Optimal synthesis, characterization and antifouling performance of Pluronic F127/bentonite-based super-hydrophilic polyvinyl chloride ultrafiltration membrane for enhanced oilfield produced water treatment

Tausif Ahmad, Chandan Guria, Ajay Mandal

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Abstract

Pluronic F127 (PF127-) and PF127/bentonite-blended PVC ultrafiltration membranes are prepared in salt coagulation baths involving NaCl, KCl, NH4Cl, MgCl2 and CaCl2. Saturated KCl-coagulation bath delivers super-hydrophilic membrane with improved surface-porosity (10.64 %), pore density (49.26 μm−2), roughness (51.12 nm) and hydrophilicity (contact angle
Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)58-75
Number of pages18
JournalJournal of Industrial and Engineering Chemistry
Volume90
DOIs
StatePublished - Oct 25 2020
Externally publishedYes

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