Responsive hydrogels have long been researched for their ability to change their
conformation and properties when stimulated at different conditions. Their ability to imbibe …

Several factors affecting the RO membrane performance can be investigated mainly in two
groups; feed characteristics and operational parameters. In this work, the effect of feed …

The aim of this work was to purify mixed wastewater from three different production
processes in such a manner that they could be reused as process water. The maximum …

Water treatment is a key aspect for the sustainable management of oil & gas operations.
Osmotic concentration (OC) is an advanced water treatment process, adapted from forward …

A novel microbial desalination cell (MDC) configuration was developed by introducing a
forward osmosis (FO) membrane, separating the cathode chamber from a fourth extra …

Forward osmosis (FO) offers a promising, energy-efficient alternative for water production
due to its low energy requirements. However, its performance is significantly hindered by …

Microbial biofouling on polymer surfaces can lead to their biodeterioration. This may result in
deterioration of the surface, leading to cracking and fracturing. Fungal spores from …

The evaluation of fouling behavior, including biofouling, is crucial to increase efficiency in
the reverse osmosis (RO) seawater desalination process (SDP). This paper reports on …

The increasing scarcity of water due to the world's population growth, urbanization, industrial
development, and climate change is an important topic of concern for many countries …

There is currently a huge imbalance between the demand and supply of freshwater
resources. The shortage of fresh water can be mitigated by seawater desalination. Reverse …