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2020 | OriginalPaper | Chapter

13. Biofouling in RO Desalination Membranes

Authors : Nawrin Anwar, Liuqing Yang, Wen Ma, Haamid Sani Usman, Md. Saifur Rahaman

Published in: Corrosion and Fouling Control in Desalination Industry

Publisher: Springer International Publishing

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Abstract

Biofouling is referred to as the unwanted deposition and growth of biofilms, which leads to increase of operating pressure, more frequent chemical cleaning, and shorter membrane lifespan. This chapter aims to provide a comprehensive overview of reverse osmosis (RO) membrane biofouling in desalination applications. Firstly, the necessity of implementation of RO technique for water treatment and reclamation to combat water scarcity is briefly introduced along with the basic transport mechanisms, membrane types, and major challenges (fouling) hindering practical application. Afterwards, the phenomenon of biofouling is discussed describing the formation of biofilms, the role of extracellular polymeric substances (EPS), and crucial factors affecting biofilms. This is followed by a section related to the impact of biofouling on membrane processes with emphasises on permeate water flux and salt rejection. The performance degradation mechanism and enhanced energy consumption are also discussed in this part. Finally, the chapter concludes with a summary with the significance of better understanding of membrane biofouling.

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Metadata
Title
Biofouling in RO Desalination Membranes
Authors
Nawrin Anwar
Liuqing Yang
Wen Ma
Haamid Sani Usman
Md. Saifur Rahaman
Copyright Year
2020
Book
Corrosion and Fouling Control in Desalination Industry

Print ISBN: 978-3-030-34283-8

Electronic ISBN: 978-3-030-34284-5

Copyright Year: 2020

DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-34284-5_13

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