Preparation and characterisation of polyethersulfone/ hydrous ferric oxide mixed matrix membranes with improved hydrophilicity for treatment of oily waste water

• Main Authors: Wan Ikhsan, Syarifah Nazirah, Abdullah, Norfadhilatuladha, Yusof, Norhaniza, Aziz, Farhana, Misdan, Nurasyikin, Wan Salleh, Wan Norhayati, Ismail, Ahmad Fauzi
• Format: Article
• Language: English
• Published: AIDIC 2017
• Subjects: T Technology (General); TD429.5-480.7 Water purification. Water treatment and conditioning. Saline water conversion
• Online Access: http://eprints.uthm.edu.my/4788/1/AJ%202017%20%28640%29.pdf; http://eprints.uthm.edu.my/4788/; https://dx.doi.org/10.3303/CET1756030
• Institution: Universiti Tun Hussein Onn Malaysia

The rapid growth in oil and gas industry has led to the large production of oily wastewater. The massive amount of oily wastewater derived from the industry has raised concerns in community especially its adverse impact to the environment. Membrane technology has been in the spotlight in recent adva...