Biofilm formation on RO membranes: the impact of seawater pretreatment

• Main Authors: Ben-Dov, Eitan, Ben-David, Eyal, Messalem, Rami, Herzberg, Moshe, Kushmaro, Ariel
• Other Authors: School of Materials Science & Engineering
• Format: Article
• Language: English
• Published: 2016
• Subjects: Biofouling; Membrane bioreactor; Reverse osmosis; Biodegradable organic matter
• Online Access: https://hdl.handle.net/10356/82380; http://hdl.handle.net/10220/39944
• Institution: Nanyang Technological University

Membrane biofouling is an acute problem that interferes with filtration and pressure-driven desalination processes. In this study, ultrafiltration (UF) and membrane bioreactor (MBR) system were examined for their potential use in the removal of organic matter from seawater as pretreatment for revers...