Multifunctional composite membrane based on BaTiO3@PU/PSA nanofibers for high-efficiency PM2.5 removal.

In this study, a new barium titanate@polyurethane/polysulfonamide (BaTiO3@PU/PSA) composite nanofibrous membrane with comprehensive properties for high temperature filtration and robust PM2.5 removal was successfully fabricated through the blending spinning of PU and PSA and the introduction of BaTiO3. As a consequence, the BaTiO3@PU/PSA membrane achieved the high capture efficiency of 99.99 % for fine particulates, low pressure drop of 39.4 ± 0.2 Pa, good mechanical property (13.27 MPa), sufficient flexibility, high thermal stability (up to 300 °C), favorable flame-retardancy as well as superior chemical resistance against acid and alkali. Especially, to intuitively reveal the relationship between the fiber structure, high temperature environment, gas velocity and filtration performance of the composite membrane, the filtration processes were carefully investigated through the analog simulation. More importantly, the BaTiO3@PU/PSA membrane exhibited high-efficiency PM2.5 purification capacity, and the removal efficiency kept stable after high temperature, acid or alkali treatment, ascribing to the advantageous structure of PSA, PU and BaTiO3. Overall, the BaTiO3@PU/PSA nanofiber membranes with versatility are a promising high-efficiency candidate for dust removal, particularly in harsh conditions.