In Situ B‐ <scp>gC</scp> <sub>3</sub> N <sub>4</sub> Mixed Matrix Membrane Strategy for Enhanced Dye Removal: A Pathway to Exceptional Water Purification Efficiency

ABSTRACT The in situ synthesized boron‐doped graphitic carbon nitride (B‐gC 3 N 4 ) composite exhibits significant potential as an advanced and efficient solution for wastewater treatment. This study demonstrates that incorporating B‐gC 3 N 4 into polysulfone (Psf) membranes offers a promising approach to improving the efficiency of organic dye removal from water. The B‐gC 3 N 4 was synthesized through a simple thermal polymerization method with in situ boron doping. The fabrication and performance of B‐gC 3 N 4 composite membranes with 2.5, 5, and 7.5 wt.% were examined. Performance evaluations focused on the removal efficiency of congo red (CR) (97.95%), evans blue (EVB) (98.99%), eriochrome black tea (EBT) (94.46%), alcian blue (AB) (&gt; 99.9%), malachite green (MG) (&gt; 99%) and methyl blue (MB) (&gt; 99%) respectively. However, the membrane showed excellent antifouling behavior by showing a flux recovery ratio of 89.4% with the rejection of bovine serum albumin (BSA) observed at 89.85%. A long‐term stability study using an optimum membrane of 5 wt% B‐gC 3 N 4 showed a consistent rejection rate of 94.57% over 48 h and a flux of 83.87 L/m 2 /h for CR. The improved performance is ascribed to the amplified surface area and improved hydrophilicity of the B‐gC 3 N 4 component. By demonstrating outstanding flux performance, B‐gC 3 N 4 /Psf membranes offer an active and justifiable solution for the elimination of organic dyes from contaminated water.

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Polymers for Advanced Technologies
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2025-08-28
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https://doi.org/10.1002/pat.70327
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In Situ B‐ gC 3 N 4 Mixed Matrix Membrane Strategy for Enhanced Dye Removal: A Pathway to Exceptional Water Purification Efficiency

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ABSTRACT The in situ synthesized boron‐doped graphitic carbon nitride (B‐gC 3 N 4 ) composite exhibits significant potential as an advanced and efficient solution for wastewater treatment. This study demonstrates that incorporating B‐gC 3 N 4 into polysulfone (Psf) membranes offers a promising approach to improving the efficiency of organic dye removal from water. The B‐gC 3 N 4 was synthesized through a simple thermal polymerization method with in situ boron doping. The fabrication and performance of B‐gC 3 N 4 composite membranes with 2.5, 5, and 7.5 wt.% were examined. Performance evaluations focused on the removal efficiency of congo red (CR) (97.95%), evans blue (EVB) (98.99%), eriochrome black tea (EBT) (94.46%), alcian blue (AB) (&gt; 99.9%), malachite green (MG) (&gt; 99%) and methyl blue (MB) (&gt; 99%) respectively. However, the membrane showed excellent antifouling behavior by showing a flux recovery ratio of 89.4% with the rejection of bovine serum albumin (BSA) observed at 89.85%. A long‐term stability study using an optimum membrane of 5 wt% B‐gC 3 N 4 showed a consistent rejection rate of 94.57% over 48 h and a flux of 83.87 L/m 2 /h for CR. The improved performance is ascribed to the amplified surface area and improved hydrophilicity of the B‐gC 3 N 4 component. By demonstrating outstanding flux performance, B‐gC 3 N 4 /Psf membranes offer an active and justifiable solution for the elimination of organic dyes from contaminated water.

Polymers for Advanced TechnologiesVol. 36(9)
Jain University (IN), National Institute of Technology Karnataka (IN), Centre National de la Recherche Scientifique (FR), Qassim University (SA), Mangalore University (IN), Institut UTINAM (FR)
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