Matheus Henrique Castanha Cavalcanti

Prof. Matheus Henrique Castanha Cavalcanti


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Academic Career Length

2Years (2025-Present)

(Calculated once Scilit publication data is synced: current year − year of first publication + 1)

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7 November 2025 in Fermentation
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AMAlexandre D'Lamare Maia de Medeiros
Alexandre D'Lamare Maia de Medeiros
CJCláudio José Galdino da Silva Júnior
Cláudio José Galdino da Silva Júnior
YCYasmim De Farias de Farias Cavalcanti
Yasmim De Farias de Farias Cavalcanti
MCMatheus Henrique Castanha Cavalcanti
Matheus Henrique Castanha Cavalcanti
MSMARYANA ROGERIA DOS SANTOS
MARYANA ROGERIA DOS SANTOS
LEONIE ASFORA SARUBBOLEONIE ASFORA SARUBBO
LEONIE ASFORA SARUBBO
The separation of oil-in-water emulsions from industrial wastewater remains a significant challenge, particularly under saline conditions. This study evaluated bacterial cellulose (BC) membranes from Komagataeibacter hansenii for filtering synthetic effluents with high oil content (ES1) and saline oil-in-water emulsions (ES2). FTIR confirmed the incorporation of lipophilic compounds into the BC matrix. Crystallinity decreased from 78.8% to 40% following ES1 filtration, while a new peak at 2θ ≈ 31.8° appeared in ES2, indicating salt deposition. TGA revealed increased mass loss in the oil-saturated membrane (BCO), whereas the saline-exposed membrane (BCOS) exhibited higher thermal stability. SEM showed fiber compaction and localized deposition of oil and salt, corroborated by EDS, which identified Na, Cl, Ca, and elevated oxygen levels. Mechanical testing indicated that oil acted as a plasticizer, increasing the elongation at break of BCO, while salt crystallization enhanced BCOS stiffness. The membranes removed up to 98% of organic load (BOD and COD), 69% of oils and greases, and reduced turbidity and apparent color by 92%. Partial salt retention (~23%) and a significant decrease in dissolved oxygen were also observed. These results demonstrate the potential of BC membranes as an effective and sustainable solution for the treatment of complex oily and saline wastewater.