Understanding the role of nanoparticle size and polydispersity in fouling development during dead-end microfiltration

The recent exponential growth of nanotechnology and numerous applications of nanotechnology-based products resulted in water pollution by engineered nanoparticles. Over the last few decades, membrane technology has emerged as one of the most promising and reliable techniques in water purification. Therefore, it is an obvious candidate to remove manufactured nano-sized contaminants and to purify the water. Nanoparticle properties play a crucial role in the performance and effectiveness of membrane filtration.