Polybenzimidazole (PBI) nanofiltration hollow fiber membranes applied in forward osmosis process

Kai Yu Wang; Tai Shung Chung; Jian Jun Qin

doi:10.1016/j.memsci.2007.05.035

Polybenzimidazole (PBI) nanofiltration hollow fiber membranes applied in forward osmosis process

Kai Yu Wang, Tai Shung Chung^*, Jian Jun Qin

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Abstract

For the first time, the potential of polybenzimidazole (PBI) nanofiltration membrane as a forward osmosis membrane has been investigated. PBI was chosen mainly because of its unique nanofiltration characteristics, robust mechanical strength and excellent chemical stability. The MgCl₂ solutions with different concentrations and other different salt solutions were employed as draw solutions to test the water permeation flux through the PBI membrane during forward osmosis. High water permeation flux and excellent salt selectivity were achieved by using the PBI nanofiltration membrane which has a narrow pore size distribution. Effects of membrane morphology, operation conditions and flowing patterns of two feed streams within the membrane module on water transport performance have been investigated. It may conclude that PBI nanofiltration membrane is a promising candidate as a forward osmosis (FO) membrane.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	6-12
Number of pages	7
Journal	Journal of Membrane Science
Volume	300
Issue number	1-2
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1016/j.memsci.2007.05.035
State	Published - Aug 15 2007
Externally published	Yes

Keywords

Forward osmosis
Hollow fiber
Membrane separation
Nanofiltration
Polybenzimidazole

ASJC Scopus subject areas

Biochemistry
General Materials Science
Physical and Theoretical Chemistry
Filtration and Separation

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