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Graphene Oxide Composite Membrane for Wastewater Treatment

Graphene Oxide Composite Membrane for Wastewater Treatment

Abstract

This research focuses on the fabrication of graphene oxide (GO) composite membranes using the Phase-Inversion Method, which transforms polymers from liquid to solid through phase separation. This process creates a porous membrane structure, making it highly adaptable, cost-effective, and suitable for wastewater treatment, separation processes, and industrial filtration applications. Graphene oxide, with its nano-layered structure, offers excellent molecular sieving properties, high water permeability, and chemical and mechanical stability, making it an ideal additive for membrane fabrication. The GO-based membrane demonstrates efficient removal of nanoparticles, heavy metal ions (Pb²⁺, Cr⁶⁺, Hg²⁺), organic pollutants, and microorganisms while exhibiting antifouling properties and high hydrophilicity due to oxygen-functional groups. Applications of this membrane include industrial wastewater treatment, desalination, and the removal of pharmaceutical contaminants, such as antibiotics and hormones. The incorporation of GO enhances membrane performance, providing a sustainable and energy-efficient solution for water purification.

Objective

ปัญหามลพิษทางน้ำจากโลหะหนัก สารอินทรีย์ และจุลินทรีย์ในน้ำเสียอุตสาหกรรมและน้ำธรรมชาติกำลังเป็นปัญหาระดับโลก เทคโนโลยีเมมเบรน ได้รับความสนใจเนื่องจากมีประสิทธิภาพสูงในการกรองและบำบัดน้ำ กราฟีนออกไซด์ (GO) เป็นวัสดุที่มีโครงสร้างระดับนาโนและคุณสมบัติพิเศษ เช่น การซึมผ่านน้ำสูง ความทนทานทางเคมี และการคัดแยกสารปนเปื้อนอย่างมีประสิทธิภาพ ดังนั้น การพัฒนาเมมเบรนกราฟีนออกไซด์ผ่านกระบวนการ Phase-Inversion Method จึงเป็นแนวทางสำคัญในการสร้าง เมมเบรนคุณภาพสูง ราคาประหยัด และเหมาะสำหรับการใช้งานด้านสิ่งแวดล้อม

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