Vanadium removal from water assisted by FeCl3 using low pressure membranes
International Journal of Environmental Science and Technology, cilt.23, sa.4, 2026 (SCI-Expanded, Scopus)
- Yayın Türü: Makale / Tam Makale
- Cilt numarası: 23 Sayı: 4
- Basım Tarihi: 2026
- Doi Numarası: 10.1007/s13762-026-07084-6
- Dergi Adı: International Journal of Environmental Science and Technology
- Derginin Tarandığı İndeksler: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus, Compendex, Environment Index, Geobase, INSPEC
- Anahtar Kelimeler: Drinking water, Low pressure membranes, Membrane filtration, Vanadium
- Yıldız Teknik Üniversitesi Adresli: Evet
Özet
Vanadium (V), released from both natural and anthropogenic sources, occurs in groundwater and surface waters at 0.2–100 µg L−1 (freshwater) and 0.2–29 µg L−1 (seawater). This work evaluates V removal with low-pressure membranes (MV020 and UP150) enhanced with FeCl3. The effects of Fe/V molar ratio, transmembrane pressures (TMPs), and membrane type on removal efficiency and flux performance were examined. In a 60-min operational period, V rejection at Fe/V = 0 remained below 61.8% (UP150) and 24.5% (MV020). Raising the ratio at Fe/V = 1 increased removal to 73.9% (UP150) and 53.3% (MV020); at Fe/V = 3 the values rose to 88.3% and 60.2%, respectively. In 6-h operational period with UP150 at Fe/V = 3, peak removal reached 95.1%, but progressive fouling caused flux decline; after backwashing cycles the flux partially recovered while removal stabilised around 86%. SEM–EDS and FTIR analyses confirmed Fe–V interactions on membrane surfaces. Overall, FeCl3-assisted low-pressure UF offers high V rejection with moderate chemical demand, making it a compact and energy-efficient option for decentralised water treatment.