Novel sulfonated zinc oxide embedded polysulfone (PSf-sZnO) membrane for rubber wastewater treatment

Tutuk Djoko Kusworo*, Budiyono Budiyono, Kristinah Haryani, Dani Puji Utomo, Yeni Maryani Candra, Nur Asiyah

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Abstract

The application of composite membrane for treating high-organic level wastewater has faced several issues such as fouling and low permeate flux. In this work, ZnO nanoparticles were modified through sulfonation reaction under reflux condition and embedded into PSf membrane. The flat sheet membrane was fabricated via dry-wet phase inversion with various sulfonated ZnO (sZnO) concentration. The SEM images revealed that sZnO has good compatibility with PSf polymer and the FTIR spectra also confirmed the formation of acid sulfonate group in the composite membrane. The addition of sZnO into PSf has increased the PWF value however the overloading caused significant decline. The hydrophilicity of the membrane surface was also enhanced by incorporation of sZnO into PSf membrane. The performance evaluation presented the significant improvement in term of flux from 9.0 to 14.5 L.m-2.h-1 and selective rejection rate for ammonium (NH4+) ion up to 87%. This study suggested the application of sZnO-PSf composite membrane for cationic selective membrane.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication2nd International Symposium of Indonesian Chemical Engineering 2021
Subtitle of host publicationEnhancing Innovations and Applications of Chemical Engineering for Accelerating Sustainable Development Goals
EditorsAprilina Purbasari, Dessy Ariyanti, Suherman, Andri Cahyo Kumoro, Tutuk Djoko Kusworo, Mohamad Djaeni
PublisherAmerican Institute of Physics Inc.
ISBN (Electronic)9780735443365
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 28 Feb 2023
Externally publishedYes
Event2nd International Symposium of Indonesian Chemical Engineering 2021: Enhancing Innovations and Applications of Chemical Engineering for Accelerating Sustainable Development Goals, ISIChem 2021 - Semarang, Virtual, Indonesia
Duration: 6 Oct 20217 Oct 2021

Publication series

NameAIP Conference Proceedings
Volume2667
ISSN (Print)0094-243X
ISSN (Electronic)1551-7616

Conference

Conference2nd International Symposium of Indonesian Chemical Engineering 2021: Enhancing Innovations and Applications of Chemical Engineering for Accelerating Sustainable Development Goals, ISIChem 2021
Country/TerritoryIndonesia
CitySemarang, Virtual
Period6/10/217/10/21

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