Hydrophilic modification is a promising method to inhibit fouling formation on ultrafiltration membrane.In this work,different mass concentrations(1%–16%)of hydrophilic polyvinylpyrrolidone were incorporated into pol...Hydrophilic modification is a promising method to inhibit fouling formation on ultrafiltration membrane.In this work,different mass concentrations(1%–16%)of hydrophilic polyvinylpyrrolidone were incorporated into polyethersulfone(PES)membranes fabricated by none-solvent induced phase separation.Then,polydopamine(PDA)coating on the surface of prepared membrane was carried out at pH 8.5.The morphology and structure,surface hydrophilicity,permeation flux,BSA rejection,antifouling and stability performances of PES and PDA/PES modified membranes were investigated in detail.The results indicated that PDA was successfully attached onto the membranes.Membrane hydrophilicity was evaluated by water contact angle measurement.The contact angles of modified membranes reduced remarkably,suggesting that the membrane hydrophilicities were significantly increased.The results of filtration tests,which were done by dead-end filtration of bovine serum albumin solution,showed that the properties of permeability and fouling resistance were obviously improved by PDA modification.When polyvinylpyrrolidone mass content reached 10%,flux recovery ratio of modified membrane was up to91.23%,and its BSA rejection were over 70%.The results of stability tests showed that the modified membranes had good mechanical stability and chemical stability.This facile fabrication procedure and outstanding performances suggested that the modified membranes had a potential in treating fouling.展开更多
The extraction of cobalt ions from dilute aqueous solutions was investigated by ultrafiltration with the help of poly(acrylic acid)sodium salt(PAASS).Polysulfone and polyethersulfone hollow fiber ultrafiltration membr...The extraction of cobalt ions from dilute aqueous solutions was investigated by ultrafiltration with the help of poly(acrylic acid)sodium salt(PAASS).Polysulfone and polyethersulfone hollow fiber ultrafiltration membranes were employed in this process.The kinetics of complexation reaction was studied for PAASS with Co^(2+).Results showed that,under a large excess of PAASS,it takes 65,55 and 40 min at pH 5,6 and 7,respectively,to get the equilibrium of complexation.The reaction kinetics can be described by a pseudo-first-order equation.Then,the effects of various parameters on the extraction of Co^(2+)were examined in detail.Results indicated that loading ratio,pH value and low-molecular competitive complexing agent affect significantly cobalt rejection coefficient R.Furthermore,a concentration experiment was carried out at pH 7.With increasing volume concentration factor,membrane flux declines slowly,and R value is always about 1.The concentrated retentate was used further for a decomplexation experiment.The decomplexation ratio of cobalt-PAASS complex reaches as high as 90.1%.After the decomplexation step,a diafiltration experiment was performed at pH 2.5.Cobalt ions can be extracted satisfactorily from the retentate,and a purified PAASS is obtained.展开更多
An ion-imprinted sorbent(IIP)was prepared by using Ni^2+ as template,3-[2(2-aminoethylamino)ethylamino]propyl-trimethoxysilane as functional monomer,and silica gel as carrier.The adsorption performance of IIP towards ...An ion-imprinted sorbent(IIP)was prepared by using Ni^2+ as template,3-[2(2-aminoethylamino)ethylamino]propyl-trimethoxysilane as functional monomer,and silica gel as carrier.The adsorption performance of IIP towards Ni^2+ was investigated.IIP showed a higher adsorption capacity than that of non-imprinted sorbent,and it also exhibited high selectivity for Ni^2+ in the presence of Cu^2+ and Zn^2+ ions.Then,IIP was used to form a dynamic membrane onto the surface of ceramic membrane for treatment of electroplating wastewater containing Ni^2+.Compared with ceramic membrane,IIP dynamic membrane had much higher steady membrane flux,and also rejected Ni^2+ to obtain a lower concentration of Ni2+ in the permeate fluid.Perhaps it is suitable for future practice applications.展开更多
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.51573041,21776067)the Demonstration Base Project of University-Enterprise Cooperation of Hunan Province(No.145812)。
文摘Hydrophilic modification is a promising method to inhibit fouling formation on ultrafiltration membrane.In this work,different mass concentrations(1%–16%)of hydrophilic polyvinylpyrrolidone were incorporated into polyethersulfone(PES)membranes fabricated by none-solvent induced phase separation.Then,polydopamine(PDA)coating on the surface of prepared membrane was carried out at pH 8.5.The morphology and structure,surface hydrophilicity,permeation flux,BSA rejection,antifouling and stability performances of PES and PDA/PES modified membranes were investigated in detail.The results indicated that PDA was successfully attached onto the membranes.Membrane hydrophilicity was evaluated by water contact angle measurement.The contact angles of modified membranes reduced remarkably,suggesting that the membrane hydrophilicities were significantly increased.The results of filtration tests,which were done by dead-end filtration of bovine serum albumin solution,showed that the properties of permeability and fouling resistance were obviously improved by PDA modification.When polyvinylpyrrolidone mass content reached 10%,flux recovery ratio of modified membrane was up to91.23%,and its BSA rejection were over 70%.The results of stability tests showed that the modified membranes had good mechanical stability and chemical stability.This facile fabrication procedure and outstanding performances suggested that the modified membranes had a potential in treating fouling.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant No.20976040)the financial support from Project Supported by Science and Technology Planning Project of Hunan Province,China(No.2009SK3036).
文摘The extraction of cobalt ions from dilute aqueous solutions was investigated by ultrafiltration with the help of poly(acrylic acid)sodium salt(PAASS).Polysulfone and polyethersulfone hollow fiber ultrafiltration membranes were employed in this process.The kinetics of complexation reaction was studied for PAASS with Co^(2+).Results showed that,under a large excess of PAASS,it takes 65,55 and 40 min at pH 5,6 and 7,respectively,to get the equilibrium of complexation.The reaction kinetics can be described by a pseudo-first-order equation.Then,the effects of various parameters on the extraction of Co^(2+)were examined in detail.Results indicated that loading ratio,pH value and low-molecular competitive complexing agent affect significantly cobalt rejection coefficient R.Furthermore,a concentration experiment was carried out at pH 7.With increasing volume concentration factor,membrane flux declines slowly,and R value is always about 1.The concentrated retentate was used further for a decomplexation experiment.The decomplexation ratio of cobalt-PAASS complex reaches as high as 90.1%.After the decomplexation step,a diafiltration experiment was performed at pH 2.5.Cobalt ions can be extracted satisfactorily from the retentate,and a purified PAASS is obtained.
基金the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant Nos.51573041 and 21776067)the Demonstration Base Project of University-Enterprise Cooperation of Hunan Province(No.145812).
文摘An ion-imprinted sorbent(IIP)was prepared by using Ni^2+ as template,3-[2(2-aminoethylamino)ethylamino]propyl-trimethoxysilane as functional monomer,and silica gel as carrier.The adsorption performance of IIP towards Ni^2+ was investigated.IIP showed a higher adsorption capacity than that of non-imprinted sorbent,and it also exhibited high selectivity for Ni^2+ in the presence of Cu^2+ and Zn^2+ ions.Then,IIP was used to form a dynamic membrane onto the surface of ceramic membrane for treatment of electroplating wastewater containing Ni^2+.Compared with ceramic membrane,IIP dynamic membrane had much higher steady membrane flux,and also rejected Ni^2+ to obtain a lower concentration of Ni2+ in the permeate fluid.Perhaps it is suitable for future practice applications.
