Evaluation of Chitosan-Derived Mixed-Matrix Membranes as Potential Separators in Bioelectrochemical Systems
Bioelectrochemical systems are energy-efficient devices that transform chemical energy into electrical energy or synthesize products of interest. These technologies make use of Nafion membranes that function as proton exchangers; however, these separators have some problems, such as fouling. Therefo...
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| author | Santiago Alvear Méndez Raúl Bahamonde Soria Daniel Arboleda Carlos Cevallos Chistian Alcivar Henry Pupiales Patricia Luis |
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| description | Bioelectrochemical systems are energy-efficient devices that transform chemical energy into electrical energy or synthesize products of interest. These technologies make use of Nafion membranes that function as proton exchangers; however, these separators have some problems, such as fouling. Therefore, this research explores mixed-matrix membranes of chitosan and chitosan derivatives to determine their antimicrobial, anti-fouling, chemical stability and high-water retention properties. The results showed that these membranes could be good candidates to be used as separators in bioelectrochemical systems. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-fe8234fd555546ee9b7879f61b8bc02a2025-08-20T03:27:21ZengMDPI AGChemistry Proceedings2673-45832024-11-0116110110.3390/ecsoc-28-20245Evaluation of Chitosan-Derived Mixed-Matrix Membranes as Potential Separators in Bioelectrochemical SystemsSantiago Alvear Méndez0Raúl Bahamonde Soria1Daniel Arboleda2Carlos Cevallos3Chistian Alcivar4Henry Pupiales5Patricia Luis6Renewable Energy Laboratory, Faculty of Chemical Sciences, Central University of Ecuador, Quito 170521, EcuadorRenewable Energy Laboratory, Faculty of Chemical Sciences, Central University of Ecuador, Quito 170521, EcuadorRenewable Energy Laboratory, Faculty of Chemical Sciences, Central University of Ecuador, Quito 170521, EcuadorFaculty of Chemical Sciences, Central University of Ecuador, Quito 170521, EcuadorFaculty of Chemical Sciences, Central University of Ecuador, Quito 170521, EcuadorRenewable Energy Laboratory, Faculty of Chemical Sciences, Central University of Ecuador, Quito 170521, EcuadorInstitute of Mechanics, Materials and Civil Engineering-Materials & Process Engineering (iMMC-IMAP), UCLouvain, Place Sainte Barbe 2, 1348 Louvain-la-Neuve, BelgiumBioelectrochemical systems are energy-efficient devices that transform chemical energy into electrical energy or synthesize products of interest. These technologies make use of Nafion membranes that function as proton exchangers; however, these separators have some problems, such as fouling. Therefore, this research explores mixed-matrix membranes of chitosan and chitosan derivatives to determine their antimicrobial, anti-fouling, chemical stability and high-water retention properties. The results showed that these membranes could be good candidates to be used as separators in bioelectrochemical systems.https://www.mdpi.com/2673-4583/16/1/101bioelectrochemical systemsNafion membraneschitosanchitosan derivatives |
| spellingShingle | Santiago Alvear Méndez Raúl Bahamonde Soria Daniel Arboleda Carlos Cevallos Chistian Alcivar Henry Pupiales Patricia Luis Evaluation of Chitosan-Derived Mixed-Matrix Membranes as Potential Separators in Bioelectrochemical Systems Chemistry Proceedings bioelectrochemical systems Nafion membranes chitosan chitosan derivatives |
| title | Evaluation of Chitosan-Derived Mixed-Matrix Membranes as Potential Separators in Bioelectrochemical Systems |
| title_full | Evaluation of Chitosan-Derived Mixed-Matrix Membranes as Potential Separators in Bioelectrochemical Systems |
| title_fullStr | Evaluation of Chitosan-Derived Mixed-Matrix Membranes as Potential Separators in Bioelectrochemical Systems |
| title_full_unstemmed | Evaluation of Chitosan-Derived Mixed-Matrix Membranes as Potential Separators in Bioelectrochemical Systems |
| title_short | Evaluation of Chitosan-Derived Mixed-Matrix Membranes as Potential Separators in Bioelectrochemical Systems |
| title_sort | evaluation of chitosan derived mixed matrix membranes as potential separators in bioelectrochemical systems |
| topic | bioelectrochemical systems Nafion membranes chitosan chitosan derivatives |
| url | https://www.mdpi.com/2673-4583/16/1/101 |
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