Effect of graphene and cross-linking agent on properties and adsorption behavior of electrospun membranes based on poly(vinyl alcohol) for water remediation
1. To determine the effect of applied voltage, polymer solution viscosity and inclusion of amine- functionalized graphene on formation of electrospun PVA nanofibers.
2. To characterize the prepared electrospun PVA and composite membranes in terms of morphology, structure and stability in water.
3. To comparatively test and investigate the performance of crosslinked PVA, and crosslinked PVA/functionalized graphene composite membranes in absorbing a dye (methyl violet) in water
