Superwetting polyethersulfone membrane functionalized with ZrO2 nanoparticles for polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon removal

Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) are persistent and widespread in the aquatic environment, causing potential hazards for human health. In this study, a superwetting and robust PES-PAA-ZrO2 nanofiltration membrane was proposed through surface modification for PAH removal with high efficiency. A ZrO2 coating was formed on polyethersulfone (PES) membrane surface through chemical bonding, thus the PES-PAA-ZrO2 membrane exhibited …