Bio-based membranes and nanocomposites: a sustainable innovation for potential use in wastewater

Authors

  • Samuel Awobifa-Olaolu Facultad de Ciencias Químicas-Universidad Autónoma de Coahuila. Boulevard Venustiano Carranza Ing. José Cárdenas Valdés S/N, República Oriente, Saltillo, Coahuila, México. CP. 25280.
  • Adolfo Romero-Galarza Facultad de Ciencias Químicas-Universidad Autónoma de Coahuila. Boulevard Venustiano Carranza Ing. José Cárdenas Valdés S/N, República Oriente, Saltillo, Coahuila, México. CP. 25280.
  • Rosa Idalia Narro-Céspedes Facultad de Ciencias Químicas-Universidad Autónoma de Coahuila. Boulevard Venustiano Carranza Ing. José Cárdenas Valdés S/N, República Oriente, Saltillo, Coahuila, México. CP. 25280.
  • S. Alejandro Lozano-Morales SECIHTI-Centro de Investigación en Química Aplicada. Blvd. Enrique Reyna Hermosillo #140, Col. San José de los Cerritos, Saltillo, Coahuila, México. CP. 25294
  • Corazón Giovanna Morales-Amaya Centro de Investigación en Química Aplicada. Blvd. Enrique Reyna Hermosillo # 140, Col. San José de los Cerritos, Saltillo, Coahuila, México. CP. 25294
  • Francisco J. González Facultad de Ciencias Químicas-Universidad Autónoma de Coahuila. Boulevard Venustiano Carranza Ing. José Cárdenas Valdés S/N, República Oriente, Saltillo, Coahuila, México. CP. 25280

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.29312/remexca.v16i30.4052

Keywords:

biodegradable polymers, dye removal, photodegradation

Abstract

Currently, the pollution generated by the textile industry in the area of dyes is a major concern at the national and international levels. One of the proposals to mitigate this problem is membrane technology. In particular, those based on composite materials and polymers of a biodegradable nature have been the subject of study in recent decades as a replacement for conventional polymer-based membranes for water treatment, due to the growing demand for sustainable technologies for this application. This work addresses the preparation and use of polymeric nanocomposites using polylactic acid and titanium dioxide (TiO2) nanoparticles for their application as biodegradable membranes. The addition of these nanoparticles in the polymer matrix improves thermal stability and provides photocatalytic properties, allowing the removal of dyes, with potential application for wastewater treatment.

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2025-10-17

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Awobifa-Olaolu, Samuel, Adolfo Romero-Galarza, Rosa Idalia Narro-Céspedes, S. Alejandro Lozano-Morales, Corazón Giovanna Morales-Amaya, and Francisco J. González. 2025. “Bio-Based Membranes and Nanocomposites: A Sustainable Innovation for Potential Use in Wastewater”. Revista Mexicana De Ciencias Agrícolas 16 (30). México, ME:e4052. https://doi.org/10.29312/remexca.v16i30.4052.

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