Superhydrophobic Coatings in Membrane Technology: Enhancing Oil-Water Separation
Keywords:
Superhydrophobic Coatings, Membrane Technology, Oil-Water Separation, Antifouling, Nanomaterials, Surface Modification, Wastewater Treatment.Abstract
This research analyzes the influence of superhydrophobic coatings on the membrane processes
for oil-water separation enhancement. A composite membrane was fabricated with incorporated silica
nanoparticles and fluorinated polymers which was tested against anti-fouling and oil rejection criteria. The
Composite Membrane demonstrated high oil rejection, anti-fouling, and durability under various stable
operational conditions. Performance analysis of coated membranes against uncoated membranes showed
improvement in separation efficiency and lifespan of the membrane. Research results demonstrated that
surface modification techniques can improve the performance and efficiency of membrane based separation
processes in relation to environmental concerns and operational issues with wastewater treatment and
industrial discharge systems.
