Enhanced paracetamol removal using PES/GO mixed matrix membranes: A study on synthesis, characterization, and performance evaluation

This research outlines the adsorptive performance of PES/GO-based mixed matrix membranes in the adsorption of paracetamol. Four different concentrations of GO (0, 0.1, 0.4, and 0.5 wt%) were added to the PES polymer solution using the phase inversion method. Characterization of membranes, like Fouri...

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Main Authors: Ntone, Ellora Priscille Ndia, Sunarti, Abd Rahman, Rozaimi, Abu Samah, Alsalhy, Qusay F.
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Online Access:https://umpir.ump.edu.my/id/eprint/44725/
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author Ntone, Ellora Priscille Ndia
Sunarti, Abd Rahman
Rozaimi, Abu Samah
Alsalhy, Qusay F.
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Sunarti, Abd Rahman
Rozaimi, Abu Samah
Alsalhy, Qusay F.
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description This research outlines the adsorptive performance of PES/GO-based mixed matrix membranes in the adsorption of paracetamol. Four different concentrations of GO (0, 0.1, 0.4, and 0.5 wt%) were added to the PES polymer solution using the phase inversion method. Characterization of membranes, like Fourier transform infrared (FTIR) spectroscopy, scanning electron microscope (SEM), and atomic force microscopy (AFM) probe, contact angle, and mechanical properties were performed on the membranes produced. Permeability, paracetamol rejection and flux recovery ratio were also performed. The membrane chemical, morphology, and pore structure were improved after GO was added. GO also upgraded the hydrophilicity of the membranes. In addition, the presence of GO increased the permeability of the membranes and the rejection of paracetamol at pH 7. MMM PES/GO-0.4 was found to be the best membrane with permeability of 11.61 L/m2 h.bar and rejection of 98.53 %. Besides, equilibrium isotherm and kinetic studies revealed that the Langmuir model offered the best fit for isotherm, while pseudo-second order offered the best fit for kinetic. On the other hand, extreme concentration of GO (0.5 wt%) reduced paracetamol rejection, permeability, and flux recovery ratio. The results imply that GO is a sustainable and effective additive for water treatment, and an optimum amount increases the hydrophilicity and permeability of membranes and also enhances the adsorptive properties of the membrane.
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spelling ump-447252025-10-15T02:20:40Z https://umpir.ump.edu.my/id/eprint/44725/ Enhanced paracetamol removal using PES/GO mixed matrix membranes: A study on synthesis, characterization, and performance evaluation Ntone, Ellora Priscille Ndia Sunarti, Abd Rahman Rozaimi, Abu Samah Alsalhy, Qusay F. TP Chemical technology This research outlines the adsorptive performance of PES/GO-based mixed matrix membranes in the adsorption of paracetamol. Four different concentrations of GO (0, 0.1, 0.4, and 0.5 wt%) were added to the PES polymer solution using the phase inversion method. Characterization of membranes, like Fourier transform infrared (FTIR) spectroscopy, scanning electron microscope (SEM), and atomic force microscopy (AFM) probe, contact angle, and mechanical properties were performed on the membranes produced. Permeability, paracetamol rejection and flux recovery ratio were also performed. The membrane chemical, morphology, and pore structure were improved after GO was added. GO also upgraded the hydrophilicity of the membranes. In addition, the presence of GO increased the permeability of the membranes and the rejection of paracetamol at pH 7. MMM PES/GO-0.4 was found to be the best membrane with permeability of 11.61 L/m2 h.bar and rejection of 98.53 %. Besides, equilibrium isotherm and kinetic studies revealed that the Langmuir model offered the best fit for isotherm, while pseudo-second order offered the best fit for kinetic. On the other hand, extreme concentration of GO (0.5 wt%) reduced paracetamol rejection, permeability, and flux recovery ratio. The results imply that GO is a sustainable and effective additive for water treatment, and an optimum amount increases the hydrophilicity and permeability of membranes and also enhances the adsorptive properties of the membrane. Elsevier B.V. 2024 Article PeerReviewed pdf en cc_by_nc_nd_4 https://umpir.ump.edu.my/id/eprint/44725/1/Enhanced%20paracetamol%20removal%20using%20PES-GO%20mixed%20matrix%20membranes.pdf Ntone, Ellora Priscille Ndia and Sunarti, Abd Rahman and Rozaimi, Abu Samah and Alsalhy, Qusay F. (2024) Enhanced paracetamol removal using PES/GO mixed matrix membranes: A study on synthesis, characterization, and performance evaluation. Journal of Engineering Research (Kuwait). pp. 1-13. ISSN 2307-1877. (In Press / Online First) (In Press / Online First) https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jer.2024.11.011 https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jer.2024.11.011 https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jer.2024.11.011
spellingShingle TP Chemical technology
Ntone, Ellora Priscille Ndia
Sunarti, Abd Rahman
Rozaimi, Abu Samah
Alsalhy, Qusay F.
Enhanced paracetamol removal using PES/GO mixed matrix membranes: A study on synthesis, characterization, and performance evaluation
title Enhanced paracetamol removal using PES/GO mixed matrix membranes: A study on synthesis, characterization, and performance evaluation
title_full Enhanced paracetamol removal using PES/GO mixed matrix membranes: A study on synthesis, characterization, and performance evaluation
title_fullStr Enhanced paracetamol removal using PES/GO mixed matrix membranes: A study on synthesis, characterization, and performance evaluation
title_full_unstemmed Enhanced paracetamol removal using PES/GO mixed matrix membranes: A study on synthesis, characterization, and performance evaluation
title_short Enhanced paracetamol removal using PES/GO mixed matrix membranes: A study on synthesis, characterization, and performance evaluation
title_sort enhanced paracetamol removal using pes/go mixed matrix membranes: a study on synthesis, characterization, and performance evaluation
topic TP Chemical technology
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