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As a result, polyamide thin-film composite (TFC) membranes may be a better choice when using “smart” draw solutes that operate at acidic or basic conditions since these membranes can withstand severe operating conditions. 16). For chemical hydrogels, the covalent bonding of polymer chains prevents the dissolution of them in water. 16 A typical cross-linked hydrogel structure. Reprinted from D. Buenger, F. Topuz and J. Groll, Hydrogels in sensing applications, Prog. Polym. , 2012, 37, 1678–1719, Copyright (2012) with permission from Elsevier.
PSSS-PNIPAM with different weight percentages of SSS (5%, 10%, 15%, 20%) – denoted as 5SN, 10SN, 15SN, and 20SN – were prepared. 13b). It is worth noting that the LCST for 20SN was not observed within the tested temperature range and it was not suitable as the draw solute. 6 M NaCl solution) as the feed solution. 3 wt%. Reprinted from D. , Thermoresponsive copolymer-based draw solution for seawater desalination in a combined process of forward osmosis and membrane distillation, Desalination, 2014, 348, 26–32, Copyright (2014) with permission from Elsevier.
48–50 In this approach, the draw solutes are directly consumed and the recovery of the draw solution is avoided. 21,22 The study of new draw solutes for FO application has drawn rather great interest in recent years. 3 Schematic illustration of FO process with draw solute regeneration. Chapter 2 24 10,11,23 water from saline water. The highly soluble ammonium bicarbonate was able to provide a high water flux as well as a high feed water recovery. After the FO process, moderate heating at about 60 °C was applied to induce the decomposition of ammonium bicarbonate into ammonia and carbon dioxide gases so that they can be recovered and further used as draw solutes.
