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Graphene nanoplatelet-enhanced PANI-PAMPSA ultrafiltration membranes: influence of conductivity on fouling and electro-assisted cleaning

Year: 2026

Type: article

Abstract: , representing a 4.2-fold enhancement over the pristine membrane. Although water permeability decreased, all membranes maintained excellent ultrafiltration performance, exhibiting >92% bovine serum albumin (BSA) rejection and >82% humic acid (HA) rejection. Notably, GNP incorporation did not improve intrinsic fouling resistance under hydraulic cleaning conditions, whereas electro-assisted cleaning performance progressively improved with increasing GNP loading and membrane conductivity. These results support the contribution of enhanced membrane conductivity to electro-assisted cleaning, while concurrent GNP-induced changes in membrane morphology and surface properties may also contribute to the observed response.

Source: RSC Advances

DOI: 10.1039/d6ra07599a

Authors: Adem Sarihan, Hüseyin Oğuz

Institution: Bilecik Şeyh Edebali Üniversitesi

Language: English

Topic: Membrane Separation Technologies

Subfield: Water Science and Technology

Field: Environmental Science

Domain: Physical Sciences

SDG: Clean water and sanitation

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $1,042