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A comparative investigation of structure and performance between integrally asymmetric (IA) and thin film composite (TFC) FO membranes has been conducted. The TFC membranes showed superior water flux than IA CTA-based membranes, especially at alkaline feed and draw solutions. However, AFM results displayed smoother surfaces, resulting in the lower fouling propensity of the IA membranes than the polyamide TFC membranes. XPS data revealed lower oxygen atomic content and higher negatively charge of the active layer and higher fouling tendency of the TFC TCK membrane than the TFC HTI membrane. The TCK membrane prepared on a woven substrate served as a promising membrane for FO. This study suggests that desirable FO membranes require the TCK membrane-like open and thin structure as well as the enhancement of antifouling resistance.
