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J Phys Condens Matter. 2016 Sep 14;28(36):363003. doi: 10.1088/0953-8984/28/36/363003. Epub 2016 Jul 14.

When plasmonics meets membrane technology.

Journal of physics. Condensed matter : an Institute of Physics journal

A Politano, A Cupolillo, G Di Profio, H A Arafat, G Chiarello, E Curcio

Affiliations

  1. Department of Physics, University of Calabria, Via P. Bucci cubo 31/C, 87036 Rende (CS), Italy.

PMID: 27414212 DOI: 10.1088/0953-8984/28/36/363003

Abstract

In this review, we present the applications of thermoplasmonics in membrane processes. We discuss the influence of the heat capacity of the solvent, the amount of plasmonic nanoparticles in the membrane, the intensity of the light source and the transmembrane flow rate on the increase of permeability. Remarkably, thermoplasmonic effects do not involve any noticeable loss of membrane rejection. Herein, we consider application feasibilities, including application fields, requirements of feed, alternatives of light sources, promising thermoplasmonic nanoparticles and scaling up issues.

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