Abstract
BaCO3 nanoparticles (NPs) (20 and 100nm) were prepared using poly(vinyl pyrrolidone) (PVP) as stabilizer. The prepared NPs showed high adsorption capacity for Mg2+ in presence of other cations (Na+, Ca2+ etc.). BaCO3 nanoparticles embedded sulphonated poly(ether sulfone) (SPS) membranes were prepared, which showed Mg2+ retentive and cation selective properties. These membranes exhibited good thermal, mechanical, and chemical stabilities along with conductivity and ion-exchange capacity due to SPS matrix. Mg2+ retentive nature of these membranes was attributed to the embedded BaCO3 NPs. Further, SPS-NPE membrane was assessed suitable for electro-separation process. Electrodialytic studies confirmed very high retention values for Mg2+ in comparison with Na+ and Ca2+. The energy consumption of proposed process suggested suitability of these membranes for separation/recovery of Mg2+ from natural water resources.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 142-149 |
Number of pages | 8 |
Journal | Desalination |
Volume | 352 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - 7 Sep 2014 |
Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- BaCO nanoparticles
- Ion-exchange membranes
- Mg separation
- Nanoparticles embedded membrane
- Retentive membrane
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- General Chemistry
- General Chemical Engineering
- General Materials Science
- Water Science and Technology
- Mechanical Engineering