Development of superhydrophobic ceramic membrane decorated with flake-like structure by two-step synthesis for seawater desalination by membrane distillation

• Main Authors: Omar, Najib Meftah Almukhtar, Othman, Mohd. Hafiz Dzarfan, Tai, Zhong Sheng, Puteh, Mohd. Hafiz, Wong, Keng Yinn, Tan, Huiyi, Tonni Agustiono Kurniawan, Tonni Agustiono Kurniawan, Ooi, Boon Seng, Nomura, Mikihiro, Iwamoto, Yuji
• Format: Article
• Published: Elsevier B.V. 2024
• Subjects: Q Science (General); TA Engineering (General). Civil engineering (General)
• Online Access: http://eprints.utm.my/108956/; http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jtice.2023.105277

Background: Developing durable superhydrophobic ceramic membranes capable of withstanding harsh operating conditions and maintaining their properties over an extended period poses a challenge due to the limited robustness and stability of superhydrophobic membranes. Methods: In this study, a two-ste...