Organic fouling in forward osmosis: A comprehensive review
| Author | Yadav, Sudesh |
| Author | Ibrar, Ibrar |
| Author | Bakly, Salam |
| Author | Khanafer, Daoud |
| Author | Altaee, Ali |
| Author | Padmanaban, V. C. |
| Author | Samal, Akshaya K. |
| Author | Hawari, Alaa H. |
| Available date | 2023-05-23T09:39:16Z |
| Publication Date | 2020 |
| Publication Name | Water (Switzerland) |
| Resource | Scopus |
| Abstract | Organic fouling in the forward osmosis process is complex and influenced by different parameters in the forward osmosis such as type of feed and draw solution, operating conditions, and type of membrane. In this article, we reviewed organic fouling in the forward osmosis by focusing on wastewater treatment applications. Model organic foulants used in the forward osmosis literature were highlighted, which were followed by the characteristics of organic foulants when real wastewater was used as feed solution. The various physical and chemical cleaning protocols for the organic fouled membrane are also discussed. The study also highlighted the effective pre-treatment strategies that are effective in reducing the impact of organic fouling on the forward osmosis (FO) membrane. The efficiency of cleaning methods for the removal of organic fouling in the FO process was investigated, including recommendations on future cleaning technologies such as Ultraviolet and Ultrasound. Generally, a combination of physical and chemical cleaning is the best for restoring the water flux in the FO process. 2020 by the authors. |
| Sponsor | This research was funded by an NPRP grant (NPRP10-0117-170176) from the Qatar National Research Fund (a member of Qatar Foundation). This is the format recommended by the funding organization. Candidate S.Y. would like to acknowledge scholarship support from the University of Technology Sydney under UTS President's Scholarship and International Research Scholarship (IRP). In addition, this publication was possible by an NPRP grant (NPRP10-0117-170176) from the Qatar National Research Fund (a member of Qatar Foundation). The findings achieved herein are solely the responsibility of the authors. |
| Language | en |
| Publisher | MDPI AG |
| Subject | FO membrane cleaning Forward osmosis Membranes Organic fouling Wastewater treatment |
| Type | Article Review |
| Issue Number | 5 |
| Volume Number | 12 |
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