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  • Materials Science
  • Chemical Engineering
  • Environmental Science

Background:

  • Existing reviews on oil-water membrane separation primarily focus on membrane types and preparation.
  • There is a lack of in-depth analysis regarding the fundamental separation principles and strategies influenced by membrane wettability.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To analyze the independent influence of membrane wettability on oil-water separation effects.
  • To propose a modular wettability design strategy for enhancing membrane performance.

Main Methods:

  • Analysis of membrane surface adsorption, liquid permeation through pores, and liquid extraction from pores.
  • Evaluation of the impact of wettability on key separation nodes.

Main Results:

  • Identified the critical role of membrane wettability in oil-water separation efficiency.
  • Developed a modular wettability design approach for membrane fabrication.

Conclusions:

  • The modular wettability design guides fabrication to enhance membrane wettability.
  • This approach offers solutions for extending membrane lifespan, mitigating fouling and pore clogging, and improving mass transfer efficiency.