A review of membrane distillation enhancement via thermal management and molecular transport through nanomaterial-based membranes

Huang, Jian; He, Yurong; Hui, Sek Wen; Wang, M; Tang, Tianqi

doi:10.1007/s11431-022-2332-3

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“…Membrane distillation (MD) has recently gained prominence as a membrane separation process utilizing nonisothermal physical separation technology. In this technology, a hydrophobic microfiltration membrane is employed to segregate the aqueous solution [70][71][72][73][74][75]. By introducing a temperature difference across the membrane, a vapor pressure disparity is created, propelling vapor through the hydrophobic porous membrane.…”

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Preparation, Modification, and Application of Ethylene-Chlorotrifluoroethylene Copolymer Membranes

Liao,

Wang,

Zhou

et al. 2024

Membranes

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Ethylene-chlorotrifluoroethylene (ECTFE) was first commercialized by DuPont in 1974. Its unique chemical structure gives it high heat resistance, mechanical strength, and corrosion resistance. But also due to these properties, it is difficult to prepare a membrane from it by the nonsolvent-induced phase separation (NIPS) method. However, it can be prepared as a microfiltration membrane using the thermally induced phase separation (TIPS) method at certain temperatures and with the selection of suitable solvents, and the use of green solvents is receiving increasing attention from researchers. The surface wettability of ECTFE membranes usually needs to be modified before use to strengthen its performance to meet the application requirements, usually by graft modification and surface oxidation techniques. This paper provides an overview of the structure of ECTFE and its preparation and modification methods, as well as recent advances in its application areas and prospects for the future methods of preparing high-performance ECTFE membranes.

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