High-performance MIL-53(Fe)-incorporated cellulose acetate membranes for efficient dye and wastewater treatment

This study reports the development of high-performance cellulose acetate (CA) membranes embedded with MIL-53(Fe), a metal organic framework (MOF), for efficient dye removal from wastewater. MIL-53(Fe) was synthesized via solvothermal methods and comprehensively characterized using XRD, FTIR, FESEM,...

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Main Authors: Suvarna P. Dhongade, Surya Teja Malkapuram, Shirish H. Sonawane, Sivakumar Manickam
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Published: Elsevier 2025-12-01
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author Suvarna P. Dhongade
Surya Teja Malkapuram
Shirish H. Sonawane
Sivakumar Manickam
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description This study reports the development of high-performance cellulose acetate (CA) membranes embedded with MIL-53(Fe), a metal organic framework (MOF), for efficient dye removal from wastewater. MIL-53(Fe) was synthesized via solvothermal methods and comprehensively characterized using XRD, FTIR, FESEM, TEM, BET, and TGA analyses. XRD and FTIR confirmed the successful formation and integration of MIL-53(Fe) within the CA matrix, while BET analysis revealed a surface area of 34.16 m2/g and pore diameter of 3.42 nm. Electron microscopy demonstrated well-defined polyhedral morphologies and layered crystalline domains, with AFM revealing an increase in surface roughness as MOF loading increased. Composite membranes exhibited enhanced thermal stability and mechanical strength, with tensile strength improving by ∼75 % at 0.75 wt.% MOF due to optimal dispersion; higher loadings led to agglomeration and performance decline. The CA/MIL-0.75 membrane achieved superior water permeability and dye rejection, removing 96 % of Safranin-O and 98 % of Direct Yellow-12. Surface densification, improved porosity, and increased hydrophilicity contributed to enhanced separation performance. Real wastewater treatment trials confirmed effective pollutant removal from textile effluent and greywater. These findings underscore the potential of MIL-53(Fe)-modified CA membranes as robust, thermally stable, and efficient materials for sustainable water purification applications.
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spelling doaj-art-df3cce7b3db2403bb478da8b84060c482025-08-20T02:40:44ZengElsevierTalanta Open2666-83192025-12-011210051710.1016/j.talo.2025.100517High-performance MIL-53(Fe)-incorporated cellulose acetate membranes for efficient dye and wastewater treatmentSuvarna P. Dhongade0Surya Teja Malkapuram1Shirish H. Sonawane2Sivakumar Manickam3Department of Chemical Engineering, National Institute of Technology Warangal, Telangana State 506 004, India; Department of Chemical Engineering, Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Technological University, Lonere, Maharashtra State 402 103, IndiaDepartment of Chemical Engineering, National Institute of Technology Warangal, Telangana State 506 004, IndiaDepartment of Chemical Engineering, National Institute of Technology Warangal, Telangana State 506 004, India; Corresponding author.Chemical and Energy Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Universiti Teknologi Brunei, Bandar Seri Begawan BE1410, Brunei DarussalamThis study reports the development of high-performance cellulose acetate (CA) membranes embedded with MIL-53(Fe), a metal organic framework (MOF), for efficient dye removal from wastewater. MIL-53(Fe) was synthesized via solvothermal methods and comprehensively characterized using XRD, FTIR, FESEM, TEM, BET, and TGA analyses. XRD and FTIR confirmed the successful formation and integration of MIL-53(Fe) within the CA matrix, while BET analysis revealed a surface area of 34.16 m2/g and pore diameter of 3.42 nm. Electron microscopy demonstrated well-defined polyhedral morphologies and layered crystalline domains, with AFM revealing an increase in surface roughness as MOF loading increased. Composite membranes exhibited enhanced thermal stability and mechanical strength, with tensile strength improving by ∼75 % at 0.75 wt.% MOF due to optimal dispersion; higher loadings led to agglomeration and performance decline. The CA/MIL-0.75 membrane achieved superior water permeability and dye rejection, removing 96 % of Safranin-O and 98 % of Direct Yellow-12. Surface densification, improved porosity, and increased hydrophilicity contributed to enhanced separation performance. Real wastewater treatment trials confirmed effective pollutant removal from textile effluent and greywater. These findings underscore the potential of MIL-53(Fe)-modified CA membranes as robust, thermally stable, and efficient materials for sustainable water purification applications.http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2666831925001195Cellulose acetateMIL-53(Fe)MOFsMembraneWastewaterTextile effluent
spellingShingle Suvarna P. Dhongade
Surya Teja Malkapuram
Shirish H. Sonawane
Sivakumar Manickam
High-performance MIL-53(Fe)-incorporated cellulose acetate membranes for efficient dye and wastewater treatment
Talanta Open
Cellulose acetate
MIL-53(Fe)
MOFs
Membrane
Wastewater
Textile effluent
title High-performance MIL-53(Fe)-incorporated cellulose acetate membranes for efficient dye and wastewater treatment
title_full High-performance MIL-53(Fe)-incorporated cellulose acetate membranes for efficient dye and wastewater treatment
title_fullStr High-performance MIL-53(Fe)-incorporated cellulose acetate membranes for efficient dye and wastewater treatment
title_full_unstemmed High-performance MIL-53(Fe)-incorporated cellulose acetate membranes for efficient dye and wastewater treatment
title_short High-performance MIL-53(Fe)-incorporated cellulose acetate membranes for efficient dye and wastewater treatment
title_sort high performance mil 53 fe incorporated cellulose acetate membranes for efficient dye and wastewater treatment
topic Cellulose acetate
MIL-53(Fe)
MOFs
Membrane
Wastewater
Textile effluent
url http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2666831925001195
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