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  • Chemical Engineering
  • Separation Science

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  • Polyester nanofiltration membranes possess chlorine resistance but suffer from poor cation retention due to loose structures and negative charge.
  • Existing membranes are limited in applications requiring efficient cation separation.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To design and synthesize a novel polyester nanofiltration membrane with improved cation retention and separation capabilities.
  • To overcome the limitations of conventional polyester membranes for advanced cation separation applications.

Main Methods:

  • A new monomer, TET (containing "hydroxyl-ammonium" entities), was synthesized.
  • TET monomer was polymerized with trimesoyl chloride (TMC) via interfacial polymerization.
  • Membrane performance was evaluated based on molecular weight cut-off, zeta potential, salt rejection, and ion separation.

Main Results:

  • The resulting TET-TMC membranes exhibited a low molecular weight cut-off (389 Da) and high positive zeta potential (4 mV at pH 7).
  • MgCl2 rejection reached 95.5%, a significant improvement over existing polyester membranes (<50%).
  • The TET-TMC membrane demonstrated Li+/Mg2+ separation performance comparable to polyamide membranes and superior chlorine stability.

Conclusions:

  • The TET-TMC membrane represents the first polyester nanofiltration membrane capable of efficient cation separation.
  • This development offers a promising alternative for applications requiring selective cation removal with enhanced chemical stability.