(528d) Novel Filtration Membranes Fabricated by Polyaniline Nanofibers

Polyaniline nanofibers show the superhydrophilic property. When applied as a thin active layer to the carbon based nanostructured membranes, e.g., carbon nanofibers and carbon nanotubes, as well as a traditional support material, these membranes can be created with a novel property such as the superhydrophilicity. This novel property offer a great promise for the field of membrane water purification. The superhydrophilic property of these novel membranes could significantly reduce fouling, while also decreasing the necessary transmembrane pressure, and thus energy expenditure. Herein, we will focus on the synthesis of these membranes with optimized properties for water purification by adjusting the support substrate and the binding agent. The properties of those novel membranes such as pure water flux, pore size distribution and fouling potential will also be discussed.