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High-Performance Multifunctional TiO2 Nanowire Ultrafiltration Membrane with a Hierarchical Layer Structure for Water Treatment

  1. Xiwang Zhang*,
  2. Tong Zhang,
  3. Jiawei Ng,
  4. Darren Delai Sun*

Article first published online: 9 NOV 2009

DOI: 10.1002/adfm.200901435

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Advanced Functional Materials

Advanced Functional Materials

Volume 19, Issue 23, pages 3731–3736, December 9, 2009

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Zhang, X., Zhang, T., Ng, J. and Sun, D. D. (2009), High-Performance Multifunctional TiO2 Nanowire Ultrafiltration Membrane with a Hierarchical Layer Structure for Water Treatment. Adv. Funct. Mater., 19: 3731–3736. doi: 10.1002/adfm.200901435

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  1. School of Civil and Environmental Engineering Nanyang Technological University 639798 Singapore (Singapore)

*School of Civil and Environmental Engineering Nanyang Technological University 639798 Singapore (Singapore).

Publication History

  1. Issue published online: 3 DEC 2009
  2. Article first published online: 9 NOV 2009
  3. Manuscript Received: 31 JUL 2009

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Keywords:

  • Membranes;
  • Nanowires;
  • Photocatalysis;
  • Titanium dioxide

Abstract

A novel, multifunctional TiO2 nanowire ultrafiltration (UF) membrane with a layered hierarchical structure is made via alkaline hydrothermal synthesis, followed by a filtration and hot-press process. The TiO2 UF membrane has high surface porosity (21.3%) and pore size values around 20 nm. The membrane possesses multifunctional capabilities under UV irradiation, such as anti-fouling, anti-bacterial, concurrent separation, and photocatalytic oxidation. The unique properties of the membrane indicate its potential in applications for environmental purification.

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