What is the role of ferrocene in the modified membrane?

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Topic
Ferrocene (through FcMA) was grafted onto the polyacrylonitrile (PAN) membrane using UV photopolymerization to impart catalytic properties. This modification allows the membrane to not only retain natural organic matter (NOM) through ultrafiltration but also to catalytically degrade small molecular pollutants that are not fully retained, enhancing overall pollutant removal efficiency. The uniform distribution of ferrocene groups on the membrane surface greatly improves its catalytic efficiency and was confirmed by EDX mapping.
Answer
Ferrocene, integrated into the membrane via FcMA, provides catalytic properties for degrading small molecular pollutants through Fenton reactions, thereby enhancing the membrane's overall pollutant removal efficiency and self-cleaning capabilities.
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