Study on solubilization capability of various Gemini micelles in micellar-enhanced ultrafiltration of phenol-contaminated waters

A systematic study has been conducted to have an insight into the separation efficiency of phenol with the help of Gemini surfactants and conventional nonionic surfactant in their single and mixed systems using micellar-enhanced ultrafiltration (MEUF). A flat sheet membrane with a total effective area of 0.08 m2 and a molecular weight cut-off of 10 kDa, was selected in this investigate. The effects of feed component (surfactant concentration …