Functional roles of magnetic iron oxide nanoparticles in mixed matrix membrane technology for wastewater treatment: a critical review
Abstract
). It discusses their incorporation into various polymeric membranes to target heavy metals, organic dyes, pharmaceuticals, and pathogens. The mechanisms governing pollutant separation, including adsorption, catalytic degradation, and magnetic-assisted separation, are examined in detail. Additionally, the effects of particle loading, surface modification, and dispersion techniques on membrane structural integrity and filtration performance are analyzed. Challenges such as nanoparticle leaching, stability under operational conditions, scaling-up synthesis, and environmental safety considerations are also evaluated. Finally, MNP-embedded MMMs offer a promising pathway toward efficient, selective, and energy-saving wastewater purification technologies.
Fields of Study & Subjects
Membrane Separation Technologies
Membrane-based Ion Separation Techniques
Extraction and Separation Processes
Publication details
- Journal / source
- RSC Advances
- Publisher
- Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC)
- Volume
- 16
- Issue
- 20
- Pages
- 18287–18310
- Publication date
- 1 January 2026
- Language
- EN