2025 September - 35 articles
The primary mechanism of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) is inhibition of prostaglandin production mediated by cyclooxygenase. Given the possible association of cyclooxygenase-2, but not cyclooxygenase-1, with membrane lipid rafts, we...
Traditional thermal concentration processes for LiCl, such as multi-effect evaporation and mechanical vapor recompression (MVR), suffer from drawbacks including high energy consumption and severe equipment corrosion. However, electrodialysis (ED) tec...
Chitosan biopolymer membranes reinforced with channel-selective ZIF-8 nanofillers were developed and thoroughly characterized as separators for bioelectrochemical systems. This study explores the synergistic effect of incorporating ZIF-8 into a chito...
Direct Contact Membrane Distillation–Crystallization (DCMD-Cr) is a synergistic technology for zero liquid discharge (ZLD) and resource recovery from high-salinity brines. In this study, DCMD-Cr was integrated to desalinate real oilfield-produc...
Novel blend membranes containing S-PVA and PEBAX 1657 at a blend ratio of 8:2 were doped with varying amounts of titanium dioxide phosphate (TiO2PO4) as a nanoparticle filler at concentrations of 0, 3, 5, and 7 wt%. The membranes were fabricated usin...
Myelin is a lipid-rich membrane that insulates axons, providing support and ensuring efficient nerve impulse conduction. Disruption of this sheath, or demyelination, impairs neural transmission and underlies symptoms like vision loss and muscle weakn...
Ion concentration polarization (ICP) is a promising electrokinetic technique for the concentration and separation of nanoparticles in microfluidic systems. In this study, we investigated how key parameters, including Nafion membrane thickness, applie...
The inherent hydrophobicity of poly(vinylidene fluoride) (PVDF) ultrafiltration membranes leads to severe membrane fouling when processing proteinaceous solutions and organic contaminants, significantly limiting their practical applications. This stu...
Membrane separation is an effective means of separating 1,3-propanediol (1,3-PD) from fermentation broth. However, systematic studies on membrane fouling behavior during this process are still limited. Therefore, this study systematically analyzed th...
Zeolites and metal–organic frameworks (MOFs) are crystalline porous materials characterized by highly ordered pore structures. Their fabrication into membranes has demonstrated significant potential for use in separation processes involving liq...
A novel approach was developed in this work in which composite nanofiltration (NF) membranes were directly and efficiently fabricated with control of the membrane pore structure and surface morphology. The fabrication of mesoporous silicon-modified p...
This study undertakes a thorough examination of hydrogen solubility within various metal-alloy membranes, including those based on palladium (Pd), vanadium (V), niobium (Nb), tantalum (Ta), amorphous alloys and liquid gallium (Ga). The analysis aims...
The characteristics of polystyrene (PS) microplastic (MP) microfiltration by a cellulose acetate (CA) membrane were investigated within this study. Particle sizes and pore sizes were selected in a comparable range in order to challenge the dead-end m...
Membrane distillation demonstrates ideal separation performance towards saline water; however, it fails to accomplish the classification and recovery of multiple components from complex saline solutions (i.e., heavy metal ion-laden saline water in pr...
Background: Water scarcity is a pressing global challenge increasingly addressed by advanced desalination that converts seawater into potable water. Reverse osmosis and ultrafiltration dominate because they deliver permeate with very low impurities....
The biological performance and carbon dioxide (CO2) flux of the novel and emerging concept of a membrane carbonated microalgal biofilm photobioreactor (MC-MBPBR) for wastewater treatment were investigated using mathematical modelling in conjunction w...
Chronic respiratory diseases claim nearly four million lives annually, making them the third leading cause of death worldwide. Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) is often the last line of support for patients with severe lung failure. Still,...
In coastal countries facing a shortage of drinking water, seawater desalination is essential for the production of potable water. During desalination, a large volume of waste stream, known as brine, is generated. This stream contains high concentrati...
Understanding the molecular structure and water transport behavior in anion-exchange membranes (AEMs) is essential for advancing efficient and cost-effective alkaline fuel cells. In this study, large-scale all-atom molecular dynamics simulations of Q...
Aquaglyceroporins, including human AQP7, AQP10, and E. coli GlpF, are known to facilitate movements of glycerol, water, and some other uncharged molecules across the cell membrane. In this study we focused on the transport of water molecules in the a...
The efficient purification of Pb(II)-containing wastewater is essential for safeguarding public health and maintaining the aquatic environment. In this study, novel hydrous ferric oxide (HFO) nanoparticle-embedded poly(vinylidene fluoride) (PVDF) com...
Mitochondria-associated membranes (MAMs) are essential for cellular homeostasis. MAMs are specialized contact sites located between the endoplasmic reticulum (ER) and mitochondria and control apoptotic pathways, lipid metabolism, autophagy initiation...
Elevated phosphorus levels in wastewater created significant environmental concerns, including the degradation of surrounding soil structure, inhibition of plant growth, and potential threats to human health. To address this issue, a self-standing na...
Efficient xylene isomers’ separation remains a challenge due to their similar kinetic diameter and boiling points, particularly for the separation of the immediate size of meta-xylene (MX). A metal–organic framework (MOF) membrane offers...
Brine with a high magnesium-to-lithium ratio was separated by electrodialysis equipped with a monovalent cation exchange membrane under differing operational parameters. The ionic concentration variations, separation coefficients, lithium recovery ra...
Liposomes are nanoscale, spherical vesicles composed of phospholipid bilayers, typically ranging from 50 to 200 nm in diameter. Their unique ability to encapsulate both hydrophilic and hydrophobic molecules makes them powerful nanocarriers for drug d...
Oxygen transport membranes (OTMs) have gained a lot of attention for their application in different innovative fields, but the development of new materials able to combine high oxygen permeability and good chemical stability is crucial to boost the e...
Industries containing excess acid or alkaline wastewater exacerbate water security. As a semi-crystalline engineering thermoplastic with superior chemical resistance, exceptional mechanical strength, and outstanding thermal stability, polyetheretherk...
Anion-exchange membranes (AEMs) not only enable the fabrication of catalyst-coated membranes without precious metals but are also projected to achieve a technology-readiness level (TRL) suitable for industrial deployment before the end of this decade...
The TMEM16 (Anoctamin) family comprises a group of transmembrane proteins involved in diverse physiological processes, including ion transport and phospholipid scrambling. TMEM16F (Anoctamin 6), a phospholipid scramblase and nonselective ion channel,...
Hollow-fiber water gap membrane distillation (HF-WGMD) modules are gaining attention for desalination applications due to their compact design and high surface-area-to-volume ratio. This study presents a comprehensive CFD model to analyze and compare...
Poly(ionic liquids) (PILs) show great promise as a new class of solid electrolytes for energy applications, including high-temperature polymer electrolyte fuel cells, owing to their combination of the unique electrochemical properties of ionic liquid...
Oil-contaminated wastewater presents a significant environmental challenge, necessitating the development of efficient and adaptable treatment technologies. In this study, a pH-responsive chitosan-coated polyethersulfone (Ch/PES) membrane was develop...
The application of ceramic membranes in hemodialysis modules remains underexplored, as prior investigations have primarily concentrated on flat-sheet samples or small-scale assessments. This study advances the field by fabricating Al2O3 hollow fiber...
Understanding surface charge behavior is essential for improving ion separation during lithium brine treatment. This paper investigates the performance of a three-compartment electrodialysis system designed for the selective removal of divalent catio...
