Preparation of biodegradable MCC/alginate incorporated cellulose acetate membrane for effective humic acid removal
摘要
This study reports the fabrication of cellulose acetate (CA) membranes with varying compositions of microcrystalline cellulose (MCC), sodium alginate (SA), and their combination via the NIPS technique. The CA4 membrane (1% MCC/SA) exhibited optimal performance, with a flux recovery ratio of 73.14%, humic acid rejection of 71.78%, a pure water flux of 221.90 L·m⁻²·h⁻¹, a tensile strength of 2.42 MPa, and 51% biodegradation. Characterizations using SEM, FTIR, and water contact angle confirmed improved morphology, chemical interaction, and hydrophilicity. These findings highlight CA4 as an effective microfiltration membrane for humic acid removal.