Membrane systems design thin-film composite

In studies to remove organic fouling on RO membranes, it has been reported that several commercial cleaners developed by Pfizer gave excellent results. Differential pressure of the membrane system could be reduced by 42% using a neutral pH liquid formulation (Floclean 107) designed to remove organics, silt, and other particulates from cellulose acetate RO membranes. For polyamide, polysulfone, and thin-film-composite... 

The focus in the thin film research impact area is to develop a fundamental understanding of how morphology can be controlled in (1) organic thin film composites prepared by Langmuir Blodgett (LB) monolayer and multilayer techniques and (2) the molecular design of membrane systems using ionomers and selected supported liquids. Controlled structures of this nature will find immediate apphcation in several aspects of smart materials development, particularly in microsensors. 

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