A Review on the Development of an Integer System Coupling Forward Osmosis Membrane and Ultrasound Waves for Water Desalination Processes

Bara A.K. Al-Sakaji; Sameer Al-Asheh; Munjed A. Maraqa

doi:10.3390/polym14132710

A Review on the Development of an Integer System Coupling Forward Osmosis Membrane and Ultrasound Waves for Water Desalination Processes

Bara A.K. Al-Sakaji, Sameer Al-Asheh, Munjed A. Maraqa

Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering

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Abstract

This review considers the forward osmosis (FO) membrane process as one of the feasible solutions for water desalination. Different aspects related to the FO process are reviewed with an emphasis on ultrasound assisted FO membrane processes. The different types of membranes used in FO are also reviewed and discussed; thus, their configuration, structure and applications are considered. Coupling ultrasound with FO enhances water flux through the membrane under certain conditions. In addition, this review addresses questions related to implementation of an ultrasound/FO system for seawater desalination, such as the impact on fouling, flow configuration, and location of fouling. Finally, the mechanisms for the impact of ultrasound on FO membranes are discussed and future research directions are suggested.

Original language	English
Article number	2710
Journal	Polymers
Volume	14
Issue number	13
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.3390/polym14132710
Publication status	Published - Jul 1 2022

Keywords

concentration polarization
draw solution
forward osmosis
fouling
scaling
seawater
ultrasound
water flux

ASJC Scopus subject areas

General Chemistry
Polymers and Plastics

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