Facile preparation and properties of superhydrophobic nanocellulose membrane

Superhydrophobic nanocellulose membrane was prepared by synergistically modifying biodegradable nanocellulose with low-carbon perfluoroorganosiloxane and ethyl orthosilicate. The effects of four kinds of low-carbon perfluoroorganosiloxanes with different structures and their ratio to ethyl orthosilicate on the hydrophobic properties of nanocellulose membrane were investigated, and then FT-IR, XPS, XRD, SEM, TEM, AFM, TG and contact angle goniometer were used to characterize the structure and hydrophobic properties of nanocellulose membrane before and after modification. It is found that when the molar ratio of 1H,1H,2H,2H-perfluorooctyltrimethoxysilane (PFOTMS) to ethyl orthosilicate (TEOS) is 1, the modified nanocellulose membrane PFOTMS-TEOS-CNF is loaded with silica nanoparticles both inside and on its surface, and a micro-nano hierarchical rough morphology with low surface energy is constructed. At this point, the root-mean-square roughness (Rq) of nanocellulose membrane is 112 nm, and the static contact angle of water droplet is 153.5°, successfully realizing superhydrophobicity. In addition, compared to unmodified nanocellulose membrane, PFOTMS-TEOS-CNF with better thermal stability includes an additional maximum weight loss rate temperature (491.2 °C). The above advantages markedly improve the shortcomings of pristine nanocellulose, such as superhydrophilicity and insufficient thermal stability, and also broadens its high-value application in many fields.     

Mobility of water molecules in Li+, Na+ and Cs+ ionic forms of Nafion membrane studied by NMR

Correlation times and diffusion coefficients of water molecules were measured for the first time by ¹H spin relaxation and pulsed field gradient NMR in Li⁺, Na⁺ and Cs⁺ ionic forms of Nafion 117 membrane. Hydration numbers of Li⁺, Na⁺ and Cs⁺ cations were calculated. It was shown that at high humidity macroscopic transfer is controlled by the local translational motion of water molecules.     

Mobility of Li+, Na+, and Cs+ cations in Nafion membrane,as studied by NMR techniques

The local mobility and diffusion of Li⁺, Na⁺, and Cs⁺ cations in Nafion 117 membrane were explored by ⁷Li, ²³Na, and ¹³³Cs spin relaxation and pulsed field gradient NMR techniques. It was shown that the macroscopic mass transfer of cations is controlled by ion motion near sulfonate groups. Lithium and sodium cations, whose hydrated energy is higher than the water hydrogen bond energy, are moving together with water molecules, but cesium cations possessing a low hydrated energy are jumping directly between the neighboring sulfonate groups.     

Construction and application of carbon nanotube/polypyrrole-based bacterial surface imprinted sensorEI北大核心CSCD

A simple and fast "non-hole" bacteria surface imprinted (SPBIP) impedance sensor was constructed for ultrasensitive detection of Salmonella. The SPBIP sensor was prepared by one step electropolymerization of pyrrole (functional monomer), single-walled carbon nanotube (SWNT, nano-modulator), and Salmonella(template) onto a glassy carbon electrode. After removing the bacterial template, "non-hole" imprinted sites were formed on the surface of the polymer matrix, allowing the target bacteria to be specifically recognized. The resulting changes in the electrode surface impedance could be used to detect the target bacteria. The effects of the amount of SWNT, polymerization cycles, eluents, elution time and recognition time on the recognition ability of the sensor were investigated. Under the optimal conditions, the sensor could be used to detect 10~1×107 CFU/mLSalmonella with the limit of detection of 3.5 CFU/mL. The sensor could be used for the detection of salmonella in drinking water and orange juice samples with the recoveries ranging from 95.4% to 109.5%. © 2023, Youke Publishing Co.,Ltd. All rights reserved.     

Continuous Transport of Zn(II) by Ammonium Chloride Media via Supported Liquid Membrane System

With the gradual depletion of traditional zinc resources, the full use of various non-traditional zinc-containing resources has received intensive attention. However, the efficient recovery of zinc ions with low concentrations remains challenging. Here efficient and continuous recovery of zinc ions in ammoniacal chloride media by a flat supported liquid membrane system is achieved, using Cyanex923 and TBP mixed extractant as the membrane phase. This article discusses the synergistic effect between Aliquat336, Cyanex923 and TBP, the effects of feed pH, total ammonia concentration, Cl⁻ concentration and temperature on Zn(II) transport.     

Virus and bacterial removal ability of TiO2 nanowire-based self-supported hybrid membranes

Development and application of hybrid membranes containing multi-component materials are increasing day by day in the fields of environmental protection and water treatment. In this research, the efficiency of titania nanowire (TiO₂ NW)-based self-supported hybrid membranes was investigated in the removal of Escherichia coli (E. coli) bacteria and MS2 bacteriophages from contaminated water mimicking the microorganism suspension. Furthermore, toxicology tests on the as-prepared membranes were also performed. TiO₂ NWs were coated with iron(III) oxide (Fe₂O₃) and copper(II) oxide (CuO) nanoparticles, respectively, and cellulose was used as reinforcement material. It was found that, the functionalisation strongly affected the MS2 removal ability of as-prepared membranes, which can be due to the electrostatic interactions between the surface of hybrid membrane and the bacteriophages. The most efficient removal (greater than or equal to 99.99%) was obtained with the TiO₂ NW-CuO-cellulose membrane at pH 7.0. The fabricated hybrid membranes were characterized by micro computed tomography (μCT), Raman spectroscopy, Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FT-IR), dynamic light scattering (DLS), contact angle measurement and inductively coupled optical emission spectrometry (ICP-OES) techniques. This study shows a simple route of the usage of novel and effective inorganic nanowire-based hybrid membranes for bacteria and virus removal, providing new pathways in the field of water filtration technologies.     

丙二硫醚桥联双β-二酮与Ni(Ⅱ)配位作用及液膜传输性研究

合成了丙二硫醚桥联2个乙酰丙酮的双β-二酮分子1,3-二(3-硫醚基-2,4-戊二酮基)丙烷(L1),以此为配体与镍(Ⅱ)作用得到配合物,通过元素分析和摩尔电导分析方法确定了镍(Ⅱ)配合物的化学组成,比较分析了配位前后的游离配体与配合物的红外及紫外吸收光谱,采用紫外光谱滴定法对配体L1与Ni(Ⅱ)离子在溶液中的配位行为进行了模拟研究,并进行金属离子液膜传输实验考察了L1对Ni(Ⅱ)的液膜传输性能。结果显示,L1通过4个O原子与Ni(Ⅱ)配位成键形成配合物,且对Ni(Ⅱ)具有良好的液膜传输性。     

基于制备接枝型分子印迹膜构建农药电位型电化学传感器及其检测性能研究

基于分子设计,以氯甲基化聚砜(CMPSF)为基膜,阴离子单体对苯乙烯磺酸钠(SSS)为功能单体,N,N'-亚甲基双丙烯酰胺(MBA)为交联剂,在表面引发体系-NH2/S2O2-8的作用下,采用"接枝聚合与分子印迹同步进行"的分子表面印迹新技术,制备了接枝型农药抗蚜威分子印迹膜(MIM)。采用红外光谱(FITR)和光学显微镜(OM)对该分子印迹膜进行表征,通过等温结合实验与竞争吸附实验,考察了抗蚜威分子印迹膜的分子识别性能与机理。以该印迹膜作为敏感膜,构建了抗蚜威电位型传感器,并对其检测性能进行了考察。结果表明,所制备的接枝型印迹膜对模板抗蚜威分子具有特异的识别选择性和优良的结合亲和性,结合容量高达92μg/cm2,相对于分子结构与抗蚜威相似的阿特拉津,印迹膜对抗蚜威的选择性系数为4.537。在p H 4.0的水介质中,传感器膜电极的电位响应与抗蚜威浓度对数在1.0×10-6~1.0×10-3mol/L范围内呈良好的线性关系(r=0.999 9),其检出限为2.5×10-8mol/L;以抗蚜威分子印迹膜为敏感膜所构建的电位型传感器,其构建过程简捷,检测灵敏准确,电位响应快速(t10 s)。     

静电纺空气过滤用PET/CTS抗菌复合纳米纤维膜的制备

采用静电纺丝法制备PET/CTS复合纳米纤维膜,并在纤维膜表面吸附一层纳米银,进一步增加纤维膜的抗菌性能.以扫描电镜(SEM)对不同配比PET/CTS所制备的纤维膜的微观形貌进行表征,结果显示w(CTS)/w(PET)为12.5%时,纤维形貌较好,平均直径为405 nm.分别对不同厚度的PET/CTS纤维膜进行力学性能、透气性能以及空气过滤性能测试,结果表明纺丝时间为7 h时,纤维膜具有较好的性能,其弹性模量为48.15 MPa、断裂伸长率183.30%、拉伸断裂应力2.11 MPa、拉伸强度2.49 MPa、拉伸屈服应力1.23 MPa、最大力1.38 N,阻气值为3.99 k Pa·S/m,过滤效率为99.55%,压降为621.32 Pa.吸附银离子实验表明,最佳GA交联浴配比为GA(vol%)=3.5%.紫外可见光谱(UV)及透射电镜(TEM)表征证明,有10 nm左右纳米银生成.抑菌实验表明,载银PET/CTS复合纳米纤维膜对金黄色葡萄球菌(S.a.)和大肠杆菌(E.coli.)的杀菌率分别为99.97%和99.99%.     

侧链磺化型聚砜质子交换膜的设计与制备及其性能研究

在制备氯甲基化聚砜(CMPSF)的基础上,以对羟基苯磺酸钠(HBSS)和羟基苯二磺酸钠(HBDSS)为亲核试剂,通过亲核取代反应,在聚砜(PSF)主链上分别键联了以苯磺酸根(BSS)和苯二磺酸根(BDSS)基团为末端基的侧链,制得了亲水磺酸根基团与疏水主链"微相分离"结构的2种侧链型磺化聚砜PSF-BSS和PSF-BDSS,并优化了制备条件.在对磺化聚砜产物进行充分表征(FTIR和1H-NMR谱)的基础上,采用流延成膜法制备了质子交换膜,测定了质子交换膜的基本性能,重点考察了质子交换膜"芳香性"主链和亲疏水微区"相分离"这2种结构因素对交换膜性能的影响.实验结果表明,在极性较强的溶剂中,CMPSF与羟基苯磺酸钠可顺利地发生亲核取代反应,于100℃经40 h反应可制得磺酸根键合量分别为2.07 mmol/g和2.11 mmol/g的磺化聚砜PSF-BSS和PSF-BDSS.所制备的质子交换薄膜具有较高的质子传导率(PSF-BDSS交换膜室温为4.7×10-2S/cm,80℃为8.1×10-2S/cm),优良的尺寸稳定性(室温溶胀率为8.6%,80℃溶胀率为30%),且具有良好的热稳定性与抗氧化稳定性.