Understanding the performance of graphdiyne membrane for the separation of nitrate ions from aqueous solution at the
Sima Majidi1, Hamid Erfan-Niya1, Jafar Azamat2
1Faculty of Chemical and Petroleum Engineering, University of Tabriz, 51666-16471, Tabriz, Iran.
Abstract:
A molecular dynamics simulation study is conducted to investigate the capability of the pristine graphdiyne nanosheet for nitrate ion separation from water. The removal of nitrate ion contaminants from water is of critical importance as it represents an environmental hazard. The graphdiyne is a carbon-based membrane with pore density of 2.4 × 1018 pores/m2 and incircle radius of 2.8 Å. We show that the efficient water flow is accurately controlled through fine regulation of the exerted hydrostatic pressure. The high water permeability of 6.19 L.Day-1cm-2MPa-1 with 100% nitrate ions rejection suggests that the graphdiyne can perform as a suitable membrane for nitrate separation. The potential of mean force analysis of the single water molecule and nitrate ion indicated the free energy barriers for nitrate of about 4 times higher than that of water molecules. The results reveal the weak interaction of the water molecules and the membrane which aid to high water flux.
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