Short Review of Ultrafiltration of Polymer Membrane as a Self-Cleaning and Antifouling in the Wastewater System

Abstract

This paper focuses on ultrafiltration polymer membrane for wastewater systems as a selfcleaning and antifouling. Fouling is one of the most important problems in almost all membrane processes. In this review, membrane antifouling and self-cleaning properties can be improved by using titanium dioxide (TiO 2 ) particles and UV radiation on membrane structure and surface. Coating TiO 2 particles on membrane surface is an advanced method to minimize membrane fouling. Hence, these properties can be improved the membrane performance.

Carbon Nanotube/Alumina/Polyethersulfone Hybrid Hollow Fiber Membranes with Enhanced Mechanical and Anti-Fouling Properties

“…[ 6 , 7 , 8 ]. However, due to the fact that most polymers have a hydrophobic nature and generally poor mechanical properties, polymeric membranes are liable to be fouled and to be physically damaged, especially hollow fibre membranes [ 9 , 10 ].…”

Advanced Functional Membranes for Microfiltration and Ultrafiltration

“…Membranes are generally thin films. On the basis of its structure, membranes are classified into various categories namely isotropic (or symmetrical), non-isotropic (or asymmetrical), homogeneous and non-homogeneous, porous and non-porous [31]. Table 2 shows various characteristics of membrane applicable for separation process.…”

The Effect of Molecular Weight on the Surface and Permeation of Poly(L-lactic acid)-Poly(ethylene glycol) Membrane with Activated Carbon Filler

“…Consecutively, membranes with PEG at higher molecular weight are reported to have higher permeation water flux (PWF) and higher hydraulic permeability due to the high porosity Mohamad et al 2013;Yunos et al 2012). From previous study, PEG with a relatively low molecular weight was used as a pore-forming agent to enhance pure water flux and to reduce solute rejection of membranes.…”