Embedding of FeOOH Nanorods in the Fabrication of Thin Film Nanocomposite (TFN) Membrane for Enhanced Desalination

Key Points

• The aim is to evaluate how the dispersion phase of FeOOH nanorods affects the performance of TFN reverse osmosis membranes.
• Investigated the phase dispersion of FeOOH nanorods during interfacial polymerization.
• Fabricated thin film nanocomposite membranes with embedded FeOOH nanorods.
• Conducted performance testing for desalination efficiency.
• Membranes with FeOOH nanorods showed enhanced desalination rates compared to standard configurations.
• Optimal dispersion phase was identified, leading to structural integrity and improved performance.