Superhydrophobic nanoparticle-coated PVDF–HFP membranes with enhanced flux, anti-fouling and anti-wetting performance for direct contact membrane distillation-based desalination
Ioannis Tournis, Dimitris Tsiourvas, Zili Sideratou, Lamprini G. Boutsika, Aggeliki Papavasiliou, Nikos Boukos, Andreas A. Sapalidis
Abstract
Synthesis and superposition of silicon oxide nanoparticles on the surface of PVDF–HFP membrane via one-step method provide high superhydrophobic, oleophobic and antifouling properties enhancing their performance in membrane distillation.
Topics & Concepts
Membrane distillationWettingMembraneDesalinationFoulingContact angleMaterials scienceChemical engineeringMembrane foulingNanoparticleFlux (metallurgy)NanotechnologyChemistryComposite materialEngineeringMetallurgyBiochemistryMembrane Separation TechnologiesMembrane-based Ion Separation TechniquesFuel Cells and Related Materials