[HTML][HTML] Atomic force microscopy (AFM) on biopolymers and hydrogels for biotechnological applications—Possibilities and limits
J Joshi, SV Homburg, A Ehrmann - Polymers, 2022 - mdpi.com
Atomic force microscopy (AFM) is one of the microscopic techniques with the highest lateral
resolution. It can usually be applied in air or even in liquids, enabling the investigation of a …
resolution. It can usually be applied in air or even in liquids, enabling the investigation of a …
Microscale characterization of abiotic surfaces and prediction of their biofouling/anti-biofouling potential using the AFM colloidal probe technique
Given its detrimental consequences, biofouling is a central problem in industrial applications
that affects submerged artificial abiotic surfaces. For instance, it shortens the service life of …
that affects submerged artificial abiotic surfaces. For instance, it shortens the service life of …
Elucidating biofouling over thermal and spatial gradients in seawater membrane distillation in hot climatic conditions
Biofouling is a hurdle of seawater desalination that increases water costs and energy
consumption. In membrane distillation (MD), biofouling development is complicated due to …
consumption. In membrane distillation (MD), biofouling development is complicated due to …
Influence of colloidal iron oxide and natural organic matter fouling on nanofiltration membrane performance: role of feed composition and membrane properties
DF Davidkova, M Graham, SRV Castrillón… - … : Water Research & …, 2023 - pubs.rsc.org
Membrane fouling is an inherent technical challenge in nanofiltration (NF) processes for
drinking water production. The effect of various organic and inorganic foulants on membrane …
drinking water production. The effect of various organic and inorganic foulants on membrane …
Elucidating foulant diversity during full-scale potable reuse: forensic analysis of lead and lag elements of a three-stage reverse osmosis system
We examined how colloidal, biological, organic, and inorganic fouling varied in 4-year-old
reverse osmosis (RO) membranes taken from lead and lag ends of pressure vessels of each …
reverse osmosis (RO) membranes taken from lead and lag ends of pressure vessels of each …
Unveiling the spatiotemporal dynamics of membrane fouling: A focused review on dynamic fouling characterization techniques and future perspectives
S Liang, K Fu, X Li, Z Wang - Advances in Colloid and Interface Science, 2024 - Elsevier
Membrane technology has emerged as a crucial method for obtaining clean water from
unconventional sources in the face of water scarcity. It finds wide applications in wastewater …
unconventional sources in the face of water scarcity. It finds wide applications in wastewater …
[HTML][HTML] Effect of temperature on organic fouling and cleaning efficiency of nanofiltration membranes for loch water treatment
Y Hitchin, M Graham, L Charlton, T Luxbacher… - Separation and …, 2024 - Elsevier
We investigated the effect of solution temperature on organic fouling and cleaning of
polypiperazine nanofiltration (NF) membranes. Fouling experiments were conducted in the …
polypiperazine nanofiltration (NF) membranes. Fouling experiments were conducted in the …
[HTML][HTML] Uncovering the Possibilities of Ceramic Ba(1−x)CoxTiO3 Nanocrystals: Heightened Electrical and Dielectric Attributes
S Jebali, C Mejri, W Albouchi, M Meftah, A Oueslati… - Solids, 2024 - mdpi.com
The hydrothermal synthesis of Ba1− xCoxTiO3 (BCT) ceramic nanocrystals across varied
substitution fractions (x= 0,…, 1) is the subject of this study. Hydrothermal synthesis is well …
substitution fractions (x= 0,…, 1) is the subject of this study. Hydrothermal synthesis is well …
Applications of AFM in Membrane Characterization and Fouling Analysis
Q Liu, X Zhu, B Chen, X Zhu - ACS ES&T Engineering, 2024 - ACS Publications
Atomic force microscopy (AFM), as a type of scanning probe microscopy (SPM), possesses
formidable capabilities for nanoscale imaging and force spectroscopy. Due to its advantages …
formidable capabilities for nanoscale imaging and force spectroscopy. Due to its advantages …
Effect of Temperature on the Permeation for Gravity-Driven Membrane (Gdm): Linking Adsorbed Water with Flux Decline
J Yu, Y Cai, M Yang - Available at SSRN 4975747 - papers.ssrn.com
The gravity-driven membrane (GDM) system is desirable for energy-efficient water treatment.
However, little is known about the influence of water temperature and adsorbed water on …
However, little is known about the influence of water temperature and adsorbed water on …