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Overview of membranes articles

This article examines the development of cellulose acetate membranes for guided tissue regeneration in periodontal treatment. The authors investigate whether incorporating small amounts of sodium carboxymethyl lignin and calcium glycerophosphate can improve the performance of cellulose acetate as a barrier membrane.

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This review explores the growing role of biobased polymers as sustainable alternatives to conventional petroleum-derived plastics, with particular attention to materials of plant and microbial origin. Within this broader context, cellulose acetate is highlighted as an important cellulose-derived biopolymer produced through chemical modification of cellulose and valued for its biodegradability, biocompatibility, and versatility.

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This review examines the role of cellulose acetate as a sustainable membrane material for water treatment within the framework of the circular economy. The article explores how cellulose acetate’s biodegradability, availability, and chemical versatility make it an attractive alternative to conventional petroleum-based membrane materials. It surveys recent advances in cellulose acetate membranes and composites for water purification, focusing on their design, functionalization, and application in the removal of heavy metals, pharmaceutical contaminants, dyes, salts, and other pollutants from water streams.

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This review examines the synthesis, structure, and performance of cellulose-based membranes for water and gas separation, with particular attention to cellulose acetate as one of the most established membrane materials. It describes how cellulose, cellulose derivatives, and nanocellulose can be processed into membranes with tailored pore structures and separation properties.

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This article investigates the development of advanced ultrafiltration membranes based on cellulose acetate, a biodegradable and widely used polymer with established applications in separation technologies. The study examines how membrane fabrication conditions, polymer additives, and carbon-based nanomaterials influence membrane structure, surface properties, and filtration performance.

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