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In-situ modification for reverse osmosis membranes with novel polymers for the removal of small neutral organic micropollutants from drinking water sources
Code
01CD01924
Duration
01 October 2024 → 30 April 2025
Funding
Regional and community funding: Special Research Fund
Fellow
Research disciplines
  • Natural sciences
    • Surface and interface chemistry
    • Environmental impact and risk assessment
  • Engineering and technology
    • Membrane technologies
    • Separation technologies
    • (Waste)water treatment processes
Keywords
water permeability membrane modification Reverse osmosis organic micropollutants
 
Project description
Long-term exposure to organic micropollutants (OMPs) has a negative impact on the aquatic environment and our health. Commercial reverse osmosis membranes can remove many OMPs from drinking water sources but are inefficient in removing smaller neutral OMPs. Using an innovative in-situ membrane modification approach with novel polymers, we focus on improved removal of small and neutral OMPs.