biofouling
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Comprehensive Review of Membrane Fouling Control Mechanisms
Abstract: One of the biggest problems with membrane-based separation procedures is membrane fouling. As particles, organic matter, microbes, and other materials build up on the membrane’s surface or inside its pores, the effectiveness of membranes – such as those used in reverse osmosis, ultrafiltration, and microfiltration – declines over time. The effectiveness and longevity of the membrane are eventually lowered because of this fouling, which causes a drop in flux and …
Published in International Journal of Polymer Science and Engineering · Vol. 11, Issue 2, 2025 · pp. 1–9 Read article
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Antibacterial Surface
Abstract: Surface modification of different materials to provide antibacterial properties are getting great attention in the last few decades. Formation of biofilm is one of the major reason of bacterial infections of various biomaterials. Surface coating and functionalization can prevent formation of biofilm for different applications. Formation of biofilm is a complicated process which involves several phenomena occurring over a period of time. Bacterial adhesion is the first step in the …
Published in International Journal of Nanomaterials and Nanostructures · Vol. 6, Issue 1, 2020 · pp. 45–47 Read article