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Tailored PVDF/FTPs Tri-Bore Fibers for successful Phenol Removal via Vacuum Membrane Distillation
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The removal of phenol (Ph) from industrial wastewater is a top concern due to its toxicity to ecosystems. Vacuum membrane distillation (VMD) concerns a promising technique for phenol removal. PVDF membranes represent potential application in area of wastewater treatment. In order to improve PVDF membrane's capabilities for the treatment of phenol-containing wastewater, this study incorporated fluorinated titania nano particles (FTPs) into PVDF membrane. A specially developed spinneret and ideal spinning operating conditions used to prepare a Tri Bore Hollow Fiber Membrane (TBHFM). The produced membrane was characterized and tested for phenol removal at a temperature range from 60°C to 80°C using VMD process. The suitability of the VMD process, was investigated to eliminate phenol from industrial wastewater. The phenol removal percentage (PhR %) was found to be 91.2 %, and the permeation flux reached to 23 l/m2h at 60°C. The removal percentage and permeation flux were increased by increase the operating temperature, reaching about 93.9 % at 80°C, while the flux was 27 l/m2h.
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Published by: Engineering Journals


