Removal of FeCl3 from aqueous solution by ultrafiltration using ordered mesoporous MCM-48 ceramic composite membrane. Issue 12 (12th August 2016)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Basumatary, Ashim Kumar; Kumar, R. Vinoth; Ghoshal, Aloke Kumar; Pugazhenthi, G.
• Is Part Of: Separation science and technology. Volume 51:Issue 12(2016)
• Page Start: 2038
• Page End: 2046
• Publication Date: 2016-08-12
• Subjects: MCM-48 -- composite membrane -- ultrafiltration -- hydrothermal -- rejection -- FeCl3; Separation (Technology) -- Periodicals; 660.284205
• DOI: 10.1080/01496395.2016.1187168
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0149-6395

Abstract

ABSTRACT: Mesoporous MCM-48 membrane was prepared on a low-cost circular-shaped ceramic support by a hydrothermal crystallization technique. The characteristics of MCM-48 powder and composite membrane were evaluated using X-ray diffraction (XRD), field emission scanning electron microscopy (FESEM), porosity and water permeation test. The porosity and pore size of the composite membrane were found to be 22% and 0.142 µm, respectively. The MCM-48 composite membrane was investigated for the separation potential of FeCl3 from aqueous solution and a maximum rejection of 86% was obtained for a feed concentration of 250 ppm at lower pH 2.