Synthesis of polyamide-based RO membranes for saline water treatment
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https://doi.org/10.54939/1859-1043.j.mst.FEE.2024.226-230Keywords:
Reverse osmosis; Polyamide membranes; Synthesis conditions; Surface morphology; Salt rejection.Abstract
Reverse osmosis (RO) technology is a widely used method for converting seawater into fresh water, known for its high efficiency and broad applications. This study focuses on optimizing the synthesis conditions for polyamide (PA) membranes, including the concentrations of m-phenylenediamine (MPD) and trimesoyl chloride (TMC), the choice of solvent, soaking time, and reaction time. FTIR and SEM analysis confirmed the successful synthesis of the PA layer and revealed that the surface morphology of the membrane was significantly influenced by synthesis conditions. Mechanical testing demonstrated that the optimized membranes exhibited high tensile strength (41.18 MPa) and low elongation at break (11.69%), indicating a robust but relatively brittle material. The study determined that the optimal conditions were 1.0 wt.% MPD and 0.1 wt.% TMC, hexane as a solvent, a soaking time of 2 min, and a reaction time of 60 sec, achieving a maximum salt rejection of 86.45%. These findings are critical for enhancing RO membrane efficiency and addressing the global demand for clean water.
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