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Surface modification techniques of membranes to improve their antifouling characteristics: recent advancements and developments

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Extensive research efforts are currently devoted to developing and improving conventional technologies for water treatment. Membrane-based water treatment technologies are among the most preferred options due to their commercial success, simple operation, low energy and space requirements, and high separation efficiency. Despite the advances made in membrane-based technologies, fouling remains a critical challenge. Fouling occurs upon the accumulation of unwanted impurities on the membrane surface and within the membrane pores which results in a significant decline in the membrane permeate flux. To alleviate the operational challenges from fouling, surface modification to develop antifouling membranes appears to be an effective technique. A comprehensive review of the surface modification techniques for the development of antifouling membranes is provided in this paper. Chemical surface modification techniques (grafting and plasma treatment), physical modification techniques (blending, coating, adsorption, and thermal treatment), and combined physical and chemical modification techniques have been discussed. Moreover, the challenges related to surface modification and the future research directions are addressed.

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Tawalbeh, M., Aljaghoub, H., Qasim, M. et al. Surface modification techniques of membranes to improve their antifouling characteristics: recent advancements and developments. Front. Chem. Sci. Eng. 17, 1837–1865 (2023). https://doi.org/10.1007/s11705-023-2347-3

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