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Membranes for Oil/Water Separation: A Review
Hamouda M Mousa1, Hanan S Fahmy1, Gomaa A M Ali2
1Mechanical Engineering Department, Faculty of Engineering, South Valley University, Qena 83523, Egypt.
Advanced Materials Interfaces
|August 18, 2023
Summary
Membrane technology offers advanced solutions for removing oil from wastewater. This review highlights materials, designs, and fabrication techniques for effective oil/water separation and environmental protection.
Area of Science:
- Environmental Science
- Materials Science
- Chemical Engineering
Background:
- Wastewater treatment faces challenges with oil contamination.
- Advancements in separation and membrane technologies show promise for oil removal.
Purpose of the Study:
- To critically review literature on membrane technology for oil/water separation.
- To focus on membrane properties, materials, design, fabrication, and surface modification.
Main Methods:
- Literature review of membrane technology for oil/water separation.
- Analysis of membrane properties, materials (organic, inorganic, hybrid, innovative), design (mixed matrix nanocomposite, multilayers), and fabrication/surface modification techniques.
Main Results:
- Membranes with tunable properties (wettability, permeability, antifouling, mechanical) are key for oily wastewater treatment.
- Diverse materials and designs are being developed for enhanced oil/water separation performance.
Conclusions:
- Membrane technology is a highly effective approach for oil/water separation.
- Further research into materials and fabrication is needed for practical, scalable solutions to oil pollution.
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