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Characterization of PCL/zeolite electrospun membrane for the removal of silver in drinking water
Texas Undergraduate Medical Academy Faculty Publications
  • Muhammad Syhamiel Iqhwan Che Rusli, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia
  • Mohd Izzat Hassan, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia
  • Naznin Sultana, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia
  • Ahmad Fauzi Ismail, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia
Document Type
Article
Publication Date
1-1-2017
Abstract

The presence of heavy metals in drinking water leads to several health problems. In this study, polycaprolactone (PCL)/zeolite nano or microfiber electrospun composite membranes, diameter range of the fibers was 2 µm- 6 µm, were fabricated by using electrospinning technique. The membranes separation processes have played very crucial roles in water purification industry. Apart from that, the membranes are prepared with biocompatible, non-toxic materials which will be eco-friendly. In order to produce electrospun membrane, 15% (w/v) of PCL polymer solution was dissolved in acetone and 20% (w/w) zeolite was incorporated into the PCL polymer solution. Electricity charged jet of polymer solution from the syringe formed an electrostatics field when the high voltage of 20kV was applied. Scanning electron micrograph (SEM) and energy dispersive spectroscopy (EDX) implemented to indicate the characterization of membranes. The water contact angle of PCL/zeolite membrane was 119.53±5.24 which was almost same as pure PCL membrane (107.73±8.54). The inducible results obtained in this study suggested that electrospun pcl and polycaprolactone/zeolite layer by layer nanofibrous membranes can be a favored verdict for the removal of heavy metal ions.

Citation Information
Muhammad Syhamiel Iqhwan Che Rusli, Mohd Izzat Hassan, Naznin Sultana and Ahmad Fauzi Ismail. "Characterization of PCL/zeolite electrospun membrane for the removal of silver in drinking water" (2017)
Available at: http://works.bepress.com/naznin-sultana/32/