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Effect of Nanopatterning on Concentration Polarization during Nanofiltration.


ABSTRACT: Membranes used for desalination still face challenges during operation. One of these challenges is the buildup of salt ions at the membrane surface. This is known as concentration polarization, and it has a negative effect on membrane water permeance and salt rejection. In an attempt to decrease concentration polarization, a line-and-groove nanopattern was applied to a nanofiltration (NF) membrane. Aqueous sodium sulfate (Na2SO4) solutions were used to test the rejection and permeance of both pristine and patterned membranes. It was found that the nanopatterns did not reduce but increased the concentration polarization at the membrane surface. Based on these studies, different pattern shapes and sizes should be investigated to gain a fundamental understanding of the influence of pattern size and shape on concentration polarization.

SUBMITTER: Ward LM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8707940 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature

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Effect of Nanopatterning on Concentration Polarization during Nanofiltration.

Ward Lauren M LM   Fickling Barbara G BG   Weinman Steven T ST  

Membranes 20211207 12


Membranes used for desalination still face challenges during operation. One of these challenges is the buildup of salt ions at the membrane surface. This is known as concentration polarization, and it has a negative effect on membrane water permeance and salt rejection. In an attempt to decrease concentration polarization, a line-and-groove nanopattern was applied to a nanofiltration (NF) membrane. Aqueous sodium sulfate (Na<sub>2</sub>SO<sub>4</sub>) solutions were used to test the rejection an  ...[more]

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