Why polyamide reverse-osmosis membranes work so well
Geoffrey M. Geise
Abstract
Inhomogeneities in membrane thickness and density promote water transport
Topics & Concepts
Reverse osmosisMembranePolyamideWork (physics)OsmosisForward osmosisChemical engineeringMaterials scienceChemistryPolymer chemistryEngineeringMechanical engineeringBiochemistryMembrane Separation TechnologiesMembrane-based Ion Separation TechniquesMembrane Separation and Gas Transport