Biofouling phenomena in membrane distillation: mechanisms and mitigation strategies
Tshepiso J. Mpala, Anita Etale, Heidi Richards, Lebea N. Nthunya
Abstract
Membrane distillation (MD) is envisaged as a cost-effective water desalination technology. However, its industrial application has been limited by process inefficiencies caused by fouling, amongst other factors.
Topics & Concepts
Membrane distillationDesalinationBiofoulingFoulingProcess engineeringMembrane foulingDistillationBiochemical engineeringProcess (computing)Environmental scienceMembraneReverse osmosisWaste managementChemistryEngineeringComputer scienceChromatographyBiochemistryOperating systemMembrane Separation TechnologiesMembrane-based Ion Separation TechniquesSolar-Powered Water Purification Methods