HIGH-FLUX THIN-FILM NANOCOMPOSITE REVERSE OSMOSIS MEMBRANE FOR DESALINATION

摘要

Membranes are provided for use in reverse osmosis applications. Such membranes include a nanofibrous scaffold in combination with a barrier layer. The barrier layer is formed of a polymeric matrix having functionalized cellulose nanofibers incorporated therein. The membranes may, in embodiments, also include a substrate.