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Mohtada Sadrzadeh

University of Alberta

Edmonton, T6G 2R3

Canada

SCHOLARLY PAPERS

25

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1,152

TOTAL CITATIONS

18

Scholarly Papers (25)

Green Pcl/Sulfonated Kraft Lignin Phase Inversion Membrane for Dye-Contaminated Wastewater Treatment

Number of pages: 42 Posted: 19 Jan 2024
University of Alberta, University of Alberta, University of Alberta and University of Alberta
Downloads 74 (855,765)

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green membranes, sulfonated kraft lignin, biodegradability, antifouling performance, dye separation

Green Pcl/Sulfonated Kraft Lignin Phase Inversion Membrane for Dye-Contaminated Wastewater Treatment

Number of pages: 45 Posted: 27 Feb 2024
University of Alberta, University of Alberta, University of Alberta, University of Alberta and University of Alberta
Downloads 33 (1,311,254)

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green membranes, sulfonated kraft lignin, biodegradability, antifouling performance, dye separation

Sustainable Layer-by-Layer Assembled Nanofiltration Membrane for Lithium-Magnesium Selective Separation

Number of pages: 42 Posted: 19 Aug 2024
University of Alberta, University of Alberta, University of Alberta, University of Alberta and University of Alberta
Downloads 73 (863,736)

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Nanofiltration, Lithium-magnesium separation, Polyelectrolyte membranes, Antifouling membranes, Layer-by-layer assembly

Sustainable Layer-by-Layer Assembled Nanofiltration Membrane for Lithium-Magnesium Selective Separation

Number of pages: 42 Posted: 02 Nov 2024
University of Alberta, University of Alberta, University of Alberta, University of Alberta and University of Alberta
Downloads 31 (1,341,098)

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nanofiltration, Lithium-magnesium separation, Polyelectrolyte membranes, Antifouling membranes, Layer-by-layer assembly

A Multi-Carrier Energy System for Electricity, Desalinated Water, and Hydrogen Production: Conceptual Design and Techno-Economic Optimization

Number of pages: 41 Posted: 29 Feb 2024
Nazanin Chitgar, Pooria Karami, Arman Hemmati and Mohtada Sadrzadeh
University of Alberta, University of Alberta, University of Alberta and University of Alberta
Downloads 61 (966,800)

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geothermal energy, Solid oxide fuel cell (SOFC), Organic Rankine cycle (ORC), Reverse osmosis (RO), LNG cold exergy utilization, multi-objective optimization

A Multi-Carrier Energy System for Electricity, Desalinated Water, and Hydrogen Production: Conceptual Design and Techno-Economic Optimization

Number of pages: 50 Posted: 18 Sep 2024
Nazanin Chitgar, Pooria Karami, Arman Hemmati and Mohtada Sadrzadeh
University of Alberta, University of Alberta, University of Alberta and University of Alberta
Downloads 23 (1,459,262)

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Geothermal energy, Solid oxide fuel cell (SOFC), Organic Rankine cycle (ORC), Reverse osmosis (RO), LNG cold exergy utilization, Multi-objective optimization

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Evaluating the Efficiency of Modified Hydrophobic Pvdf Membrane for the Removal of Pfoa from Wastewater by Direct Contact Membrane Distillation

Number of pages: 45 Posted: 26 Jan 2024
University of Alberta, University of Alberta, University of Alberta, University of Alabama, University of Alabama, University of Alberta and University of Alberta
Downloads 79 (823,616)
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Per and poly-fluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), Membrane distillation, PFOA removal, Hydrophobic membranes, Emerging contaminants

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Tailored L-Arginine Modified Poly(Piperazine-Amide) Nanofiltration Membrane with Enhanced Water Permeability for Efficient Li+/Mg2+ Separation

Number of pages: 35 Posted: 03 Mar 2025
Amir Aghaei, Ahmad Rahimpour and Mohtada Sadrzadeh
University of Alberta, University of Alberta and University of Alberta
Downloads 70 (875,328)

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Lithium recovery, nanofiltration, Thin-film composite membranes, Surface modification, Li+/Mg2+ selectivity

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Electrically Conductive Silver-Coated Ptfe Membranes for Synergistic Membrane Distillation and Electro-Fenton

Number of pages: 61 Posted: 12 Mar 2024
University of Alberta, University of Alberta, RWTH Aachen University, University of Alberta, RWTH Aachen University, RWTH Aachen University, University of Alberta, RWTH Aachen University - Chemical Process Engineering AVT.CVT, Harvard University and University of Alberta
Downloads 61 (970,490)

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Electrically conductive membranes, Membrane distillation, Electro-Fenton, Emerging contaminants removal, Advanced oxidation processes, Pharmaceutical wastewater treatment

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High Perm-Selectivity and Performance of Tuned Nanofiltration Membranes by Merging Carbon Nitride Derivatives as Interphase Layer for Efficient Separation of Dye and Salt

Number of pages: 44 Posted: 09 May 2023
University of Alberta, Lorestan University, University of Alabama, Lorestan University, University of Alabama, University of Alberta, University of Alberta, University of Alberta and Lorestan University
Downloads 58 (980,173)

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Interlayered thin film nanocomposite membranes, Polyamide, Interfacial polymerization, Fouling mitigation, separation

Facile Epitaxial Growth of Novel Nanoscale Ag-Mafs on Reverse Osmosis Membranes: Enhancing Performance, Antibacterial Activity, and (Bio)Fouling Resistance

Number of pages: 44 Posted: 07 Jan 2025
University of Alberta, University of Alberta, Chalmers University of Technology, University of Alberta, University of Alberta, University of Alberta, Chalmers University of Technology, University of Alberta, University of Alberta and University of Alberta
Downloads 34 (1,296,409)

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Metal-azolate frameworks (MAF), Thin film composite (TFC) membranes, reverse osmosis, Nanostructured materials, Anti-(bio)fouling membranes

Facile Epitaxial Growth of Novel Nanoscale Ag-Mafs on Reverse Osmosis Membranes: Enhancing Performance, Antibacterial Activity, and (Bio)Fouling Resistance

Number of pages: 47 Posted: 27 Feb 2025
University of Alberta, University of Alberta, Chalmers University of Technology, University of Alberta, University of Alberta, University of Alberta, Chalmers University of Technology, University of Alberta, University of Alberta and University of Alberta
Downloads 22 (1,473,203)

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Metal-azolate frameworks (MAF), Thin film composite (TFC) membranes, Reverse osmosis, Nanostructured materials, Anti-fouling and antibacterial membranes

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Polydopamine-Coated Adsorptive Ultrafiltration Membrane with In-Situ Grown ß-Feooh for Phosphorus Recovery from Wastewater

Number of pages: 33 Posted: 12 Oct 2022
University of Toronto, University of Toronto, University of Alberta, University of Toronto, University of Alberta and University of Toronto
Downloads 52 (1,052,702)

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Functionalized membranes, Phosphorus recovery, Adsorptive membranes, In-situ grown particles, Akageneite, Phase-inversion membranes

Removal of Emerging Contaminants from Water Using Novel Electroconductive Membranes in a Hybrid Membrane Distillation and Electro-Fenton Process

Number of pages: 41 Posted: 22 May 2024
University of Alberta, University of Alberta, RWTH Aachen University, University of Alberta, RWTH Aachen University, RWTH Aachen University, University of Alberta, RWTH Aachen University - Chemical Process Engineering AVT.CVT, Harvard University and University of Alberta
Downloads 26 (1,445,011)

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Emerging contaminants removal, Electrically conductive membranes, Membrane distillation, electro-fenton, Advanced oxidation processes

Removal of Emerging Contaminants from Water Using Novel Electroconductive Membranes in a Hybrid Membrane Distillation and Electro-Fenton Process

Number of pages: 53 Posted: 17 Apr 2024
University of Alberta, University of Alberta, RWTH Aachen University, University of Alberta, RWTH Aachen University, RWTH Aachen University, University of Alberta, RWTH Aachen University - Chemical Process Engineering AVT.CVT, Harvard University and University of Alberta
Downloads 23 (1,486,852)
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Emerging contaminants removal, Electrically conductive membranes, Membrane distillation, Electro-Fenton, Advanced Oxidation Processes

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Enhanced Lithium/Magnesium Ion Separation Using Modified Poly(Piperazine-Amide) Nanofiltration Membrane

Number of pages: 38 Posted: 13 Feb 2025
Amir Aghaei, Ahmad Rahimpour and Mohtada Sadrzadeh
University of Alberta, University of Alberta and University of Alberta
Downloads 44 (1,133,231)

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Lithium recovery, Nanofiltration membranes, surface modification, L-Arginine, Crosslinking

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Robust Pani-Entangled Cnts Electro-Responsive Membranes for Enhanced In-Situ Generation of H2o2 and Effective Separation of Charged Contaminants

Number of pages: 38 Posted: 09 Jul 2022
affiliation not provided to SSRN, University of Alberta, affiliation not provided to SSRN, affiliation not provided to SSRN, affiliation not provided to SSRN, affiliation not provided to SSRN, affiliation not provided to SSRN, affiliation not provided to SSRN, affiliation not provided to SSRN and University of Alberta
Downloads 41 (1,170,409)
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Electro-responsive membranes, polyaniline, CNTs membrane, Electro-generation of H2O2, Charged contaminants

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Electrically Conductive Laser-Induced Graphene Janus Membrane for Membrane Distillation

Number of pages: 42 Posted: 13 Dec 2024
University of Alberta, University of Alberta, University of Alberta, RWTH Aachen University, RWTH Aachen University, RWTH Aachen University - Chemical Process Engineering AVT.CVT and University of Alberta
Downloads 38 (1,236,159)

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Electrically conductive membrane, laser-induced graphene, membrane distillation, micropollutant degradation, scaling prevention

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Novel Non-Polyamide Lignosulfonated Membranes with Remarkable Permeability and Antifouling Characteristics

Number of pages: 25 Posted: 04 Jul 2023
University of Alberta, University of Alberta, University of Alberta, University of Alberta, University of Alberta and University of Alberta
Downloads 37 (1,222,651)
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Polyester, Thin film composite membranes, Fouling, Reverse osmosis, Nanofiltration

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Adsorptive Membranes for Nutrient Recovery from Wastewater: A Novel Solution for Water Purification Challenges

Number of pages: 39 Posted: 22 Feb 2023
Sara Abu-Obaid, Ramin Farnood, Shahram Tabe and Mohtada Sadrzadeh
University of Toronto, University of Toronto, University of Toronto and University of Alberta
Downloads 35 (1,249,711)

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Nutrient recovery, Mixed matrix membranes, Wastewater reuse, Adsorptive membranes, Phosphorus uptake, Ammonium uptake

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Practical Energy-Efficient Reverse Osmosis: Experimental and Modeling Investigation for High-Temperature Water Treatment

Number of pages: 37 Posted: 19 Sep 2025
Nazanin Chitgar, Pooria Karami and Mohtada Sadrzadeh
University of Alberta, University of Alberta and University of Alberta
Downloads 34 (1,263,436)

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High-temperature reverse osmosis, Thin film composite membranes, Diffusive and convective flow, Specific energy consumption

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Harvesting Lithium from Brines via High-Selectivity Nanofiltration Integrated with Membrane Distillation

Number of pages: 34 Posted: 27 Oct 2025
University of Alberta, University of Alberta, Drexel University, University of Alberta, University of Alberta, Drexel University, Drexel University, National Research Council Canada, affiliation not provided to SSRN and University of Alberta
Downloads 32 (1,318,317)

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Lithium-selective nanofiltration, Lithium recovery from brines, Thin-film composite membranes, Li+/Mg2+ separation, Star-shaped block copolymers, Membrane distillation

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Innovative Hybrid Approach for Enhanced Pfas Degradation and Removal: Integrating Membrane Distillation, Cathodic Electro-Fenton, and Anodic Oxidation

Number of pages: 41 Posted: 04 Dec 2024
University of Alberta, University of Alberta, University of Alberta, University of Alberta, University of Alberta, University of Alberta and University of Alberta
Downloads 32 (1,318,317)
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Per and poly-fluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), electro-Fenton, Boron-doped diamond (BDD) electrooxidation, PFOA removal, Membrane Distillation

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Polyamide Thin Film Nanocomposite Membranes Modified with Cationic Nanogel for Efficient Li+/Mg2+ Separation

Number of pages: 36 Posted: 10 Jul 2025
University of Alberta, University of Alberta, University of Alberta, University of Alberta, Shahid Chamran University of Ahvaz, University of Alberta, National Research Council Canada and University of Alberta
Downloads 29 (1,332,057)

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nanofiltration, Lithium selective membranes, Surface modification, Thin-film composite membranes, DFT simulation, Cationic nanogel

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Hot-Water Desalination using Thermally Stable Thin Film Nanocomposite Membranes Reinforced with Graphitic Carbon Nitride Nanosheets (gC3N4)

Number of pages: 35 Posted: 01 Nov 2025
University of Alberta, University of Alberta, University of Alberta, University of Alberta, University of Alberta, University of Alberta and University of Alberta
Downloads 23 (1,411,822)

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Thermally stable membranes, Antibacterial thin film nanocomposites, Graphitic carbon nitride nanosheets, desalination, Molecular dynamics simulation, Antifouling membranes

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Lifecycle Assessment of Membrane Synthesis for the Application of Thermo-Osmotic Energy Conversion Process

Number of pages: 16 Posted: 17 Jun 2024
University of Alberta, University of Alabama, University of Alabama and University of Alberta
Downloads 20 (1,448,301)

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Thermo-osmotic energy conversion, Life-cycle assessment (LCA), Low-grade heat, Cumulative energy demand (CED), Environmental impact assessment

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High Perm-Selectivity and Performance of Tuned Nanofiltration Membranes by Merging Carbon Nitride Derivatives as Interphase Layer for Efficient Water Desalination

Number of pages: 54 Posted: 03 Jun 2023
University of Alberta, Lorestan University, University of Alabama, Lorestan University, University of Alabama, University of Alberta, University of Alberta, University of Alberta and Lorestan University
Downloads 20 (1,448,301)
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Interlayered thin film nanocomposite membranes, Polyamide, Interfacial polymerization, Fouling mitigation, Separation

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Lignin Depolymerization: A Sustainable Strategy to Enhance the Separation Performance of Biopolymeric Polyester Membranes

Number of pages: 31 Posted: 30 May 2025
University of Alberta, University of Alberta, University of Alberta, University of Alberta, University of Alberta, University of Alberta, National Research Council Canada and University of Alberta
Downloads 19 (1,459,862)

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Thin Film Composite Membranes, Polyester, Lignin, Depolymerization, interfacial polymerization

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Joule-Heating Membranes: Do They Really Work for Membrane Distillation Processes?

Number of pages: 19 Posted: 30 Jul 2025
University of Alberta, University of Alberta, University of Alberta, University of Alberta and University of Alberta
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Joule-heating, membrane distillation, mathematical modeling, energy efficiency, temperature polarization

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pH-Fractionated lignin enables high-selectivity, chlorine-tolerant polyester thin-film composite nanofiltration membranes

Number of pages: 33 Posted: 27 Jan 2026
University of Alberta, University of Alberta, University of Alberta, University of Alberta, University of Alberta, University of Alberta, National Research Council Canada and University of Alberta
Downloads 13 (1,518,554)

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Thin film composite nanofiltration membranes, Polyester, Lignin, Circular economy, Fouling and chlorine resistance, Interfacial polymerization