Herein,copper ion doped calcium alginate(Cu^(2+)/CaAlg)composite hydrogel filtration membranes were prepared by using natural polymer sodium alginate(NaAlg)as raw material.The thermal stability and structure of the co...Herein,copper ion doped calcium alginate(Cu^(2+)/CaAlg)composite hydrogel filtration membranes were prepared by using natural polymer sodium alginate(NaAlg)as raw material.The thermal stability and structure of the composite membranes were characterized by thermogravimetric analysis and infrared spectroscopy.The mechanical strength,anti-fouling performance,hydrophilicity and filtration performance of the membrane were studied.The results show that Cu^(2+)/CaAlg hydrogel membrane has excelle nt mechanical properties and thermal stability.The anti-swelling ability of the membrane was greatly enhanced by doping Cu^(2+).After three alternate filtration cycles,the flux recovery rate of Cu^(2+)/CaAlg hydrogel membrane can still reach 85%,indicating that the membrane has good antipollution performance.When the operation pressure was 0.1 MPa,the rejection of coomassie brilliant blue G250 reached 99.8%with a flux of 46.3 L m^(-2)h^(-1),while the Na_(2)SO_(4) rejection was less than 10.0%.The Cu^(2+)/CaAlg membrane was recycled after 24 h in the filtration process,and its flux and rejection rate did not decrease significantly,indicating that the hydrogel membrane has long-term application potential.The Cu^(2+)/CaAlg membrane has a wide range of applications prospect in dye desalination,fine separation and biopharmaceutical technology fields.展开更多
Removal and recovery of phosphorus(P) from wastewater is of great importance to addressing the challenges of eutrophication and phosphorus shortage. The P removal and recovery performance of conventional electrochemic...Removal and recovery of phosphorus(P) from wastewater is of great importance to addressing the challenges of eutrophication and phosphorus shortage. The P removal and recovery performance of conventional electrochemical precipitation approach was constrained by the limited mass transfer rate. Herein,a cathodic membrane filtration(CMF) reactor was developed using Ti/SnO_(2)-Sb anode and titanium mesh cathodic membrane module to achieve efficient removal and recovery of P in wastewater. Compared with the flow-by mode, the CMF system in the flow-through mode exhibited excellent P removal performance due to the markedly enhanced mass transfer. At the current density of 4 A/m^(2), membrane flux of 16.6 L m^(-2)h^(-1), and Ca/P molar ratio of 1.67, the removal efficiency of P was 96.2% and the energy consumption was only 45.7 k Wh/kg P. The local high p H of cathode surface played a vital role in P removal,which substantially accelerated the nucleation of calcium phosphate(Ca P). Based on the crystalline and morphological characterization of the precipitates, the hydroxyapatite was the most stable crystalline phase of Ca P, which was transformed from intermediate phases(such as dicalcium phosphate and amorphous calcium phosphate). This study paves the way for applying electrochemical membrane filtration system for P removal and recovery from wastewater.展开更多
Cold caustic extraction has potential applications in the production of dissolving-grade pulps due to its ability to selectively remove hemicellulose from lignocellulosic materials. In this study,we demonstrate the co...Cold caustic extraction has potential applications in the production of dissolving-grade pulps due to its ability to selectively remove hemicellulose from lignocellulosic materials. In this study,we demonstrate the conversion of paper-grade kraft pulp into dissolving pulp by a single-stage cold caustic extraction. Under the extraction conditions of 12 wt% NaOH lye,11% pulp consistency,a temperature of 35℃,and 2 h,a paper-grade softwood kraft pulp was purified to high-grade dissolving pulp with 97. 1% α-cellulose content,1. 2% pentosane content,and narrowed molecular weight distribution. The resulting extraction filtrate was concentrated by nano-filtration to obtain the hemicellulose content of 59. 0 g / L,while the permeate was a clear Na OH solution with 10. 9 wt% concentration. A process configuration was also proposed,integrating this cold caustic extraction process with existing pulp and paper production and multi-purpose utilization of the extraction filtrate.展开更多
<b>Background:</b> Shallow wells and boreholes are vital sources of potable water in Hargeisa. This water can be polluted by runoff, in particular during the rainy season, causing outbreaks of waterborne i...<b>Background:</b> Shallow wells and boreholes are vital sources of potable water in Hargeisa. This water can be polluted by runoff, in particular during the rainy season, causing outbreaks of waterborne infections. <b>Objectives:</b> This research aimed at evaluating the microbial quality of shallow wells and boreholes water around Hargeisa, Somaliland. <b>Methods:</b> The total coliform and <i>Escherichia coli</i> count were done by using the membrane filtration method. Overall, 100 ml of each water sample was filtered via a 0.45 μm membrane filter, and then the filters were put on m-Endo agar plates that were incubated at 37°C for 24 to 48 hours. <b>Results:</b> The mean value of total coliform counts for the boreholes and shallow wells ranged from 1.288 × 10<sup>3</sup> to 8.8 × 10<sup>3</sup> CFU/100ml, while the mean value of total <i>E. coli</i> counts also ranged from 3.5 × 10<sup>2</sup> to 4.429 × 10<sup>3</sup> CFU/100ml. Results from this study have demonstrated that all water sources (Arabsiyo, Dararweyne, Darasalaam, Dabaraqas, and Jaleelo) don’t comply with the WHO guideline for drinking water. Results from the analysis of water samples of 28 wells demonstrated a significant correlation between total coliform and <i>E. coli</i> counts (P = 0.01). Therefore, this water is not fit for human consumption unless it is treated. <b>Conclusion:</b> This study has demonstrated that all results of both mean values of total coliform and <i>E. coli</i> counts from groundwater of selected shallow wells and boreholes were beyond WHO standards, so water from Arabsiyo, Jaleelo, Dabaraqas, Dararweyne, and Darasalaam requires treatment before human consumption.展开更多
Membrane filtration is one of the effective approaches to harvest microalgae for industrial biofuel production.However,during the filtration process,microalgae cells and extracellular organic matter(EOM)will deposit o...Membrane filtration is one of the effective approaches to harvest microalgae for industrial biofuel production.However,during the filtration process,microalgae cells and extracellular organic matter(EOM)will deposit on the membrane surface leading to reversible membrane fouling that can be removed by physical methods.When hydrophobic EOM is adsorbed on the membrane surface or inside pores,it will build up a gel layer,causing irreversible membrane fouling.Irreversible fouling can only be removed using chemical methods that will decrease membrane lifespan and increase operational costs.Here,we introduce a versatile superhydrophilic membrane with photo-Fenton self-cleaning property,which can prevent the reversible fouling and remove the irreversible fouling.Tannic acid(TA)and 3-aminopropyltriethoxysilane(APTES)were co-deposited on the polyvinylidene fluoride(PVDF)membrane via Schiff base and Michael addition reactions,andβ-FeOOH nanorods were inlaid on the membrane surface by in situ mineralization.The water contact angle of the modified membrane is reduced from 120°to 0°Under 60 min visible light,the hydroxyl radical(·OH)generated by the photo-Fenton reaction degraded the irreversible fouling that blocked membrane pores.The irreversible fouling rates of modified membrane was reduced from 39.57%to 3.26%,compared with the original membrane.Microalgae harvesting results illustrated that the membrane has a high flux recovery rate(FRR)of 98.2%,showed excellent passive antifouling and active antifouling performance.We believe this work will spark a novel platform for optimizing energy-efficient microalgae harvesting separation membrane modules.In addition,this method of anti-fouling filtration for microorganisms can be extended to the industrial production of various bioenergy sources and will have very promising practical applications.展开更多
Dye desalination is a challenge in the treatment of textile wastewater with high salt concentration. It is imperative to develop salt resistance membrane that is from sustainable materials to effectively treat dye/sal...Dye desalination is a challenge in the treatment of textile wastewater with high salt concentration. It is imperative to develop salt resistance membrane that is from sustainable materials to effectively treat dye/salt mixtures. And most polymer membrane materials are non-renewable petrochemical resources.In this paper, a green hydrogel membrane(CMCS-OA-Na Alg) was prepared by non-metallic ions of oxalic acid(OA) cross-linking of two natural macromolecules of sodium alginate(Na Alg) and carboxymethyl chitosan(CMCS). The membrane showed excellent anti-swelling at high salt concentration(swelling rate less than 8.0% in 10.0 wt% Na Cl solution) and good anti-fouling performance. The membrane exhibited a rejection higher than 95.0% for dyes(bright blue, direct black, direct red, and Congo red) and lower than7.0% for Na Cl, which can achieve better dye/Na Cl separation performance. This study provides a promising membrane material for high salt textile wastewater treatment only using water and carbohydrates as raw materials without any organic solvents.展开更多
A hybrid membrane process for simultaneous sludge thickening and digestion(MSTD)was studied.During one cycle(15 d)of operation under a hydraulic retention time of 1 d,the concentration of mixed liquor suspended solids...A hybrid membrane process for simultaneous sludge thickening and digestion(MSTD)was studied.During one cycle(15 d)of operation under a hydraulic retention time of 1 d,the concentration of mixed liquor suspended solids(MLSS)continuously increased from about 4 g·L^(–1)to 34 g·L^(–1),and the mixed liquor volatile suspended solids(MLVSS)increased from about 3 g·L^(–1)to over 22 g·L^(–1).About 42%of the MLVSS and 39%of the MLSS reduction were achieved.The thickening and digestion effects in the MSTD were further analyzed based on a mass balance analysis.Test results showed that biopolymers and cations of biomass were gradually released to the bulk solution during the process.It was also found that the capillary suction time,colloidal chemical oxygen demand,soluble microbial products,viscosity,and MLSS had significant positive correlations with the membrane fouling rate,whereas extracellular polymeric substances,polysaccharides,and proteins extracted from biomass had negative impacts on membrane fouling.展开更多
Hepatitis A virus is a pathogen associated with water pollution.Contaminated drinking water can cause hepatitis A outbreaks,lead to economic losses,and even threaten human lives.It is difficult to detect low levels of...Hepatitis A virus is a pathogen associated with water pollution.Contaminated drinking water can cause hepatitis A outbreaks,lead to economic losses,and even threaten human lives.It is difficult to detect low levels of hepatitis A virus in water,so the virus must be concentrated in order to quantify it accurately.Here,we present a simple,rapid,efficient technique for the concentration and detection of hepatitis A virus in water.Our data showed that adding phosphate-buffered saline to the water,pre-filtering the water,and adding Trizol reagent directly to the filtration membrane can significantly improve concentration efficiency.Of three types of filtration membranes studied(mixed cellulose ester membrane,polyvinylidene fluoride membrane,and nylon membrane),the concentration efficiency using mixed cellulose ester membrane with a 0.1-μm pore size was the highest,reaching 92.62 ± 5.17%.This method was used to concentrate hepatitis A virus in water samples from Donghu Lake.Using SYBR Green real-time reverse transcription polymerase chain reaction analysis,the detection sensitivity of this method reached 10~1 copies/μL and its concentration efficiency reached 79.45 ± 9.88%.展开更多
Cyanobacterial bloom has many adverse effects on source water quality and drinking water production. The traditional water treatment process can hardly achieve satisfactory removal of algae cells. This review examines...Cyanobacterial bloom has many adverse effects on source water quality and drinking water production. The traditional water treatment process can hardly achieve satisfactory removal of algae cells. This review examines the impact of pre-oxidation on the removal of cyanobacteria by solid-liquid separation processes. It was reported that the introduction of chemical oxidants such as chlorine, potassium permanganate, and ozone in algae-laden water pretreatment could improve algae removal by the subsequent solid-liquid separation processes. However, over dosed oxidants can result in more serious water quality risks due to significant algae cell lysis and undesirable intracellular organic matter release. It was suggested that moderate pre-oxidation may enhance the removal of cyanobacteria without damaging algae cells. In this article, effects of moderate pretreatment on the solid-liquid separation processes(sedimentation, dissolved air flotation, and membrane filtration) are reviewed.展开更多
基金supported by National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.51678409,51708406,51708407)Tianjin Science Technology Research Funds of China(Nos.16JCZDJC37500,15JCZDJC38300)Tianjin Science and Technology Plan Project(No.18ZXJMTG00120)。
文摘Herein,copper ion doped calcium alginate(Cu^(2+)/CaAlg)composite hydrogel filtration membranes were prepared by using natural polymer sodium alginate(NaAlg)as raw material.The thermal stability and structure of the composite membranes were characterized by thermogravimetric analysis and infrared spectroscopy.The mechanical strength,anti-fouling performance,hydrophilicity and filtration performance of the membrane were studied.The results show that Cu^(2+)/CaAlg hydrogel membrane has excelle nt mechanical properties and thermal stability.The anti-swelling ability of the membrane was greatly enhanced by doping Cu^(2+).After three alternate filtration cycles,the flux recovery rate of Cu^(2+)/CaAlg hydrogel membrane can still reach 85%,indicating that the membrane has good antipollution performance.When the operation pressure was 0.1 MPa,the rejection of coomassie brilliant blue G250 reached 99.8%with a flux of 46.3 L m^(-2)h^(-1),while the Na_(2)SO_(4) rejection was less than 10.0%.The Cu^(2+)/CaAlg membrane was recycled after 24 h in the filtration process,and its flux and rejection rate did not decrease significantly,indicating that the hydrogel membrane has long-term application potential.The Cu^(2+)/CaAlg membrane has a wide range of applications prospect in dye desalination,fine separation and biopharmaceutical technology fields.
基金National Natural Science Foundation of China (Nos. 51925806&51838009)the Shanghai Sailing Program(No. 22YF1450700)for the financial support。
文摘Removal and recovery of phosphorus(P) from wastewater is of great importance to addressing the challenges of eutrophication and phosphorus shortage. The P removal and recovery performance of conventional electrochemical precipitation approach was constrained by the limited mass transfer rate. Herein,a cathodic membrane filtration(CMF) reactor was developed using Ti/SnO_(2)-Sb anode and titanium mesh cathodic membrane module to achieve efficient removal and recovery of P in wastewater. Compared with the flow-by mode, the CMF system in the flow-through mode exhibited excellent P removal performance due to the markedly enhanced mass transfer. At the current density of 4 A/m^(2), membrane flux of 16.6 L m^(-2)h^(-1), and Ca/P molar ratio of 1.67, the removal efficiency of P was 96.2% and the energy consumption was only 45.7 k Wh/kg P. The local high p H of cathode surface played a vital role in P removal,which substantially accelerated the nucleation of calcium phosphate(Ca P). Based on the crystalline and morphological characterization of the precipitates, the hydroxyapatite was the most stable crystalline phase of Ca P, which was transformed from intermediate phases(such as dicalcium phosphate and amorphous calcium phosphate). This study paves the way for applying electrochemical membrane filtration system for P removal and recovery from wastewater.
基金the financial support from the Canada Research Chairs and NSERC CRD programthe Tianjin Municipal Science and Technology Commission(Grant No.12ZCZDGX01100)
文摘Cold caustic extraction has potential applications in the production of dissolving-grade pulps due to its ability to selectively remove hemicellulose from lignocellulosic materials. In this study,we demonstrate the conversion of paper-grade kraft pulp into dissolving pulp by a single-stage cold caustic extraction. Under the extraction conditions of 12 wt% NaOH lye,11% pulp consistency,a temperature of 35℃,and 2 h,a paper-grade softwood kraft pulp was purified to high-grade dissolving pulp with 97. 1% α-cellulose content,1. 2% pentosane content,and narrowed molecular weight distribution. The resulting extraction filtrate was concentrated by nano-filtration to obtain the hemicellulose content of 59. 0 g / L,while the permeate was a clear Na OH solution with 10. 9 wt% concentration. A process configuration was also proposed,integrating this cold caustic extraction process with existing pulp and paper production and multi-purpose utilization of the extraction filtrate.
文摘<b>Background:</b> Shallow wells and boreholes are vital sources of potable water in Hargeisa. This water can be polluted by runoff, in particular during the rainy season, causing outbreaks of waterborne infections. <b>Objectives:</b> This research aimed at evaluating the microbial quality of shallow wells and boreholes water around Hargeisa, Somaliland. <b>Methods:</b> The total coliform and <i>Escherichia coli</i> count were done by using the membrane filtration method. Overall, 100 ml of each water sample was filtered via a 0.45 μm membrane filter, and then the filters were put on m-Endo agar plates that were incubated at 37°C for 24 to 48 hours. <b>Results:</b> The mean value of total coliform counts for the boreholes and shallow wells ranged from 1.288 × 10<sup>3</sup> to 8.8 × 10<sup>3</sup> CFU/100ml, while the mean value of total <i>E. coli</i> counts also ranged from 3.5 × 10<sup>2</sup> to 4.429 × 10<sup>3</sup> CFU/100ml. Results from this study have demonstrated that all water sources (Arabsiyo, Dararweyne, Darasalaam, Dabaraqas, and Jaleelo) don’t comply with the WHO guideline for drinking water. Results from the analysis of water samples of 28 wells demonstrated a significant correlation between total coliform and <i>E. coli</i> counts (P = 0.01). Therefore, this water is not fit for human consumption unless it is treated. <b>Conclusion:</b> This study has demonstrated that all results of both mean values of total coliform and <i>E. coli</i> counts from groundwater of selected shallow wells and boreholes were beyond WHO standards, so water from Arabsiyo, Jaleelo, Dabaraqas, Dararweyne, and Darasalaam requires treatment before human consumption.
基金supported by the Fujian Provincial Science and Technology Cooperation Project(No.20210002)National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.31870994).
文摘Membrane filtration is one of the effective approaches to harvest microalgae for industrial biofuel production.However,during the filtration process,microalgae cells and extracellular organic matter(EOM)will deposit on the membrane surface leading to reversible membrane fouling that can be removed by physical methods.When hydrophobic EOM is adsorbed on the membrane surface or inside pores,it will build up a gel layer,causing irreversible membrane fouling.Irreversible fouling can only be removed using chemical methods that will decrease membrane lifespan and increase operational costs.Here,we introduce a versatile superhydrophilic membrane with photo-Fenton self-cleaning property,which can prevent the reversible fouling and remove the irreversible fouling.Tannic acid(TA)and 3-aminopropyltriethoxysilane(APTES)were co-deposited on the polyvinylidene fluoride(PVDF)membrane via Schiff base and Michael addition reactions,andβ-FeOOH nanorods were inlaid on the membrane surface by in situ mineralization.The water contact angle of the modified membrane is reduced from 120°to 0°Under 60 min visible light,the hydroxyl radical(·OH)generated by the photo-Fenton reaction degraded the irreversible fouling that blocked membrane pores.The irreversible fouling rates of modified membrane was reduced from 39.57%to 3.26%,compared with the original membrane.Microalgae harvesting results illustrated that the membrane has a high flux recovery rate(FRR)of 98.2%,showed excellent passive antifouling and active antifouling performance.We believe this work will spark a novel platform for optimizing energy-efficient microalgae harvesting separation membrane modules.In addition,this method of anti-fouling filtration for microorganisms can be extended to the industrial production of various bioenergy sources and will have very promising practical applications.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China (Nos. 51708407 and 51803150)the Science and Technology Plans of Tianjin (Nos. 19JCQNJC02900, 18ZXJMTG00120,20JCYBJC00120)。
文摘Dye desalination is a challenge in the treatment of textile wastewater with high salt concentration. It is imperative to develop salt resistance membrane that is from sustainable materials to effectively treat dye/salt mixtures. And most polymer membrane materials are non-renewable petrochemical resources.In this paper, a green hydrogel membrane(CMCS-OA-Na Alg) was prepared by non-metallic ions of oxalic acid(OA) cross-linking of two natural macromolecules of sodium alginate(Na Alg) and carboxymethyl chitosan(CMCS). The membrane showed excellent anti-swelling at high salt concentration(swelling rate less than 8.0% in 10.0 wt% Na Cl solution) and good anti-fouling performance. The membrane exhibited a rejection higher than 95.0% for dyes(bright blue, direct black, direct red, and Congo red) and lower than7.0% for Na Cl, which can achieve better dye/Na Cl separation performance. This study provides a promising membrane material for high salt textile wastewater treatment only using water and carbohydrates as raw materials without any organic solvents.
基金the Science and Technology Commission of Shanghai Municipality Fund(Nos.08231200200 and 09dz1204202)。
文摘A hybrid membrane process for simultaneous sludge thickening and digestion(MSTD)was studied.During one cycle(15 d)of operation under a hydraulic retention time of 1 d,the concentration of mixed liquor suspended solids(MLSS)continuously increased from about 4 g·L^(–1)to 34 g·L^(–1),and the mixed liquor volatile suspended solids(MLVSS)increased from about 3 g·L^(–1)to over 22 g·L^(–1).About 42%of the MLVSS and 39%of the MLSS reduction were achieved.The thickening and digestion effects in the MSTD were further analyzed based on a mass balance analysis.Test results showed that biopolymers and cations of biomass were gradually released to the bulk solution during the process.It was also found that the capillary suction time,colloidal chemical oxygen demand,soluble microbial products,viscosity,and MLSS had significant positive correlations with the membrane fouling rate,whereas extracellular polymeric substances,polysaccharides,and proteins extracted from biomass had negative impacts on membrane fouling.
基金supported by grants from the National Science and Technology Support Program (No.2013BAK12B05)the National Basic Research Program (No.2010CB530301)the National Natural Science Foundation of China (No.31070141,31100132)
文摘Hepatitis A virus is a pathogen associated with water pollution.Contaminated drinking water can cause hepatitis A outbreaks,lead to economic losses,and even threaten human lives.It is difficult to detect low levels of hepatitis A virus in water,so the virus must be concentrated in order to quantify it accurately.Here,we present a simple,rapid,efficient technique for the concentration and detection of hepatitis A virus in water.Our data showed that adding phosphate-buffered saline to the water,pre-filtering the water,and adding Trizol reagent directly to the filtration membrane can significantly improve concentration efficiency.Of three types of filtration membranes studied(mixed cellulose ester membrane,polyvinylidene fluoride membrane,and nylon membrane),the concentration efficiency using mixed cellulose ester membrane with a 0.1-μm pore size was the highest,reaching 92.62 ± 5.17%.This method was used to concentrate hepatitis A virus in water samples from Donghu Lake.Using SYBR Green real-time reverse transcription polymerase chain reaction analysis,the detection sensitivity of this method reached 10~1 copies/μL and its concentration efficiency reached 79.45 ± 9.88%.
基金supported by the National Key Research and Development Project (No. 2018YFE0204101)National Natural Science Foundation of China (No. 51808531)。
文摘Cyanobacterial bloom has many adverse effects on source water quality and drinking water production. The traditional water treatment process can hardly achieve satisfactory removal of algae cells. This review examines the impact of pre-oxidation on the removal of cyanobacteria by solid-liquid separation processes. It was reported that the introduction of chemical oxidants such as chlorine, potassium permanganate, and ozone in algae-laden water pretreatment could improve algae removal by the subsequent solid-liquid separation processes. However, over dosed oxidants can result in more serious water quality risks due to significant algae cell lysis and undesirable intracellular organic matter release. It was suggested that moderate pre-oxidation may enhance the removal of cyanobacteria without damaging algae cells. In this article, effects of moderate pretreatment on the solid-liquid separation processes(sedimentation, dissolved air flotation, and membrane filtration) are reviewed.
