Molecular layer-by-layer assembled thin-film composite membranes for water desalination

  • Joung Eun Gu
  • , Seunghye Lee
  • , Christopher M. Stafford
  • , Jong Suk Lee
  • , Wansuk Choi
  • , Bo Young Kim
  • , Kyung Youl Baek
  • , Edwin P. Chan*
  • , Jun Young Chung
  • , Joona Bang
  • , Jung Hyun Lee
  • *Corresponding author for this work

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    Abstract

    Molecular layer-by-layer (mLbL) assembled thin-film composite membranes fabricated by alternating deposition of reactive monomers on porous supports exhibit both improved salt rejection and enhanced water flux compared to traditional reverse osmosis membranes prepared by interfacial polymerization. Additionally, the well-controlled structures achieved by mLbL deposition further lead to improved antifouling performance.

    Original languageEnglish
    Pages (from-to)4778-4782
    Number of pages5
    JournalAdvanced Materials
    Volume25
    Issue number34
    DOIs
    Publication statusPublished - 2013 Sept 14

    Keywords

    • molecular layer-by-layer
    • polyamide
    • reverse osmosis
    • thin film composite membrane
    • water desalination

    ASJC Scopus subject areas

    • General Materials Science
    • Mechanics of Materials
    • Mechanical Engineering

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