Pervaporative desalination using MIL 140 A loaded polylactic acid nanocomposite membrane


Nigiz F. U., Karakoca B.

Process Safety and Environmental Protection, vol.169, pp.447-457, 2023 (SCI-Expanded) identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 169
  • Publication Date: 2023
  • Doi Number: 10.1016/j.psep.2022.11.015
  • Journal Name: Process Safety and Environmental Protection
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus, Academic Search Premier, Aerospace Database, Aqualine, Aquatic Science & Fisheries Abstracts (ASFA), Biotechnology Research Abstracts, CAB Abstracts, Chemical Abstracts Core, Communication Abstracts, Environment Index, Greenfile, INSPEC, Metadex, Pollution Abstracts, Veterinary Science Database, Civil Engineering Abstracts
  • Page Numbers: pp.447-457
  • Keywords: MIL 140 A synthesis, Pervaporative desalination, Polylactic acid
  • Çanakkale Onsekiz Mart University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

© 2022 The Institution of Chemical EngineersIn this study, freestanding asymmetric MIL 140 A loaded polylactic acid (PLA)-based membranes were prepared and tested for pervapoative desalination. Membranes were characterized using different chemical and physical techniques. Desalination test was carried out with NaCl-water solution. The effects of MIL 140 A concentration (0, 1, 2, 3, 4 wt%), feed temperature (40, 50, 55, 60 ℃), NaCl concentration (2, 3, 4, 5, 6 wt%), and the downstream pressure (10, 15, 20, 25, 30 mbar) on the flux and the rejection were determined. As a result, MIL 140 A incorporation improved the hydrophilicity, durability, and the mechanical strength of PLA membrane. According to the results, a flux of 12.2 kg/m2.h with the rejection of 99.92 % was achieved by 3 wt % of MIL 140 A filled membrane at 60 ℃ with 10 mbar downstream pressure. A real sea water separation was also made with the 3 wt% of MIL 140 A loaded membrane and it was observed that the ion concentrations of the permeate were in drinking water standards. The prepared membrane was tested more than 160 h and no flux and salt rejection decrease was observed except for experimental errors.