Vertically Aligned Carbon Nanotube Membranes: Water Purification and Beyond

Overview

Journal Membranes (Basel)

Date 2020 Oct 7

PMID 33023144

Citations 2

Authors

Jeong Hoon Lee

Han-Shin Kim

Eun-Tae Yun

So-Young Ham

Jeong-Hoon Park

Chang Hoon Ahn

Sang Hyup Lee

Hee-Deung Park

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Abstract

Vertically aligned carbon nanotube (VACNT) membranes have attracted significant attention for water purification owing to their ultra-high water permeability and antibacterial properties. In this paper, we critically review the recent progresses in the synthesis of VACNT arrays and fabrication of VACNT membrane methods, with particular emphasis on improving water permeability and anti-biofouling properties. Furthermore, potential applications of VACNT membranes other than water purification (e.g., conductive membranes, electrodes in proton exchange membrane fuel cells, and solar electricity-water generators) have been introduced. Finally, future outlooks are provided to overcome the limitations of commercialization and desalination currently faced by VACNT membranes. This review will be useful to researchers in the broader scientific community as it discusses current and new trends regarding the development of VACNT membranes as well as their potential applications.

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