The proper membrane bioreactor design is crucial for ensuring efficient in situ product
recovery in bioprocesses. Conventional membrane processes using external loops to …

The shortage of petroleum has resulted in worldwide efforts to produce chemicals from
renewable resources. Among these attempts, the possibility of producing acrylic acid from …

In this work, three ultrafiltration (UF) membranes with different molecular weight cut-offs
(MWCOs) and made of different materials were fouled with several whey model solutions …

Lactic acid, which can be obtained through fermentation, is an interesting compound
because it can be utilized in different fields, such as in the food, pharmaceutical and …

The objective of this study was to evaluate the effects of operating modes, membrane
materials and pore size on natural organic matter (NOM) fouling. A range of flat sheet …

A combined cross-flow microfiltration (MF) and nanofiltration-assisted crystallization
technique was successfully employed as a series of purification steps for the production of …

A water treatment approach combining ultrafiltration (UF) and micellar-enhanced
ultrafiltration (MEUF) techniques was used for the removal of organic contaminants in field …

In the last decades, the ultrafiltration of whey has grown in importance as a “green”
technique. However, since fouling is an important drawback, researchers focused on its …

Organic acids are increasingly used for various industrial applications. Their production is
mainly achieved by fermentation. Precipitation or extraction stages, which generate big …

During biomass (eg, waste wood chips) decomposition under an anaerobic fermentation
process, organic acids such as acetic acid and butyric acid are continuously produced from …