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Electrospun polymer membranes effectively remove emerging pollutants from water. This review details materials and processes, including adsorption and separation, for enhanced water purification.

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  • Environmental Engineering
  • Materials Science

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  • Emerging pollutants (EPs) pose significant environmental and health risks.
  • Conventional water treatment methods are often insufficient for removing EPs.
  • Electrospun membranes offer a promising solution for water purification.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review polymer materials for electrospinning in membrane applications.
  • To explore electrospinning processes for emerging pollutant removal.
  • To detail membrane properties and their impact on pollutant removal efficiency.

Main Methods:

  • Comprehensive literature review of electrospinning processes and polymer materials.
  • Analysis of membrane applications in separation and adsorption processes.
  • Evaluation of functionalization strategies for enhanced adsorption properties.

Main Results:

  • Electrospun polymer membranes demonstrate high efficiency in removing various EPs.
  • Adsorption and separation processes, including thin film composites (TFC), are effective.
  • Membrane porosity, fiber size, and functionalization significantly influence removal capacity.

Conclusions:

  • Electrospun membranes are a viable technology for tackling emerging pollutant contamination.
  • Material selection and process optimization are key to maximizing removal efficiency.
  • Further research into functionalized electrospun membranes can advance water treatment technologies.