Experimental and theoretical analysis of scaling mitigation for corrugated PVDF membranes in direct contact membrane distillation

HB Harandi, J Hu, A Asadi, PC Sui, L Zhang… - Journal of Membrane …, 2023 - Elsevier
To combat membrane scaling in membrane distillation (MD), corrugated surface patterned
PVDF membrane have been designed for controlling the surface hydrodynamic properties …

Biodegradable ultrafiltration membrane enhanced with anti-biofouling agent from Anacardium occidentale extract

VS Anggraeni, HC Lee, PS Goh, PD Sutrisna… - Biofouling, 2024 - Taylor & Francis
Our research focuses on developing environmentally friendly biodegradable ultrafiltration
(UF) membranes for small-scale water purification in areas lacking infrastructure or during …

The removal of pathogenic bacteria and dissolved organic matter from freshwater using microporous membranes: insights into biofilm formation and fouling …

PP Mamba, TAM Msagati, BB Mamba, MM Motsa… - Biofouling, 2024 - Taylor & Francis
Pathogenic bacteria in drinking-water pose a health risk to consumers, as they compromise
the quality of portable water. Chemical disinfection of water containing dissolved organic …

Predatory Bdellovibrio-and-like organism mixtures on efficient MBR in-situ membrane fouling diminishment and mechanisms

X Dong, L Duan, M Zhan, Y Xu, R Yu - Environmental Technology, 2024 - Taylor & Francis
Membrane fouling is a major hindrance that restricts the application of membrane
bioreactors (MBRs). Bdellovibrio-and-like organisms (BALOs), as obligatory parasitic …