Industrial activities and population growth have led to increased water shortages. One method to provide the necessary water is by recycling contaminated surface water or sewage. Hybrid nanoparticles made of silver and graphene oxide are highly valued for their special electrical, biological, and chemical properties. These nanoparticles possess antibacterial and hydrophilic properties. In this study, we will examine how the presence of Ag/GO hybrid nanoparticles affects the performance of polyvinyl chloride (PVC) membranes in treating polluted surface water within a membrane system. To do this, we will incorporate different weight percentages of hybrid Ag/GO nanoparticles into the PVC membrane. Verification of the Ag/GO hybrid nanoparticles on the PVC membrane was conducted using attenuated total reflectance-Fourier transform infrared (ATR-FTIR) equipment. According to the Contact angle analysis, the results indicated that the membrane with 1 wt.% Go-Ag nanoparticles had the greatest impact on the hydrophilic properties of PVC membranes. As a result, the water contact angle for neat PVC membrane decreased from 68.5˚ to 50.2˚
