Membrane technology has been widely used in the wastewater treatment and seawater
desalination. In recent years, the reverse osmosis (RO) membrane represented by …

The Reverse osmosis (RO) membrane technology is a promising technology for wastewater
treatment and seawater or brackish water desalination. However, membrane biofouling …

The fabrication of anti-biofouling nanofiltration (NF) membrane is one of the effective
methods to improve the vulnerability of membranes to bacteria in the feed solution. The …

Energy and freshwater are the most prioritized needs for any nation nowadays, especially
for arid areas. Giving attention to renewable energy sources like solar energy is a must …

Surface modification of membranes is an effective approach for imparting unique
characteristics and additional functionalities to the membranes. Chemical grafting is a …

Our research focuses on developing environmentally friendly biodegradable ultrafiltration
(UF) membranes for small-scale water purification in areas lacking infrastructure or during …

Biofouling is a persistent problem in many sectors (healthcare, medicine, marine, and
membrane filtration processes). To control the biofouling of surfaces, it is essential to …

The control of biofouling is required to improve membrane performance for water filtration. In
this context, developing bioinspired approaches to modify membranes and give them …

The presence of humic acid in surface water poses a challenge to water treatment
processes. Furthermore, membrane fouling induced by humic acid is facilitated by the …

Pretreatment with antibiotics is commonly used to mitigate biofouling. However, bacteria are
resistant to antibiotics because biofouling protects them from chemical shearing and …