The effects of natural organic matter (NOM) fractions on fouling characteristics and flux recovery of ultrafiltration membranes

• Main Authors: Zularisam, A. W., Ismail, Ahmad Fauzi, Salim, M. R., A. M., Mimi Sakinah, Ozaki, H.
• Format: Article
• Published: Elsevier B.V. 2007
• Subjects: TA Engineering (General). Civil engineering (General)
• Online Access: http://eprints.utm.my/id/eprint/7189/; http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.desal.2006.10.010

Natural organic matter (NOM) which is a complex mix of particulate and soluble materials in surface water has been identified and reported by previous studies as responsible for membrane fouling. However the component of NOM which primarily causes the fouling problem is still not well understood,...