Performance restoration of membranes degraded by fouling and wetting in membrane distillation

Environmental Science Water Research & Technology 2026 Open access

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Authors: Joowan Lim, Seung Mo Kang, Chanyoung Kim, Dowon Chae, Hosung Lee, Sangho Lee, June-Seok Choi, Pyung-Kyu Park
DOI: 10.1039/d6ew00053c
Cited by: 1
References: 42

Abstract

The membrane fouling and wetting stages were systematically evaluated in membrane distillation. The effectiveness of membrane restoration strongly depended on the fouling and wetting stages, varying from readily restorable to minimally restorable.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Membrane Separation Technologies Membrane-based Ion Separation Techniques Solar-Powered Water Purification Methods

Publication details

Journal / source
Environmental Science Water Research & Technology
Publisher
Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC)
Volume
12
Issue
4
Pages
1319–1330
Publication date
1 January 2026
Language
EN