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Quantifying interfacial interactions for improved membrane antifouling: A novel approach using triangulation and

Xiujia You¹, Liguo Shen¹, Ying Zhao²

¹College of Geography and Environmental Sciences, Zhejiang Normal University, Jinhua 321004, China.

Journal of Colloid and Interface Science

|July 13, 2023

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A new simulation method precisely models membrane surfaces to quantify interactions controlling fouling. This approach confirms Ni-ZnO particle modification enhances polyvinylidene fluoride (PVDF) membrane antifouling properties by creating repulsive forces.

Keywords:

Extended Derjaguin-Landau-Verwey-Overbeek (XDLVO) theory Interfacial interactions Membrane bioreactor Membrane fouling Rough surface morphology

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Area of Science:

Membrane science and technology
Surface chemistry
Computational modeling

Background:

Membrane fouling, driven by interfacial behaviors like adhesion and flocculation, necessitates accurate simulation of membrane surface morphology and interactions.
Existing methods using fractal or Gaussian models provide only statistically similar surfaces, limiting precise interfacial interaction analysis.

Purpose of the Study:

To develop and validate a novel computational method for precisely simulating rough membrane surfaces and quantifying interfacial interactions.
To assess the antifouling propensity of a modified polyvinylidene fluoride (PVDF) membrane using the developed simulation technique.

Main Methods:

Integration of atomic force microscopy (AFM) with triangulation for membrane morphology reconstruction.
Application of the surface element integration (SEI) method and extended Derjaguin-Landau-Verwey-Overbeek (XDLVO) theory.
Utilizing compound Simpson's approach and custom computer programming for precise simulation and quantification.

Main Results:

The new method accurately mimics real membrane surface roughness and shape, surpassing previous statistical models.
Simulations demonstrated that Ni-ZnO particle (NZP) modification of PVDF membranes shifted sludge foulant interactions from attractive to repulsive forces.
The simulated antifouling propensity of the modified PVDF-NZPs membrane aligned with experimental findings and literature.

Conclusions:

The proposed integrated method offers a reliable and feasible approach for precise description of interfacial interactions on real membrane surfaces.
The study validates the significant antifouling enhancement of PVDF-NZPs membranes.
Developed programming code facilitates wider adoption and application of this advanced simulation technique.