Carbon nanotube immobilized composite hollow fiber membranes for pervaporative removal of volatile organics from water

Document Type

Article

Publication Date

10-7-2010

Abstract

This paper reports the development of novel carbon nanotube immobilized composite membranes (CNIM) for pervaporative removal of organics from an aqueous matrix. The nanotubes were immobilized into the pores of a composite, where they served as sorption sites that provided additional pathways for enhanced solute transport, affecting both the partitioning and diffusion through the membrane. Depending upon the process conditions, the enhancement in organic removal and mass transfer rates were higher by 108 and 95%, respectively. The CNIM demonstrated several advantages including enhanced recovery at low concentrations, lower temperatures, and higher flow rates. Overall, these lead to more energy efficient processes. © 2010 American Chemical Society.

Identifier

77957600174 (Scopus)

Publication Title

Journal of Physical Chemistry C

External Full Text Location

https://doi.org/10.1021/jp1064402

e-ISSN

19327455

ISSN

19327447

First Page

16351

Last Page

16356

Issue

39

Volume

114

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