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20 resultsShowing papers similar to COMPOSITE MEMBRANES BASED ON MXene AND NANOCELLULOSE: PROPERTIES AND WATER PURIFICATION EFFICIENCY
ClearMXene/Carbon Nanocomposites for Water Treatment
This review examines the potential of combining MXene materials with carbon nanomaterials to create advanced composites for water purification. Researchers found that these hybrid materials are effective at removing a wide range of pollutants including heavy metals, dyes, and organic contaminants from water. The study highlights that while promising, challenges around material stability and scalability still need to be addressed before widespread use.
The power of MXene-based materials for emerging contaminant removal from water - A review
This review examines MXenes, a new class of two-dimensional materials being developed for water purification. These materials show strong potential for removing a range of pollutants from water, including microplastics, heavy metals, pharmaceutical residues, and PFAS (forever chemicals). Better water treatment technology like this could reduce human exposure to microplastics and other contaminants in drinking water.
MXene-based materials for removal of antibiotics and heavy metals from wastewater– a review
This review examines the use of MXene-based materials for removing antibiotics and heavy metals from wastewater. Researchers found that MXene-based membranes, adsorbents, and photocatalysts show strong potential for water treatment due to their high electrical conductivity, thermal stability, and superior sorption capacity for hazardous contaminants.
The Performance of Cellulose Composite Membranes and Their Application in Drinking Water Treatment
This study examined the performance of cellulose composite membranes for drinking water treatment, evaluating their ability to remove contaminants including heavy metals, organic pollutants, and microorganisms. Results showed that cellulose composite membranes provided effective multi-pollutant removal, supporting their application in water purification systems.
Preparation of a novel reusable 2D-MXene with flower-like LDH composite for ultra-high adsorption of congo red and doxycycline: Stability and environmental application
Scientists created a new recyclable material combining MXene and layered double hydroxides that can remove over 98% of certain pollutants from wastewater. While this study focused on dye and antibiotic removal rather than microplastics directly, the same type of advanced filtration technology could be adapted to help remove micro- and nanoplastic contaminants from water supplies.
Current Status and Advancement of Nanomaterials within Polymeric Membranes for Water Purification
This review examines advances in nanomaterial-enhanced polymeric membranes for water purification, including the removal of contaminants like heavy metals, organic pollutants, and microplastics. Researchers highlight how integrating materials such as metal nanoparticles, nanofibers, and graphene oxide can improve membrane performance for filtering various waterborne pollutants. The study suggests these technologies hold promise for addressing growing challenges in water contamination.
The Impact of Surface Chemistry and Synthesis Conditions on the Adsorption of Antibiotics onto MXene Membranes
Not relevant to microplastics — this study investigates how different synthesis methods affect the antibiotic adsorption performance of MXene (a 2D nanomaterial) membranes, a water treatment application unrelated to microplastic pollution.
Optimized Polymeric Membranes for Water Treatment: Fabrication, Morphology, and Performance
This review examines advances in polymer membrane design for water purification, focusing on how chemical functionalization and fabrication methods determine membrane performance. Researchers highlight promising developments incorporating metal-organic frameworks, covalent organic frameworks, and graphene into polymer membranes for selectively removing toxic metals and chemicals. The study emphasizes that choosing the right polymer chemistry and morphology is critical for developing efficient water treatment systems.
Best of Both Worlds: Adsorptive Ultrafiltration Nanocellulose‐Hypercrosslinked Polymer Hybrid Membranes for Metal Ion Removal
Researchers developed an adsorptive ultrafiltration membrane combining nanocellulose and hypercrosslinked polymer to achieve high removal of both microplastics and dissolved contaminants, demonstrating dual-function performance in water treatment.
Multifunctional sodium alginate/chitosan-modified graphene oxide reinforced membrane for simultaneous removal of nanoplastics, emulsified oil, and dyes in water
Researchers developed a bioinspired three-layer membrane using sodium alginate, graphene oxide, and chitosan that removed over 99% of nanoplastics, emulsified oil, and dyes from water simultaneously, with excellent stability in extreme pH conditions and good recyclability.
A comprehensive review on monitoring and purification of water through tunable 2D nanomaterials
This review examines how two-dimensional nanomaterials — including graphene, g-C3N4, MoS2, and MXene — can be used to monitor and remove heavy metals, organic pollutants, and other contaminants from water systems more efficiently than conventional methods.
Sustainable Design of Bio-Composite Membranes for Dual Contaminant Separation and Environmental Remediation
This study developed a cellulose acetate composite membrane capable of simultaneously removing both microplastics/nanoplastics and oil contaminants from water using an environmentally benign fabrication process, offering a multifunctional alternative to conventional single-target treatment systems.
Performance of Electrified MXene Membranes in Real Wastewater Applications
Researchers investigated the performance of electrified MXene-based membranes for nanoplastic removal from real wastewater, finding that applying an electric field significantly improved nanoplastic rejection through electrostatic repulsion and electrocoagulation mechanisms while also increasing water flux compared to non-electrified conditions.
Multifunctional Membranes—A Versatile Approach for Emerging Pollutants Removal
This review surveys electrospun polymer membranes as multifunctional filtration materials for removing emerging pollutants — including microplastics, pharmaceuticals, and heavy metals — from water, highlighting their tuneable pore structure and high surface area as key advantages.
Metal-organic framework membrane for waterborne micro/nanoplastics treatment
Researchers reviewed the potential of metal-organic framework (MOF) membranes — materials with highly tunable pore structures — to filter micro- and nanoplastics from water more effectively than conventional filtration. MOF membranes showed promise due to their adjustable surface chemistry and resistance to biological fouling, though challenges like particle clumping and structural stability still need to be resolved.
The Role of Biocomposites and Nanocomposites in Eliminating Organic Contaminants from Effluents
Not relevant to microplastics — this review evaluates biocomposite and nanocomposite sorbents for removing heavy metals, dyes, and hydrocarbons from industrial wastewater, comparing adsorption mechanisms and recyclability.
Hierarchical MXene Hydrogel Evaporators with Self‐Regulating Water‐Thermal Management for High‐Efficiency Removal of Multipollutants via Solar‐Energy Utilization
Engineers designed a solar-powered water purification device using MXene nanomaterials that can remove up to 99% of microplastics from water while also filtering out heavy metals and killing bacteria. The device converts sunlight into heat to evaporate and purify contaminated water, and it remains effective even after exposure to extreme cold and UV aging. This technology could provide a low-cost way to produce clean drinking water in areas affected by microplastic pollution.
Emerging Materials to Prepare Mixed Matrix Membranes for Pollutant Removal in Water
This review examines how mixed matrix membranes made by embedding functional materials into polymer substrates can be used to remove various water pollutants including microplastics. The study highlights emerging nanomaterials such as metal-organic frameworks and carbon nanotubes that enhance membrane performance, offering a promising approach for advanced wastewater treatment.
State-of-the-Art of Polymer/Fullerene C60 Nanocomposite Membranes for Water Treatment: Conceptions, Structural Diversity and Topographies
This review surveyed the development of polymer/fullerene C60 nanocomposite membranes for water treatment, highlighting how fullerene's zero-dimensional structure and high surface area enhance membrane performance for desalination, nanofiltration, and microbial removal.
Double-Modified Composite Membranes with Organic Framework Nanoparticles for Nanoplastics Removal: Insights from Density Functional Theory Modeling
Researchers developed a dual-modified composite membrane combining hydrogen-bonded organic framework and metal-organic framework nanoparticles, achieving both high water permeability and strong rejection of nanoplastic particles, outperforming single-modification membranes in water treatment performance.