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Conventional polyamide nanofiltration (NF) membranes (PA-M0) exhibit poor As(III) removal efficiency primarily due to the neutral molecular form (H3AsO3) of As(III) under typical conditions. Although alkaline environments can convert As(III) into an anionic species to enhance separation, most NF membranes lack chemical stability at high pH. Herein, we develop a series of alkali-resistant NF membranes (PA-MT, T = 1-24 h, representing the reaction time) through H2SO4/EtOH-induced physical swelling and chemical reconstruction of PA-M0, enabling efficient As(III) removal in alkaline media. The optimized membrane, PA-M6 h, improves As(III) rejection substantially from 19.9 % to 90.2 % as feed pH increases from 7 to 10, while maintaining a high water flux of 17.7 LMH/bar, This performance considerably surpasses that of PA-M0 and previously reported NF systems (typically 10-60 % rejection). Furthermore, PA-M6 h exhibits exceptional antifouling properties, sustaining 91.5 % As(III) rejection and a stable flux of 13.7 LMH/bar over extended cycles in the presence of humic acid foulants - more than doubling the removal efficiency of PA-M0 (5.9 LMH/bar). This study advances molecular-scale interfacial engineering in membrane design, promoting the development of environmentally sustainable separation technologies and providing a scalable solution for arsenic-safe water purification.
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JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
ISSN: 0304-3894
Year: 2025
Volume: 495
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