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http://dx.doi.org/10.12989/mwt.2015.6.4.323

Modification methods of polyethersulfone membranes for minimizing fouling - Review  

Sathish Kumar, R. (Membrane Research Laboratory, Department of Chemical Engineering, National Institute of Technology)
Arthanareeswaran, G. (Membrane Research Laboratory, Department of Chemical Engineering, National Institute of Technology)
Paul, Diby (Department of Environmental Engineering, Konkuk University)
Kweon, Ji Hyang (Department of Environmental Engineering, Konkuk University)
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Membrane and Water Treatment / v.6, no.4, 2015 , pp. 323-337 More about this Journal
Abstract
Membrane Fouling was considered as major drawback in various industrial applications. Thus, this paper reviews the surface modification of polyethersulfone (PES) membranes for antifouling performance. Various modification techniques clearly indicate that hydrophilicity has to improve on the PES membrane surface. Moreover, the mechanism of fouling reduction with corresponds to various modification methods is widely discussed. Incorporation of hydrophilic functional groups on PES membrane surface enhances the surface free energy thereby which reduces the fouling. Characterization techniques adopted for the surface modified membranes was also discussed. These studies might be useful for the other researchers to utilize the modification technique for the applications of waste water treatment, chemical process industry and food industry.
Keywords
surface modifications; fouling; hydrophilic modifiers; polymer additives; flux decline;
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