1
Return

Breathable and asymmetrically superwettable Janus membrane with robust oil-fouling resistance for durable membrane distillation

delete2018-10-01
delete146
PRE
AI
Z
Zhigao Zhu
Z
Zhiquan Liu
L
Lingling Zhong
C
Chengjie Song
时文歆 (Wenxin Shi)
F
Fuyi Cui
王威 (Wei Wang) *
DOI:10.1016/j.memsci.2018.06.028delete
deleteOriginal
deleteOriginal request for help
deleteShare
deleteSave
Abstract

Abstract

En 中文
A highly breathable membrane integrating an asymmetrically superwettable Janus skin and a hydrophobic nanofibrous membrane (NFM) was developed via sequential electrospinning and electrospraying for application in membrane distillation (MD). The electrosprayed asymmetrically superwettable Janus skin composed of lotusleaf- like nano/microstructured nanofilaments exhibited an intriguing underwater superoleophobicity of 164 degrees and an in-air superhydrophobicity of 166 degrees, thereby providing a robust resistance to membrane fouling with high flux. The newly developed membrane with an ultrathin Janus skin layer, high porosity and interconnected pore structure displayed a high water flux of over 25 Lm(-2) h(-1), a robust oil resistance and an excellent durability in direct contact MD (Delta T = 40 degrees C) during the treatment of oil-in-saline water emulsion (1000 ppm oil). The present development can thus endow MD with the ability to desalinate challenging water matrices with complex compositions. Significantly, the sequential electrospraying process utilized in the construction of the Janus skin is expected to be applicable to a wide range of other selective separations.
Keywords:
Electrospinning
Asymmetrically superwettable membrane
Janus membrane
Membrane distillation
AI Summary

AI Summary

Key information extracted from the uploaded paper, including a brief overview, abstract, background, key highlights, visual analysis, and future outlook.

Journal

Journal of Membrane Science cover
Journal of Membrane Science
IF:
9
Papers:
2.1W
Citations:
9.4W

Organization

H
harbin institute of technology
Scholars:
8.0W
Papers: 6.6W
Citations: 66
C
Chongqing University
Scholars:
5.1W
Papers: 4.1W
Citations: 6.0W
Cited Papers

Cited Papers

Citing Papers

Citing Papers