Fabrication of a super-hydrophobic and high-roughness terrace-effect membrane for enhanced flux and fouling resistance

• Published in: Desalination and water treatment Vol. 322; p. 101153
• Main Authors: Talukder, Md Eman, Talukder, Md. Romon, Pervez, Md. Nahid, Kujawski, Wojciech, Figoli, Alberto, Naddeo, Vincenzo
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Elsevier Inc 01.04.2025; Elsevier
• Subjects: High roughness; Membrane distillation; Rice terrace cultivation; Super-hydrophobic; Surface modification; Terrace effect; Surface modification; High roughness; Rice terrace cultivation; Super-hydrophobic; Terrace effect; Membrane distillation

The current study reported a novel terrace effect on the membrane surface, which is a straightforward and practical approach to enhancing membrane performance characterized by high roughness, thermal stability, and extended durability. We prepared pure PVDF and terraced PVDF membrane using several m...