Chemical Regeneration of Mixed‐Matrix Membranes for Micropollutant Removal from Wastewater

Abstract

Incomplete removal of micropollutants in wastewater treatment leads to contamination of the aquatic environment. Mixed‐matrix membranes with different shares of embedded adsorbents are considered promising for the elimination of commonly found pharmaceuticals. However, their ideal geometry and reusability after a loading cycle remain uncertain. In this study, the life cycle of loaded membranes could be extended through chemical regeneration with ethanol at different temperatures. Moreover, membrane stability and adsorbent‐to‐membrane‐area ratio could be enhanced through a seven‐bore geometry.

Role of Cyclodextrin Cross-Linker Type on Steroid Hormone Micropollutant Removal from Water Using Composite Nanofiber Membrane

“…Membrane filtration processes, combined with adsorptive materials, have been reported in the literature for the efficient removal of MPs. Various adsorbents, such as activated carbon, − carbon nanotubes, , ion-exchange resins, polyaniline, and cyclodextrin, , have been immobilized into ultrafiltration (UF) membranes to enhance the removal of MPs.…”