SpringerLink
Log in

Dow Chemical: Materials Science Contributions to Membrane Production

  • Chapter
  • First Online:
Materials Research for Manufacturing

Part of the book series: Springer Series in Materials Science ((SSMATERIALS,volume 224))

  • 2099 Accesses

Abstract

In this chapter, authors present a review of technical developments in reverse osmosis membranes and module technology and ultrafiltration membranes and module technology. State of the art of these technologies, potential future research opportunities and impact areas are also discussed.

This is a preview of subscription content, log in via an institution to check access.

Access this chapter

Log in via an institution

Subscribe and save

Springer+ Basic
EUR 32.99 /Month
  • Get 10 units per month
  • Download Article/Chapter or Ebook
  • 1 Unit = 1 Article or 1 Chapter
  • Cancel anytime
Subscribe now

Buy Now

Chapter
USD 29.95
Price excludes VAT (USA)
  • Available as PDF
  • Read on any device
  • Instant download
  • Own it forever
eBook
USD 99.00
Price excludes VAT (USA)
  • Available as EPUB and PDF
  • Read on any device
  • Instant download
  • Own it forever
Softcover Book
USD 129.00
Price excludes VAT (USA)
  • Compact, lightweight edition
  • Dispatched in 3 to 5 business days
  • Free ship** worldwide - see info
Hardcover Book
USD 129.00
Price excludes VAT (USA)
  • Durable hardcover edition
  • Dispatched in 3 to 5 business days
  • Free ship** worldwide - see info

Tax calculation will be finalised at checkout

Purchases are for personal use only

Institutional subscriptions

Similar content being viewed by others

References

  1. Service, R.F., Desalination freshens up. Science 313(5790), 1088–1090 (2006)

    Article  Google Scholar 

  2. T. Oki, S. Kanae, Global hydrological cycles and world water resources. Science 313(5790), 1068–1072 (2006)

    Article  Google Scholar 

  3. Water Crisis. [cited 2014 06/11/2014]. http://www.worldwatercouncil.org/library/archives/water-crisis/

  4. UNESCO water facts and figures. [cited 2014 06/11/2014]. http://www.unesco.org/new/en/natural-sciences/environment/water/wwap/facts-and-figures/

  5. Energy Demands on Water Resources (20060

    Google Scholar 

  6. T. Younos, R. Hill, H. Poole, Water dependency of energy production and power generation systems. Water Resour. Impact 14(1), 9–12 (2012)

    Google Scholar 

  7. S. Chu, A. Majumdar, Opportunities and challenges for a sustainable energy future. Nature 488(7411), 294–303 (2012)

    Article  Google Scholar 

  8. P. Hanlon, R. Madel, K. Olson-Sawyer, K. Rabin, J. Rose, K. Demaline, L. Hatfield, C. Hunt, K. Sweetman, Food, Water Energy. 2013

    Google Scholar 

  9. A. Shrivastava, S. Rosenberg, M. Peery, Maximizing seawater reverse osmosis energy efficiency with high permeability membranes and system design, in International Desalination Association World Congress on Desalination and Water Reuse 2013 (IDA, Tian**, 2013)

    Google Scholar 

  10. M. Elimelech, W.A. Phillip, The future of seawater desalination: energy, technology, and the environment. Science 333(6043), 712–717 (2011)

    Article  Google Scholar 

  11. R. Semiat, Energy issues in desalination processes. Environ. Sci. Technol. 42(22), 8193–8201 (2008)

    Article  Google Scholar 

  12. J.E. Miller, Review of Water Resources and Desalination Technologies (Sandia National Laboratories, Albuquerque, 2003)

    Google Scholar 

  13. E.L. Cussler, B.K. Dutta, On separation efficiency. AIChE J. 58(12), 3825–3831 (2012)

    Article  Google Scholar 

  14. C. Liu, K. Rainwater, L. Song, Energy analysis and efficiency assessment of reverse osmosis desalination process. Desalination 276(1–3), 352–358 (2011)

    Article  Google Scholar 

  15. J. Wijmans, R. Baker, The solution-diffusion model: a review. J. Membr. Sci. 107(1), 1–21 (1995)

    Article  Google Scholar 

  16. D.R. Paul, Reformulation of the solution-diffusion theory of reverse osmosis. J. Membr. Sci. 241(2), 371–386 (2004)

    Article  Google Scholar 

  17. N. Ghaffour, T.M. Missimer, G.L. Amy, Technical review and evaluation of the economics of water desalination: current and future challenges for better water supply sustainability. Desalination 309, 197–207 (2013)

    Article  Google Scholar 

  18. B.S. Lalia, V. Kochkodan, R. Hashaikeh, N. Hilal, A review on membrane fabrication: Structure, properties and performance relationship. Desalination 326, 77–95 (2013)

    Article  Google Scholar 

  19. P. Radovanovic, S.W. Thiel, S.-T. Hwang, Formation of asymmetric polysulfone membranes by immersion precipitation. Part I. Modelling mass transport during gelation. J. Membr. Sci. 65(3), 213–229 (1992)

    Article  Google Scholar 

  20. P. Radovanovic, S.W. Thiel, S.-T. Hwang, Formation of asymmetric polysulfone membranes by immersion precipitation. Part II. The effects of casting solution and gelation bath compositions on membrane structure and skin formation. J. Membr. Sci. 65(3), 231–246 (1992)

    Article  Google Scholar 

  21. J.E. Cadotte, M.M.N.U.S., Interfacially synthesized reverse osmosis membrane. US4277344A (1981)

    Google Scholar 

  22. J. Wang, D.S. Dlamini, A.K. Mishra, M.T.M. Pendergast, M.C.Y. Wong, B.B. Mamba, V. Freger, A.R.D. Verliefde, E.M.V. Hoek, A critical review of transport through osmotic membranes. J. Membr. Sci. 454, 516–537 (2014)

    Article  Google Scholar 

  23. A. Antony, R. Fudianto, S. Cox, G. Leslie, Assessing the oxidative degradation of polyamide reverse osmosis membrane—accelerated ageing with hypochlorite exposure. J. Membr. Sci. 347(1–2), 159–164 (2010)

    Article  Google Scholar 

  24. J. Glater, S.-K. Hong, M. Elimelech, The search for a chlorine-resistant reverse osmosis membrane. Desalination 95(3), 325–345 (1994)

    Article  Google Scholar 

  25. M.M. Chau, S.D.C.A.U.S., High flux semipermeable membranes. US4950404A (1990)

    Google Scholar 

  26. M. Hirose, S.J.P., S.J.P. Ito Hiroki, S.J.P. Tanaka Kazuo, Osmosis membrane. US5989426A (1999)

    Google Scholar 

  27. W.E. Mickols, M.M.I.U.S., Method of treating polyamide membranes to increase flux. US5755964A (1998)

    Google Scholar 

  28. J.E. Cadotte, M.M.N.U.S., K.G.B., D.R. Walker, Polyamide membranes useful for water softening. US4765897A (1998)

    Google Scholar 

  29. W.E. Mickols, C.M.N., Composite membrane and method for making the same. US6337018B1 (2002)

    Google Scholar 

  30. S.D. Jons, E.P.M.N.U.S., M.M.I.U.S., K.J. Stutts, M.M.I.U.S., M.S. Ferritto, C.M.N.U.S., W.E. Mickols, Treatment of composite polyamide membranes to improve performance. US5876602A (1999)

    Google Scholar 

  31. A.C. Sagle, E.M. Van Wagner, H. Ju, B.D. McCloskey, B.D. Freeman, M.M. Sharma, PEG-coated reverse osmosis membranes: desalination properties and fouling resistance. J. Membr. Sci. 340(1–2), 92–108 (2009)

    Article  Google Scholar 

  32. E.M. Van Wagner, A.C. Sagle, M.M. Sharma, Y.-H. La, B.D. Freeman, Surface modification of commercial polyamide desalination membranes using poly(ethylene glycol) diglycidyl ether to enhance membrane fouling resistance. J. Membr. Sci. 367(1–2), 273–287 (2011)

    Article  Google Scholar 

  33. J. Wu, A.E. Contreras, Q. Li, Studying the impact of RO membrane surface functional groups on alginate fouling in seawater desalination. J. Membr. Sci. 458, 120–127 (2014)

    Article  Google Scholar 

  34. L. Zhao, P.C.Y. Chang, C. Yen, W.S.W. Ho, High-flux and fouling-resistant membranes for brackish water desalination. J. Membr. Sci. 425–426, 1–10 (2013)

    Google Scholar 

  35. V. Freger, Nanoscale heterogeneity of polyamide membranes formed by interfacial polymerization. Langmuir 19(11), 4791–4797 (2003)

    Article  Google Scholar 

  36. M. Elimelech, W.H. Chen, J.J. Waypa, Measuring the zeta (electrokinetic) potential of reverse osmosis membranes by a streaming potential analyzer. Desalination 95(3), 269–286 (1994)

    Article  Google Scholar 

  37. L.A. Perry, O. Coronell, Reliable, bench-top measurements of charge density in the active layers of thin-film composite and nanocomposite membranes using quartz crystal microbalance technology. J. Membr. Sci. 429, 23–33 (2013)

    Article  Google Scholar 

  38. B.X. Mi, O. Coronell, B.J. Marinas, F. Watanabe, D.G. Cahill, I. Petrov, Physico-chemical characterization of NF/RO membrane active layers by Rutherford backscattering spectrometry. J. Membr. Sci. 282(1–2), 71–81 (2006)

    Article  Google Scholar 

  39. O. Coronell, X. Zhang, M.I. Gonzalez, D.G. Cahill, B.J. Marinas, Quantification of functional groups in FT30 (RO) membrane and modeling of their acid/base behavior, in Abstracts of Papers, 235th ACS National Meeting, p. ENVR-119, New Orleans, LA, United States, 6–10 Apr 2008

    Google Scholar 

  40. O. Coronell, B.X. Mi, B.J. Marinas, D.G. Cahill, Modeling the effect of charge density in the active layers of reverse osmosis and nanofiltration membranes on the rejection of Arsenic(III) and potassium iodide. Environ. Sci. Technol. 47(1), 420–428 (2013)

    Article  Google Scholar 

  41. O. Coronell, B.J. Marinas, X.J. Zhang, D.G. Cahill, Quantification of functional groups and modeling of their ionization behavior in the active layer of FT30 reverse osmosis membrane. Environ. Sci. Technol. 42(14), 5260–5266 (2008)

    Article  Google Scholar 

  42. O. Coronell, B.J. Marinas, D.G. Cahill, Depth heterogeneity of fully aromatic polyamide active layers in reverse osmosis and nanofiltration membranes. Environ. Sci. Technol. 45(10), 4513–4520 (2011)

    Article  Google Scholar 

  43. O. Coronell, I. Marinas Benito, G. Cahill David, Accessibility and ion exchange stoichiometry of ionized carboxylic groups in the active layer of FT30 reverse osmosis membrane. Environ. Sci. Technol. 43(13), 5042–5048 (2009)

    Google Scholar 

  44. A. Tiraferri, M. Elimelech, Direct quantification of negatively charged functional groups on membrane surfaces. J. Membr. Sci. 389, 499–508 (2012)

    Article  Google Scholar 

  45. J.Y. Chung, J.-H. Lee, K.L. Beers, C.M. Stafford, Stiffness, strength, and ductility of nanoscale thin films and membranes: a combined wrinkling-cracking methodology. Nano Lett. 11(8), 3361–3365 (2011)

    Article  Google Scholar 

  46. V.P. Khare, A.R. Greenberg, W.B. Krantz, Investigation of the viscoelastic and transport properties of interfacially polymerized barrier layers using pendant drop mechanical analysis. J. Appl. Polym. Sci. 94(2), 558–568 (2004)

    Article  Google Scholar 

  47. V.P. Khare, A.R. Greenberg, W.B. Krantz, Development of pendant drop mechanical analysis as a technique for determining the stress-relaxation and water-permeation properties of interfacially polymerized barrier layers. J. Appl. Polym. Sci. 90(10), 2618–2628 (2003)

    Article  Google Scholar 

  48. S.H. Maruf, D.U. Ahn, A.R. Greenberg, Y.F. Ding, Glass transition behaviors of interfacially polymerized polyamide barrier layers on thin film composite membranes via nano-thermal analysis. Polymer 52(12), 2643–2649 (2011)

    Article  Google Scholar 

  49. J. Lee, C.M. Doherty, A.J. Hill, S.E. Kentish, Water vapor sorption and free volume in the aromatic polyamide layer of reverse osmosis membranes. J. Membr. Sci. 425–426, 217–226 (2013)

    Article  Google Scholar 

  50. X. Zhang, D.G. Cahill, O. Coronell, B.J. Mariñas, Absorption of water in the active layer of reverse osmosis membranes. J. Membr. Sci. 331(1–2), 143–151 (2009)

    Article  Google Scholar 

  51. X. Xu, R.J. Kirkpatrick, NaCl interaction with interfacially polymerized polyamide films of reverse osmosis membranes: a solid-state 23Na NMR study. J. Membr. Sci. 280(1–2), 226–233 (2006)

    Article  Google Scholar 

  52. X. Zhang, D.G. Cahill, O. Coronell, B.J. Marinas, Partitioning of salt ions in FT30 reverse osmosis membranes. Appl. Phys. Lett.91(18), 181904/1–181904/3 (2007)

    Google Scholar 

  53. V. Freger, S. Bason, Characterization of ion transport in thin films using electrochemical impedance spectroscopy. J. Membr. Sci. 302(1+2), 1–9 (2007)

    Google Scholar 

  54. T. Bray Donald, Reverse osmosis purification apparatus. US3417870A (1968)

    Google Scholar 

  55. C. Westmoreland Julius, Spirally wrapped reverse osmosis membrane cell. US3367504A (1968)

    Google Scholar 

  56. K.V. Larsen, D.K.M.D.K., Permeate tube|permeatrohr|tube de permeat. EP1807179B1 (2011)

    Google Scholar 

  57. Y. Uda, O.J.P., O.J.P. H. Toshimitsu, O.J.P. C. Shinichi, Spiral separation membrane element, perforated hollow tube, and method of producing the same. US20130087499A1 (2013)

    Google Scholar 

  58. P.T. Goebel, N.H.M.N.U.S., Spiral wound membrane element product water tube with external flow grooves. US8529762B2 (2013)

    Google Scholar 

  59. H. Kang Sang, R/O type purifier including in reverse flow preventing function|reverse osmosis-typed water purifier with a backflow preventing function, comprising backflow preventing units installed in water collecting holes of a water collecting pipe|The reverse osmotic pressure type water-cleaner in which the inverse current preventing function is equipped. KR2009056618A (2009)

    Google Scholar 

  60. Y. Uda, M. Beppu, S. Jizo, Separation membrane element|Separation-membrane element. JP2010264420A (2010)

    Google Scholar 

  61. G.S. Nalle, Jr., Die head for extruding plastic netting and method of extruding such netting. US3067084A (1962)

    Google Scholar 

  62. I. Shelby, S.D.C.A.U.S., S.D.C.A.U.S. B.C. Roger, Cross-flow filtration apparatus with biocidal feed spacer. US20090314713A1 (2009)

    Google Scholar 

  63. Y. Uda, I.-s.J.P., I.-s.J.P.K. Naoki, I.-s.J.P.Y. Yuuji, I.-s.J.P.M. Kouji, I.-s.J.P.K. Takahisa, Feed side passage material and spiral separation membrane element. US20110168623A1 (2011)

    Google Scholar 

  64. Z. Cai, C.N., C.N. S.-M. Liang, C.N. J. Tao, C.N. Y. **, C.N. G.-Y. Xu, C.N. Z. Wu, Method for improving anti-pollution performance of reverse osmosis membrane element| A kind of the reverse osmosis membrane element anti-pollution performance of method. CN102941019A (2013)

    Google Scholar 

  65. S.Y. Lee, K. Kim Youn, Membrane filter capable of reducing dissolved solid| Membrane filter capable of the removal of a hard material for installing a hardness material eliminating unit| The membrane filter capable of the removal of the harden property material. KR2010109156A (2010)

    Google Scholar 

  66. C.U. Hardwicke, S.S.C.U.S., H.T.X.U.S. A.J. Avagliano, C.P.N.Y.U.S. G.R. Chambers, D.N.Y.U.S. S.F. Rutkowski, F.P.A.U.S. E.J. Hall, Reverse osmosis membrane and membrane stack assembly. US20090139650A1 (2009)

    Google Scholar 

  67. Y. Tayalia, S.S.G., B.I.N. P.R. Dontula, S.A.Z.U.S. U.J. Bharwada, Feed spacers for spiral wound membrane element. US20130146531A1 (2013)

    Google Scholar 

  68. B. Wood, P.K.Y.U.S., Spiral wound filter. US8236177B1 (2012)

    Google Scholar 

  69. P.P. Beauchamp, R.N.Y.U.S., L.K.Y.U.S. R. Thiyagarajan, B.I.N. A. Kumar, N.N.Y.U.S. T.A. Anderson, Separation module. US20120103892A1 (2012)

    Google Scholar 

  70. A.B. Minick, U.S., U.S. M.F. Buser, Fluid separation system with reduced fouling| Fliud separation system with reduced fouling. CN102333582A (2012)

    Google Scholar 

  71. H. Hirozawa, J.P., J.P.M. Koiwa, J.P.H. Yamada, J.P.K. Takagi, J.P.Y. Okamoto, J.P.T. Hamada, J.P.K. Oto, J.P.M. Kimura, Separation membrane and separation membrane element| Membrane de séparation et élément de membrane de séparation. WO2013125505A1 (2013)

    Google Scholar 

  72. N. Harada, A. Ko, K. Ishii, O. Hayashi, A. Mizuike, Y. Kawaguchi, Sheet-like separation membrane and separation membrane element| A sheet-like separation membrane and a separation-membrane element. JP2010125418A (2010)

    Google Scholar 

  73. N. Harada, A. Ko, Sheet-like composite semi-permeable membrane and manufacturing method therefor| A sheet-like composite semi-permeable membrane and its manufacturing method. JP2010099590A (2010)

    Google Scholar 

  74. H. Hirozawa, M. Kimura, Y. Suzuki, K. Takagi, Separation membrane and separation membrane element| A separation membrane and a separation-membrane element. JP2012066239A (2012)

    Google Scholar 

  75. M. Koiwa, M. Kimura, K. Takagi, Separation membrane element| Separation-membrane element. JP2012055817A (2012)

    Google Scholar 

  76. K. Takagi, S.J.P., S.J.P. M. Kimura, S.J.P. M. Koiwa, S.J.P. H. Hirozawa, Separation membrane element. US20130334128A1 (2013)

    Google Scholar 

  77. M. Koiwa, K. Takagi, H. Hirozawa, M. Kimura, Spiral type separation membrane element and method for producing the same| A spiral-type separation-membrane element and its manufacturing method. JP2012139615A (2012)

    Google Scholar 

  78. The supply side flow-path material used for a spiral-type separation-membrane element, and its manufacturing method. JP04684783B2 (2011)

    Google Scholar 

  79. M. Beppu, Y. Uda, Spiral type separation membrane element| Spiral type|mold separation-membrane element. JP2007209956A (2007)

    Google Scholar 

  80. Y. Uda, N. Kurata, Y. Yamashiro, K. Maruyama, T. Konishi, Spiral separating membrane element| Spiral type|mold separation-membrane element. JP2009028714A (2009)

    Google Scholar 

  81. M. Beppu, Spiral separation membrane element| Spiral type|mold separation-membrane element. JP2009050759A (2009)

    Google Scholar 

  82. S. Jizo, T. Hamada, M. Beppu, Y. Uda, M. Takada, Spiral membrane element| Spiral type|mold film element. JP2009195870A (2009)

    Google Scholar 

  83. M. Beppu, O.J.P.O.J.P.S. Chikura, Spiral separation membrane element. US8303815B2 (2012)

    Google Scholar 

  84. A.J. Kidwell, M.M.N.U.S., Membrane filtration using low energy feed spacer. US20130341264A1 (2013)

    Google Scholar 

  85. K.-K. Tung, J.T.W., J.T.W.Y.-L. Li, T.C.T.W.M.-Y. Lu, T.C.T.W.J.-Y. Lai, Feed spacer for spiral-wound membrane module. US7459082B2 (2008)

    Google Scholar 

  86. P.R. Dontula, B.I.N., S.S.G.Y. Tayalia, S.A.Z.U.S.U.J. Bharwada, Feed spacer for spiral wound membrane element. US20130146532A1 (2013)

    Google Scholar 

  87. H.-Y. Hong, C.N., C.N.G. Chen, C.N.J.-F. Bao, Coil type membrane component with vertical-horizontal wide flow channels | Roll-type membrane module with vertically and horizontally wide flow channels. CN202151550U (2012)

    Google Scholar 

  88. M.K. McCague, E.C.A.U.S., S.D.C.A.U.S.W.G. Light, High density filtration module| Hochdichtes Filtrationsmodul| Module de filtration à haute densité. EP1707254A1 (2006)

    Google Scholar 

  89. G. Popa, R.D.E., S.-G.-e.-L.F.R.J. Suidureau, H.D.E.P. Johannsen, K.D.E.G. Reinhold, Spacer for filter modules. US20080290031A1 (2008)

    Google Scholar 

  90. A. Zounek, W.D.E., I.-W.D.E.U. Meyer-Blumenroth, Spacer for filtration devices| Abstandshalter für filtrationsvorrichtungen| Espaceur pour dispositifs de filtration. EP2544802A2 (2013)

    Google Scholar 

  91. T. Melin Prof. Dr, A.G.V.N.L., A.D.E.C. Bayer, A.D.E.C. Fritzmann, Membrane device with turbulence promoting spacers| Membranvorrichtung mit Abstandshalterelementen zur Strömungsvergleichmäßigung| Dispositif de membrane avec éléments espaceurs pour l’augmentation de la turbulence. EP2143480B1 (2013)

    Google Scholar 

  92. O. Tozawa, Spiral type separation membrane element| Spiral type|mold separation-membrane element. JP2006305556A (2006)

    Google Scholar 

  93. Spiral-type separation-membrane element. JP04488431B2 (2010)

    Google Scholar 

  94. K. Kono, Spiral type liquid separation element| Spiral-type liquid isolation|separation element. JP2010094659A (2010)

    Google Scholar 

  95. Y. Odaka, O.J.P., I.-g.J.P.T. Katayama, O.J.P.T. Kitagawa, Liquid separation device, flow channel material and process for producing the same. US8388848B2 (2013)

    Google Scholar 

  96. H. Im Ki, Y. Kim Duk, M. Yeo Sang, G.U.N.S. Kim, Tricot permeate channel for reverse osmosis membrane filter| Tricot permeate channel used for a reverse osmosis membrane filter for minimizing generation of harmful components to human body. KR704383B1 (2007)

    Google Scholar 

  97. Y. Odaka, J.P., J.P.T. Katayama, J.P.T. Kitagawa, Liquid separation device, flow channel material and process for producing the same| The separation of liquid device, and the fluid path ash and a manufacturing method thereof. KR1353830B1 (2014)

    Google Scholar 

  98. H. Ando, T. Katayama, Spiral type fluid separation element and method for manufacturing the same| A spiral-type fluid isolation|separation element and its manufacturing method. JP2013103182A (2013)

    Google Scholar 

  99. T. Nishioka, Y. Odaka, Liquid separating element, reverse osmosis apparatus using it and reverse osmosis membrane treatment method| A liquid isolation|separation element and a reverse osmosis equipment using the same, a reverse osmosis membrane processing method. JP2006247453A (2006)

    Google Scholar 

  100. K.V. Larsen, S.E., A spacer for membrane modules, a membrane module and uses thereof. CN101128252A (2008)

    Google Scholar 

  101. A separation membrane and a separation-membrane element. JP2014064973A (2014)

    Google Scholar 

  102. S. Jizo, T. Hamada, M. Beppu, Y. Uda, M. Takada, Spiral membane element| Spiral type|mold film element. JP2009195871A (2009)

    Google Scholar 

  103. H. Hirozawa, S.J.P., S.J.P.M. Koiwa, S.J.P.K. Takagi, S.J.P.Y. Okamoto, S.J.P.H. Yamada, S.J.P.Y. Seike, S.J.P.T. Hamada, S.J.P.M. Kimura, Separation membrane, separation membrane element, and method for producing separation membrane| Trennmembran, trennmembranenelement und verfahren zur herstellung der trennmembran| Membrane de séparation, élément de membrane de séparation et procédé de fabrication d’une membrane de séparation. EP2730331A1 (2014)

    Google Scholar 

  104. K. Iwai, S. Furuno, Y. Otaka, K. Komori, Separation membrane element, and membrane module| A separation-membrane element and a membrane module. JP2013208519A (2013)

    Google Scholar 

  105. Y. Okamoto, J.P., J.P.M. Koiwa, J.P.H. Yamada, J.P.K. Takagi, J.P.H. Hirozawa, J.P.T. Hamada, J.P.M. Kimura, Separation membrane element | Elément de membrane de séparation. WO2014003170A1 (2014)

    Google Scholar 

  106. K. Takagi, J.P., J.P.M. Kimura, J.P.M. Koiwa, J.P.H. Yamada, J.P.H. Hirozawa, Separation membrane and separation membrane element| Membrane de séparation et élément de membrane de séparation. WO2014021133A1 (2014)

    Google Scholar 

  107. Y. Jung, D.O.O., P.Y.O.S. Hong, S. Im Hee, Y. Koo Ja, Antimicrobial tricot permeate channel, manufacturing method thereof and spiral wound membrane module using the same| Antimicrobial tricot permeate channel made of sterilizer containing sheath-core type complex fiber, a manufacturing method of the same, a spirally wound membrane module including the same| The antibiotic tricote permeated water fluid path, and the manufacturing method thereof and spiral wound membrane module including the same. KR2012137890A (2012)

    Google Scholar 

  108. S.-Y. Lee, S.K.R., S.K.R.D.-W. Han, S.K.R.Y.-K. Kim, S.K.R.H.-J. Ahn, S.K.R.E.-J. Moon, S.K.R.S.-Y. Lee, Spiral wound type filter cartridge. US8506807B2 (2013)

    Google Scholar 

  109. P.R. Dontula, B.I.N., S.S.G.Y. Tayalia, S.A.Z.U.S.U.J. Bharwada, B.I.N.J.S. Radhakrishnan, B.I.N.M. Patnam, Spiral wound membrane element and permeate carrier. US20130098829A1 (2013)

    Google Scholar 

  110. A. van der Padt, A.N.L., B.N.L.T. Jongsma, Spiral wound filter assembly. US20100326910A1 (2010)

    Google Scholar 

  111. J.A. Bair, C.N.Y.U.S., H.N.Y.U.S.T.J. Fendya, I.N.Y.U.S.M.F. Hurwitz, T.N.Y.U.S.T. ul Haq, C.N.Y.U.S.S.A. Geibel, Fluid treatment arrangements and methods. US8043512B2 (2011)

    Google Scholar 

  112. K. Saito, T.J.P., T.J.P.T. Sano, Spiral-type filtration module, and liquid treatment method and device employing the same. US20120318736A1 (2012)

    Google Scholar 

  113. W. Graham, G.s.B.Z.A., Flow distributor plate for the treatment of water by reverse osmosis. US8715500B2 (2014)

    Google Scholar 

  114. S. Chikura, J.P., J.P.Y. Uda, J.P.T. Hamada, End member for spiral separation membrane element, spiral separation membrane element and separation membrane module | The part for the spiral separation film element, and the spiral separation film element and separating film module. KR2014047149A (2014)

    Google Scholar 

  115. Spiral-type fluid isolation|separation element. JP05181917B2 (2013)

    Google Scholar 

  116. A spiral-type film|membrane element and a spiral type membrane module. JP05179230B2 (2013)

    Google Scholar 

  117. M. Beppu, I.J.P., I.J.P.Y. Uda, I.J.P.S. Chikura, K.J.P.K. Yamamoto, Spiral membrane module. US8034241B2 (2011)

    Google Scholar 

  118. Y. Uda, T. Hamada, M. Beppu, S. Chikura, N. Tahara, M. Takata, Separation membrane element and separation membrane module using the same| Separation film element and separating film module using the same. KR1290463B1 (2013)

    Google Scholar 

  119. D.M. Colby, M.M.A.U.S., E.C.A.U.S.F.K. Lesan, S.D.C.A.U.S.A.M. Franks, C.M.A.U.S.C.-L. Hsieh, T.O.K.U.S.A.K. Mukherjee, Filtration element and method of constructing a filtration assembly. US7387731B2 (2008)

    Google Scholar 

  120. Y. Uda, T. Hamada, S. Jizo, M. Beppu, H. Yamane, M. Takada, K. Yoshida, Spiral membrane module| Spiral type membrane module. JP2012066184A (2012)

    Google Scholar 

  121. D. Bonta, S.P.M.N.U.S., M.M.I.U.S.M.M. Hoagland, End cap assembly adapted for interconnecting filtration elements. US8425773B2 (2013)

    Google Scholar 

  122. Y. Kim, J.A.E., H. Ryu Sang, H.W.A.S. Hwang, I.L.S. Lee, P.Y.O.S. Hong, Y. Koo Ja, Connecting assemblies for a filtering module capable of rapidly separating and combining a filtering module by mounting a pair of connecting assemblies at both end parts of the filtering module| The connecting assembly for the filtration module. KR1273573B1 (2013)

    Google Scholar 

  123. Y. Tayalia, S.S.G., B.I.N.P.R. Dontula, S.A.Z.U.S.U.J. Bharwada, Interconnector for filtration apparatus with reduced permeate pressure loss. US20120228208A1 (2012)

    Google Scholar 

  124. Y.-Z. Hou, C.N., C.N.S.-Y. Li, Reverse osmosis membrane element center pipe connector| Connector for central tube of the reverse osmosis membrane element. CN201079733Y (2008)

    Google Scholar 

  125. Spiral type|mold membrane module. JP04152246B2 (2008)

    Google Scholar 

  126. Y. Odaka, H. Matsumoto, H. Kanamori, Spiral type fluid separation element| Spiral type|mold fluid isolation|separation element. JP2009189947A (2009)

    Google Scholar 

  127. H. Ando, T. Katayama, Telescope prevention plate and spiral type fluid separating element| A telescope prevention plate and a spiral-type fluid isolation|separation element. JP2013208522A (2013)

    Google Scholar 

  128. M. Beppu, I.-s.J.P., I.-s.J.P.T. Hamada, Edge member for membrane element and membrane element equipped with same. US20120037562A1 (2012)

    Google Scholar 

  129. M. Beppu, J.P., J.P.T. Hamada, Edge member for film element and film element equipped with same | The end member for the film element and the film element equipped with this. KR1308837B1 (2013)

    Google Scholar 

  130. A. Katayama, T. Katayama, T. Seki, Fluid separation element and fluid separation apparatus | A fluid isolation|separation element and a fluid separation apparatus. JP2011152538A (2011)

    Google Scholar 

  131. C.J. Elwell, E.C.C.A.U.S., E.C.A.U.S.F.K. Lesan, S.A.U.V. Verbeek, S.M.C.A.U.S.P.J. Metcalfe, Radial split ring seal for filtration systems. US8728213B2 (2014)

    Google Scholar 

  132. F.K. Lesan, U.S., U.S.N. Kordani, Seal plate for membrane separation device| Plaque d’étanchéité pour dispositif de séparation membranaire. WO2013033616A1 (2013)

    Google Scholar 

  133. I. Shelby, S.D.C.A.U.S., S.D.C.A.U.S.C.R. Bartels, V.C.A.U.S.D. Dewinter, Brine seal for a filtration device. US8388842B2 (2013)

    Google Scholar 

  134. M. Taniguchi, J.P.J.P.T. Maeda, Separation membrane module and replacement method for separation membrane element| Module membrane de séparation et procédé de remplacement d’un élément de membrane de séparation. WO2013129283A1 (2013)

    Google Scholar 

  135. D.B. Weber, M.G.M.N.U.S., S.V.C.A.U.S.K.J. Knebel , Energy saving spiral element. US20090200237A1 (2009)

    Google Scholar 

  136. J.E. Johnson, U.S., U.S.M.D. Mittag, Spiral wound element and seal assembly | Élément en spirale et ensemble joint d’étanchéité. WO2013015971A1 (2013)

    Google Scholar 

  137. A. Hiro, I.J.P., I.J.P.H. Fujioka, I.J.P.A. Koumoto, Spiral reverse osmosis membrane element, method of manufacturing the same, and its use method. US8608964B2 (2013)

    Google Scholar 

  138. S. De La Cruz, V.C.A.U.S., Blister protection for spiral wound elements. US7303675B2 (2007)

    Google Scholar 

  139. M. Beppu, A spiral-type film|membrane element and its manufacturing method. JP04936435B2 (2012)

    Google Scholar 

  140. T. Okuno, T. Ogurisu, T. Hashimoto, Spiral pattern membrane element and its manufacturing method| A spiral type|mold film element and a method of manufacturing the same. JP2006247629A (2006)

    Google Scholar 

  141. K. Higashi, T. Katayama, A. Ogiwara, Spiral type fluid separation element| Spiral-type fluid isolation|separation element. JP2012176345A (2012)

    Google Scholar 

  142. A.O. Larson, R.M.N.U.S., E.P.M.N.U.S.S.D. Jons, L.M.I.U.S.P.I. Moody, Insertion-point seal for spiral wound module. US8142657B2 (2012)

    Google Scholar 

  143. H. Inoue, Spiral type membrane module. JP04704791B2 (2012)

    Google Scholar 

  144. K. Ishii, A spiral-type separation-membrane element and its manufacturing method. JP04485410B2 (2010)

    Google Scholar 

  145. D.D. Marschke, M.M.N.U.S., Reinforcement element. US20130161253A1 (2013)

    Google Scholar 

  146. S. Chikura, A spiral-type film|membrane element and its manufacturing method. JP05204994B2 (2013)

    Google Scholar 

  147. S. Chikura, I.J.P., I.J.P.K. Ishii, I.J.P.H. Matsuda, I.J.P.M. Beppu, I.J.P.H. Fujioka, I.J.P.Y. Uda, Spiral membrane element and process for producing the same. US7998348B2 (2011)

    Google Scholar 

  148. R.P. McCollam, R.M.N.U.S., Method for applying tape layer to outer periphery of spiral wound module. US8142588B2 (2012)

    Google Scholar 

  149. Q. Wang, C.N., C.N.Y. Hou, C.N.S. Li, Process for manufacturing spirally wound reverse osmosis membrane element| Procédé pour la fabrication de module membranaire d’osmose inverse spiralé. WO2014012519A1 (2014)

    Google Scholar 

  150. M.D. Huschke, E.P.M.N., L.E.M.N.G.W. Peterson, B.M.N.M.S. Koreltz, fluid filter assemblies with integral fluid seals. US6299772B1 (2001)

    Google Scholar 

  151. K. Buecher, W.D., I.D.B.U. Meyer, B.C.D.K. Noll, N.D.T. Reus, Membrane element and process for its production. US20020070158A1 (2002)

    Google Scholar 

  152. K. Ishii, O.J.P., O.J.P.S. Chikura, O.J.P.H. Matsuda, O.J.P.M. Beppu, O.J.P.H. Fujioka, O.J.P.Y. Uda, Spiral membrane element. US20090065426A1 (2009)

    Google Scholar 

  153. P.H. Knappe, S.B.C.A.U.S., V.C.A.U.S.M. Tanner, Sanitary spiral wound filtration cartridge. US8668828B2 (2014)

    Google Scholar 

  154. P.H. Knappe, S.B.C.A.U.S., V.C.A.U.S.D.F. Quigg, G.C.A.U.S.R.P. Magnani, Sanitary rigid shell spiral wound element. US5985146A (1999)

    Google Scholar 

  155. D.D. Marschke, E.P.M.N.U.S., Axial bypass sleeve. US20130161257A1 (2013)

    Google Scholar 

  156. D.D. Marschke, M.M.N.U.S., C.M.N.U.S.M.J. Madsen, Sanitary brine seal. US20130161258A1 (2013)

    Google Scholar 

  157. J.H. Moon, D.K.R., D.K.R.S.K. Kim, G.-d.K.R.K.S. Park, G.-d.K.R.S.H. Ryu, Tubular molded body capable of full-wrap** membrane module and industrial filter assembly using the same. US20120223007A1 (2012)

    Google Scholar 

  158. T.I. Yun, Performance and economic evaluation of a 16-inch-diameter reverse osmosis membrane for surface water desalting, in AWWA Membrane Conference 2001

    Google Scholar 

  159. C., B., B.R., H.M.J., H.L., K.P., J. Lozier, M.P., P.M., , S.I, Industry consortium analysis of large reverse osmosis and nanofiltration element diameters. Desalination and Water Purification (2004)

    Google Scholar 

  160. Y. Hou, S.C.N., Spiral wound reverse osmosis membrane element. US8337698B2 (2012)

    Google Scholar 

  161. P.R. Dontula, B.I.N., S.S.G.Y. Tayalia, S.A.Z.U.S.U.J. Bharwada, System and process for treating water and spiral wound membrane element. US20130146540A1 (2013)

    Google Scholar 

  162. Y. Hou, S.C.N., S.C.N.Q. Wang, Reverse osmosis membrane element. US20140042080A1 (2014)

    Google Scholar 

  163. C.R. Bartels, U.S., U.S.C.M. Cummings, U.S.A.M. Franks, High flow high recovery spirally wound filtration element|element de filtration enroule en spirale a recuperation elevee et a haut debit. WO2000027511A1 (2000)

    Google Scholar 

  164. K. Shimizu, Spiral type membrane module. JP05136738B2 (2013)

    Google Scholar 

  165. M. Hirota, The operating method of a membrane separator.JP03900623B2 (2007)

    Google Scholar 

  166. Y. Nishida, S. Ishihara, Spiral separation membrane element| Spiral type|mold separation-membrane element. JP2005305324A (2005)

    Google Scholar 

  167. S.D. Jons, E.P.M.N.U.S., L.M.N.U.S.A.R. Marsh Iii, Spiral wound module including membrane sheet with regions having different permeabilities. US8496825B1 (2013)

    Google Scholar 

  168. T. Onishi, Separation membrane element|Separation-membrane element. JP2013202445A (2013)

    Google Scholar 

  169. A.R. Marsh, E.P.M.N.U.S., B.M.N.U.S.R. Schaffenberg, E.P.M.N.U.S.S.D. Jons, M.M.I.U.S.R.A. Davis, Package assembly for piperazine-based membranes. US7156997B2 (2007)

    Google Scholar 

  170. T. Uete, S. Goto, Spiral-type separation membrane element and production method and administration method for separation membrane module| The manufacturing method and the management method of a spiral type| Mold separation-membrane element and a separation-membrane module. JP2009119333A (2009)

    Google Scholar 

  171. N. Ikeyama, O.C.A.U.S.S.D.C.A.U.S.M. Wilf, Filtration devices with embedded radio frequency identification (RFID) tags. US7481917B2 (2009)

    Google Scholar 

  172. N. Ikeyama, O.J.P.S.D.C.A.U.S.M. Wilf, Reverse osmosis filtration devices with RFID tag-powered flow and conductivity meters. US8617397B2 (2013)

    Google Scholar 

  173. K. Kobayashi, O.J.P., O.J.P.T. Konishi , O.J.P.M. Kobuke, Separation membrane module and coupling member. US20140027370A1 (2014)

    Google Scholar 

  174. T. Konishi, O.J.P., O.J.P.K. Kobayashi, O.J.P.M. Kobuke, Separation membrane module. US20130334124A1 (2013)

    Google Scholar 

  175. T. Konishi, O.J.P., O.J.P.K. Maruyama, O.J.P.T. Kouno, O.J.P.K. Hirano, O.J.P.A. Ootani, O.J.P.H. Yoshikawa, O.J.P.N. Ikeyama, Spiral type membrane filtering device and mounting member, and membrane filtering device managing system and membrane filtering device managing method using the same. US20110114561A1 (2011)

    Google Scholar 

  176. B. Liberman, T.A.I.L., K.S.I.L.M. Faigon, H.I.L.Y. Pinhas, T.A.I.L.M. Ilevicky-Ozel, Z.I.L.Y. Ben-Yaish, E.H.I.L.E. Reuveni, Desalination system and elements thereof. US8480894B2 (2013)

    Google Scholar 

  177. G.R. Guillen, Y. Pan, M. Li, E.M.V. Hoek, Preparation and characterization of membranes formed by nonsolvent induced phase separation: a review. Ind. Eng. Chem. Res. 50, 3798–3817 (2011)

    Article  Google Scholar 

  178. J. Xu, Z.-L. Xu, Poly(vinyl chloride) (PVC) hollow fiber ultrafiltration membranes prepared from PVC/additives/solvent. J. Membr. Sci. 208, 203–212 (2002)

    Article  Google Scholar 

  179. K. Nouzaki, M. Nagata, J. Arai, Y. Idemoto, N. Koura, H. Yanagishita, H. Negishi, D. Kitamoto, T. Ikegami, K. Haraya, Preparation of polyacrylonitrile ultrafiltration membranes for wastewater treatment. Desalination 144, 53–59 (2002)

    Article  Google Scholar 

  180. Y. Lin, Y. Tang, H. Ma, J. Yang, Y. Tian, W. Ma, X. Wang, Formation of a bicontinuous structure membrane of polyvinylidene fluoride in diphenyl carbonate diluent via thermally induced phase separation. J. Appl. Polym. Sci. 114, 1523–1528 (2009)

    Article  Google Scholar 

  181. G.-L. Ji, C.-H. Du, B.-K. Zhu, Y.-Y. Xu, Preparation of Porous PVDF membrane via thermally induced phase separation with diluent mixture of DBP and DEHP. J. Appl. Polym. Sci. 105, 1496–1502 (2007)

    Article  Google Scholar 

  182. D. Vial, G. Doussau, The use of microfiltration membranes for seawater pre-treatment prior to reverse osmosis membranes. Desalination 153(1–3), 141–147 (2003)

    Article  Google Scholar 

  183. S.F.E. Boerlage, M.D. Kennedy, M.R. Dickson, D.E.Y. El-Hodali, J.C. Schippers, The modified fouling index using ultrafiltration membranes (MFI-UF): characterisation, filtration mechanisms and proposed reference membrane. J. Membr. Sci. 197(1–2), 1–21 (2002)

    Article  Google Scholar 

  184. J. Lowe, M.M. Hossain, Application of ultrafiltration membranes for removal of humic acid from drinking water. Desalination 218(1–3), 343–354 (2008)

    Article  Google Scholar 

  185. C.A. Smolders, A.J. Reuvers, R.M. Boom, I.M. Wienk, Microstructures in phase-inversion membranes. Part 1. Formation of macrovoids. J. Membr. Sci. 73, 259–275 (1992)

    Article  Google Scholar 

  186. S.A. McKelvey, W.J. Koros, Phase separation, vitrification, and the manifestation of macrovoids in polymeric asymmetric membranes. J. Membr. Sci. 112, 29–39 (1996)

    Article  Google Scholar 

  187. S. Mal, A. Nandi, Gelation mechanism of thermoreversible Poly(vinylidene fluoride) gels in glyceryl tributyrate. Polymer 30, 6301–6307 (1998)

    Article  Google Scholar 

  188. S. Mal, P. Maiti, A. Nandi, On the gelation rates of thermoreversible Poly(vinylidene fluoride) gels. Macromolecules 28, 2371–2376 (1995)

    Article  Google Scholar 

  189. A. Akthakul, W.F. McDonald, A.M. Mayes, Noncircular pores on the surface of asymmetric polymer membranes: evidence of pore formation via spinodal demixing. J. Membr. Sci. 208, 147–155 (2002)

    Article  Google Scholar 

  190. M. Cheryan, Ultrafiltration Handbook (Technomic Publishing Co. Inc, Lancaster, 1986)

    Google Scholar 

  191. M.D. Kennedy, J. Kamanyi, S.G.S. Rodríguez, N.H. Lee, J.C. Schippers, G. Amy, Water treatment by microfiltration and ultrafiltration, in Advanced Membrane Technology and Applications (Wiley, New York, 2008), pp. 131–170

    Google Scholar 

  192. N. Kubota, T. Hashimoto, Y. Mori, Microfiltration and Ultrafiltration, in Advanced Membrane Technology and Applications (Wiley, New York, 2008), pp. 101–129

    Google Scholar 

  193. L.J. Zeman, A.L. Zydney, Microfiltration and Ultrafiltration: Principles and Applications (Marcel Dekker, Inc, New York, 1996)

    Google Scholar 

  194. Z.F. Cui, S. Chang, A.G. Fane, The use of gas bubbling to enhance membrane processes. J. Membr. Sci. 221(1–2), 1–35 (2003)

    Article  Google Scholar 

  195. R. Ghosh, Enhancement of membrane permeability by gas-sparging in submerged hollow fibre ultrafiltration of macromolecular solutions: role of module design. J. Membr. Sci. 274(1–2), 73–82 (2006)

    Article  Google Scholar 

  196. A.G. Fane, C.J.D. Fell, A review of fouling and fouling control in ultrafiltration. Desalination 62, 117–136 (1987)

    Article  Google Scholar 

  197. W. Gao, H. Liang, J. Ma, M. Han, Z.-L. Chen, Z.-S. Han, G.-B. Li, Membrane fouling control in ultrafiltration technology for drinking water production: a review. Desalination 272(1–3), 1–8 (2011)

    Article  Google Scholar 

  198. N. Hilal, O.O. Ogunbiyi, N.J. Miles, R. Nigmatullin, Methods employed for control of fouling in MF and UF membranes: a comprehensive review. Sep. Sci. Technol. 40(10), 1957–2005 (2005)

    Article  Google Scholar 

  199. S.S. Sablani, M.F.A. Goosen, R. Al-Belushi, M. Wilf, Concentration polarization in ultrafiltration and reverse osmosis: a critical review. Desalination 141(3), 269–289 (2001)

    Article  Google Scholar 

  200. H.M. Yeh, H.P. Wu, J.F. Dong, Effects of design and operating parameters on the declination of permeate flux for membrane ultrafiltration along hollow-fiber modules. J. Membr. Sci. 213(1–2), 33–44 (2003)

    Article  Google Scholar 

  201. S. Chang, A.G. Fane, The effect of fibre diameter on filtration and flux distribution—relevance to submerged hollow fibre modules. J. Membr. Sci. 184(2), 221–231 (2001)

    Article  Google Scholar 

  202. S. Yoon, H. Kim, I. Yeom, Optimization model of submerged hollow fiber membrane modules. J. Membr. Sci. 234(1–2), 147–156 (2004)

    Article  Google Scholar 

  203. S.T. Burr, M.M.I.U.S., M.M.I.U.S.M.D. Mittag, L.M.I.U.S.M.J. Turpin, W.M.I.U.S.D.D. Vogel, Fluid filter module including handle. US8261919B2 (2012)

    Google Scholar 

  204. S.T. Burr, M.M.I.U.S., M.M.N.U.S.M.J. Hallan, M.M.I.U.S.M.D. Mittag, L.M.I.U.S.M.J. Turpin, W.M.I.U.S.G.D. Vogel, Fluid filter module including sealed boss. US8173018B2 (2012)

    Google Scholar 

  205. F. Liu, N.A. Hashim, Y. Lui, M.R.M. Abed, K. Lin, Progress in the production and modification of PVDF membranes. J. Membr. Sci. 375, 1–27 (2011)

    Article  Google Scholar 

  206. C. Serra, M.J. Clifton, P. Moulin, J.-C. Rouch, P. Aptel, Dead-end ultrafiltration in hollow fiber modules: module design and process simulation. J. Membr. Sci. 145(2), 159–172 (1998)

    Article  Google Scholar 

  207. K. Gethard, O. Sae-Khow, S. Mitra, Water desalination using carbon-nanotube-enhanced membrane distillation. ACS Appl. Mater. Interfaces 3(2), 110–114 (2011)

    Article  Google Scholar 

  208. W.-F. Chan, H.-Y. Chen, A. Surapathi, M.G. Taylor, X. Shao, E. Marand, J.K. Johnson, Zwitterion functionalized carbon nanotube/polyamide nanocomposite membranes for water desalination. ACS Nano 7(6), 5308–5319 (2013)

    Article  Google Scholar 

  209. P.S. Goh, A.F. Ismail, B.C. Ng, Carbon nanotubes for desalination: performance evaluation and current hurdles. Desalination 308, 2–14 (2013)

    Article  Google Scholar 

  210. A.T. Nasrabadi, M. Foroutan, Ion-separation and water-purification using single-walled carbon nanotube electrodes. Desalination 277(1–3), 236–243 (2011)

    Article  Google Scholar 

  211. D. Konatham, J. Yu, T.A. Ho, A. Striolo, Simulation insights for graphene-based water desalination membranes. Langmuir 29(38), 11884–11897 (2013)

    Article  Google Scholar 

  212. E.N. Wang, R. Karnik, Water desalination: graphene cleans up water. Nat Nano 7(9), 552–554 (2012)

    Article  Google Scholar 

  213. M.A. Shannon, P.W. Bohn, M. Elimelech, J.G. Georgiadis, B.J. Marinas, A.M. Mayes, Science and technology for water purification in the coming decades. Nature 452(7185), 301–310 (2008)

    Article  Google Scholar 

  214. X. Li, R. Wang, F. Wicaksana, C. Tang, J. Torres, A.G. Fane, Preparation of high performance nanofiltration (NF) membranes incorporated with aquaporin Z. J. Membr. Sci. 450, 181–188 (2014)

    Article  Google Scholar 

  215. H.L. Wang, T.-S. Chung, Y.W. Tong, K. Jeyaseelan, A. Armugam, H.H.P. Duong, F. Fu, H. Seah, J. Yang, M. Hong, Mechanically robust and highly permeable Aquaporin Z biomimetic membranes. J. Membr. Sci. 434, 130–136 (2013)

    Article  Google Scholar 

  216. Y. Zhao, C. Qiu, X. Li, A. Vararattanavech, W. Shen, J. Torres, C. Helix-Nielsen, R. Wang, X. Hu, A.G. Fane, C.Y. Tang, Synthesis of robust and high-performance aquaporin-based biomimetic membranes by interfacial polymerization-membrane preparation and RO performance characterization. J. Membr. Sci. 423–424, 422–428 (2012)

    Article  Google Scholar 

  217. M. Kumar, W. Meier, J. Zilles, Aquaporin based triblock copolymer membranes for water purification. Polym. Prepr. (Am. Chem. Soc., Div. Polym. Chem.) 52(2), 1060–1061 (2011)

    Google Scholar 

  218. W. Choi, J. Choi, J. Bang, J.-H. Lee, Layer-by-layer assembly of graphene oxide nanosheets on polyamide membranes for durable reverse-osmosis applications. ACS Appl. Mater. Interfaces 5(23), 12510–12519 (2013)

    Article  Google Scholar 

  219. A.K. Mishra, S. Ramaprabhu, Functionalized graphene sheets for arsenic removal and desalination of sea water. Desalination 282, 39–45 (2011)

    Article  Google Scholar 

  220. J.-G. Gai, X.-L. Gong, W.-W. Wang, X. Zhang, W.-L. Kang, An ultrafast water transport forward osmosis membrane: porous graphene. J. Mater. Chem. A 2(11), 4023–4028 (2014)

    Article  Google Scholar 

  221. D. Cohen-Tanugi, J.C. Grossman, Water desalination across nanoporous graphene. Nano Lett. 12(7), 3602–3608 (2012)

    Article  Google Scholar 

  222. E.N. Wang, R. Karnik, Water desalination: graphene cleans up water. Nat. Nanotechnol. 7(9), 552–554 (2012)

    Article  Google Scholar 

  223. S.A. Avlonitis, K. Kouroumbas, N. Vlachakis, Energy consumption and membrane replacement cost for seawater RO desalination plants. Desalination 157(1–3), 151–158 (2003)

    Article  Google Scholar 

  224. G.-D. Kang, Y.-M. Cao, Development of antifouling reverse osmosis membranes for water treatment: a review. Water Res. 46(3), 584–600 (2012)

    Article  Google Scholar 

  225. S. Lee, J. Cho, M. Elimelech, Influence of colloidal fouling and feed water recovery on salt rejection of RO and NF membranes. Desalination 160(1), 1–12 (2004)

    Article  Google Scholar 

  226. D.C. Sioutopoulos, A.J. Karabelas, Correlation of organic fouling resistances in RO and UF membrane filtration under constant flux and constant pressure. J. Membr. Sci. 407–408, 34–46 (2012)

    Article  Google Scholar 

Download references

Author information

Authors and Affiliations

  1. Dow Energy and Water Solutions, The Dow Chemical Company, 1215 Chrysler Drive, Menlo Park, CA, 94025, USA

    Abhishek Shrivastava

  2. Dow Energy and Water Solutions, The Dow Chemical Company, 1821 Larkin Center Drive, Midland, MI, 48674, USA

    Ian A. Tomlinson

  3. Dow Energy and Water Solutions, The Dow Chemical Company, 7600 Metro Blvd, Minneapolis, MN, 55439, USA

    Abhishek Roy, Jon E. Johnson, Steven Jons, Caleb V. Funk, Luke Franklin & Martin Peery

Authors
  1. Abhishek Shrivastava
    View author publications

    You can also search for this author in PubMed Google Scholar

  2. Ian A. Tomlinson
    View author publications

    You can also search for this author in PubMed Google Scholar

  3. Abhishek Roy
    View author publications

    You can also search for this author in PubMed Google Scholar

  4. Jon E. Johnson
    View author publications

    You can also search for this author in PubMed Google Scholar

  5. Steven Jons
    View author publications

    You can also search for this author in PubMed Google Scholar

  6. Caleb V. Funk
    View author publications

    You can also search for this author in PubMed Google Scholar

  7. Luke Franklin
    View author publications

    You can also search for this author in PubMed Google Scholar

  8. Martin Peery
    View author publications

    You can also search for this author in PubMed Google Scholar

Corresponding author

Correspondence to Abhishek Shrivastava .

Editor information

Editors and Affiliations

  1. Svedberg Science, Inc., Falls Church, Virginia, USA

    Lynnette D. Madsen

  2. Svedberg Science, Inc., Falls Church, Virginia, USA

    Erik B. Svedberg

Rights and permissions

Reprints and permissions

Copyright information

© 2016 Springer International Publishing Switzerland

About this chapter

Cite this chapter

Shrivastava, A. et al. (2016). Dow Chemical: Materials Science Contributions to Membrane Production. In: Madsen, L., Svedberg, E. (eds) Materials Research for Manufacturing. Springer Series in Materials Science, vol 224. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-23419-9_8

Download citation

Publish with us

Policies and ethics

Search

Navigation