Effects of membrane fouling in seawater desalination and wastewater treatment: comparison of reverse and forward osmosis membranes (RO and FO) Ghent University
Due to water scarcity, many countries are shifting towards seawater and wastewater as alternative sources for potable water. Membranes are often the preferred treatment technique for these applications. However, membrane fouling is still a serious disadvantage. Therefore, fundamental studies of membrane fouling in traditional (RO) and novel (FO) membrane processes are required.