Abstract
AbstractIn this study, we deployed a modified interfacial polymerization process to incorporate multifunctional crown ethers (CEs) into thin‐film composite (TFC) polyamide membranes. CE additives acted as both the phase‐transfer catalyst and co‐solvent to facilitate the diffusion of amine monomers into the organic phase via interacting with amine monomers (form the host‐guest inclusion complex), and enhanced the free volume content of the selective layer, therefore facilitating water transport and inhibiting the diffusion of salt ions. Various characterization techniques were employed to elucidate the modification mechanism as a function of CE chemical and physical properties on the microstructure of resultant TFC membranes and consequently separation performances. Compared to TFC membranes produced from traditional interfacial polymerization method, CE‐modified membranes exhibited a 146% water flux enhancement and 59% lower reverse salt fluxes with a suitable draw solution. CE‐modified membranes also showed the improved antifouling behavior and chemical stability in various harsh conditions.
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