2021-now

2025

1. A. Venault*, Y-C. Huang, Y. Chang*, Carbon Black-Modified Polyvinylidene Fluoride Vapor-Induced Phase Separation Membranes for Effective Direct Contact Membrane Distillation, Journal of Membrane Science 732 (2025) 124262 https://doi.org/10.1016/j.memsci.2025.124262

2. A. Venault*, T.-W. Chen, I.V. Maggay, Y. Chang, Vapor-induced phase separation PVDF membranes incorporating alkyl-modified nanoparticles for versatile membrane distillation, Desalination 613 (2025) 119029 https://doi.org/10.1016/j.desal.2025.119029

3. G.V. Dizon, Y-J. Huang, F.-C. Lin, I.V. Maggay, Y. Chang*, A. Venault*,  Assessment of the blood separation performances of asymmetric cellulose acetate membranes prepared through combined vapor-induced phase separation and electrospinning, ASC Applied Materials & Interfaces 17 (22) (2025) 31923-31940. https://pubs.acs.org/doi/10.1021/acsami.5c05283

4. L.A. Mendoza, S.-H. Liu, I.V. Maggay, G.V. Dizon, Y. Chang, L.L. Tayo, C.C. Hu*, A. Venault*, Achieving complete remediation of tretracycline contaminated water using a PVDF/δ-MnO2 photocatalytic membrane reactor,  Journal of Membrane Science 728 (2025) 124097. https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0376738825004107

5. A. Venault*, B.-C. Wu, Y. Chang*, Ring-opening reaction of maleic anhydride with an amino-end derivative of sulfobetaine methacrylate for effective, versatile and stable fabrication of bacteria and blood-resistant porous polymeric films, Journal of the Taiwan Institute of Chemical Engineers 168 (2025) 105947. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jtice.2024.105947

6. I.V. Maggay, Y.-T. Chiu, H.-T. Lin, A. Venault*, Y. Chang*,  Engineering bio-inert and thermostable poly(vinylidene difluoride) membranes by grafting thermal-tolerant copolymers via ring-opening reaction, Journal of Membrane Science Letters 5 (2025) 100088. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.memlet.2024.100088

7. T.N. Lazo, I.V. Maggay, L. Tayo, Y. Chang*, A. Venault*, Achieving Antibiofouling on Microporous Membranes Prepared with a Green Solvent via Spraying an Aqueous Antifouling Copolymer Solution, Journal of Membrane Science 715 (2025) 123499. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.memsci.2024.123499 

8. C.-C. Yeh, A. Venault*, G.V. Dizon, P.-R. Lin, K.-L. Liang, S.-H. Liu, C.-J. Chou, P. Bacchin, Y. Chang*, Forward osmosis zwitterionic membranes for platelet concentration – Evaluation of the feasibility of the concept, Separation and Purification Technology 354 (2025) 129013 https://doi.org/10.1016/j.seppur.2024.129013 

2024 

9. A. Venault*, Y.-L. Wu, W. X. Yen, Y. Chang*, A green bulk modification for imparting a green VIPS membrane with antifouling properties, Journal of the Taiwan Institute of Chemical Engineers 165 (2024) 105731. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jtice.2024.105731  

10. A. Venault*, R.-M. Lai, I.V. Maggay, S.-H. Liu, Y. Chang*,  A green zwitterionic bi-continuous membranes prepared by dual-bath procedure for mitigating biofouling during bacterial removal from water, Journal of Membrane Science 710 (2024) 123166. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.memsci.2024.123166 

11. A. Venault*, B.-C. Wu, I.V. Maggay, Y. Chang*, Unlocking the potential of zwitterionic vapour-induced phase separation membranes synthesized form maleic anhydride in polyvinylidene fluoride-based systems for antifouling applications, Journal of Membrane Science 708 (2024) 123076 https://doi.org/10.1016/j.memsci.2024.123076 

12. A. Venault*, Y.-L. Wu, I.V. Maggay, Y. Chang*, Rapid attainment of full wettability through surface PEGylation of hydrophobic Polyvinylidene fluoride membranes via Spray-Coating for enhanced anti-biofouling performances, Separation and Purification Technology 349 (2024) 127917 https://doi.org/10.1016/j.seppur.2024.127917 

2023 

13. I.V. Maggay, T.-Y. Liu, A. Venault, H.-T. Lin, C.-C. Chao, T.-C. Wei, Y. Chang, Leveraging the Dielectric Barrier Plasma Discharge Process to Create Regenerative Biocidal ePTFE Membranes, ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces 15(41) (2023) 48001-48014 https://pubs.acs.org/doi/10.1021/acsami.3c10800

14. A. Venault*, T.A. Geleta, T.-Y. Chiu, H.-T. Lin, I. Maggay, Y. Chang*, A copolymer derivative of poly(4-vinylpyridine propylsulfobetaine) for the design of thermostable bioinert poly(vinylidene difluoride) microporous membranes by vapor-induced phase separation, Separation and Purification Technology 325 (2023) 124686 https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1383586623015940?dgcid=author

15. A. Venault*, S.-H Tang, H.-F. Lin, C.-L. Liu, Y. Chang*, Spray-coating of a hydrophobic poly(tetrafluoroethylene) membrane with a copolymer containing sulfobetaine methacrylamide to boost hydration and reduce biofouling in view of improving diabetic wound management and alleviate the immune response,  Journal of Membrane Science 685 (2023) 121962 https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S037673882300618X?dgcid=coauthor

16. A. Venault, Y.-C, Chen, S.-H. Tang, T.-C. Wei*,  C.-F. Weng, P. Bacchin, Y. Chang*, Surface zwitterionization of polypropylene nonwoven fabric by dielectric barrier discharge plasma for efficient leukodepletion, Journal of Membrane Science 683 (2023) 121803 (SCI, IF 10.53) https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0376738823004593 

17. A. Venault*, K.-Y. Chang, I. Maggay, Y. Chang*, Assessment of the DCMD performances of poly(vinylidene difluoride) vapor-induced phase separation membranes with adjusted wettability via formation process parameter manipulation, Desalination 560 (2023) 116682 (SCI, IF 11.201) https://doi.org/10.1016/j.desal.2023.116682

18. S.H. Tang, A. Venault*, Y.-H. Liu, Y. Chang, Blood compatible, fog-, frost- and bacterial-resistant dopamine-enabled zwitterionic glass interfaces, Journal of the Taiwan Institute of Chemical Engineers 146 (2023) 104858 (SCI, IF 5.477). https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jtice.2023.104858 

19. I.V. Maggay, H.-P. Lin, T.A. Geleta, Y. Chang*, Y.-T. Huang, A. Venault*, 3 stage filtration system utilizing 3 distinct membranes derived from one single dope solution and finely-tuned phase inversion processes, Separation and Purification Technology 311 (2023) 123275 (SCI, IF 9.136). https://doi.org/10.1016/j.seppur.2023.123275 

20. T.A. Geleta, I.V. Maggay, Y. Chang*, A. Venault*, Recent advances on the fabrication of antifouling phase-inversion membranes by physical blending modification method, Membranes 13 (1) (2023) 58 (SCI, IF 4.562). https://doi.org/10.3390/membranes13010058

21. C.-J. Wu, I.V. Maggay, C.-H. Chiang, W. Chen, Y. Chang, C.C. Hu*, A. Venault*, Removal of tetracycline by a photocatalytic membrane reactor with MIL-53(Fe)/PVDF mixed-matrix membrane, Chemical Engineering Journal 451 (4) (2023) 138990 (SCI, IF 16.744). https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cej.2022.138990

2022  

22. H.N. Aini, I. Maggay, Y. Chang, A. Venault*, A green stable antifouling PEGylated PVDF membranes prepared by vapor-induced phase separation, Membranes 12 (2022) 1277 (SCI, IF 4.562). https://doi.org/10.3390/membranes12121277 

23. Y. Fu, H.-J. Hong, A. Venault*, Y. Chang*, Thermo-responsive bioseparation engineered for human leukocyte enrichment process driven by functionalized polypropylene bio-separators, Journal of Membrane Science 662 (2022) 121014 (SCI, IF 10.53). https://doi.org/10.1016/j.memsci.2022.121014 

24. A. Venault*, R.-J. Zhou, T.A. Galeta, Y. Chang*, Engineering sterilization-resistant and fouling-resistant porous membranes by the vapor-induced phase separation process using a sulfobetaine methacrylamide amphiphilic derivative, Journal of Membrane Science 658 (2022) 120760 (SCI, IF 10.53). https://doi.org/10.1016/j.memsci.2022.120760 

25. A. Venault*, H. N. Aini, T. A. Galeta, Y. Chang*, Using the Dimethyl Sulfoxide Green Solvent for the Making of Antifouling PEGylated Membranes by the Vapor-Induced Phase Separation Process, Journal of Membrane Science Letters 2 (2022) 100025. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.memlet.2022.100025 

26. P. Zhang, S. Rajabzadeh, T. Istirokhatun, Q. Shen, Y. Jia, X. Yao, A. Venault, Y. Chang, H. Matsuyama, A novel method to immobilize zwitterionic copolymers onto PVDF hollow fiber membrane surface to obtain antifouling membranes Journal of Membrane Science 656 (2022) 120592 (SCI, IF 10.53). https://doi.org/10.1016/j.memsci.2022.120592

27. I.V. Maggay, M.-L. Yu, D.-M. Wang, C.-H. Chiang, Y. Chang, A. Venault*, Strategy to prepare skin-free and macrovoid-free polysulfone membranes via the NIPS process, Journal of Membrane Science 648 (2022) 120348 (SCI, IF 10.53). https://doi.org/10.1016/j.memsci.2022.120597

28. G.V. Dizon, P.M.T. Fowler, A. Venault, C.-C. Yeh, L.L. Tayo, A.R. Caparanga, P. Aimar, Y. Chang*, Dopamine-Induced Surface Zwitterionization of Expanded Poly(tetrafluoroethylene) for Constructing Thermostable Bioinert Materials, ACS Biomaterials Science & Engineering 8(4) (2022) 1532-1543 (SCI, IF 4.152). https://doi.org/10.1021/acsbiomaterials.2c00045 

29. C.H. Hsu, A. Venault*, Y. Chang*, Facile zwitterionization of polyvinylidene fluoride microfiltration membranes for biofouling mitigation, Journal of Membrane Science 648 (2022) 120348 (SCI, IF 10.53). https://doi.org/10.1016/j.memsci.2022.120348 

30. I.V.B. Maggay, H.N. Aini, M.M.G. Lagman, S.-H. Tang, R.R. Aquino, Y. Chang, A. Venault*, A biofouling resistant zwitterionic polysulfone membrane prepared by a dual-bath procedure, Membranes 12 (2022) 00069 (SCI, IF 4.106).  https://doi.org/10.3390/membranes12010069

31. S.-H. Tang, A. Venault, L.-H. Chou, D.-H. Lan, G.V. Dizon, C. Hsieh, C.-C. Yeh, C.-L. Liu, Y. Chang*, Surface PEGylation via ultrasonic spray deposition for biofouling mitigation of biomedical interfaces, ACS Applied Bio Materials 5 (2022) 225-234 (SCI, IF 3.25). https://doi.org/10.1021/acsabm.1c01053 

32. A. Venault*, Y.-T Chin, I. Maggay, C.-C. Yeh, Y. Chang*, Poly(vinylidene fluoride)/poly(styrene-co-acrylic acid) nanofibers as potential materials for blood separation, Journal of Membrane Science 641 (2022) 119881 (SCI, IF 10.53). https://doi.org/10.1016/j.memsci.2021.119881

2021 

33. Y.-T. Tsai, I. Maggay, A. Venault*, Y.-F. Lin*, Fluorine-free and hydrophobic/oleophilic PMMA/PDMS electrospun nanofibrous membranes for gravity-driven removal of water from oil-rich emulsions, Separation and Purification Technology 279 (2021) 119720 (SCI IF 7.312). https://doi.org/10.1016/j.seppur.2021.119720

34. P. Zhang, S. Rajabzadeh, A. Venault, S. Wang, Q. Shen, C. Fang, N. Kato, Y. Chang, H. Matsuyama, One-step entrapment of a PS-PEGMA amphiphilic copolymer on the outer surface of a hollow fiber membrane via TIPS process using triple-orifice spinneret, Journal of Membrane Science 638 (2021) 119712 (SCI, IF 10.53). https://doi.org/10.1016/j.memsci.2021.119712

35. I. Maggay, M.C.A.M. Suba, H.N. Aini, C.-J. Wu, S.-H. Tang, R.B. Aquino, Y. Chang*, A. Venault*, Thermostable antifouling zwitterionic vapor-induced phase separation membranes, Journal of Membrane Science 627 (2021) 119227 (SCI, IF 10.53). https://doi.org/10.1016/j.memsci.2021.119227 

36. A. Venault*, S.-J. Chen, H.-T. Lin, I. Maggay, Y. Chang*, Bi-continuous positively-charged PVDF membranes formed by a dual-bath procedure with bacteria killing/release ability, Chemical Engineering Journal 417 (2021) 128910 (SCI, 16.744). https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cej.2021.128910 

37. C.-C. Yang, C.-T. Lo*, Y.-L. Luo, A. Venault*, Y. Chang*, Thermally stable bio-inert zwitterionic sulfobetaine interfaces tolerated in medical sterilization process, ACS Biomaterials Science & Engineering 7 (2021) 1031-1045 (SCI, IF 4.152). https://doi.org/10.1021/acsbiomaterials.0c01517 

38. I.V. Maggay, A. Venault*, C.-Y. Fang, C.-C. Yang, C.-H. Hsu, C.-Y. Chou, K. Ishihara, Y. Chang*, Zwitterionized Nanofibrous Poly(vinylidene fluoride) Membranes for Improving the Healing of Diabetic Wounds, ACS Biomaterials Science & Engineering 7 (2021) 562-576 (SCI, IF 4.152) Featured in cover page. https://doi.org/10.1021/acsbiomaterials.0c01594 

39. C.C. Hsu, A. Venault*, H. Zheng, C.-T. Lo, C.-C. Yang, Y. Chang*, Failure of sulfobetaine methacrylate as antifouling material for steam-sterilized membranes and a potential alternative, Journal of Membrane Science 620 (2021) 118929 (SCI, IF 10.53). Selected as paper of the month (November 2020). https://doi.org/10.1016/j.memsci.2020.118929 

40. I.V. Maggay, G.V. Dizon, C.-J. Wu, A. Venault*, Y. Chang, Functionalized porous filtration media for gravity-driven filtration: Reviewing a new emerging approach for oil and water emulsions separation, Separation and Purification Technology 259 (2021) 117983 (SCI IF 7.312). https://doi.org/10.1016/j.seppur.2020.117983

41. G.V. Dizon, Y.-S. Lee, A. Venault*, I.V. Maggay, Y. Chang*, Zwitterionic PMMA-r-PEGMA-r-PSBMA copolymers for the formation of anti-biofouling bicontinuous membranes by the VIPS process, Journal of Membrane Science 618 (2021) 118753 (SCI, IF 10.53). https://doi.org/10.1016/j.memsci.2020.118753 

42. I.V. Maggay, C.-J. Wu, H.-R. Guo, X.-L. Liao, C.-J. Chou, Y. Chang, Y.-F. Lin*, A. Venault*, Superhydrophobic SiO2 poly(vinylidene fluoride) composite membranes for the gravity-driven separation of drug enantiomers from emulsions, Journal of Membrane Science 618 (2021) 118737 (SCI, IF 10.53). https://doi.org/10.1016/j.memsci.2020.118737