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Enhanced biofuel dehydration using MXene-PES nanocomposite membranes via pervaporation
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Efficient ethanol dehydration is vital for biofuel production, and pervaporation membranes are essential to this process. This study introduces a novel approach to synthesizing MXene nanoparticles, a two-dimensional material with exceptional properties, and incorporating them into polyether sulfone (PES) membranes. Characterization through XRD, FTIR, and RAMAN analyses confirmed the layered structure and chemical bonds of the MXene nanoparticles. The integration of MXene into PES membranes resulted in reduced contact angles, signifying enhanced hydrophilicity. Ethanol dehydration tests demonstrated that nanocomposite membranes with 0.5 wt.% MXene achieved 1.5 times higher permeation flux and 1.2 times higher selectivity compared to unmodified membranes. These performance enhancements are attributed to the improved hydrophilicity, uniform dispersion, and robust interaction of MXene within the polymer matrix. Furthermore, the study highlights that UV irradiation produces superior-quality membranes. This research underscores the potential of MXene-PES nanocomposite membranes to significantly improve the efficiency of biofuel dehydration processes.
Department of Chemical Engineering,Faculty of Engineering,Golestan University,Aliabad Katol,Iran
Faculty of Petroleum and Chemical Engineering,Membrane Research Center,Razi University,Kermanshah,Iran||Faculty of Petroleum and Chemical Engineering, Membrane Research Center,Advanced Research Center for Chemical Engineering,Razi University,Kermanshah,Iran
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