ReviewMembranes2022
A Review on Membrane Biofouling: Prediction, Characterization, and Mitigation.
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18 citing papers in PubMed.
- Sacrificial CaCOMembranes · 2026Article
- Advanced green functional groups for tailoring the membrane features and performance in contaminated wastewater treatment: a comprehensive review.RSC advances · 2026Review
- Membrane Biofouling: Current Understanding and Future Perspectives- An Overview.Current microbiology · 2026Review
- Investigating the Causes, Control Strategies, Challenges, and Future Perspectives of Membrane Biofouling in Quorum-sensing Membrane Bioreactors.Applied biochemistry and biotechnology · 2026Review
- Nanomaterial Solutions for Environmental Applications and Bacteriological Threats: The Role of Laser-Induced Graphene.Nanomaterials (Basel, Switzerland) · 2025Review
- Enhanced understanding of nitrogen fixing bacteria through DNA extraction with polyvinylidene fluoride membrane.Scientific reports · 2025Article
- Polymer Inclusion Membranes (PIMs) for Metal Separation-Toward Environmentally Friendly Production and Applications.Polymers · 2025Review
- Antibiofilm Effects of Modifying Polyvinylidene Fluoride Membranes with Polyethylenimine, Poly(acrylic acid) and Graphene Oxide.Polymers · 2024Article
- Chemical Cleaning Techniques for Fouled RO Membranes: Enhancing Fouling Removal and Assessing Microbial Composition.Membranes · 2024Article
- Photocatalytic Zinc Oxide Nanoparticles in Antibacterial Ultrafiltration Membranes for Biofouling Control.Molecules (Basel, Switzerland) · 2024Article
- Recovery of Nutrients from Cod Processing Waters.Marine drugs · 2023Article
- Strategies to Mitigate Biofouling of Nanocomposite Polymer-Based Membranes in Contact with Blood.Membranes · 2023Review
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- Progress on Improved Fouling Resistance-Nanofibrous Membrane for Membrane Distillation: A Mini-Review.Membranes · 2023Review
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- The Effect of the Rotating Disk Geometry on the Flow and Flux Enhancement in a Dynamic Filtration System.Membranes · 2023Article
- Prolonging the Life Span of Membrane in Submerged MBR by the Application of Different Anti-Biofouling Techniques.Membranes · 2023Review
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Abstract
Water scarcity is an increasing problem on every continent, which instigated the search for novel ways to provide clean water suitable for human use; one such way is desalination. Desalination refers to the process of purifying salts and contaminants to produce water suitable for domestic and industrial applications. Due to the high costs and energy consumption associated with some desalination techniques, membrane-based technologies have emerged as a promising alternative water treatment, due to their high energy efficiency, operational simplicity, and lower cost. However, membrane fouling is a major challenge to membrane-based separation as it has detrimental effects on the membrane's performance and integrity. Based on the type of accumulated foulants, fouling can be classified into particulate, organic, inorganic, and biofouling. Biofouling is considered the most problematic among the four fouling categories. Therefore, proper characterization and prediction of biofouling are essential for creating efficient control and mitigation strategies to minimize the damage associated with biofouling. Moreover, the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in predicting membrane fouling has garnered a great deal of attention due to its adaptive capability and prediction accuracy. This paper presents an overview of the membrane biofouling mechanisms, characterization techniques, and predictive methods with a focus on AI-based techniques, and mitigation strategies.
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