Boehmite nanoparticles as a new nanofiller for preparation of antifouling mixed matrix membranes

Kickelbick, 2003, Concepts for the incorporation of inorganic building blocks into organic polymers on a nanoscale, Prog. Polym. Sci., 28, 83, 10.1016/S0079-6700(02)00019-9

Chung, 2007, Mixed matrix membranes (MMMs) comprising organic polymers with dispersed inorganic fillers for gas separation, Prog. Polym. Sci., 32, 483, 10.1016/j.progpolymsci.2007.01.008

Kim, 2010, The use of nanoparticles in polymeric and ceramic membrane structures: review of manufacturing procedures and performance improvement for water treatment, Environ. Pollut., 158, 2335, 10.1016/j.envpol.2010.03.024

Jeon, 2006, Effects of addition of TiO2 nanoparticles on mechanical properties and ionic conductivity of solvent-free polymer electrolytes based on porous P(VdF-HFP)/P(EO-EC) membranes, J. Power Sources, 162, 1304, 10.1016/j.jpowsour.2006.08.022

Nagarale, 2004, Organic–inorganic hybrid membrane: thermally stable cation-exchange membrane prepared by the sol–gel method, Macromolecules, 37, 10023, 10.1021/ma048404p

Madaeni, 2011, Separation of nitrogen and oxygen gases by polymeric membrane embedded with magnetic nano-particle, Polym. Adv. Technol., 22, 2556, 10.1002/pat.1800

Jian, 2006, Preparation of polysulfone–Fe3O4 composite ultrafiltration membrane and its behavior in magnetic field, J. Membr. Sci., 284, 9, 10.1016/j.memsci.2006.07.052

Vatanpour, 2011, Fabrication and characterization of novel antifouling nanofiltration membrane prepared from oxidized multiwalled carbon nanotube/polyethersulfone nanocomposite, J. Membr. Sci., 375, 284, 10.1016/j.memsci.2011.03.055

Soroko, 2009, Impact of TiO2 nanoparticles on morphology and performance of crosslinked polyimide organic solvent nanofiltration (OSN) membranes, J. Membr. Sci., 343, 189, 10.1016/j.memsci.2009.07.026

Luo, 2005, Hydrophilic modification of poly(ether sulfone) ultrafiltration membrane surface by self-assembly of TiO2 nanoparticles, Appl. Surf. Sci., 249, 76, 10.1016/j.apsusc.2004.11.054

Sawada, 2012, Development of a hydrophilic polymer membrane containing silver nanoparticles with both organic antifouling and antibacterial properties, J. Membr. Sci., 387–388, 1, 10.1016/j.memsci.2011.06.020

Mansourpanah, 2011, Fabrication new PES-based mixed matrix nanocomposite membranes using polycaprolactone modified carbon nanotubes as the additive: property changes and morphological studies, Desalination, 277, 171, 10.1016/j.desal.2011.04.022

Madaeni, 2011, A new approach to improve antifouling property of PVDF membrane using in situ polymerization of PAA functionalized TiO2 nanoparticles, J. Membr. Sci., 380, 155, 10.1016/j.memsci.2011.07.006

Hoek, 2011, Physical–chemical properties, separation performance, and fouling resistance of mixed-matrix ultrafiltration membranes, Desalination, 283, 89, 10.1016/j.desal.2011.04.008

Mansouri, 2010, Strategies for controlling biofouling in membrane filtration systems: challenges and opportunities, J. Mater. Chem., 20, 4567, 10.1039/b926440j

Maguire-Boyle, 2011, A new functionalization strategy for oil/water separation membranes, J. Membr. Sci., 382, 107, 10.1016/j.memsci.2011.07.046

Rahimpour, 2011, UV photo-grafting of hydrophilic monomers onto the surface of nano-porous PES membranes for improving surface properties, Desalination, 265, 93, 10.1016/j.desal.2010.07.037

Cheng, 2011, Remarkable pH-sensitivity and anti-fouling property of terpolymer blended polyethersulfone hollow fiber membranes, J. Membr. Sci., 378, 369, 10.1016/j.memsci.2011.05.028

Chapman, 2010, Phthalate doped PVC membranes for the inhibition of fouling, J. Membr. Sci., 365, 180, 10.1016/j.memsci.2010.09.003

Wang, 2011, Preparation and characterization of functional carboxylic polyethersulfone membrane, J. Membr. Sci., 374, 93, 10.1016/j.memsci.2011.03.021

Ba, 2010, Preparation and characterization of a neutrally charged antifouling nanofiltration membrane by coating a layer of sulfonated poly(ether ether ketone) on a positively charged nanofiltration membrane, J. Membr. Sci., 362, 192, 10.1016/j.memsci.2010.06.032

Yan, 2006, Effect of nano-sized Al2O3-particle addition on PVDF ultrafiltration membrane performance, J. Membr. Sci., 276, 162, 10.1016/j.memsci.2005.09.044

Yan, 2009, Application of the Al2O3–PVDF nanocomposite tubular ultrafiltration (UF) membrane for oily wastewater treatment and its antifouling research, Sep. Purif. Technol., 66, 347, 10.1016/j.seppur.2008.12.015

Wang, 2011, In situ embedment and growth of anhydrous and hydrated aluminum oxide particles on polyvinylidene fluoride (PVDF) membranes, J. Membr. Sci., 368, 134, 10.1016/j.memsci.2010.11.038

Ji-xiang, 2009, Influence of DOC on fouling of a PVDF ultrafiltration membrane modified by nano-sized alumina, Desalination, 239, 29, 10.1016/j.desal.2008.03.004

Aerts, 2001, The influence of filler concentration on the compaction and filtration properties of Zirfon-composite ultrafiltration membranes, Sep. Purif. Technol., 22–23, 663, 10.1016/S1383-5866(00)00165-9

Bottino, 2001, Preparation and properties of novel organic–inorganic porous membranes, Sep. Purif. Technol., 22–23, 269, 10.1016/S1383-5866(00)00127-1

Maximous, 2010, Optimization of Al2O3/PES membranes for wastewater filtration, Sep. Purif. Technol., 73, 294, 10.1016/j.seppur.2010.04.016

Deer, 1992

Rajabi, 2010, Room temperature synthesis of boehmite and crystallization of nanoparticles: effect of concentration and ultrasound, Sci. Adv. Mater., 2, 163, 10.1166/sam.2010.1063

Rinaldi, 2005, On the paradox of transition metal-free alumina-catalyzed epoxidation with aqueous hydrogen peroxide, J. Catal., 236, 335, 10.1016/j.jcat.2005.10.007

Rahimpour, 2010, Nano-porous polyethersulfone (PES) membranes modified by acrylic acid (AA) and 2-hydroxyethylmethacrylate (HEMA) as additives in the gelation media, J. Membr. Sci., 364, 380, 10.1016/j.memsci.2010.08.046

Susanto, 2009, High performance polyethersulfone microfiltration membranes having high flux and stable hydrophilic property, J. Membr. Sci., 342, 153, 10.1016/j.memsci.2009.06.035

Zhao, 2008, BPA transfer rate increase using molecular imprinted polyethersulfone hollow fiber membrane, J. Membr. Sci., 310, 38, 10.1016/j.memsci.2007.10.042

Okubo, 1991, Preparation of a sol–gel derived thin membrane on a porous ceramic hollow fiber by the filtration technique, J. Membr. Sci., 59, 73, 10.1016/S0376-7388(00)81222-3

Changrong, 1996, Boehmite sol properties and preparation of two-layer alumina membrane by a sol–gel process, J. Membr. Sci., 116, 9, 10.1016/0376-7388(95)00139-5

Das, 2009, Ceramic membrane by tape casting and sol–gel coating for microfiltration and ultrafiltration application, J. Phys. Chem. Solids, 70, 1395, 10.1016/j.jpcs.2009.08.016

Manjumol, 2011, An ‘eco-friendly’ all aqueous sol gel process for multi functional ultrafiltration membrane on porous tubular alumina substrate, J. Membr. Sci., 375, 134, 10.1016/j.memsci.2011.03.031

Teixeira, 2011, Composite phenolic resin-based carbon molecular sieve membranes for gas separation, Carbon, 49, 4348, 10.1016/j.carbon.2011.06.012

Hota, 2008, Fabrication and characterization of a boehmite nanoparticle impregnated electrospun fiber membrane for removal of metal ions, J. Mater. Sci., 43, 212, 10.1007/s10853-007-2142-4

Li, 2009, Effect of TiO2 nanoparticles on the surface morphology and performance of microporous PES membrane, Appl. Surf. Sci., 255, 4725, 10.1016/j.apsusc.2008.07.139

Hamid, 2011, Morphological and separation performance study of polysulfone/titanium dioxide (PSF/TiO2) ultrafiltration membranes for humic acid removal, Desalination, 273, 85, 10.1016/j.desal.2010.12.052

Arthanareeswaran, 2009, Development, characterization and separation performance of organic–inorganic membranes. Part II. Effect of additives, Sep. Purif. Technol., 67, 271, 10.1016/j.seppur.2009.03.037

Hochepid, 2002, Influence of precipitation conditions (pH and temperature) on the morphology and porosity of boehmite particle, Powder Technol., 128, 268, 10.1016/S0032-5910(02)00178-X

Bocchini, 2007, Influence of nano-dispersed boehmite on polypropylene photooxidation, Polym. Degrad. Stabil., 92, 1847, 10.1016/j.polymdegradstab.2007.07.002

Rahimpour, 2011, TiO2 entrapped nano-composite PVDF/SPES membranes: preparation, characterization, antifouling and antibacterial properties, Desalination, 275, 343, 10.1016/j.desal.2011.05.049

Meng, 2011, Preparation and characterization of Pd/Fe bimetallic nanoparticles immobilized in PVDF·Al2O3 membrane for dechlorination of monochloroacetic acid, J. Membr. Sci., 372, 165, 10.1016/j.memsci.2011.01.064

Liu, 2011, Preparation and characterization of poly(vinylidene fluoride) (PVDF) based ultrafiltration membranes using nano γ-Al2O3, J. Membr. Sci., 366, 97, 10.1016/j.memsci.2010.09.044

Mingliang, 2011, Fabrication of SPES/nano-TiO2 composite ultrafiltration membrane and its anti-fouling mechanism, Chin. J. Chem. Eng., 19, 45, 10.1016/S1004-9541(09)60175-0

Yi, 2010, Polysulfone-based amphiphilic polymer for hydrophilicity and fouling-resistant modification of polyethersulfone membranes, J. Membr. Sci., 365, 25, 10.1016/j.memsci.2010.08.001

Sun, 2010, Improved antifouling property of PES ultrafiltration membranes using additive of silica-PVP nanocomposite, Ind. Eng. Chem. Res., 49, 790, 10.1021/ie900560e

Yuliwati, 2011, Effect of modified PVDF hollow fiber submerged ultrafiltration membrane for refinery wastewater treatment, Desalination, 283, 214, 10.1016/j.desal.2011.03.049

Mousavand, 2007, Hydrothermal synthesis and in situ surface modification of boehmite nanoparticles in supercritical water, J. Supercrit. Fluids, 40, 397, 10.1016/j.supflu.2006.07.021

Ng, 2010, Polymeric membranes incorporated with metal/metal oxide nanoparticles: a comprehensive review, Desalination, 10.1016/j.desal.2010.11.033

Li, 2011, High-flux and anti-fouling cellulose nanofiltration membranes prepared via phase inversion with ionic liquid as solvent, Sep. Purif. Technol., 83, 66, 10.1016/j.seppur.2011.09.012

Cao, 2006, Effect of TiO2 nanoparticle size on the performance of PVDF membrane, Appl. Surf. Sci., 253, 2003, 10.1016/j.apsusc.2006.03.090

Idris, 2007, Synthesis, characterization and performance of asymmetric polyethersulfone (PES) ultrafiltration membranes with polyethylene glycol of different molecular weights as additives, Desalination, 207, 324, 10.1016/j.desal.2006.08.008

Pieracci, 2002, Increasing membrane permeability of UV-modified poly(ether sulfone) ultrafiltration membranes, J. Membr. Sci., 202, 1, 10.1016/S0376-7388(01)00624-X