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The major limiting factor in pressure-driven membrane processes such as ultrafiltration and reverse osmosis is concentration polarization. This paper discusses its effect on membrane flux and solute retention both theoretically and experimentally. Fluid management techniques effective in reducing concentration polarization are reviewed.
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Porter, M.C. (1986). Concentration Polarization in Reverse Osmosis and Ultrafiltration. In: Bungay, P.M., Lonsdale, H.K., de Pinho, M.N. (eds) Synthetic Membranes: Science, Engineering and Applications. NATO ASI Series, vol 181. Springer, Dordrecht. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-94-009-4712-2_13
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