Low-Cost High Performance Polyamide Thin Film Composite (Cellulose Triacetate/Graphene Oxide) Membranes for Forward Osmosis Desalination from Palm Fronds.

Novel low-cost cellulose triacetate-based membranes extracted from palm fronds have been fabricated through the phase-inversion procedure. The cellulose tri-acetate (CTA) membrane was modified by incorporation of graphene oxide (GO) prepared from palm fronds according to the modified Hummer method as well as the preparation of polyamide thin film composite CTA membranes to improve forward osmosis performance for seawater desalination. The surface characteristics and morphology of the prepared CTA, GO, and the fabricated membranes were investigated.

Improving of photocatalytic activity of barium ferrate via bismuth and copper co-doping for degradation of paracetamol under visible light irradiation.

Nanosized BaBiFeCuO (12-50 nm) with x values of 0, 0.01, 0.05, and 0.

Dual-function membranes based on alginate/methyl cellulose composite for control drug release and proliferation enhancement of fibroblast cells.

Membranes based on natural polymers are highly promising therapies for skin damaged sites as they can mimic its biological microstructure to support the fibroblasts cells survival and proliferation. In addition, these membranes could be loaded with active molecules that help in skin regeneration and eliminate the potential bacterial infection. This research aims to formulate novel medicated membranes for controlled release and cytocompatibility elevation of fibroblast cells for engineering of soft tissue.