Interface engineering of a MXenes/PVDF mixed-matrix membrane for superior water purification: efficient removal of oil, protein and tetracycline
Heba A. El‐Nemr, Mohamed E. El‐Khouly, Mathias Ulbricht, Ahmed S.G. Khalil
Abstract
h per bar and maintained a 99% crude oil rejection rate over three separation cycles, demonstrating excellent antifouling performance. This superior separation efficiency across different feeds resulted from favorable interactions between MXene and pollutants, enhancing bovine serum albumin and tetracycline adsorption while synergistically improving water permeability and pollutant capture. Consequently, MXene/PVDF mixed matrix membranes show strong potential as an effective, durable, and stable solution for removing emerging wastewater pollutants, offering enhanced performance in pollutant rejection/removal and fouling resistance, thus addressing critical water purification and environmental sustainability challenges.