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ReviewWater science and technology : a journal of the International Association on Water Pollution Research2024

Advancement of membrane separation technology for organic pollutant removal.

Saroj Raj Kafle, Sangeet Adhikari, Rakesh Shrestha, Sagar Ban, Gaurav Khatiwada, Pragati Gaire, Nerisha Tuladhar, Guangming Jiang, Ananda Tiwari

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Review in Water science and technology : a journal of the International Association on Water Pollution Research, 2024. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 6 papers.

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1 · What the graph read from it

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3 · Its place in the literature

Who cites it

6 citing papers in PubMed.

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4 · The record

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

9 authors.

Saroj Raj KafleDepartment of Chemical Engineering, Texas A&M University, College Station, TX, USA; Equally contributed to this work.
Sangeet AdhikariSchool of Sustainable Engineering and the Built Environment, Tempe, AZ 85281, USA; Equally contributed to this work.
Rakesh ShresthaDepartment of Chemical Science and Engineering, Kathmandu University, P.O. BOX 6250, Dhulikhel, Kavre, Nepal.
Sagar BanDepartment of Chemical Science and Engineering, Kathmandu University, P.O. BOX 6250, Dhulikhel, Kavre, Nepal.
Gaurav KhatiwadaDepartment of Chemical Science and Engineering, Kathmandu University, P.O. BOX 6250, Dhulikhel, Kavre, Nepal.
Pragati GaireDepartment of Chemical Science and Engineering, Kathmandu University, P.O. BOX 6250, Dhulikhel, Kavre, Nepal.
Nerisha TuladharDepartment of Chemical Science and Engineering, Kathmandu University, P.O. BOX 6250, Dhulikhel, Kavre, Nepal.
Guangming JiangSchool of Civil, Mining, and Environmental Engineering, University of Wollongong, Wollongong, Australia.
Ananda TiwariUniversity of Helsinki, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Department of Food Hygiene and Environmental Health, Agnes Sjöbergin katu 2, Helsinki FI-00014, Finland; Department of Health Security, Water Microbiology laboratory, Finnish Institute for Health and Welfare, Kuopio, Finland; Equally contributed to this work. E-mail: ananda.tiwari@thl.fi.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8026-6885

Funding

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

In the face of growing global freshwater scarcity, the imperative to recycle and reuse water becomes increasingly apparent across industrial, agricultural, and domestic sectors. Eliminating a range of organic pollutants in wastewater, from pesticides to industrial byproducts, presents a formidable challenge. Among the potential solutions, membrane technologies emerge as promising contenders for treating diverse organic contaminants from industrial, agricultural, and household origins. This paper explores cutting-edge membrane-based approaches, including reverse osmosis, nanofiltration, ultrafiltration, microfiltration, gas separation membranes, and pervaporation. Each technology's efficacy in removing distinct organic pollutants while producing purified water is scrutinized. This review delves into membrane fouling, discussing its influencing factors and preventative strategies. It sheds light on the merits, limitations, and prospects of these various membrane techniques, contributing to the advancement of wastewater treatment. It advocates for future research in membrane technology with a focus on fouling control and the development of energy-efficient devices. Interdisciplinary collaboration among researchers, engineers, policymakers, and industry players is vital for shaping water purification innovation. Ongoing research and collaboration position us to fulfill the promise of accessible, clean water for all.

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Membranes, ArtificialWater Pollutants, ChemicalWater PurificationFiltrationOrganic ChemicalsUltrafiltrationWaste Disposal, FluidMembranes, ArtificialOrganic ChemicalsWater Pollutants, Chemicalfouling mechanismsmembrane technologiesorganic contaminant removalwastewater treatment

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PMID38747950

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