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Review Article

Modified polyether-sulfone membrane: a mini review

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Pages 532-546 | Received 01 Aug 2017, Accepted 14 Oct 2017, Published online: 02 Nov 2017

Figures & data

Figure 1. The chemical structure of polyethersulfone (PES).

Figure 1. The chemical structure of polyethersulfone (PES).

Figure 2. An illustration of the DA polymerization induced by pH and adhesion on the membrane of PES [Citation22].

Figure 2. An illustration of the DA polymerization induced by pH and adhesion on the membrane of PES [Citation22].

Figure 3. UV-induced grafting Mechanisms for PES membranes [Citation12].

Figure 3. UV-induced grafting Mechanisms for PES membranes [Citation12].

Figure 4. Sulfonation of PES.

Figure 4. Sulfonation of PES.

Figure 5. Two step process for the carboxylation of polysulfones [Citation56].

Figure 5. Two step process for the carboxylation of polysulfones [Citation56].

Figure 6. The two step process for the carboxylation of PES [Citation57].

Figure 6. The two step process for the carboxylation of PES [Citation57].

Figure 7. Nitration of PES by two-step process [Citation59].

Figure 7. Nitration of PES by two-step process [Citation59].

Figure 8. Reaction diagram of the surface modification of PES membrane using GO. (a) PES amination through UV irradiation; (b) Reaction between PES grafted NH2 and TMC; (c) Reaction between GO and PES modified surface with TMC; (d) Representation diagram of the modified PES membrane with GO [Citation24].

Figure 8. Reaction diagram of the surface modification of PES membrane using GO. (a) PES amination through UV irradiation; (b) Reaction between PES grafted NH2 and TMC; (c) Reaction between GO and PES modified surface with TMC; (d) Representation diagram of the modified PES membrane with GO [Citation24].

Figure 9. Scheme representation of the preparation of initiator-functionalized PES/PES-Br membrane and PVP-grafted membranes [Citation27].

Figure 9. Scheme representation of the preparation of initiator-functionalized PES/PES-Br membrane and PVP-grafted membranes [Citation27].

Figure 10. Schematic illustration of PES amination. PES (upper) and NH2-PES (lower) [Citation61].

Figure 10. Schematic illustration of PES amination. PES (upper) and NH2-PES (lower) [Citation61].

Figure 11. The membranes diffusion test for over 28 days. A loop system and diffusion chamber [Citation66].

Figure 11. The membranes diffusion test for over 28 days. A loop system and diffusion chamber [Citation66].

Figure 12. The production process of the multilayered microfilter device [Citation67].

Figure 12. The production process of the multilayered microfilter device [Citation67].

Scheme 1. Preparation of ortho sulfone amine 3 from poly(ary1sulfone) 1 through azide intermediates 2 [Citation58].

Scheme 1. Preparation of ortho sulfone amine 3 from poly(ary1sulfone) 1 through azide intermediates 2 [Citation58].

Scheme 2. Ag-NH2-PES membrane fabrication suggested by Haider et al. [Citation9].

Scheme 2. Ag-NH2-PES membrane fabrication suggested by Haider et al. [Citation9].

Scheme 3. Self-assembled of ZnO particles on NH2-PES/PES membrane [Citation60].

Scheme 3. Self-assembled of ZnO particles on NH2-PES/PES membrane [Citation60].