Biological Fouling of Separation Membranes Used in Water Treatment Applications

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Identifies and quantifies physico-chemical and biological factors influencing bacterial attachment to synthetic membrane polymers. Delineates biofilm growth kinetics and structure as a function of nutrient level and hydrodynamics and correlates bacterial affinity coefficients and biofilm growth kinetics with membrane performance. Ended in 2003. A report of partial findings is available to Foundation subscribers.

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12/01/1998

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Biological Fouling of Separation Membranes Used in Water Treatment Applications

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Biological Fouling of Separation Membranes Used in Water Treatment Applications

Impact of Disinfectants on Transmission, Treatment, and Distribution System Performance: Phases I and II

Impact of UV Disinfection on Biological Stability

Coliforms in Distribution Systems: Integrated Disinfection and Anti-Microbial Resistance

Evaluation and Demonstration of Biotechnological Tools and Methods for Improving Biofiltration Operation and Optimization

Evaluating Innovative and Sustainable Treatment Options for Biosolids

Ozone Nanobubbles Technologies for Water Treatment

Exploring Utility Digital Transformations