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Surface modification of a commercial thin-film composite polyamide reverse osmosis membrane through graft polymerization of N-isopropylacrylamide followed by acrylic acid

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In this paper, surface modification of a commercial TFC RO membrane was performed through redox initiated graft polymerization of N-isopropylacrylamide (NIPAm) followed by acrylic acid (AA) and the modified membrane showed improved membrane properties.
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This article is published in Journal of Membrane Science.The article was published on 2013-11-15. It has received 126 citations till now. The article focuses on the topics: Thin-film composite membrane & Membrane.

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Reverse osmosis desalination: A state-of-the-art review

TL;DR: In this paper, the authors provide an updated review of studies related to membrane modules (plate and frame, tubular, spiral wound, and hollow fiber) and membrane characterization and discuss membrane cleaning and different pre-treatment technologies in place for RO desalination, such as feed-water pretreatment and biocides.
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A review of reverse osmosis membrane fouling and control strategies

TL;DR: This paper reviews membrane fouling types and fouling control strategies, with a focus on the latest developments, including biofouling, organic fouling, inorganic scaling and colloidal fouling.
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A review on RO membrane technology: Developments and challenges

TL;DR: In this paper, the authors highlight the historical milestones achieved in reverse osmosis (RO) technology in terms of membrane performance, the developments seen over the last few years and the challenges perceived.
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The upper bound of thin-film composite (TFC) polyamide membranes for desalination

TL;DR: This work analyzed the tradeoff between the water permeance and the water/NaCl selectivity for TFC membranes gathered from more than 300 published papers, providing a critical tool for the evaluation and benchmarking of future membrane development works in the context of desalination and water reuse.
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Recent advances in polymer and polymer composite membranes for reverse and forward osmosis processes

TL;DR: In this paper, the authors reviewed recent advances in different polymer-based reverse osmosis (RO) and forward osmotic (FO) desalination membranes in terms of materials and strategies developed for improving properties and performances.
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Basic Principles of Membrane Technology

Marcel Mulder
TL;DR: In this paper, the authors introduce the concept of Membrane Fouling and discuss the properties and properties of synthetic Membranes, including material properties, properties, and processes.
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Membrane Technology and Applications

TL;DR: Overview of membrane science and technology membrane transport theory membrane and modules concentration polarization reverse osmosis ultrafiltration microfiltration gas separation pervaporation ion exchange membrane processes - electrodialysis carrier facilitated transport medical applications of membranes other membranes processed.
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Reverse osmosis desalination: Water sources, technology, and today's challenges

TL;DR: Key parameters of an RO process and process modifications due to feed water characteristics are brought to light by a direct comparison of seawater and brackish water RO systems.
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A review of reverse osmosis membrane materials for desalination—Development to date and future potential

TL;DR: A review of the development of reverse osmosis (RO) membrane materials can be found in this paper, where an overview of RO performance in relation to membrane materials and methods of synthesis is provided.
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