Advanced Ceramics for Photocatalytic Membranes

Synthesis Methods, Characterization and Performance Analysis, and Applications in Water and Wastewater Treatment

1st Edition - May 3, 2024
Editors: Mohd Hafiz Dzarfan Othman, Mukhlis A. Rahman, Takeshi Matsuura, Mohd Ridhwan Adam, Siti Nurfatin Nadhirah Mohd Makhtar
Language: English
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Advanced Ceramics for Photocatalytic Membranes: Synthesis Methods, Characterization and Performance Analysis, and Applications in Water and Wastewater Treatment reviews recent research on the application and use of advanced ceramic materials in photocatalytic membrane processes. Sections cover current developments in photocatalytic membrane processes, synthesis and fabrication techniques using either physical or chemical approaches, diverse characterization methods and performance evaluations, and various types of environmental applications. The book is not only limited to the conceptual theory, it also gives a detailed review of recent progress in materials science. Readers will find applications in different disciplines, i.e., chemistry, physics, and mechanics that are critically required in modern science and engineering. This across-the-board briefing on the field is suitable for use as a major reference, as well as a knowledge sharing tool.

Cover image
Title page
Table of Contents
Copyright
List of Contributors
Preface
Part 1: Introduction
1. A review of the current development of photocatalytic membrane research
Abstract
List of abbreviations
1.1 Introduction
1.2 Conclusions and future prospects
References
2. Modeling, simulation, and theory of the mass transfer mechanism of photocatalytic membrane reactor
Abstract
List of symbols
List of abbreviations
2.1 Introduction
2.2 Formal analysis
2.3 Discussion and evaluation
2.4 Conclusions
References
Part 2: Synthesis of photocatalytic membrane via physical approach
3. Blending technique
Abstract
List of symbols
List of abbreviations
3.1 Introduction
3.2 Photocatalytic membranes
3.3 Blending technique for photocatalytic membrane fabrication
3.4 Advantages and limitations of blending techniques
3.5 Conclusion
Acknowledgment
References
4. Sputtering technique
Abstract
Key terms and definitions
List of symbols
List of abbreviations
4.1 Introduction
4.2 Fundamental of sputtering technique
4.3 Types of sputter deposition
4.4 Impacts of sputter deposition of photocatalysts on membrane characteristics and performance
4.5 Conclusion
Acknowledgment
References
5. Dip coating technique
Abstract
Nomenclature
List of symbols
List of abbreviations
5.1 Introduction
5.2 Mechanism and theories
5.3 Sol–gel dip coating
5.4 Dip-coated photocatalytic membrane applications
5.5 Conclusion
Acknowledgment
References
6. Spray coating techniques for fabrication of photocatalytic membrane
Abstract
List of symbols
List of abbreviations
6.1 Introduction
6.2 Basic concept of spray coating technique
6.3 Spray coating techniques for photocatalytic membranes fabrication
6.4 Comparison of various types of spraying methods
6.5 Conclusion
Acknowledgment
References
Part 3: Synthesis of photocatalytic membrane via chemical approach
7. Grafting process on photocatalytic membrane
Abstract
Nomenclature
7.1 Introduction
7.2 Grafting techniques
7.3 Grafted-photodegradation performance
7.4 Conclusion
Acknowledgment
References
8. Hydrothermal and solvothermal methods
Abstract
8.1 Introduction
8.2 Principle and mechanism of hydrothermal and solvothermal method
8.3 Recent advances in hydrothermal and solvothermal-based polymer and ceramic membrane for photocatalytic application
8.4 Challenges
8.5 Conclusion
References
9. Electroless deposition of zinc oxide for photocatalytic membrane
Abstract
List of symbols
List of abbreviations
9.1 Introduction
9.2 Preparation for electroless zinc oxide deposition
9.3 Impact of type of ZnO deposition on photocatalytic activity
9.4 Conclusion
Acknowledgement
References
Part 4: Characterization and performance analysis of photocatalytic membrane
10. Morphological analysis of photocatalytic membrane (SEM, FESEM, TEM)
Abstract
List of symbols
List of abbreviations
10.1 Introduction
10.2 Scanning electron microscopy analysis
10.3 Field emission electron microscopy analysis
10.4 Transmission electron microscopy analysis
10.5 Conclusion
Acknowledgment
References
11. Physical analysis of photocatalytic membrane (AFM, contact angle, pore size, and porosity)
Abstract
List of abbreviations
11.1 Introduction
11.2 Physical properties and hydrophilicity of the membranes
11.3 Conclusions and future perspectives
References
12. Chemical analysis of photocatalytic membrane (FTIR, XRD, UV-vis/optical, XPS, and zeta potential)
Abstract
List of symbols
List of abbreviations
12.1 Introduction
12.2 Fourier transforms infrared spectroscopy
12.3 X-ray diffraction spectroscopy
12.4 Ultraviolet-visible spectroscopy
12.5 X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy
12.6 Zeta potential
12.7 Challenges and future outlooks
Acknowledgment
References
13. Permeation performance analysis of advanced ceramic and polymeric-based photocatalytic membrane (flux and rejection)
Abstract
List of abbreviations
13.1 Introduction
13.2 Photocatalytic membrane materials for water treatment
13.3 Polymeric photocatalytic hybrid membranes and their permeation performance
13.4 Ceramic photocatalytic hybrid membranes and their permeation performance
13.5 Conclusions and perspectives
References
14. Photodegradation performance of photocatalytic membrane
Abstract
Key terms and definitions
List of symbols
List of abbreviations
14.1 Introduction
14.2 Effect of light
14.3 Effect of photocatalyst dosage
14.4 Effect of the concentration of substrate
14.5 Effect of pH and temperature
14.6 Conclusions
References
Part 5: Application of photocatalytic membrane
15. Advanced ceramics for photocatalytic membranes: application of photocatalytic membrane for dyes removal
Abstract
List of symbols
List of abbreviations
15.1 Overview of dyes wastewater
15.2 Dyes wastewater treatment technology
15.3 Membrane technology for dyes removal
15.4 Photocatalytic ceramic membranes
15.5 Recent developments in the photocatalytic ceramic membrane
15.6 Challenges and the future way forward
15.7 Conclusion
Acknowledgements
References
16. Oily wastewater
Abstract
List of symbols
List of abbreviations
16.1 Introduction
16.2 Oily wastewater sources
16.3 Recent treatment methods for oily wastewater
16.4 Photocatalysis and photocatalytic membranes for oily wastewater treatment
16.5 Future perspectives of phtotocatalytic membrane for oily wastewater
16.6 Conclusions
Acknowledgement
References
17. Photocatalytic membranes for EDC removal: concepts, advantages and current advances
Abstract
17.1 Introduction
17.2 Endocrine-disrupting chemical removal by stand-alone ultrafiltration membrane
17.3 Endocrine-disrupting chemical removal by stand-alone nanofiltration membrane
17.4 Endocrine-disrupting chemical removal by a hybrid of photocatalyst and membrane
17.5 Endocrine-disrupting chemical removal by photocatalytic membrane composite
17.6 Conclusion
Acknowledgments
References
18. Antifouling and self-cleaning photocatalytic membranes in oily wastewater treatment
Abstract
18.1 Introduction
18.2 Materials and methods
18.3 Formal analysis
18.4 Results and discussion
18.5 Conclusion
Acknowledgment
References
Part 6: Future outlooks and challenges of photocatalytic membrane
19. Challenges and outlooks of photocatalytic membrane: System scaling up to pilot-scale
Abstract
19.1 State of Scientific Focus on the Subject
19.2 Research Directions
19.3 Challenges in Photocatalytic Membrane
19.4 Outlook and Perspectives
19.5 Scaling up Operations to Pilot Scale
19.6 Sustainable Transition in Water Treatment Industry Towards Disruptive Digitalization
19.7 Concluding Remarks
Acknowledgement
References
20. Economic viability and cost analysis for photocatalytic ceramic membrane
Abstract
List of symbols
List of abbreviations
20.1 Introduction
20.2 Estimation of photocatalytic ceramic membrane costs
20.3 Costs analysis of ceramic membrane fabrication with photocatalytic membrane
20.4 Costs of photocatalytic ceramic membrane replacement cost
20.5 Conclusion
References
Index

Mohd Hafiz Dzarfan Othman

Mohd Hafiz Dzarfan Othman is an Associate Professor in Department of Energy Engineering, Faculty of Chemical and Energy Engineering; the Deputy Director of Advanced Membrane Technology Research Centre (AMTEC); and also Head of the Renewable Energy Research Group, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, Malaysia. He received his Bachelor and Master degrees from Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, and PhD from Imperial College London, United Kingdom. Dr. Othman’s current research focus is on development of inexpensive ceramic/polymer membranes for environmental protection and energy generation. Until 2017, he has supervised 29 PhD students and 19 Master degree students and has published almost 100 articles in Scopus-indexed journals, with an h-index of 15. He has been the principal investigator in 20 research projects (including two international grants) and co-investigator in another 50 projects, with a total worth of RM 16million (about USD 4million). Through these projects, he and his research team have successfully developed a novel membrane for the treatment of recalcitrant organic pollutant in water as well as an economical fuel cell for efficient electricity generation. He has been granted two patents and 10 more are currently being examined. Dr. Othman is an active member of the Young Scientist Network-Academy of Science Malaysia (YSN-ASM), a group of outstanding young scientists of Malaysian nationality with an age less than 40 years old who have the capability to contribute to strengthening the Malaysia scientific community. He was also selected as a member of the prestigious Global Young Academy (GYA).

Affiliations and expertise

Department of Energy Engineering, Faculty of Chemical and Energy Engineering; and Advanced Membrane Technology Research Centre (AMTEC), Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, Johor, Malaysia

Mukhlis A. Rahman

Dr. Mukhlis A. Rahman is a Senior Lecturer in the Faculty of Petroleum & Renewable Energy Engineering, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM), Johor, Malaysia. He received a Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering from Universiti Teknologi Malaysia in 2004. He began his academic career as a tutor in the Department of Gas Engineering, UTM. He obtained a Master’s of Engineering (M. Eng) in 2006 before was appointed as Lecturer at UTM. In 2007, he undertook his PhD studies at Imperial College London, United Kingdom, focusing his research on ceramic hollow fiber membranes with micro-reactor characteristics. After receiving his PhD in 2011, he was promoted to Senior Lecturer at UTM. He is currently supervising a number of PhD students and Master degree students, with current research interests in inorganic/ceramic membranes for fluid separation. To date, he has published one original research book and more than 100 articles in refereed journals, with an h-index of 15. He has also led 12 research grants and has been a member of more than 50 research projects.

Affiliations and expertise

Faculty of Petroleum and Renewable Energy Engineering, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, Johor, Malaysia

Takeshi Matsuura

Professor Takeshi Matsuura is a senior academic with a career spanning more than 50 years and has held several distinguished posts in many countries including the USA, Canada, Japan, Germany and Singapore. Most recently he joined the University of Ottawa (1992) as the British Gas/NSERC Industrial Research Chair. He served as professor of the Department of Chemical Engineering and the director of the Industrial Membrane Research Institute (IMRI) until he retired in 2002 and was appointed as professor emeritus in 2003. He received the Research Award of International Desalination and Environmental Association in 1983. He is a fellow of the Chemical Institute of Canada and a member of the North American Membrane Society. He has delivered plethora of invited lectures and presentations to many of the world’s foremost scientific events and conferences. He has published over 400 papers in refereed journals, authored and co-authored 6 books and edited 8 books. A special symposium was held at the Eighth Annual Meeting of the North American Membrane Society to honour Prof. Matsuura (together with Dr. S. Sourirajan) for life-long contributions to membrane research and a similarly the International Conference on Membrane Science and Technology 2013 was held in his honour. In addition, he has received the George S. Glinski Award for Excellence in Research and the occasion of his 75th birthday was marked with a special edition of the journal Desalination.

Affiliations and expertise

Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering, University of Ottawa, Ottawa, ON, Canada

Mohd Ridhwan Adam

Mohd Ridhwan Adam currently holds the position of Senior Lecturer at the School of Chemical Sciences, Universiti Sains Malaysia. He completed his Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering from Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM), Skudai. His academic journey encompassed a focus on Chemical Science, with his bachelor’s and master’s degrees earned from Universiti Sains Malaysia in 2010 and 2014, respectively. Previously, he was engaged in a significant project centered around remediating ammonia-contaminated effluent. This project notably involved the innovation of an adsorptive ceramic membrane derived from natural zeolite. Additionally, he played an integral role in an industrial collaborative effort, which entailed treating industrial effluent using an integrated UF-RO membrane system. Owing to his extensive expertise in this domain, he has been an active participant in numerous local and international conferences. Throughout his academic pursuits, he achieved remarkable milestones, including distinctions such as the best presenter compliment at conferences, recognition at exhibitions, and multiple awards at both university and national levels. His profound proficiency in the scope of wastewater treatment serves as a focal element in his contribution to the authorship of this book.

Affiliations and expertise

Senior Lecturer, School of Chemical Sciences, Universiti Sains Malaysia

Siti Nurfatin Nadhirah Mohd Makhtar

Siti Nurfatin Nadhirah Mohd Makhtar is a Post-Doctoral Fello in the Advanced Membrane Technology Research Centre at the School of Chemical & Energy Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, Malaysia.

Affiliations and expertise

Post-Doctoral Fellow, Advanced Membrane Technology Research Centre, School of Chemical & Energy Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, Malaysia

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Synthesis Methods, Characterization and Performance Analysis, and Applications in Water and Wastewater Treatment

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