Novel fabrication techniques for HKUST-1 adsorptive nanocomposite membrane for heavy metals removal from wastewater.

ABSTRACT: Managing heavy metal ions in wastewater is imperative due to their profound impacts on human health and the ecosystem. Membranes endowed with adsorptive features present a highly promising solution for the efficient removal of contaminants such as cadmium (Cd²⁺), nickel (Ni²⁺), and lead (Pb²⁺). This study focuses on the preparation of adsorptive membranes by immobilizing HKUST-1 metal-organic framework on the surface of polyethersulfone (PES) for the removal of heavy metal ions from wastewater. HKUST-1 was integrated onto the membrane surface via gelatin-assisted growth and in-situ growth techniques, and further incorporated into a PES polymer matrix. Comprehensive characterization of these modified membranes was conducted using the FESEM, XRD, FTIR, EDAX,

SUBMITTER: Al-Qaisi SSA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12033244 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature