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ReviewMembranes2025

Mitigation Techniques of Membranes' Biofouling in Bioelectrochemical Cells (BEC Cells): Recent Advances.

Shatha Alyazouri, Muhammad Tawalbeh, Amani Al-Othman

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Review in Membranes, 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Not yet cited in PubMed.

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1 · What the graph read from it

What it found

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3 · Its place in the literature

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4 · The record

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

3 authors.

Shatha AlyazouriSustainable & Renewable Energy Engineering Department, University of Sharjah, Sharjah P.O. Box 27272, United Arab Emirates.ORCID 0009-0003-5684-6152
Muhammad TawalbehSustainable & Renewable Energy Engineering Department, University of Sharjah, Sharjah P.O. Box 27272, United Arab Emirates.ORCID 0000-0001-5767-4733
Amani Al-OthmanDepartment of Chemical and Biological Engineering, American University of Sharjah, Sharjah P.O. Box 26666, United Arab Emirates.ORCID 0000-0002-2578-9824

Funding

University of sharjah 25020406350
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Biofouling remains a critical challenge in bioelectrochemical cells (BECs), hindering their efficiency and performance. This research article reviews advances in biofouling mitigation techniques within BEC systems during the period from 2019 to 2025, focusing on membrane modifications and electro-assisted membrane technologies. Through comprehensive analysis, it is revealed that Nafion alternatives, including ceramic membranes and recycled nonwoven fabrics like polypropylene, have emerged as significant contenders due to their combination of low cost and high performance. Additionally, the incorporation of silver, zeolite, and graphene oxide onto membranes has demonstrated efficacy in mitigating biofouling under laboratory conditions. Furthermore, the application of direct current electric fields has shown potential as a chemical-free preventative measure against biofouling in BECs. However, challenges related to long-term stability, scalability, and cost-effectiveness must be addressed for widespread adoption.

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ceramic membraneselectro-assisted technologyhydrophilicitymembrane biofoulingmembrane modificationmicrobial cellsmitigation techniques

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PMID41295035
PMCPMC12654448

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