Desalination membranes by deposition of polyamide on polyvinylidene fluoride supports using the automated layer-by-layer technique

Thin-film composite (TFC) membranes with a polyamide (PA) active layer are the industry standard in desalination applications. The layer-by-layer (LbL) approach provides more precise control over the properties of this active PA layer. The automated spin-assisted LbL version of this approach then mi...

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Published in:Separation science and technology 2022-05, Vol.57 (7), p.1119-1127
Main Authors: Krizak, Daniel, Abbaszadeh, Mahsa, Kundu, Santanu
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Automated LBL
Automation
Brackish water
Deposition
Desalination
Durability
Fluorides
Human error
Industry standards
Interlayers
Layer-by-Layer (LBL)
Levodopa
Membrane permeability
Membranes
Permeability
Polyamide (PA)
Polyamide resins
Polyamides
Polyvinylidene fluoride (PVDF)
Polyvinylidene fluorides
Selectivity
Sodium
Sodium chloride
Thin films
Water desalting
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Summary:Thin-film composite (TFC) membranes with a polyamide (PA) active layer are the industry standard in desalination applications. The layer-by-layer (LbL) approach provides more precise control over the properties of this active PA layer. The automated spin-assisted LbL version of this approach then minimizes human error and improves repeatability. To improve durability of these membranes, more robust supports are desired, such as polyvinylidene fluoride (PVDF). The use of the LbL technique on this support requires an interlayer to enable the deposition onto the PVDF. In this case, levodopa was utilized to coat the PVDF prior to deposition of the PA layer. The membranes exhibited moderate permeability and higher selectivity for sodium chloride under typical brackish water conditions compared to commercially available NF membranes. This novel interlayer further expands on the automated spin assisted LbL approach, enabling deposition of PA onto a support.
ISSN:0149-6395
1520-5754
DOI:10.1080/01496395.2021.1962349