The Optimization of RHS-polysulfone Membrane towards Operating Condition for Humic Acid Removal

Authors

  • Mohd Riduan Jamaluddin Universiti Malaysia Perlis (UniMAP)
  • Siti Khadijah Hubadillah Universiti Malaysia Perlis (UniMAP)
  • Zawati Harun Universiti Tun Hussien Onn Malaysia
  • Muhamad Zaini Yunos Universiti Tun Hussien Onn Malaysia
  • Hatijah Basri Universiti Tun Hussien Onn Malaysia
  • Nur Hanis Hayati Hairom Universiti Tun Hussien Onn Malaysia

Keywords:

Rice husk, Silica, Fouling

Abstract

This study investigates the effects of rice husk silica (RHS) as additive in the polysulfone membrane to enhance antifouling properties in membrane separation process. The performance (of what?) was evaluated in term of pure water flux (PWF), rejection and antifouling properties. The optimized of normalized flux (Jf /Jo) at different parameter in filtration (pH, ionic strength and tranmembrane-pressure) was carried out by using the response surface methodology (RSM). The results showed that the addition of 4 wt. % RHS give the highest flux at 300.50 L/m².hour (LMH). The highest rejection was found at 3 wt. % of RHS membrane with value 98% for UV254 and 96% for TOC. The optimal value of Jf/Jo was found at 0.62 with the condition of pH: 6.10, ionic strength: 0.05 mol/L and transmembrane-pressure: 2.67 bars. Optimize of RSM analysis from ANOVA also proved that the error of model is less than 0.05% which indicates that the model is significant.

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Published

27-06-2021

Issue

Vol. 2 No. 1 (2021)

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Articles

How to Cite

Jamaluddin, M. R., Hubadillah, S. K., Harun, Z., Yunos, M. Z., Basri, H., & Hairom, N. H. H. (2021). The Optimization of RHS-polysulfone Membrane towards Operating Condition for Humic Acid Removal. Emerging Advances in Integrated Technology, 2(1), 7-17. https://penerbit.uthm.edu.my/ojs/index.php/emait/article/view/8539

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