Electrically conductive polymer-nanocomposite (ECPNC) reverse osmosis (RO) thin film membranes were demonstrated to have biofilm-preventing capabilities under extreme bacteria and organic material loadings. A simple route to the creation and application of these polyamide-carbon nanotube thin films is reported along with characterization by SEM, TEM and FTIR. These polymer nanocomposite thin film materials boast high electrical conductivity (~400 S/m), good NaCl rejection (>95%), and high water permeability. Biofouling capabilities were studied. The prevention of biofilm formation on the ECPNC membranes was a long-term effect, did not decrease with use, and was highly reproducible.
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Speaker
- Charles-Fracois de Lannoy
Company
- Duke University
Event
- AMTA/AWWA Membrane Technology Conference, San Antonio, TX
Session
- AMTA/AWWA Membrane Technology Conference
Date
- 02/25/13
Media
Keywords
- Biofouling, Electrically Conducting, Polymer Nanocomposite, (ECPNC)
Reference
- 9659-DP1291