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Predicting The Fate Of Emerging Trace Organic Contaminants Of Concern During Mbr Treatment Based On Their Molecular Properties, K C. Wijekoon, L D. Nghiem, F I. Hai, J Kang, W E. Price Oct 2013

Predicting The Fate Of Emerging Trace Organic Contaminants Of Concern During Mbr Treatment Based On Their Molecular Properties, K C. Wijekoon, L D. Nghiem, F I. Hai, J Kang, W E. Price

William E. Price

We demonstrate that the fate of emerging trace organic contaminants during membrane bioreactor (MBR) treatment can be qualitatively predicted by assessing their molecular properties. This work futher expands the qualitative framework for the prdiction of trace organic removal by MBR treatment reported in our recent study.


Changes In Surface Properties And Separation Efficiency Of A Nanofiltration Membrane After Repeated Fouling And Chemical Cleaning Cycles, Alexander Simon, William E. Price, Long D. Nghiem Oct 2013

Changes In Surface Properties And Separation Efficiency Of A Nanofiltration Membrane After Repeated Fouling And Chemical Cleaning Cycles, Alexander Simon, William E. Price, Long D. Nghiem

William E. Price

The aim of this study was to evaluate the changes in membrane surface properties and solute separation by a nanofiltration membrane during repetitive membrane fouling and chemical cleaning. Secondary treated effluent and model fouling solutions containing humic acids, sodium alginate, or silica colloids were used to simulate membrane fouling. Chemical cleaning was carried out using a commercially available caustic cleaning formulation. Carbamazepine and sulfamethoxazole were selected to examine the filtration behaviour of neutral and negatively charged organic compounds, respectively. Results show that the impact of membrane fouling on solute rejection is governed by pore blocking, modification of the membrane surface …


Predicting The Fate Of Emerging Trace Organic Contaminants Of Concern During Mbr Treatment Based On Their Molecular Properties, K C. Wijekoon, L D. Nghiem, F I. Hai, J Kang, W E. Price Jul 2013

Predicting The Fate Of Emerging Trace Organic Contaminants Of Concern During Mbr Treatment Based On Their Molecular Properties, K C. Wijekoon, L D. Nghiem, F I. Hai, J Kang, W E. Price

Faisal I Hai

We demonstrate that the fate of emerging trace organic contaminants during membrane bioreactor (MBR) treatment can be qualitatively predicted by assessing their molecular properties. This work futher expands the qualitative framework for the prdiction of trace organic removal by MBR treatment reported in our recent study.


The Effect Of Different Binders On Electrochemical Properties Of Lini1/3mn1/3c1/3o2 Cathode Material In Lithium Ion Batteries, Jiantie Xu, Shulei Chou, Qinfen Gu, Hua Liu, S Dou Feb 2013

The Effect Of Different Binders On Electrochemical Properties Of Lini1/3mn1/3c1/3o2 Cathode Material In Lithium Ion Batteries, Jiantie Xu, Shulei Chou, Qinfen Gu, Hua Liu, S Dou

Shulei Chou

LiNi1/3Mn1/3Co1/3O2 (NMC) as a cathode material for lithium ion batteries has been synthesized by the sol-gel method. The X-ray diffraction Rietveld refinement results indicated that single-phase NMC with hexagonal layered structure was obtained. Scanning electron microscope images revealed well crystallized NMC with uniform particle size in the range of 100-200 nm. The performance of the NMC electrodes with sodium carboxylmethyl cellulose (CMC), poly(vinylidene fluoride) (PVDF), and alginate from brown algae as binders was compared. Constant current charge-discharge test results demonstrated that the NMC electrode using CMC as binder had the highest rate capability, followed by those using alginate and PVDF …


Influence Of Formulated Chemical Cleaning Reagents On The Surface Properties And Separation Efficiency Of Nanofiltration Membranes, Alexander Simon, William E. Price, Long D. Nghiem Feb 2013

Influence Of Formulated Chemical Cleaning Reagents On The Surface Properties And Separation Efficiency Of Nanofiltration Membranes, Alexander Simon, William E. Price, Long D. Nghiem

Long D Nghiem

This study investigated the impact of two caustic and one acidic cleaning formulations (namely MC11, PC98, and MC3, respectively) on the properties and separation efficiency of three different nanofiltration (NF) membranes (namely NF270, NF90 and TFC-SR100). Overall, the impact of chemical cleaning on surface properties and rejection was membrane and cleaning reagent specific. It was driven mostly by conformational changes of the membrane polymeric active skin layer in response to an extreme caustic or acidic environment and to a certain extent by the adsorption of cleaning additives (e.g., surfactants and chelating reagents). The influence of chemical cleaning on the membrane …


Influence Of Formulated Chemical Cleaning Reagents On The Surface Properties And Separation Efficiency Of Nanofiltration Membranes, Alexander Simon, William E. Price, Long D. Nghiem Feb 2013

Influence Of Formulated Chemical Cleaning Reagents On The Surface Properties And Separation Efficiency Of Nanofiltration Membranes, Alexander Simon, William E. Price, Long D. Nghiem

William E. Price

This study investigated the impact of two caustic and one acidic cleaning formulations (namely MC11, PC98, and MC3, respectively) on the properties and separation efficiency of three different nanofiltration (NF) membranes (namely NF270, NF90 and TFC-SR100). Overall, the impact of chemical cleaning on surface properties and rejection was membrane and cleaning reagent specific. It was driven mostly by conformational changes of the membrane polymeric active skin layer in response to an extreme caustic or acidic environment and to a certain extent by the adsorption of cleaning additives (e.g., surfactants and chelating reagents). The influence of chemical cleaning on the membrane …