Journal article
Biofilms: their structure, activity, and effect on membrane filtration
Water science and technology, Vol.51(6-7), pp.181-192
2005
Handle:
https://hdl.handle.net/2376/112549
PMID: 16003977
Abstract
The goal of this presentation is to identify biofouling mechanisms that cause undesirable effects to the membrane separation processes of flux decline and pressure drop. The underlying assumption of this presentation is that biofouling is unavoidable and that the operator cannot eliminate it entirely. This premise justifies research efforts toward understanding the mechanisms by which biofouling affects the membrane processes, rather than expecting that technology can entirely eliminate membrane biofouling in the near future. An improved understanding of biofouling mechanisms may lead to better membrane design, better membrane modules, and better membrane cleaning procedures.
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Details
- Title
- Biofilms: their structure, activity, and effect on membrane filtration
- Creators
- Z Lewandowski - Center for Biofilm Engineering, Montana State University, Bozeman, MT 59717, USA. ZL@erc.montana.eduH Beyenal
- Publication Details
- Water science and technology, Vol.51(6-7), pp.181-192
- Academic Unit
- Chemical Engineering and Bioengineering, School of
- Publisher
- England
- Identifiers
- 99900547639901842
- Language
- English
- Resource Type
- Journal article