Fundamental understanding of membrane fouling in osmosis-driven membrane processes
is important for further deployment of this emerging technology in desalination and …

Forward osmosis (FO) is an emerging membrane process with potential applications in the
treatment of highly fouling feedwaters. However, biofouling, the adhesion of microorganisms …

We have investigated biofouling behavior in forward osmosis (FO) and reverse osmosis
(RO) membrane systems. Analysis of these two systems was done via comparison of biofilm …

Gravity-driven membrane (GDM) filtration is one of the promising membrane bioreactor
(MBR) configurations. It operates at an ultra-low pressure by gravity, requiring a minimal …

Graphene oxide (GO) coatings on membranes can improve antifouling performance against
a variety of microorganisms and organics. However, the effects of GO coatings on mineral …

Surface functionalization using two-dimensional (2D) graphene oxide (GO) materials is a
promising technique to enhance the biofouling resistance of membranes used in water …

Membrane distillation (MD) is a temperature driven membrane separation technology that
holds great potential for decentralized and sustainable wastewater treatment systems. Yet …

This paper introduces a novel approach to study the biofouling development on gravity
driven submerged membrane bioreactor (SMBR). The on-line monitoring of biofilm formation …

Thin-film composite (TFC) polyamide membranes are the most commonly used membrane
materials for reverse osmosis (RO) processes; however, the high biofouling propensity is …

Next-generation pressure-retarded osmosis (PRO) approaches aim to harness the energy
potential of streams with high salinity differences, such as wastewater effluent and seawater …