Layered double hydroxide/boron nitride nanocomposite membranes for efficient separation and photodegradation of water-soluble dyes
Áine Coogan, Natalia García Doménech, Donagh Mc Ginley, Tigran Simonian, Aran Rafferty, Quentin Fedix, Amy Donlon, Valeria Nicolosi, Yurii K. Gun’ko
Abstract
New CuAl–CO 3 LDH/BNOx nanocomposite membranes demonstrate excellent dye retention characteristics and superior flow rates, as well as efficient photocatalysis for applications in membrane anti-fouling.
Topics & Concepts
NanocompositeMembranePhotodegradationHydroxidePhotocatalysisChemical engineeringBoron nitrideFoulingMaterials scienceBoronWater treatmentBiofoulingChemistryNanotechnologyOrganic chemistryEnvironmental engineeringCatalysisEnvironmental scienceEngineeringBiochemistryAdvanced Photocatalysis TechniquesLayered Double Hydroxides Synthesis and ApplicationsNanomaterials for catalytic reactions