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ReviewPolymers2021

Application of Zwitterions in Forward Osmosis: A Short Review.

Yu-Hsuan Chiao, Arijit Sengupta, Micah Belle Marie Yap Ang, Shu-Ting Chen, Teow Yeit Haan, Jorge Almodovar, Wei-Song Hung, S Ranil Wickramasinghe

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Review in Polymers, 2021. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 2 papers.

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Yu-Hsuan ChiaoAdvanced Membrane Materials Research Center, Graduate Institute of Applied Science and Technology, National Taiwan University of Science and Technology, Taipei 10607, Taiwan.ORCID 0000-0002-2371-4095
Arijit SenguptaBhabha Atomic Research Centre, Radiochemistry Division, Mumbai 400085, India.
Micah Belle Marie Yap AngR&D Center for Membrane Technology and Department of Chemical Engineering, Chung Yuan Christian University, Chung Li 32023, Taiwan.ORCID 0000-0002-8624-1803
Shu-Ting ChenDepartment of Chemical Engineering, University of Arkansas, Fayetteville, AR 72701, USA.
Teow Yeit HaanResearch Centre for Sustainable Process Technology (CESPRO), Faculty of Engineering and Built Environment, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, Bangi 43600, Selangor Darul Ehsan, Malaysia.
Jorge AlmodovarDepartment of Chemical Engineering, University of Arkansas, Fayetteville, AR 72701, USA.ORCID 0000-0002-1151-3878
Wei-Song HungAdvanced Membrane Materials Research Center, Graduate Institute of Applied Science and Technology, National Taiwan University of Science and Technology, Taipei 10607, Taiwan.
S Ranil WickramasingheDepartment of Chemical Engineering, University of Arkansas, Fayetteville, AR 72701, USA.

Funding

Dana Modal Insan MI-2019-017National Science Foundation 1361809National Science Foundation 1822101National Science Foundation 1848682
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Forward osmosis (FO) is an important desalination method to produce potable water. It was also used to treat different wastewater streams, including industrial as well as municipal wastewater. Though FO is environmentally benign, energy intensive, and highly efficient; it still suffers from four types of fouling namely: organic fouling, inorganic scaling, biofouling and colloidal fouling or a combination of these types of fouling. Membrane fouling may require simple shear force and physical cleaning for sufficient recovery of membrane performance. Severe fouling may need chemical cleaning, especially when a slimy biofilm or severe microbial colony is formed. Modification of FO membrane through introducing zwitterionic moieties on the membrane surface has been proven to enhance antifouling property. In addition, it could also significantly improve the separation efficiency and longevity of the membrane. Zwitterion moieties can also incorporate in draw solution as electrolytes in FO process. It could be in a form of a monomer or a polymer. Hence, this review comprehensively discussed several methods of inclusion of zwitterionic moieties in FO membrane. These methods include atom transfer radical polymerization (ATRP); second interfacial polymerization (SIP); coating and in situ formation. Furthermore, an attempt was made to understand the mechanism of improvement in FO performance by zwitterionic moieties. Finally, the future prospective of the application of zwitterions in FO has been discussed.

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antibacterialantifoulingdraw solutionforward osmosis (FO)zwitterion

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PMID33672026
PMCPMC7919480

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