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Development of Support Layers and Their Impact on the Performance of Thin Film Composite Membranes (TFC) for Water
Qing Zhang1,2, Rui Zhou1,2, Xue Peng1,2
1School of Chemical Engineering and Technology, Tiangong University, Tianjin 300387, China.
Abstract:
Thin-film composite (TFC) membranes have gained significant attention as an appealing membrane technology due to their reversible fouling and potential cost-effectiveness. Previous studies have predominantly focused on improving the selective layers to enhance membrane performance. However, the importance of improving the support layers has been increasingly recognized. Therefore, in this review, preparation methods for the support layer, including the traditional phase inversion method and the electrospinning (ES) method, as well as the construction methods for the support layer with a polyamide (PA) layer, are analyzed. Furthermore, the effect of the support layers on the performance of the TFC membrane is presented. This review aims to encourage the exploration of suitable support membranes to enhance the performance of TFC membranes and extend their future applications.
