乙烯基桥联有机硅膜的羧基化改性及反渗透性能研究

利用1,2-二(三乙氧基硅基)乙烯(BTESEthy)和硫代苹果酸(MSA)的巯基-烯点击反应对桥联有机硅进行羧基化改性,以管式α-Al₂O₃微滤膜为支撑体制备羧基官能化的桥联有机硅膜。通过傅里叶变换红外光谱(FT-IR)、激光粒度仪(DLS)、智能重量分析仪(IGA)和扫描电镜(SEM)等对膜结构和表面性质进行了表征。量子化学计算表明羧基化改性的有机硅网络拥有更加致密的孔结构和更高的水亲和力。将改性的BTESEthy-MSA膜用于反渗透脱盐,系统考察了BTESEthy-MSA膜反渗透脱盐性能。实验结果表明,与BTESEthy膜相比,羧基化改性的BTESEthy-MSA膜的水渗透率和盐截留率均有所提高。同时,BTESEthy-MSA膜表现出优异的水热稳定性和耐氯性能。在250 h的长期反渗透测试中,BTESEthy-MSA膜的水渗透率高达3.2×10^-13 m³/(m²·s·Pa),NaCl截留率始终保持在94.7%以上。     

Pervaporation via silicon-based membranes: Correlation and prediction of performance in pervaporation and gas permeation

Pervaporation (PV) is a membrane technology that holds great promise for industrial applications. To better understand the PV mechanism, PV dehydrations of various types of organic solvents (methanol, ethanol, iso-propanol, tert-butanol, and acetone) were performed on five types of organosilica and two types of silicon carbide-based membranes, all with different pore sizes. Water permeance was dependent on the types of organic aqueous solutions, which suggested that organic solvents penetrated the pores and hindered the permeation of water. In addition, water permeance of various types of membranes in PV was well correlated with hydrogen permeance in single-gas permeation. Furthermore, a clear correlation was obtained between the permeance ratio in PV and that in single-gas permeation, which was confirmed via the modified-gas translation model. These correlations make it possible to use single-gas permeation properties to predict PV performance.     

Experimental study and modeling of organic solvent reverse osmosis separations through organosilica membranes

Exceptionally stable, mechanically robust, and highly methanol-selective organosilica membranes, including Bis(triethoxysiyl)acetylene (BTESA), fluorine-doped bis(triethoxysiyl) methane (F-BTESM), and Cetyltrimethylammonium chloride-etched bis(trimethoxysiyl)hexane (CTAC-BTMSH), were prepared and utilized for organic solvent reverse osmosis (OSRO) separations. The BTESA membrane showed optimal separation performance regarding methanol/toluene and possessed the highest levels of both permeation flux and rejection. Continuous measurements were performed to highlight the molecule size/shape discrimination of BTESA membranes using compounds such as methanol/methyl acetate, methanol/dimethyl carbonate (DMC) and methanol/methyl tert-butyl ether (MTBE). Also, a generalized solution-diffusion model was successful in predicting the permeation behaviors through organosilica membranes when used in an OSRO modality, and proved to be capable of accurate predictions on pressure-dependent permeation flux and rejection for a wide range of feed concentrations (0–55 wt%) and pressures (2–14 MPa). This study lends important insight for the development of organosilica membranes and process design for the energy-efficient OSRO separation of organic liquids.     

Gas permeation properties for organosilica membranes with different Si/C ratios and evaluation of microporous structures

Organosilica membranes were fabricated using bridged organoalkoxysilanes (bis(triethoxysilyl)methane (BTESM), bis(triethoxysilyl)ethane (BTESE), bis(triethoxysilyl)propane (BTESP), bis(trimethoxysilyl)hexane (BTMSH), bis(triethoxysilyl)benzene (BTESB), and bis(triethoxysilyl)octane (BTESO)) to produce highly permeable molecular sieving membranes. The effect of the organoalkoxysilanes on network pore size and microporous structure was evaluated by examining the molecular size and temperature dependence of gas permeance across a wide range of temperatures. Organosilica membranes showed H₂/N₂ and H₂/CH₄ permeance ratios that ranged from 10 to 150, corresponding to network pore size, and both H₂ selectivity decreased with an increase in the carbon number between 2 Si atoms. Organosilica membranes showed activated diffusion for He and H₂, and a slope of temperature dependence that increased approximate to the increase in the carbon number between 2 Si atoms. The relationship between activation energy and He/H₂ permeance ratio for SiO₂ and organosilica membranes suggested that the molecular sieving can dominate He and H₂ permeation properties via the rigid microporous structure, which was constructed by BTESM and BTESE. With increased in the carbon concentration in silica, polymer chain vibration in organic bridges, which is a kind of solution/diffusion mechanism, can dominate the permeation properties. © 2017 American Institute of Chemical Engineers AIChE J, 63: 4491–4498, 2017     

Modified gas‐translation model for prediction of gas permeation through microporous organosilica membranes

A modified gas‐translation (GT) model was applied for the theoretical analysis of gas permeation through microporous organosilica membranes derived from bis(triethoxysilyl)ethane (BTESE) via a sol–gel method using different water/alkoxide molar ratios. The pore sizes of BTESE‐derived membranes were quantitatively determined by normalized Knudsen‐based permeance analysis, which was based on a modified‐GT model, using experimentally obtained permeances of He, H₂, N₂, C₃H₈, and SF₆. The pore sizes of BTESE‐derived membranes were successfully controlled from 0.65 to 0.46 nm by increasing the H₂O/BTESE ratio from 6 to 240. Furthermore, theoretical correlations of all possible pairs of permeance ratios were calculated based on the modified‐GT model. The experimental data were in good agreement with the theoretical correlation curves, indicating that the modified‐GT model can clearly explain gas permeation mechanisms through microporous membranes, and, thus, can be used to predict the gas permeation properties for these membranes. © 2014 American Institute of Chemical Engineers AIChE J 60: 4199–4210, 2014     

反渗透膜清洗技术及研究进展

系统分析了造成膜污染的污染物类型和形成原因,并指出应该根据不同的污染情况选择合适的清洗方式和方法,以及物理、化学和生物三种清洗方法的特点及适用范围。总结了近年来反渗透膜清洗技术的研究进展,包括新型的清洗剂组合物配方和新型清洗装置。     

Robust and high performance pressure retarded osmosis hollow fiber membranes for osmotic power generation

Novel fabrication perspectives have been demonstrated to molecularly construct robust hollow fiber membrane supports for high performance thin‐film composite (TFC) pressure retarded osmosis (PRO) membranes. For the first time, we found that the desirable hollow fiber supports should possess high stretch resistance and acceptable ductility. The microstructure strength of the hollow fiber support may have more weights on overall robustness of the TFC PRO membranes than the apparent cross‐section morphology. Effectively manipulating the kinetics of phase inversion during spinning by maneuvering bore fluid chemistry, and polymer solution composition is a promising method to tailor the strength of hollow fiber supports. Prestabilization of the TFC membranes at elevated lumen pressures can significantly improve their PRO performance. The newly developed TFC PRO hollow fiber membranes exhibit a power density as high as 16.5 W/m² and a very low specific reverse salt flux (J_s/J_w) of 0.015 mol/L at a hydraulic pressure of 15 bar using synthetic seawater brine (1.0 M NaCl) as the draw solution. © 2014 American Institute of Chemical Engineers AIChE J, 60: 1107–1119, 2014     

反渗透膜的背压损坏分析及相关安全性研究

背压损坏是反渗透膜元件使用中常见的故障之一,一旦发生则会对反渗透膜造成永久性损坏,无法修复。对反渗透膜元件背压损伤的位置以及背压对膜片造成的损伤进行深入分析,同时归纳了导致反渗透系统背压产生的设计和运行因素,提出现场判别背压损伤的方法。依托工业示范装置对带背压运行的反渗透系统开关机过程进行了模拟,并通过实时数据采集对全过程进行监控分析,对其安全性进行论证。     

Preparation and gas permeation of immobilized fullerene membranes

Fullerene‐dispersed membranes were homogeneously prepared under the conditions in which a 10 wt % polystyrene solution containing 1 wt % fullerene was dried under a reduced pressure of 50 cmHg at room temperature. The fullerene membranes prepared with 1,2‐dichlorobenzene were found to have the darkest color, and showed no evidence of fullerene crystals in their photomicrographs. UV‐visible and infrared absorption spectra of the fullerene membranes showed fullerene bands, which indicated that the fullerene was homogeneously dispersed in the membranes. The permeability coefficients of pure nitrogen, oxygen, carbon dioxide, ethane, and ethylene were found to increase significantly in the fullerene membranes compared to those in the polystyrene membranes, although the ideal separation factors for oxygen/nitrogen and ethylene/ethane in the fullerene membranes (i.e., 4.3 and 1.7, respectively) were slightly less than the separation factors in the polystyrene membranes. The permeability increase originated from the increase in diffusion coefficients in the fullerene membranes. © 2000 John Wiley & Sons, Inc. J Appl Polym Sci 77: 529–537, 2000     

Preparation and testing of polyvinyl alcohol composite membranes for reverse osmosis

Thin film composite membranes were prepared by coating porous polysulfone membranes with a polyvinyl alcohol layer and further cross-linking its surface. The thin layer of cross-linked polyvinyl alcohol served as a selective membrane. The membranes were prepared under various conditions and tested for sodium chloride separation. A high sodium chloride separation was achieved but the permeation rate was low compared with commercially available thin film composite membranes. Resistance against the flow of solvent water and sodium chloride solute were determined for individual component barrier layers.     

用于反渗透复合膜的海绵状结构支撑膜制备研究

通过调节铸膜液中聚砜浓度和非溶剂含量,浸没沉淀法制备海绵状结构的支撑膜,并在支撑膜上界面聚合制备聚酰胺反渗透复合膜。分别对支撑膜及反渗透复合膜的结构和性能进行表征,考察聚砜浓度对支撑膜结构和性能的影响,以及不同结构支撑膜对反渗透复合膜结构和性能的影响。结果显示,随着聚砜浓度的增加,支撑膜表面孔径和孔隙率下降,断面结构变致密,耐压性增强。在不同支撑膜上制备的反渗透复合膜具有不同的通量和脱盐率。综合考虑支撑膜及反渗透复合膜的性能,以聚砜浓度为15%制备的海绵状结构支撑膜更适于作为制备反渗透复合膜的支撑层。     

Synthesis and characterization of polyacrylamidegrafted sodium alginate membranes for pervaporation separation of water + isopropanol mixtures

Polyacrylamide‐grafted‐sodium alginate copolymers were prepared by persulfate‐induced radical polymerization by using polymer‐to‐monomer ratios of 2 : 1 and 1 : 1. Polymers were characterized by Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy, differential thermal analysis, and viscosity. Membranes were prepared from the polymers, crosslinked with glutaraldehyde, and used in the pervaporation separation of water + isopropanol mixtures at 30°C. Equilibrium swelling experiments were performed for mixtures containing 10 to 80 mass % of water in the feed. Both the grafted copolymer membranes were ruptured while separating 10 mass % of water in the feed mixture. However, beyond 20 mass % of water in the feed mixture, flux increased with increasing grafting ratio, while selectivity decreased. Pervaporation separation experiments were carried out at 30, 40, and 50°C for 20 mass % of water in the feed mixture. By increasing the temperature, flux increased, whereas selectivity decreased. Arrhenius activation parameters for pervaporation and diffusion decreased with increasing grafting ratio of the membranes. © 2004 Wiley Periodicals, Inc. J Appl Polym Sci 92: 2030–2037, 2004     

反渗透膜的污染及其化学清洗

反渗透膜的污染是反渗透系统应用中最大的问题之一,及时的化学清洗可有效地恢复反渗透膜的性能、延长其使用寿命。对反渗透膜的污染及其化学清洗方法进行了综述,主要内容包括反渗透膜污染物的种类,污染物形成的原因,以及清洗时机的选取,清洗药品的选择,影响清洗效果的主要因素、清洗系统的构成,化学清洗的方法和清洗效果的评价指标。     

正渗透过程中汲取质反向渗透研究进展

正渗透(FO)作为一种浓度驱动的膜技术,因其膜污染轻、能耗低和回收率高等优点而逐渐成为膜技术领域的研究热点之一。汲取质的反向渗透是正渗透过程中不可忽视的现象,但其研究相对比较滞后。本文主要介绍了汲取质反渗模型的研究进展,分析了渗透压差、膜表面流速、膜结构与膜材料、温度、汲取质种类、膜取向、离子水力半径等因素对汲取质反向渗透的影响情况,并发现汲取质的反向渗透通量可由其浓度或汲取液渗透压的一元多项式表达。总体而言,FO模式的汲取质反渗模型经过不断发展已相对比较完善,而压力阻尼渗透(PRO)模式的反渗模型则缺陷较大,有待进一步研究;此外,关于汲取质反渗过程影响因素及其影响机制的研究对于汲取质、膜材料的选择与开发,以及正渗透过程的优化均具有重要的指导作用,因此会引起越来越多的关注。     

Preparation of self‐standing polyaniline‐based membranes: Doping effect on the selective ion separation and reverse osmosis properties

The selective ion transport of aqueous salt solutions including mono‐, di‐, trivalent cations across both doped and undoped polyaniline (PAni) membranes was described. PAni‐based asymmetric membranes were prepared by the phase inversion method from the casting solution containing N‐methyl pyrrolidone. It was found that the permeation rates (P_R) decline in the sequence of P_R(NaCl) > P_R(MgCl₂) > P_R(LaCl₃). HCl‐doped PAni membrane exhibited higher permeation rates for the salts than undoped one due to its more hydrophilic nature. In reverse osmosis (RO) applications, it was observed no water permeation through undoped PAni due to less permeable and hydrophobic nature, under even at 40 bar pressure. Concerning HCl‐doped PAni, this membrane showed very low water flux (J_w) and it was found as 1.01 L m^?2 h^?1 under 40 bar pressure. On the other hand, the J increased linearly with the applied pressure. Furthermore, typical separation factor (α)values calculated from permeation rate ratios were found to be as 6.3 and 39 for Na⁺/Mg²⁺ and Na⁺/La³⁺ for HCl‐doped PAni, respectively. Especially, HCl‐doped PAni membrane can be used for removing rare‐earth metal salts due to its high separation efficiency in high temperature applications. © 2007 Wiley Periodicals, Inc. J Appl Polym Sci, 2007     

Reverse osmosis performance and chlorine resistance of new ternary aromatic copolyamides comprising 3,3′‐diaminodiphenylsulfone and a comonomer with a carboxyl group

The preparation of asymmetric flat membranes from a series of novel aromatic polyamides comprising 3,3′‐diaminodiphenylsulfone and a comonomer with a carboxyl group(&BOND;COOH) were studied and the measurements of reverse osmosis (RO) performance and chlorine resistance were carried out. It was confirmed that the introduction of comonomer with a carboxyl group (MC or T_m) to the aromatic polyamides (3I or 3T) comprising 3,3′‐diaminodiphenylsulfone was very effective for the improvement of its RO performance. In particular, 3T‐MC(30), which was prepared from terephthaloyl dichloride and mixed diamine components of 3,3′‐diaminodiphenylsulfone and 3,5‐diaminobenzoic acid, exhibited not only some potential for sea water desalination (FR = 159 L/m² day, Rj = 98.3%) but also higher chlorine resistance than conventional Nomex‐type aramid [MI‐MC(0)]. © 2001 John Wiley & Sons, Inc. J Appl Polym Sci 80: 505–513, 2001     

Forward-osmosis strategy and chemical cleaning of seawater desalination reverse osmosis membranes

In order to settle the membrane fouling of reverse osmosis membranes in seawater desalination process, this study reported a novel strategy based on forward-osmosis process and discussed the effects of different factors like different cleaning combination among reverse osmosis product, simulated reverse osmosis concentrate and simulated seawater, as well as cleaning time on the membrane permeate flux and salt rejection. For irreversible fouling, the effects of different chemical cleaning agents, immersion time and concentration were also investigated in this study. The results exhibited that the cleaning combination between diluted water and simulated reverse osmosis concentrate possessed the best cleaning performance in the process of forward-osmosis cleaning. Such approach also enhanced normalized flux from 9.48 L/(m²·h·MPa) to 13.6 L/(m²·h·MPa) and enhanced NaCl rejection from 80.59% to 92.80%. Furthermore, the normalized flux was enhanced from 9.48 L/(m²·h·MPa) to 14.3 L/(m²·h·MPa) and NaCl rejection was also enhanced from 80.59% to 96.27% after soaking in 2%(mass) citric acid solution for 2h, soaking with 1%(mass) ethylenediamine tetra-acetic acid tetrasodium salt and 0.3%(mass) sodium tripolyphosphate solution for 1.5 h. According to the result of SEM images and AFM images, the forward-osmosis cleaning strategy could not cause the damage of selective layer of membrane surface and caused the drop of inorganic and organic fouling on the membrane surface. Hence, cleaning fouled RO membranes by such approach could prolong the chemical cleaning cycle and reduce the amount of chemical cleaning agent, which has certain industrial application perspectives.     

Sorption,diffusion and pervaporation of water/ethanol mixtures in polyetherimide membranes

Homogeneous and composite aromatic polyetherimide membranes were prepared by casting from N-methylpyrrolidinone (NMP) solutions and by electrodeposition of polymer at the cathode, respectively. The membranes were evaluated for their sorption, diffusion and pervaporation separation of water from ethanol with emphasis on the breaking of azeotropic composition. The membrane performance was shown to be dependent on the feed concentration, but still selective towards water over the whole composition range of the feed mixture. By looking at the surface energy parameters, the determination of degree of swelling and the calculation of deviation coefficients (ε), an interesting insight was gained into the coupling effect in this solvent/membrane system. From the sorption, diffusion and temperature-dependent permeation behaviour, it could be concluded that in this system the diffusivity of permeant plays a major role in determining the pervaporation performance, rather than the solubility. © 1999 Society of Chemical Industry     

正渗透策略和化学清洗海水淡化反渗透膜

为解决海水淡化过程中反渗透膜的污染问题,研究了基于正渗透策略的反渗透产水、模拟反渗透浓水、模拟海水不同的组合清洗和清洗时间对膜通量和截留率的影响。针对不可逆污染,研究了不同化学清洗药剂、浸泡时间、浓度对膜通量和截留率的影响。结果表明,正渗透策略清洗方式中,淡水/模拟反渗透浓水的组合清洗方式效果最佳,其归一化通量从9.48 L/(m²·h·MPa)提升至13.6 L/(m²·h·MPa),截留率从80.59%提升至92.80%。此外,经质量分数为2%的柠檬酸溶液浸泡2 h后,再使用质量分数为1%的乙二胺四乙酸四钠盐和0.3%的三聚磷酸钠溶液浸泡1.5 h,其归一化通量从9.48 L/(m²·h·MPa)提升至14.3 L/(m²·h·MPa),截留率从80.59%提升至96.27%。从SEM和AFM图可以看出,正渗透清洗策略并未对膜表面选择层造成损坏,且可以清洗膜表面的有机污染物和无机污染物,因此,应用这种方法对污染的反渗透膜进行清洗,可延长化学清洗周期,减少化学清洗剂用量,具有一定的工业应用前景。