Role of organic fouling layer on the rejection of trace organic solutes by nanofiltration: mechanisms and implications
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DOI: 10.1007/s11356-018-2478-0
Abstract: To investigate how the organic fouling layers on nanofiltration (NF) membrane surface and the strong matrix effect (particularly by Ca2+) influence the rejection of trace organic compounds (TOrCs), filtration experiments with two TOrCs, bisphenol A… read more here.
Keywords: rejection; organic fouling; fouling layer; membrane ... See more keywords
Evaluating an on-line cleaning agent for mitigating organic fouling in a reverse osmosis membrane.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2021.130033
Abstract: Cleaning-in-place (CIP) is a representative fouling management process from which the filtration performances of fouled membranes can be recovered. However, CIP can cause significant inefficiency in water production because frequent system restabilization is necessary for… read more here.
Keywords: reverse osmosis; line; water; line cleaning ... See more keywords
Study on antifouling behaviors of GO modified nanocomposite membranes through QCM-D and surface energetics analysis
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DOI: 10.1016/j.colsurfa.2019.124332
Abstract: Abstract Organic fouling is one of the most significant challenges that restrict the sustainable application of membranes for large-scale wastewater treatment. The extent of organic fouling depends on membrane-foulant affinity, which relies on the physicochemical… read more here.
Keywords: energy; analysis; surface; membranes qcm ... See more keywords
Optimization and organic fouling behavior of zwitterion-modified thin-film composite polyamide membrane for water reclamation: A comprehensive study
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DOI: 10.1016/j.memsci.2019.117748
Abstract: Abstract Membrane fouling can hinder the widespread application of thin film composite (TFC) reverse osmosis (RO) for water treatment. This study evaluated a novel zwitterion-grafted TFC RO as a mean to address organic fouling for… read more here.
Keywords: water; thin film; study; organic fouling ... See more keywords
Nanocomposite cation-exchange membranes for wastewater electrodialysis: organic fouling, desalination performance, and toxicity testing
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DOI: 10.1016/j.seppur.2021.119217
Abstract: Abstract Organic fouling hinders the application of membrane treatment of alternative water. In this study, polyethyleneimine (PEI), titanium dioxide (TiO2) nanoparticles, and graphene oxide (GO) nanosheets were used for modifying cation-exchange membranes to enhance anti-organic… read more here.
Keywords: organic fouling; electrodialysis; desalination; membrane ... See more keywords
A Tale of Two Foulants: The Coupling of Organic Fouling and Mineral Scaling in Membrane Desalination.
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DOI: 10.1021/acs.est.3c00414
Abstract: Membrane desalination that enables the harvesting of purified water from unconventional sources such as seawater, brackish groundwater, and wastewater has become indispensable to ensure sustainable freshwater supply in the context of a changing climate. However,… read more here.
Keywords: fouling scaling; membrane desalination; organic fouling; membrane ... See more keywords
Influences of Combined Organic Fouling and Inorganic Scaling on Flux and Fouling Behaviors in Forward Osmosis
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DOI: 10.3390/membranes10060115
Abstract: This study investigated the influence of combined organic fouling and inorganic scaling on the flux and fouling behaviors of thin-film composite (TFC) forward osmosis (FO) membranes. Two organic macromolecules, namely, bovine serum albumin (BSA) and… read more here.
Keywords: inorganic scaling; combined organic; scaling; organic fouling ... See more keywords
Formation of Organic Fouling during Membrane Desalination: The Effect of Divalent Cations and the Use of an Online Visual Monitoring Method
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DOI: 10.3390/membranes12121177
Abstract: Reverse osmosis (RO) is the most popular technology for brackish, seawater and wastewater desalination. An important drawback of RO is membrane fouling, which reduces filtration effectiveness and increase the cost of produced water. This study… read more here.
Keywords: formation organic; desalination; organic fouling; divalent ... See more keywords