Issue 22, 2010
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Journal of Materials Chemistry

Strategies for controlling biofouling in membranefiltration systems: challenges and opportunities†

Jaleh Mansouri,ab   Simon Harrissonbc  and  Vicki Chen*ab  

* Corresponding authors

a School of Chemical Engineering, The University of New South Wales, Sydney, NSW, Australia

b Cooperative Research Centre for Polymers, Notting Hill, VIC, Australia

c CSIRO Molecular and Health Technologies, Bayview Ave, Clayton, VIC, Australia

Abstract

Biofouling is a critical problem in many membrane filtration processes. This review highlights the emerging strategies for polymer membrane modifications using organic and inorganic additives and surface modification to mitigate foulant deposition and biofilm formation. Constraints and opportunities for future implementation in membrane systems are outlined from the perspectives of water and wastewater treatment applications.

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DOI
https://doi.org/10.1039/B926440J
Article type
Feature Article
Submitted
15 Dec 2009
Accepted
04 Mar 2010
First published
20 Apr 2010

J. Mater. Chem., 2010,20, 4567-4586

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