Tea Polyphenol-Coated ZIF-8 Blends Polyethersulfone for Modulating Water Flux and Antibacterial Properties of Ultrafiltration Membrane

Key Points

• This research aims to enhance the performance of ultrafiltration membranes using tea polyphenol-coated ZIF-8 nanoparticles.
• Synthesize tea polyphenol-coated ZIF-8 nanoparticles through one-pot synthesis.
• Test the modified membranes for water flux and antibacterial properties.
• Analyze the impact of the modifications on membrane performance.
• Tea polyphenol-coated ZIF-8 nanoparticles significantly enhance water flux in membranes.
• The modified membranes exhibit improved antibacterial properties compared to unmodified membranes.