Sodium alginate-induced interfacial assembly for constructing superhydrophilic polymer membranes with enhanced antifouling and photo-Fenton self-cleaning performance

Key Points

• Enhanced antifouling performance was achieved in superhydrophilic polymer membranes, showing significant promise for water processing applications.
• Photocatalytic self-cleaning properties were observed, with a notable efficiency increase under UV light exposure.
• Interfacial assembly methods employed included sodium alginate, leading to novel membrane construction techniques.
• These findings highlight potential advancements in membrane technology for effective environmental management.