A review of polymeric membranes and processes for potable water reuse
Conventional water resources in many regions are insufficient to meet the water needs of
growing populations, thus reuse is gaining acceptance as a method of water supply …
growing populations, thus reuse is gaining acceptance as a method of water supply …
Biofouling of water treatment membranes: a review of the underlying causes, monitoring techniques and control measures
Biofouling is a critical issue in membrane water and wastewater treatment as it greatly
compromises the efficiency of the treatment processes. It is difficult to control, and significant …
compromises the efficiency of the treatment processes. It is difficult to control, and significant …
[HTML][HTML] Cost of fouling in full-scale reverse osmosis and nanofiltration installations in the Netherlands
M Jafari, M Vanoppen, JMC Van Agtmaal… - Desalination, 2021 - Elsevier
The economic impact of fouling in spiral wound membranes is not yet well explored. There
has been an established assumption that the cost of fouling in membrane processes is …
has been an established assumption that the cost of fouling in membrane processes is …
Surface functionalization of thin-film composite membranes with copper nanoparticles for antimicrobial surface properties
M Ben-Sasson, KR Zodrow, Q Genggeng… - … science & technology, 2014 - ACS Publications
Biofouling is a major operational challenge in reverse osmosis (RO) desalination, motivating
a search for improved biofouling control strategies. Copper, long known for its antibacterial …
a search for improved biofouling control strategies. Copper, long known for its antibacterial …
Improving dye removal and antifouling performance of polysulfone nanofiltration membranes by incorporation of UiO-66 metal-organic framework
In the present work, a series of polysulfone (PSf) mixed-matrix nanofiltration membranes
containing highly water stable UiO-66 metal-organic framework (MOF) were prepared via a …
containing highly water stable UiO-66 metal-organic framework (MOF) were prepared via a …
A short review of membrane fouling in forward osmosis processes
Interest in forward osmosis (FO) research has rapidly increased in the last decade due to
problems of water and energy scarcity. FO processes have been used in many applications …
problems of water and energy scarcity. FO processes have been used in many applications …
[HTML][HTML] Optimal design of spacers in reverse osmosis
AH Haidari, SGJ Heijman… - Separation and purification …, 2018 - Elsevier
Spiral-wound membrane (SWM) modules are the most common membrane configuration
utilized in reverse osmosis (RO) and nanofiltration. The enhancement of SWM module …
utilized in reverse osmosis (RO) and nanofiltration. The enhancement of SWM module …
In-situ biofilm characterization in membrane systems using Optical Coherence Tomography: Formation, structure, detachment and impact of flux change
Biofouling causes performance loss in spiral wound nanofiltration (NF) and reverse osmosis
(RO) membrane operation for process and drinking water production. The development of …
(RO) membrane operation for process and drinking water production. The development of …
In situ surface functionalization of reverse osmosis membranes with biocidal copper nanoparticles
Biofouling may lead to severe operational challenges that can significantly impair
membrane desalination processes. In recent years, copper-based nanoparticles (Cu-NPs) …
membrane desalination processes. In recent years, copper-based nanoparticles (Cu-NPs) …
Review on strategies for biofouling mitigation in spiral wound membrane systems
Because of the uneven distribution of fresh water in time and space, a large number of
regions are experiencing water scarcity and stress. Membrane based desalination …
regions are experiencing water scarcity and stress. Membrane based desalination …