Модифікування поліетерсульфонових мембран наночастинками TiO<sub>2</sub> методом «layer-by-layer»

I. S. Kolesnyk; O. Ya. Dzhodzhyk; V. V. Mukoida; V. V. Konovalova; S. M. Tsaryk; A. F. Burban

doi:10.15407/hftp08.03.310

Authors

I. S. Kolesnyk National University of Kyiv-Mohyla Academy
O. Ya. Dzhodzhyk National University of Kyiv-Mohyla Academy
V. V. Mukoida National University of Kyiv-Mohyla Academy
V. V. Konovalova National University of Kyiv-Mohyla Academy
S. M. Tsaryk National University of Kyiv-Mohyla Academy
A. F. Burban National University of Kyiv-Mohyla Academy

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.15407/hftp08.03.310

Keywords:

polyethersulfone membrane, titanium(IV) oxide, “layer-by-layer” method, milk, nanofiltration

Abstract

The aim of this study is to show the results of modification of polyethersulfone membranes with photocatalytic nanoparticles TiO2. Titanium(IV) oxide was used because of its non-toxicity and cheapness, moreover, its immobilization on the surface allows simultaneous separation and decomposition of pollutants. TiO2 nanoparticles were immobilized on the surface of polyethersulfone membranes by “layer-by-layer” method with natural polysaccharides as polyanions and polyethylenimine as polycation. Membrane modification was confirmed by zeta-potential dependence on pH. Membranes modified with TiO2 nanoparticles had an isoelectric point in the pH range of 5.2–5.8 which corresponds to pI of titanium oxide(IV). Photocatalytic properties of modified membranes were analyzed in a model reaction of Rhodamine G decomposition. Experimental data showed that the decomposition of Rhodamine G occurred at the reaction of a pseudo-first order. Low photocatalytic activity (dye half-life (t1/2=ln2/k) was only 17–40 hours) in the decomposition of rhodamine G is caused by a small amount of titanium oxide nanoparticles adsorbed on the surface. However, it is possible to assume that photocatalysis will continue in membranous layer, providing self-cleaning membrane. Membranes exhibited high self-cleaning ability during bovine serum albumin and milk nanofiltration. The presented results show that polyethersulfone membranes gain antifouling and self-cleaning properties after modification with polyelectrolyte complexes and titanium(IV) oxide.

References

1. Alem A., Sarpoolaki H., Keshmiri M. Titania ultrafiltration membrane: preparation, characterization and photocatalytic activity. J. Eur. Cer. Soc. 2009. 29(4): 629. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jeurceramsoc.2008.07.003

2. Yue W.-W., Li H.-J., Xiang T., Qin H., Sun S.-D., Zhao C.-S. Grafting of zwitterion from polysulfone membrane via surface-initiated ATRP with enhanced antifouling property and biocompatibility. J. Membr. Sci. 2013. 446: 79. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.memsci.2013.06.029

3. Chung Y.T., Mahmoudi E., Mohammad A.W., Benamor A., Johnson D., Hilal N. Development of polysulfone-nanohybrid membranes using ZnO-GO composite for enhanced antifouling and antibacterial control. Desalination. 2017. 402: 123. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.desal.2016.09.030

4. Alsohaimi I.H., Kumar M., Algamdi M.S., Khan M.A., Nolan K., Lawler J. Antifouling hybrid ultrafiltration membranes with high selectivity fabricated from polysulfone and sulfonic acid functionalized TiO2 nanotubes. Chem. Eng. J. 2017. 316: 573. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cej.2017.02.001

5. Wu T., Tang B., Wu P. Development of novel SiO2-GO nanohybrid/polysulfone membrane with enhanced performance. J. Membr. Sci. 2014. 451: 94. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.memsci.2013.09.018

6. Sanches S., Nunes C., Passarinho P.C., Ferreira F.C., Pereira V.J., Crespo J.G. Development of photocatalytic titanium dioxide membranes for degradation of recalcitrant compounds. J. Chem. Technol. Biotechnol. 2017. 92(7): 1. https://doi.org/10.1002/jctb.5172

7. Konovalova V.V., Pobigaj G.A., Bartosh S.G., Burban A.F., Bruening M.L. Development of guanidine-based antifouling nanofiltration membrane by layer by layer techniques. Voda i vodooch. Technol. 2012. 3(9): 63. [in Ukrainian].

8. Salgin S., Salgin U., Soyer N. Streaming potential measurement of polyethersulfone ultrafiltration membranes to determine salt effects on membrane zeta potential. Int. J. Electrochem. Sci. 2013. 8: 4077.

9. Vikulova M.A., Kovaleva D.S., Tretyachenko E.V., Goffman V.G., Gorokhovsky A.V. Relation between sorption and photocatalytic activity of modified potassium polytitanates to different organic dyes. Uspehi Estestvoznaniya. 2015. 12: 17. [in Russian].

10. Bayramoglu G., Yilmaz M., Arica M.Ya. Immobilization of a thermostable α-amylase onto reactive membranes: kinetics characterization and application to continuous starch hydrolysis. Food Chem. 2004. 84(4): 591. https://doi.org/10.1016/S0308-8146(03)00283-8

11. Interstate Standard (GOST 25179-90). Milk. Methods of protein determination.

12. Park H., Choi W. Effect of TiO2 surface fluorination on photocatalytic reactions and photoelectrochemical behaviors. J. Phys. Chem B. 2004. 108(13): 4088. https://doi.org/10.1021/jp036735i

13. Takeuchi M., Sakamoto K., Martra G., Coluccia S., Anpo M. Mechanism of photoinduced superhydrophilicity on the TiO2 photocatalyst surface. J. Phys. Chem. B. 2005. 109(32): 15422. https://doi.org/10.1021/jp058075i

14. Langlet M., Permpoon S., Riassetto D., Berthome G., Pernot E., Joud J.C. Photocatalytic activity and photo-induced superhydrophilicity of sol-gel derived TiO2 films. J. Photochem. Photobiol., A. 2006. 181(2–3): 203. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jphotochem.2005.11.026

15. Ashkarran A.A., Mohammadizadeh M.R. Superhydrophilicity of TiO2 thin films using TiCl4 as a precursor. Mater. Res. Bull. 2008. 43(3): 522. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.materresbull.2007.06.029

16. Jesus M.A.M.L., Neto J.T.S., Timo G., Paiva P.R.P., Dantas M.S.S., Ferreira A.M. Superhydrophilic self-cleaning surfaces based on TiO2 and TiO2/SiO2 composite films for photovoltaic module cover glass. Appl. Adh. Sci. 2015. 3(5): 1. https://doi.org/10.1186/s40563-015-0034-4

17. Martin A., Martines F., Malfeito J., Palacio L., Pradanos P., Hernandez A. Zeta potential of membranes as a function of pH. Optimization of isoelectric point evaluation. J. Membr. Sci. 2003. 213(1–2): 225. https://doi.org/10.1016/S0376-7388(02)00530-6

18. Patil S., Sandberg A., Heckert E., Self W., Seal S. Protein adsorption and cellular uptake of cerium oxide nanoparticles as a function of zeta potential. Biomaterials. 2007. 28(31): 4600. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.biomaterials.2007.07.029

19. Mahlambi M.M., Mahlangu O.T., Vilakati G.D., Mamba B.B. Visible light photodegradation of Rhodamine B dye by two forms of carbon-covered alumina supported TiO2/Polysulfone Membranes. Ind. Eng. Chem. Res. 2014. 53(14): 5709. https://doi.org/10.1021/ie4038449

20. Madaeni S.S., Rahimpour A. Effect of type of solvent and non-solvents on morphology and performance of polysulfone and polyethersulfone ultrafiltration membranes for milk concentration. Polym. Adv. Technol. 2005. 16(10): 717. https://doi.org/10.1002/pat.647

21. Tong P.S., Barbano D.M., Rudan M.A. Characterization of proteinaceous membrane foulants and flux decline during the early stages of whole milk ultrafiltration. J. Dairy Sci. 1988. 71(3): 604. https://doi.org/10.3168/jds.S0022-0302(88)79597-1

22. Atra R., Vatai G., Bekassy-Molnar E., Balint A. Investigation of ultra- and nanofiltration for utilization of whey protein and lactose. J. Food Eng. 2005. 67(3): 325. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jfoodeng.2004.04.035

23. Razavi S.M.A., Mortazavi S.A., Mousavi S.M. Effect of transmembrane pressure on fouling and membrane performance during ultrafiltration of milk. J. Water Soil Sci. 2006. 10(2): 191.

24. Limsawat P., Pruksasri S. Separation of lactose from milk by ultrafiltration. As. J. Food Ag-Ind. 2010. 3(2): 236.

25. Roesink H.D.W., Beerlage M.A.M., Potman W., Boomgaard Th., Mulder M.H.V., Smolders C.A. Characterization of new membrane materials by means of fouling experiments. Adsorption of BSA on polyetherimide-polyvinylpyrrolidone membranes. Colloids. Surf. 1991. 55: 231. https://doi.org/10.1016/0166-6622(91)80095-6

26. Nelson B.K., Barbano D.M. A microfiltration process to maximize removal of serum proteins from skim milk before cheese making. J. Dairy Sci. 2005. 88(5): 1891. https://doi.org/10.3168/jds.S0022-0302(05)72865-4

27. Pontalier P.-Yv., Ismail A., Ghoul M. Mechanisms for the selective rejection of solutes in nanofiltration membranes. Sep. Purif. Technol. 1997. 12(2): 175. https://doi.org/10.1016/S1383-5866(97)00047-6