Biofouling-Resistant Ultrafiltration Membranes via Codeposition of Dopamine and Cetyltrimethylammonium Bromide with Retained Size Selectivity and Water Flux
Aydın Cihanoğlu, Jessica D. Schiffman, Sacide Alsoy Altınkaya
Abstract
) bacteria and retained its surface ζ potential after being stored in 1 M NaCl (pH = 6.8) for 3 months. Our results demonstrate the potential of using a facile, one-step approach to modify commercial UF membranes without compromising their pore size or flux, while simultaneously endowing antibacterial activity.
Topics & Concepts
BiofoulingMembraneBromideUltrafiltration (renal)Chemical engineeringMaterials scienceSelectivityChromatographyChemistryInorganic chemistryOrganic chemistryBiochemistryEngineeringCatalysisMembrane Separation TechnologiesPolymer Surface Interaction StudiesAdvanced Sensor and Energy Harvesting Materials