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Title: Antifouling and performance enhancement of polysulfone ultrafiltration membranes using CaCO3 nanoparticles
Authors: Nair, A.K.
Isloor, A.M.
Kumar, R.
Ismail, A.F.
Issue Date: 2013
Citation: Desalination, 2013, Vol.322, , pp.69-75
Abstract: Calcium carbonate nanoparticles were synthesized from calcium nitrate via chemical precipitation method. The nanoparticles were characterized using scanning electron microscope (SEM), Attenuated total reflectance infra red (ATR-IR) spectrum and by X-ray diffraction (XRD). These nanoparticles were used as additive for polysulfone (PSf) ultrafiltration membrane along with polyethylene glycol (PEG) as pore forming agent. The PSf hybrid membranes were characterized by ATR-IR, XRD, and SEM studies. ATR-IR and XRD results indicated the successful incorporation of the nanoparticles in the membranes. Cross sectional images of the membranes along with the elemental mapping of calcium on the membrane surface were assessed using SEM. Hydrophilicity of the membranes was evaluated in terms of contact angle measurements. The permeability of the membranes was determined by measuring the pure water flux (PWF). Membranes were also subjected to antifouling studies using bovine serum albumin (BSA) as the standard protein for rejection. The membranes showed better permeability and antifouling property with the increased addition of CaCO3 nanoparticles. 2013 Elsevier B.V.
URI: http://idr.nitk.ac.in/jspui/handle/123456789/10146
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