Evaluation of ZnO-doped membranes for biofouling mitigation : limitations of standard microbial tests and the need for advanced assessment

Membrane filtration is a safe and sustainable water treatment method; however, membrane fouling remains a major challenge that limits its broader application. Modified membranes for fouling mitigation have been extensively studied, including photocatalyst incorporation for organic matter degradation...

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Publié dans:Environmental technology. - 1993. - (2025) vom: 16. Okt., Seite 1-24
Auteur principal: Vēvers, Ralfs (Auteur)
Autres auteurs: Kulkarni, Akshay, Schlenstedt, Kornelia, Meier-Haack, Jochen, Mežule, Linda
Format: Article en ligne
Langue:English
Publié: 2025
Accès à la collection:Environmental technology
Sujets:Journal Article Biofilm protein analysis Escherichia coli Pseudomonas aeruginosa membrane biofouling photocatalytic mixed-matrix-membranes
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