Abstract
The development of advanced membranes for the efficient separation of oil-water emulsions and the degradation of soluble pollutants is crucial for environmental protection. This study presents a Janus composite membrane with Co(CO3)0.5OH·0.11H2O nanoneedle arrays, fabricated through electrospinning, membrane assembly, surface hydrophobization, and chemical bath deposition (CBD). By controlling the amount of carbon nanofiber (CNF) and CBD time, the membrane's morphology can be optimized for improved performance. In dead-end filtration driven by gravity, the membrane effectively separates stabilized oil-in-water emulsions and demonstrates strong anti-fouling capabilities. Furthermore, the membrane exhibits significant catalytic activation for peroxymonosulfate (PMS), enabling complete restoration of water flux of polluted membranes and purifying emulsions with soluble organic pollutants. To further enhance anti-fouling performance, a novel separation strategy integrating pulse current is proposed. Under the influence of a pulsed electric field, the membrane achieves a permeate flux nearly twice as high as that observed without this external stimulus, while maintaining high separation efficiency. This research advances Janus nanofiber membrane development via electrospinning techniques and supports sustainable treatment of oily wastewater.
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