH) showed the best removal efficiency for organic fouling and Si; organic fouling predominantly consisted of HA. Based on the bench-scale test results, flux recovery was verified in the full-scale system. Under a constant pressure of 30 kPa, the combined acid-alkali cleaning achieved the best flux recovery, restoring the flux from 22.8 L/(m<sup>2</sup>·h) to 66.75 L/(m<sup>2</sup>·h). In the engineering tests, combined acid-alkali cleaning yielded results consistent with those of the full-scale tests. In the practical engineering cleaning process, adopting a cleaning strategy of alkaline (NaClO + NaOH) cleaning followed by acidic (sodium citrate) cleaning can effectively solve the membrane fouling problem.</p>","PeriodicalId":18410,"journal":{"name":"Membranes","volume":"14 12","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":3.3,"publicationDate":"2024-11-26","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11679730/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142895938","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"工程技术","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
MembranesPub Date : 2024-11-25DOI: 10.3390/membranes14120250
Yonghyun Shin, Tae-Mun Hwang, Sook-Hyun Nam, Eunju Kim, JeongBeen Park, Yong-Jun Choi, Homin Kye, Jae-Wuk Koo
{"title":"Evaluating Nanofiltration and Reverse Osmosis Membranes for Pharmaceutically Active Compounds Removal: A Solution Diffusion Model Approach.","authors":"Yonghyun Shin, Tae-Mun Hwang, Sook-Hyun Nam, Eunju Kim, JeongBeen Park, Yong-Jun Choi, Homin Kye, Jae-Wuk Koo","doi":"10.3390/membranes14120250","DOIUrl":"10.3390/membranes14120250","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Trace organic contaminants (TrOCs), including pharmaceutically active compounds (PhACs), present significant challenges for conventional water treatment processes and pose potential risks to environmental and human health. To address these issues, nanofiltration (NF) and reverse osmosis (RO) membrane technologies have gained attention. This study aims to evaluate the performance of NF and RO membranes in removing TrOCs from wastewater and develop a predictive model using the Solution Diffusion Model. Experiments were conducted using a stirred cell setup at various target concentrations, stirring speeds, and operating pressures, with acetaminophen and caffeine selected as representative pharmaceutical compounds. The results demonstrated that most of the pharmaceutical compounds were effectively removed, showing excellent performance. NF membranes exhibited high permeate flux with somewhat lower removal efficiency (average 84.17%), while RO membranes demonstrated high removal efficiency (average 99.21%), highlighting their importance in trace pharmaceutical treatment. The predictive model based on the solution diffusion model correlated well with the experimental data, suggesting its potential utility for large-scale system applications. This study confirms that NF and RO membranes are effective technologies for the removal of TrOCs from wastewater, offering a promising solution to the challenges posed by trace pharmaceutical contaminants.</p>","PeriodicalId":18410,"journal":{"name":"Membranes","volume":"14 12","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":3.3,"publicationDate":"2024-11-25","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11677348/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142895934","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"工程技术","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
MembranesPub Date : 2024-11-24DOI: 10.3390/membranes14120249
Matt Sinclair, Emad Tajkhorshid
{"title":"The Role of Protein-Lipid Interactions in Priming the Bacterial Translocon.","authors":"Matt Sinclair, Emad Tajkhorshid","doi":"10.3390/membranes14120249","DOIUrl":"10.3390/membranes14120249","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Protein-lipid interactions demonstrate important regulatory roles in the function of membrane proteins. Nevertheless, due to the semi-liquid nature and heterogeneity of biological membranes, and dissecting the details of such interactions at high resolutions continues to pose a major challenge to experimental biophysical techniques. Computational techniques such as molecular dynamics (MD) offer an alternative approach with both temporally and spatially high resolutions. Here, we present an extensive series of MD simulations focused on the inner membrane protein YidC (PDB: 6AL2) from <i>Escherichia coli</i>, a key insertase responsible for the integration and folding of membrane proteins. Notably, we observed rare lipid fenestration events, where lipids fully penetrate the vestibule of YidC, providing new insights into the lipid-mediated regulation of protein insertion mechanisms. Our findings highlight the direct involvement of lipids in modulating the greasy slide of YidC and suggest that lipids enhance the local flexibility of the C1 domain, which is crucial for recruiting substrate peptides. These results contribute to a deeper understanding of how protein-lipid interactions facilitate the functional dynamics of membrane protein insertases, with implications for broader studies of membrane protein biology.</p>","PeriodicalId":18410,"journal":{"name":"Membranes","volume":"14 12","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":3.3,"publicationDate":"2024-11-24","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11677795/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142895999","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"工程技术","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
MembranesPub Date : 2024-11-23DOI: 10.3390/membranes14120248
Obinna Anike, Jiří Cuhorka, Nkechi Ezeogu, Petr Mikulášek
{"title":"Separation of Antibiotics Using Two Commercial Nanofiltration Membranes-Experimental Study and Modelling.","authors":"Obinna Anike, Jiří Cuhorka, Nkechi Ezeogu, Petr Mikulášek","doi":"10.3390/membranes14120248","DOIUrl":"10.3390/membranes14120248","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>The widespread use of antimicrobial drugs has contributed to the increasing trace levels of contaminants in the environment, posing an environmental problem and a challenge to modern-day medicine seeking advanced solutions. Nanofiltration is one such breakthrough solution for the selective removal of antibiotics from wastewater due to their high efficiency, scalability, and versatility. This study examines the separation of antibiotics (sulfamethoxazole (SMX), trimethoprim (TMP), and metformin (MET), respectively) using commercially available membranes with an emphasis on AFC membranes (AFC 30 and AFC 80). Thus, we evaluate their efficacy, performance, and applicability in wastewater treatment processes. The data for characterizing the structural parameters of the NF membranes were determined from an uncharged organic solute rejection experiment, and the effect of various operating conditions on the retention of solutes was evaluated. All experimental data were collected using a laboratory-scale nanofiltration unit and HPLC, and rejection percentages were determined using analytical measurements. The results obtained allowed for the determination of the radius of the membrane pores using the Steric Hindrance Pore (SHP) model, resulting in values of 0.353 and 0.268 nm for the AFC 30 and AFC 80 membranes, respectively. Additionally, higher transmembrane pressure and feed flow were observed to lead to an increased rejection of antibiotics. AFC 30 demonstrated a rejection of 94% for SMX, 87% for TMP, and 87% for MET, while AFC 80 exhibited a rejection of 99.5% for SMX, 97.5% for TMP, and 98% for MET. The sieving effect appears to be the primary separation mechanism for AFC 30, as lower feed-flow rates were observed to intensify concentration polarization, thereby compromising rejection efficiency. On the contrary, AFC 80 experienced less concentration polarization due to its smaller pore sizes, effectively preventing pore clogging. Membrane performance was evaluated using the Spiegler-Kedem-Katchalsky model, based on irreversible thermodynamics, which effectively explained the mechanism of solute transport of antibiotics through the AFC 30 and AFC 80 membranes in the NF process.</p>","PeriodicalId":18410,"journal":{"name":"Membranes","volume":"14 12","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":3.3,"publicationDate":"2024-11-23","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11676105/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142895974","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"工程技术","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
MembranesPub Date : 2024-11-22DOI: 10.3390/membranes14120245
Yichen Liao, Pedram Fatehi, Baoqiang Liao
{"title":"A Study of Theoretical Analysis and Modelling of Microalgal Membrane Photobioreactors for Microalgal Biomass Production and Nutrient Removal.","authors":"Yichen Liao, Pedram Fatehi, Baoqiang Liao","doi":"10.3390/membranes14120245","DOIUrl":"10.3390/membranes14120245","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>This study presents a theoretical and mathematical analysis and modelling of the emerging microalgal membrane photobioreactors (M-MPBRs) for wastewater treatment. A set of mathematical models was developed to predict the biological performances of M-MPBRs. The model takes into account the effects of hydraulic retention time (HRT), solid retention time (SRT), and the N/P ratio of influent on the biological performance of M-MPBRs, such as microalgal biomass production and nutrient (N and P) removals. The model was calibrated and validated using experimental data from the literature. This modelling study explained that prolonged SRT could promote biomass production and nutrient removal, while prolonging HRT exhibited a negative effect. Furthermore, biomass production could be improved by augmenting nutrient loading, and nutrient removal would be limited under insufficient conditions. The modelling results demonstrated that the best performance was achieved at HRT = 1 d and SRT = 40 d for typical municipal wastewater with an influent N concentration = 40 mg/L. The modelling results are in good agreement with the experimental results from the literature. The findings suggest that the proposed models can be used as a powerful mathematical tool to optimize these parameters to improve the removal of nutrients (N and P), as well as the productivity of biomass in M-MPBRs. This study provides new insights into the use of mathematical models for the optimal design and operation of the emerging M-MPBRs for sustainable wastewater treatment.</p>","PeriodicalId":18410,"journal":{"name":"Membranes","volume":"14 12","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":3.3,"publicationDate":"2024-11-22","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11676873/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142895869","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"工程技术","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
MembranesPub Date : 2024-11-22DOI: 10.3390/membranes14120247
Marcial Alfredo Yam-Cervantes, Rita Sulub-Sulub, Mauricio Hunh-Ibarra, Santiago Duarte, Erik Uc-Fernandez, Daniel Pérez-Canales, Manuel Aguilar-Vega, Maria Ortencia González-Díaz
{"title":"Asymmetric Membranes Obtained from Sulfonated HIPS Waste with Potential Application in Wastewater Treatment.","authors":"Marcial Alfredo Yam-Cervantes, Rita Sulub-Sulub, Mauricio Hunh-Ibarra, Santiago Duarte, Erik Uc-Fernandez, Daniel Pérez-Canales, Manuel Aguilar-Vega, Maria Ortencia González-Díaz","doi":"10.3390/membranes14120247","DOIUrl":"10.3390/membranes14120247","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>The recovery and reuse of high-impact polystyrene (HIPS) into high-value products is crucial for reducing environmental thermoplastics waste and promoting sustainable materials for various applications. In this study, asymmetric membranes obtained from sulfonated HIPS waste were used for salt and dye removals. The incorporation of sulfonic acid (-SO<sub>3</sub>H) groups into HIPS waste by direct chemical sulfonation with chlorosulfonic acid (CSA), at two different concentrations, was investigated to impart antifouling properties in membranes for water treatment. Asymmetric membranes from recycled HIPS, R-HIPS, R-HIPS-3, and R-HIPS-5 with 3 and 5% sulfonation degrees, respectively. Sulfonated HIPS shows a decrease in water contact angle (WCA) from 83.8° for recycled R-HIPS to 66.1° for R-HIPS-5, respectively. A WCA decrease leads to an increase in antifouling properties for R-HIPS-5, compared to non-sulfonated R-HIPS, which leads to a higher flux recovery ratio (FRR) and enhanced separation properties for sulfonated membranes. The HIPS-5 membrane exhibited the highest rejection rates for Reactive Black 5 dye (94%) and divalent salts (72% for MgSO<sub>4</sub> and 67% for Na<sub>2</sub>SO<sub>4</sub>). The performance of the recycled HIPS asymmetric membranes is well correlated with porosity, water uptake, and the higher negative charge from the sulfonic acid groups present, which enhance the electrostatic repulsions of salts and dyes.</p>","PeriodicalId":18410,"journal":{"name":"Membranes","volume":"14 12","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":3.3,"publicationDate":"2024-11-22","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11680008/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142895895","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"工程技术","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
MembranesPub Date : 2024-11-22DOI: 10.3390/membranes14120246
Fa-Cheng Su, Hsuan-Hung Yu, Hsiharng Yang
{"title":"Anion-Exchange Membranes' Characteristics and Catalysts for Alkaline Anion-Exchange Membrane Fuel Cells.","authors":"Fa-Cheng Su, Hsuan-Hung Yu, Hsiharng Yang","doi":"10.3390/membranes14120246","DOIUrl":"10.3390/membranes14120246","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>This work aims at the effects of anion-exchange membranes (AEMs) and ionomer binders on the catalyst electrodes for anion-exchange membrane fuel cells (AEMFCs). In the experiments, four metal catalysts (nano-grade Pt, PtRu, PdNi and Ag), four AEMs (aQAPS-S8, AT-1, X37-50T and X37-50RT) and two alkaline ionomers (aQAPS-S14 and XB-7) were used. They were verified through several technical parameters examination and cell performance comparison for the optimal selection of AMEs. The bimetallic PdNi nanoparticles (PdNi/C) loaded with Vulcan XC-72R carbon black were used as anode electrodes by using the wet impregnation method, and Ag nanoparticles (Ag/C) were used as the catalyst cathode. It was found that the power density and current density of the X37-50RT are higher than the other three membranes. Also, alkaline ionomers of XB-7 had better performance than aQAPS-S14. The efficiency was improved by 32%, 155% and 27%, respectively, when compared to other membranes by using the same catalyst of PdNi/C, Ag/C and Pt/C. The results are consistent with the membrane ion conductivity measurements, which showed that the conductivity of the X37-50RT membrane is the highest among them. The conductivity values for hydroxide ions (OH<sup>-</sup>) and bromide ions (Br<sup>-</sup>) are 131 mS/cm and 91 mS/cm, respectively. These findings suggest that the properties (water uptake, swelling rate and mechanical) of the anion-exchange membrane (AEM) can serve as a key reference for AEM fuel cell applications.</p>","PeriodicalId":18410,"journal":{"name":"Membranes","volume":"14 12","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":3.3,"publicationDate":"2024-11-22","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11676742/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142895876","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"工程技术","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
MembranesPub Date : 2024-11-20DOI: 10.3390/membranes14110244
Anca Filimon, Diana Serbezeanu, Daniela Rusu, Alexandra Bargan, Lavinia Lupa
{"title":"Design of High-Performance Electrospun Membranes for Protective Clothing Applications.","authors":"Anca Filimon, Diana Serbezeanu, Daniela Rusu, Alexandra Bargan, Lavinia Lupa","doi":"10.3390/membranes14110244","DOIUrl":"10.3390/membranes14110244","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>The integration of nanomaterials into the textile industry has significantly advanced the development of high-performance fabrics, offering enhanced properties such as UV blocking, fire resistance, breathability, hydrophobicity, antimicrobial activity, and dust rejection. In this context, our research explores the development and characterization of electrospun membranes composed of polyether ether ketone (PEEK) and various polyimides (PIs (1-6)), focusing on their application in protective clothing. The combination of phosphorus-containing polyimides and PEEK, along with the electrospinning process, enhances the distinctive properties of both PEEK and polyimides, leading to composite membranes that stand out according to key parameters essential for maintaining physiological balance. The structural and morphological characteristics of these membranes have been evaluated using Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR) to identify the functional groups and scanning electron microscopy (SEM) to examine their morphology. These analyses provide critical insights into these materials' properties, which influence key performance parameters such as moisture management, breathability, and barrier functions. The membranes' breathability and impermeability were assessed through the water vapor transmission rate (WVTR), contact angle measurements, water and air permeability, and flame resistance tests. The results obtained indicate that PEEK/polyimide composite membranes meet the complex requirements of modern protective textiles, ensuring both safety and comfort for users through their optimized structural properties and enhanced functional capabilities.</p>","PeriodicalId":18410,"journal":{"name":"Membranes","volume":"14 11","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":3.3,"publicationDate":"2024-11-20","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11596149/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142730208","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"工程技术","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}