Photocatalytic–pervaporation using membranes based on organo-silica for wetland saline water desalination

Abstract

This study aims to analyse the morphological structure of organo-silica membranes and investigate their use and performance in a hybrid photocatalytic–pervaporation process for the desalination of wetland saline water. When applied to such raw water sources, this hybrid process – which is shown to have a number of benefits, including excellent water flux and salt rejection, and reduced membrane fouling – has the potential to produce clean water that is often needed in both developing and developed countries worldwide.