This study investigates the potential of surface-patterned membranes in replacing the
conventional feed spacer-assisted filtration process. Two types of surface patterns, namely …

Membrane operations function well in turbulent conditions, requiring the use of a turbulence
model. By increasing the velocity and generating eddies with membrane spacers, mass …

Membrane separation processes have become increasingly popular in many industries
because of their ability to treat wastewater and purify water. However, one of the main …

Feed spacers are crucial for enhancing the performance and efficiency of membrane-based
technologies. Researchers have long focused on optimizing feed spacer designs and …

This study developed a new protocol to prepare feed spacers in the membrane module, by
combining the optimization of spacers' geometrical parameters with subsequent chemical …

Surface patterning of membranes has emerged as a nonchemical approach to improving the
performance of water separation and ion exchange membranes. These patterns reduce the …

In the electrodialysis process, the concentration polarization phenomenon determines the
value of the limiting current density and, consequently, significantly affects energy …

Abstract Direct Contact Membrane Distillation (DCMD) has emerged as a crucial technology
with significant importance in addressing challenges related to water recycling and …

Traditional separation membrane preparation techniques require the use of a large amount
of organic solvents, which can easily lead to secondary pollution. Moreover, most separation …

Designing turbulence promoters with optimal geometry and using them for ultrafiltration
systems has been a key challenge in mitigating membrane fouling. In this study, six different …