| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 227382 | Journal of Industrial and Engineering Chemistry | 2014 | 7 Pages |
Abstract
Polyethersulfone (PES) was modified by blending it with polyaniline (PANI) nanoparticles to improve the membrane performance. Three types of membranes: PES (controlled sample), PES-PANI self-synthesised, and PES-PANI (commercial), were evaluated by direct interaction with BSA, humic acid, silica nanoparticles, Escherichia coli and Bacillus bacteria. The surface hydrophilicity of the modified PES membranes was enhanced by the addition of PANI nanoparticles and showed improved fouling resistance and a high flux recovery ratio as well as improvement in BSA and humic acid rejection even with higher pore sizes. The modified membrane also showed less attack from the bacteria, demonstrating improved biofouling activity.
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Authors
Nor Faizah Razali, Abdul Wahab Mohammad, Nidal Hilal,