Development and Characterization of Membranes with PVA Containing Silver Particles: A Study of the Addition and Stability.

ABSTRACT: Developing technologies for the reduction of biofouling and enhancement of membrane functionality and durability are challenging but critical for the advancement of water purification processes. Silver (Ag) is often used in the process of purification due to its anti-fouling properties; however, the leaching of this metal from a filtration membrane significantly reduces its effectiveness. Our study was designed to integrate the positive characteristics of poly vinyl alcohol (PVA) with the controlled incorporation of nano-scale silver ions across the membrane. This approach was designed with three goals in mind: (1) to improve antifouling activity; (2) to prevent leaching of the metal; and (3) to extend the durability of the functionalized membrane. The fabrication method we used was a modi

SUBMITTER: Thompson AK 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7565032 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature