Affiliation:
1. Department of Chemical Engineering Universiti Teknologi PETRONAS Sri Iskandar Malaysia
2. Department of Chemical Engineering University of Jeddah Jeddah Saudi Arabia
3. Department of Petroleum Engineering Universiti Teknologi PETRONAS Sri Iskandar Malaysia
4. Department of Civil Engineering Universiti Teknologi PETRONAS Sri Iskandar Malaysia
Abstract
AbstractProduced water (PW) has been generated in a huge amount representing the largest volume waste stream. Membrane technology has found a leading ability in treating PW due to its significant advantages, such as lower cost, easy installation, and being environmentally friendly. Mixed matrix membranes (MMMs) have received significant research interest due to their flexibility, multifunctionality enhances the membrane performance with increasing selectivity, permeability, robustness, mechanical strength, and resistance to fouling. This mini‐review paper identifies the utilization of different membranes for treating PW. It also gives a review of different types of MMMs with specific fillers for the application of PW treatment. Lastly, some methods to enhance the performance of mixed matrix membranes have been highlighted. The issues and challenges in membranes are also discussed.Practitioner Points
Mixed matrix membranes (MMMs) are a potential membrane type for PW treatment.
This mini‐review paper identifies the use of several membranes to treat PW. It also examined various types of MMMs containing specific fillers for the application of PW treatment.
Methods for improving the performance of mixed matrix membranes have been highlighted, including the use of novel materials, surface modification, and cross‐linking.
The issues and challenges in membranes are also discussed.
Subject
Water Science and Technology,Ecological Modeling,Waste Management and Disposal,Pollution,Environmental Chemistry