Fabrication and Characterization of Polysulfone-Zeolite ZSM-5 Mixed Matrix Membrane for Heavy Metal Ion Removal Application

Mixed matrix membranes (mmms) of polysulfone (psf)-zeolite zsm-5 (zzsm-5) were prepared by phase inversion method with a dose ranging from 1.0 to 4.0 wt. % with polyvinylpyrrolidone (pvp) as the fore forming agent. the prepared mixed matrix membranes were scrutinized for their permeation, hydrophilicity and anti-fouling nature. characterization of the membrane was carried out by electrokinetic analyzer. the heavy metal ions rejection experiment has been carried out and the results manifested that, the pzm-4 membrane exhibits higher pure water flux of 348.88 l/m^2 h, contact angle of 72.7° and the heavy meals rejection of pb^2+ (98.54%) and of cd^2+ (95.32%) ions. taken as a whole, the modified psf-zzsm-5 ultrafiltration membranes are the attractive candidate for the water treatment.